Archive for the ‘Braces’ Category

I am not happy with my brace treatment and I would like a second opinion. Can you help?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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Hi, I have had braces for 2 years and 2 months and am not happy with the result. My teeth are still not straight and and now instead of being crowded have some gaps. Also, a bracket constantly falls off, last time it was reglued it lasted 2 hours. I would really like a second opinion but don’t know where to go or what to do? Can you help or give me some advice if this is normal? I don’t know what to do. I’m not even sure if I can ask a second opinion…. Thank you for any advice,
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Hi. It’s normal for gaps somet… (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

My bottom teeth have shifted after brace treatment. Would replacement retainers be able to fix this shift?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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I’ve finished my initial braces treatment and have been using retainers for a couple of months now. I recently lost my bottom retainer and noticed that my bottom teeth have shifted about 3 mm. I was just wondering if replacement retainers would be able to fix this shift or if I’d have to get braces again. Money is an issue, so I’d like to stick to the retainers if possible. Thanks for a help!,
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As you know your teeth move ve… (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 is the total cost of having metal or invisible braces fitted?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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Hi, I have been very unhappy with the allignment of my teeth (upper and lower) and was just wondering the the total cost approx of having metal/invisable braces fitted (with all incuring cost of adjustments and scans)?.,
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There are so many different br… (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

One of my front teeth is longer than the other. Do I need braces?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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I have one front tooth longer than the other, both teeth appear to be white and healty, I don’t know why my tooth is droping. do I need braces, or what.,
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The best thing to do is to con… (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

How can I bring my tooth into shape without using braces?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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hello doctor,i m 23 yrs female from india.my 2 front teeth r in outward position,how can i bring it into shape withot using braces,
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If all depends on how far outw… (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 started treatment in Ireland, but I’m wondering if I can finish it on the NHS?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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HI, I am a dental nurse. Im 20 and in full time employment. I have an upper ceramic brace. Ive had it for around 9 months and I was getting it done in Ireland where I lived until I got a job in london. I have an nhs medical card number. Will I be able to finish treatment on the nhs? If yes how do I go about it. Please get back to me I dont know what to do! Thanks,
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Hi. I would advise you to cont… (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 alternatives are there to metal braces?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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I have had braces on for about 2 months now and they have been causing me discomfort and i think i am allergic to the metal i cant go on with them, what could i do at this point? Im very interested in getting veneers but im worried that my teeth will move back to what they used to be and then veneers wont be an option what can i do? thank you,
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You wouldn’t be able to have v… (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’m having a problem with pressure when my back teeth touch. Is this something that can be addressed with braces?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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Hi, I am female, 24 years old and I was meant to get a brace when I was 12 years old, but it never went ahead. I booked a consultation for September to find out about a Fixed brace to correct some slight overcrowding/crooked teeth (I have already had one consultation). But I am now starting to wonder if I have a problem with my jaw too. My dentist (and the Ortho at my first consultation) told me I have quite a deep overbite (not an overjet), so my top front teeth pretty much cover my lower front teeth when I bite down. I have noticed lately that when I close my bite (make my back teeth touch) I feel pressure on parts of my lower jaw (towards the back of the jaw, near the ear area). It feels as if someone is literally forcing my lower aw back further than feels comfortable. When I release my bite and part my teeth (so that my back teeth are no longer meeting/touching) the pressure is released and feels much more comfortable. I find myself keeping my teeth apart like this most of the day to avoid the discomfort that I experience in my lower jaw when I make my back teeth touch. Does this sound like something that can be fixed with fixed braces? Is it possibly due to my overbite and the fact that my top teeth tilt slightly inwards (towards the inside of my mouth) so then my lower teeth have to go further backwards to fit behind upper teeth, causing my jaw to ache by being too far back. I am finding this rather difficult to explain, hopefully I have made some sense. Kind regards,
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You may need to wear a bite ra… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I am 23 but I still have baby teeth. I need fillings, braces and whitening. How much would all of this cost?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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hello i am so self concious about my teeth i am 23 but still have 4 baby teeth,i also need sum fillings & braces not sure if anything else oh and a definet hollywood whitening!!! How much would all of this cost do you reckon?,
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Because it is such a complex t… (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

My dentist says I need braces, but my teeth are fine. What should I do and is it possible to have Invisible braces?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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I’m 15 and my dentist wants me to have braces although two other dentists have said my teeth are fine and I have already had seven teeth out to prevent the need of braces. What should I do and is it possible to have invisible braces instead?,
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Thank you for your enquiry 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