Archive for the ‘Braces’ Category

Can you use Invisalign for top teeth and metal braces for bottom teeth, or would you not advise this?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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Hi, my daughter 17 has just been told she needs braces for her teeth and can have NHS metal braces free. The bottom requires a tooth extraction because of overcrowding but the top is more minor. She is happy to have a metal brace on the bottom but very unhappy about the top as it will be very visible and she plans to start a teaching course next year. Is it possible to have invisalign on the top only (which I could just afford to pay for) and metal on the bottom or would you not recommend this?,
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It is possible but i would adv… (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 having aligner treatment for some time now and am seriously fed up with it. What can I do?

Friday, October 1st, 2010
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I began my aligner treatment 5 and a half months ago in April. Despite wearing the IA for 11 weeks and having been fitted with numerous clear aligners (7 at this stage) – my teeth are still not straight. At the beginning my dentist told me it should take 10-14 weeks. Although the length of time it is taking is a problem my main concern is that my dentist seems to have filed my teeth somewhat haphazardly and the teeth on the each side of my mouth are now different shapes and sizes than the opposite side. I am concerned that as i need more clear aligners he will have to file my teeth more and as i am so unhappy with how they look at present I am wary about letting him file anymore. I really wish I had not had this treatment, at least with this particular dentist. When I ask him questions he fobs me off with some rambling and treats me as if i am being a nuisance – I’m not, I have actually been very patient but now I am seriously fed up and feel like just giving up on the treatment altogether. Is there anything I can do or someone I can contact who can advise me what to do or how to handle my case or is there any type of compensation I can seek? Any advice would be much appreciated. PS I am having my treatment in Scotland.,
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In all these situations I advi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Dentist has said braces will cost £2,500 to fix son’s teeth gaps and bad bite. What would you quote?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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hi my 15 year old son has agap between his front teeth and our local oradentist sad he needed braces on his top and bottom teeth cause his bit was good he quoted 2,500 and said it wold be 18 months with braces then a night time brace , whot can you do ???? cost,
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I would have to take a look to… (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

Can I get implants instead of braces to treat overcrowded teeth?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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hi,i m 22 and have overcrowded teeth but i dont want a brace, is takin some out n replacing with implants etc an option. thank you,
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Yes in some cases but you need… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

I am not currently working. Can I get braces for free or at a reduced price?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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Hi, Im 20 years old and im currently not working, is there any chance i could get braces for free or at a reduced rate as they are rather expensive. i also feel that my teeth are affecting my breathing as i can’t sut my mouth properly because the front two teeth are quite far foward. Thanks,
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I would advise you to go see a… (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’m waiting for orthodontic treatment but I’m becoming impatient. Can I change where I go or will I have to wait even more?

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
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I am 16 years old and i have been waiting for braces since the age of 11, i have gone through tooth extractions,2 fillings and other various things to my teeth to get them sorted, but this was carried out over 2 years ago now, i really do not want braces in college, and im a really self concious of my teeth, but my orthodontist seems to not do anything ? is there any way i can change where i go, or will i have to wait and go through this whole ordeal once again? thanks.,
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If you go somewhere else on th… (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 a gap between my teeth but my dentist said braces were not an option. Can you advise me?

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
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Hi I am 34 yrs old and I have had a gap on my front teeth since I was young I have tried having the gap closed but it always came out and now it’s uneven. My dentist said braces was not an option. What would you advice me?,
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Think you should go see a Orth… (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

Which is the best and quickest option for orthodontic treatments?

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
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there are some many different braces and aligner…. which was one is best and quicker i have an under bite i would like to go for the 6 months but i would like to know what are the differences and why as all the procedure is the same which is to move teeth getting the right bite,
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Its impossible for me to advis… (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

What would you suggest for fanged, over-crowded and overlapping teeth?

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
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I have one fang that sticks out and my 2 top front teeth over lap a lot,my teeth at the top are very over crowded and all different shapes. What would you suggest and how much is it likely to cost?,
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I suggest you go see either a … (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 there an age limit for orthodontic treatment?

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
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hello dr……i had small gaps nd my upper teeth came forword i am unable to smile properly and now my age was 25yrs ..is there any age limit for to take treatmenet….?,
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No age limit for orthodontics,… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk