Archive for the ‘Braces’ Category

Will lingual braces change my facial structure?

Monday, March 28th, 2011
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I am planning to get lingual braces, but I am afraid of the changes my facial features will have as a end result of a two year treatment plan. My orothodontist is telling me that if the treatment is done correctly there will be no change in my facial structure, yet I see many accounts on forums on the internet of lingual brace users with facial changes. I am to have four extractions (two behind bilateral, upper canine teeth, and two behind lower, bilateral canine teeth). I like my youthful face with high cheek bones…will this treatment hallow out my features and make me look older?

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Dear Enquirer,
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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I wore my retainer for the recommended time, but my teeth moved, can I have braces again?

Monday, March 28th, 2011
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Hi there,
When I was a teenager I had braces and my teeth were resonably straight after treatment, and I wore my retainer for the recommended time. However, over the years my teeth have pretty much went back to the way they were before, especially the bottom teeth which are perticularly crooked.
I was wondering what options are available to me to straighten my smile as it is really affecting my confidence, I have lost my bite and find my overal oral health is being affected?
Another issue I have always had is that I have a very gummy smile which has always caused me confidence issues but I never thought I could do anything about it. I am just looking for some general advice on what options I have and how much this type of treatment would cost? I am 22 years old.
Many thanks,

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Dear Enquirer,
Reatiners are a… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

how do they put braces on and do they hurt?

Friday, March 25th, 2011
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Do braces hurt?
how do they put them on?

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Dear Enquirer,
Braces do not h… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I have an overbite, could I get braces or will I need jaw surgey

Friday, March 25th, 2011
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i m facing the problem of overbite jaw , plz tell me can braces correct my overbite jaw and could i need jaw surgery

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Dear Enquirer,
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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I have a missing tooth, a denture and crowns, could I get braces and an implant?

Friday, March 25th, 2011
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I had 6 crowns placed on my front top teeth 8 years ago. Two years ago, one of the crowns came off as the tooth inside it snapped and I had the rest of the snapped tooh extracted. I now wear a denture for the missing tooth but the rest of the crowns and teeth inside them are in good condition. So now I only have 5 crowns left and one tooth missing. I would like to have an implant for the missing tooth. However, my front crowns stick out more than I would like. Is it possible to have braces to move my crowns back and then have the implant after when my teeth move inwards. My bottom teeth also need to moved inwards.

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Yes you could try braces but t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 I have subtle braces to correct my two out-of-line front teeth?

Thursday, March 24th, 2011
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I am 15 yrs. old. My front two teeth are not in alignment with the others. I want to have braces but have heard it requires last two teeth to be removed plus a lot of caution and maintenance. I don’t want to bear all that. I have seen some people who use temporary braces for front teeth which can be removed manually anytime ,they are just a kind of simple wire. I find them a good option for myself. Please highlight their usage and if they are really effective b’coz my teeth are just a little bumped out and can be adjusted easily, i guess.

Thank you.

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Why have I been give an essix retainer rather than a hawley one?

Thursday, March 24th, 2011
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Hi, I just got my braces removed on Monday. I got my retainers and put them in. They’re essix. I have a few concerns about them.
1. why didn’t i get a hawley?
2. what are some pros and cons about each type of retainer?
3. can my teeth still move even though i wear them 24/7 except when eating?
4. roughly how long does it take for teeth to shift without a retainer on?

My teeth were kind of hard to correct, since i had a couple of gaps and i feel like when i floss i can see the gaps appear again. is this normal?

greatly appreciated!

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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

My front teeth point inwards, what are the best braces for this?

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
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hi my top two front teeth are slightly pointing inwards like a V but only slightly its not that bad but i would like to get it fixed so its completly perfect like the rest of my teeth.. what is the best for this situation? wouls you suggest a plate or invisalign etc? please help thanks

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I’s suggest something like Inv… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I am 18, can I get free braces on the NHS?

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
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Hello,

The front part of my bottom teeth are out of place, a few overlap the others and I was wondering if it would be possible to get braces to help? And how much they would cost? I am 18 years old, and I have heard that it would be free with the NHS. Is that correct?

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No as you are over 18 now

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

How much would a consultation to discuss orthodontic treatment cost me?

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
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i was just wondering if you could help me decide which teeth straightening option would be best for myself? If i arrange a consultation how much would it be? Can you send me more information on teeth straightening options.

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You have lots of options inclu… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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