Archive for the ‘Braces’ Category

My front teeth have started to move, should I have orthodontic treatment or replace my veneers?

Friday, June 8th, 2012
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I currently have two veneers on my front tooth and the tooth next but one, these were put on approx 13 yrs ago. They have lasted really well and I initially had them put on as after brace treatment these two teeth started to move. I am 43 yrs old. For the past 2 yrs, these two teeth have started to move again and are now pushing behind my other main front tooth, they look very wonky and uncomfortable. What would be the best treatment for me? An invisible brace or to have these two veneers removed and replaced and hope that stops the teeth moving. The current veneers did previously stop my teeth moving until approx 2 yrs ago.

Many thanks,


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Are my recent symptoms a result of my orthodontic treatment?

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
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My othodontist fitted a herbst appliance in my mouth stating that i have a narrow jaw and a deep crease on chin. I did not have an overbite and from the information i have received herbst appliance is used only for children? It has widened my jaw and completely changed my appearence.

In addition to this, he widened my dental arch to such a degree that it was not natural. i asked him to remove the herbst appliance after a few months as it was painful and I have also asked him to reduce the size of my dental arch. He has done this but as a result, i have been suffering from dizziness and pressure on my nose. Is this normal? Can this cycle of expanding and reducing the size of my arch have an effect on my teeth. He never seems to explain what he is doing and why.


Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

I am 32 years old and need an ‘invisible’ brace, can you recommend one?

Friday, April 27th, 2012
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do lingual braces work for strong
bottom teeth, where invisalign would not. it has been recommended to use fixed braces on the front but working in public relations i am not happy with this option, therefore i am happy to try lingual braces. My bottom teeth require improving and my bite is not good. I do have strong teeth but as a 32 year old i am not happy to go around with an obvious brace. i am receiving very contradictory advice from various orthodontists and need clarification. i was seen by a very experienced orthodontist yesterday who didnt feel that lingual braces were very good and that tore up your tongue. I know he is a very good orthodontist and has had great success with traditional fixed braces but he didnt seem to understand my problem. I know he treats a lot of children and to be honest they are normally quite happy to have a traditional front brace. any feedback would be gratefully appreciated.


Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Can you help me find an NHS dentist and teeth straightening options?

Friday, April 27th, 2012
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I am a uni student and am not currently assigned to a local dentist and i have tried to join but no surgery accept me. I have had problems with my teeth for a long time as i was on the waiting list by nhs for braces for 4 years but never had it done as i reached the age of 18. I am 20 years old now and have crooked teeth which keep causing pain in my mouth i keep getting scratche and find it hard to chew sometimes talk. I av never smiled showin my teeth since i noticed my teeth wernt exactly straight and after getting told to leave nhs i have had no dentist chek ups leavin my teeth a total mess. I have on tooth which is further back than should be also two front side teeth up too high. And just generally crooked and in need for desperate cleaning. What can i do?


Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

My teeth have relapsed after my Inman Aligner treatment, what should I do?

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
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Hi. 18 months ago I began to wear an inman aligner. After about 10 months I was happy with the movement of my teeth. My dentist fitted me with a fixed retainer. My teeth began to quickly move back. It was removed and a new retainer was provided – which I wore at night. Again my teeth began to move. A second retainer was made. This one doesn’t fit and hurts my gums. I keep going back to my final aligner to keep my teeth in position – but they don’t look as straight as they did when my treatment had finished. In summary – I’m really disappointed in this drawn out treatment that isn’t working. Please can you tell me what you think I should do and what my rights are in terms of getting a refund? Thanks.


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

If I have teeth taken out for orthodontic work will this change the shape of my face?

Monday, April 23rd, 2012
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One of my upper front tooth is turned out and I was told I should remove my 2 upper bicuspids for braces. Ive seen someone who had this done and she had the appearance of a pushed in/smushed look. I was also told I have beautiful big teeth and when they become straight with braces, it will seem I have too much teeth for my mouth/jaw. I also have a strained look when I try to close my mouth or touch my lips together. I figured it was because of my turned out tooth but Ortho said it doesnt have anything to do with it. I dont want to change my profile or my smile, I just want straight teeth. Ortho said because I have big, beautiful teeth, it will only look fuller/bigger once they are straightened so I was told they can put the braces on and I can decide later when my teeth are straighter to pull them out if it does seem to be too much teeth. My question is, if I do decide to pull out the fangs after my teeth are straight, how much longer will I need to continue wearing the braces to close the gaps? How much of my smile/profile will change? Can the Dr decide how much to push it back or is it all or nothing once they are out? I hear a lot of people saying they regret pulling teeth out because it changes their smile/profile and they are unhappy with it.


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Can I correct my smile with orthodontics rather than using veneers?

Monday, April 16th, 2012
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Hi,

I have regional ordonto displacia ( not sure on spelling). I was diagnosed at 3years old. I have it in my upper left quad and only 4 teeth there (that have grown through for a 3rd time). These teeth have been brought forward using orthodontics and then capped to reshape them to their new function. The front tooth however is an implant.
I have always been self concious of my teeth/smile and since my treatment finished 4 years ago at the age of 21 I have little more confidence. The problem I have is that my implant is smaller than its natural partner and the line of my implant and caps goes up! Meaning that all the teeth on that side a smaller and not symmetrical to my normal side. My centre line is also slightly over to my left.
I just want to know what I can do to have a perfect smile to be proud of, after so many years I am not keen to have veneers as these will render my previous pain worthless.
the work done is great and I’m very grateful but I still can’t bear to look at my teeth up close.
the caps are also now cracking… HELP?


Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

If I only need some mild orthodontic work can I expect cheaper prices?

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
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I have a small gap between my two front teeth.
I have no other problems, my issue is merely cosmetic.
As the problem is only slight; would this decrease the price of the brace? I have no knowledge of the dentistry profession, thought I imagine smaller imperfections would be quicker to fix.
Is it worth looking abroad for cheaper dentistry? It’s something I would like to get done, but due to the nature of the imperfection, it doesn’t warrant spending a great deal.
Any information insofar as figures are concerned would be fantastic.
N.B: I only want to correct my teeth alignment, I have no desire for anything which is invasive to the tooth itself.


Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

Should I have dental veneers to correct my gummy smile?

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
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I’m 15 turning in December and I have a horrorifically gummy smile. My gums are much larger than my teeth they are tiny. I feel really embarrassed and self concious of my teeth all the time. I currently have braces on to straighten my teeth but these will not correct my gum issue. I have looked online and have spoken to my mum about porcelain veneers we both think that this is the best option, is there anything I can do now? Composite veneers? Or could I have porcelain veneers fitted now? thank you for your time doctor 


Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

Are there any student discounts for braces?

Thursday, April 5th, 2012
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Hi there,
I am 24 and a full-time degree student. Although my teeth aren’t too crooked, I would like to get them straightened. I’m wondering if there’s a student discount available anywhere as money is obviously very tight at the moment.
I don’t mind having fixed braces, but would prefer something slightly more discreet. However, with the financial situation in mind, I’m not being fussy!
Thank you in advance for your response and I look forward to hearing from you.


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes