Archive for the ‘Braces’ Category

I am 23 years old and in full time education, can I get braces on the NHS?

Friday, January 28th, 2011
Q.

Hi there,

My question is in relation to orthodontic surgery.

I am currently 23 years old and in Full time education.

I had permanent braces fitted when i was a teenager and they were removed at the age of 15. I wore my retainer for the time scales my dentist advised. When i first had the braces fitted at 14 the dentist did not advise i needed to have any teeth removed, however I have had trouble with my wisdom teeth coming through and now my mouth feels over crowded.

Now 8 years later my top teeth have moved and my front 4 teeth had moved back to their original positions before having the braces!

I am really conscious of my smile, it’s not awful but i am aware of my teeth and have seen them looking better.

My main questions are – can i get braces again? And can adults only have invisylin? And what would the cost be? Being that i am a full time student will i get any benefit for this from the NHS or a discount? Your response would be much appreciated.

A.
Unfortunately you probably won… (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

I have a slight underbite and protruding teeth, what should I do to correct it?

Friday, January 28th, 2011
Q.

I am 35 years old, and believe it or not only just realised that fact I have a very slight underbite! No dentist has ever mentioned this to me before, which astounds me! To be honest I’ve never even noticed most people’s teeth are set differently! One front tooth in particular is really starting to protrude though. I was wondering what are the most cost effective actions to try and rectify this?

A.
Dear Enquirer,
It is difficult… (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’m 14 years old, am I old enough for cosmetic braces?

Friday, January 28th, 2011
Q.

i really like your treatment/braces, however i am 14 years old, can i still get them?

A.
Dear Enquirer,
You may be suit… (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

Is 15 years old too young for dental implants?

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
Q.

Hey i am a 15 year old girl who has braces and have two of my teeth missing next to my upper front teeth after my braces treatment which should finish at the start of next year when im 16 can i get implants or am i too young?

A.
Generally we wouldn’t do impla… (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

What can i do about my concerns with my retainer now I have a new orthodontist owns the practice?

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
Q.

Andrew, you recommended to me recently that I see my orthodontist over concerns that my teeth are shifting under my bonded retainer. However, somebody else owns the practice now and they won’t let me see him, even though I am happy to pay for him and he did the treatment for me brilliantly. Is this unfair treatment on me and what is the best thing to do? I highly trust this orthodontist and I am upset that they won’t let me see him even though I said I will pay. Can I complain?

A.
I can’t think why this would b… (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

How much will braces cost for a year only?

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
Q.

i have a big gap in my front teeth and my teeth are aliright except that and i hve little gaps.but i dont want to get braces for a long time ,i want want it like for a year.
how much do you think it will cost me?
thank you very much

A.
Dear Enquirer,
You have a lot … (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

What brace would you recommend to correct a top overgrown tooth?

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
Q.

Hello,ive got one tooth on my top gum on the left handside which has over grown and i should of had braces when i was younger but to scared to have the tooth taken out.please could you give me some advice on the best soluation would be now and what type of brace i would have to have?thank-you.

A.
There are a few options for br… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

What treatment would you recommend for crowded teeth and overbite?

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
Q.

I am 23 years old and have a very large overbite. I wore braces when I was in my teens n my teeth were straight for a while but now one of my front teeth is sticking out and sticks over my bottom lip slightly. My bottom row of teeth is slightly overcrowded but the top is a lot worse. What treatment do you recomend ? I dont think braces are an option now as they are too far out ? Would veneers work and if so would I still have a large overbite ? Please help I am depressed about this and would like to see someone as soon as possible.

A.
It is impossible to say withou… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

I have been told that I need to have teeth removed and then braces, what advice can you offer?

Monday, January 24th, 2011
Q.

Dear Dr Hughes,

I have just been to have a consultation for Invisalign at an orthodontists in Exeter. I was told that invisalign could straighten my teeth perfectly, however because my front teeth project forward (10mm i think he said), my teeth would look straight but the front ones would stick out even more (maybe 11mm). Instead, the dentist recommended that I first have a molar taken out of each side of my top teeth, then have train tracks for around 18months as these would straighten and bring my front teeth in further. I really do not want train tracks (I know you can get white ones etc) and wondered if you had any other suggestions? My teeth are not in major need of restoration, it is just mainly the top right lateral incisor that is twisted so half is underneath the front tooth next to it, and of course the projection of my front teeth. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Regards,

A.
Thank you for your enquiry.

I… (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

Is a large gap in front teeth eligible for six month smiles?

Monday, January 24th, 2011
Q.

Hello, I have a large gap at the front of my mouth at the top and smaller gaps at the bottom. Do u tink a large gap can be fixed with the ‘6 months smile’ if not can u recommend a treatment for large gaps and tel me how long it will take to fix this problem? Also, would I need 2 separate treatments 4 the top and bottom teeth?

A.
It would depend on your teeth … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki