Archive for the ‘Braces’ Category

Can wearing retainers alone help straighten the teeth?

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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my teeth is crooked, can i wear retainers first before having my teeth treated with braces? can retainers alone help in straightening the teeth? thank you,
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Retainers are designed to be w… (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 bottom teeth do not need braces but my top teeth do, can this be done?

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
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Hi. I am 28 and thinking of getting fixed braces to correct my overbite of approx 9mm. The orthodontist I have seen thinks he will be about to get it down to around 3mm with fixed braces. My bottom teeth are straight so I do not think I will need braces on them. Would you always advise to have both top and bottom done? Thanks.,
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It really depends on how your … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

How do I use brace wax?

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
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I hve been given some wax with my fixed appliences and was not told what to do with it. This is my 1st day with braces and my bottom lip is in agony. I need to use this wax to help but don’t know how. Please help me and reply as soon as possible.,
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Soften the wax in your hands a… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I have emetophobia, can you recommend any procedures for me?

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
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Hello. Because I have one tooth on my top set of teeth that is back much further than the rest, my dentist recommended I get a brace. I visited the orthodontist a few months ago and I didn’t have a great time. Im extremely nervous when it comes to dentistry, I have emetophobia (fear of vomitting) which makes me extremely anxious. At the orthodontist I retched when having moulds taken and it completely shook my confidence. I also just dont feel that braces are for me, my bottom set of teeth and the left side on the top are completely fine. Are there any procedures you think would be more suitable for me? Thanks.,
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To decide what treatment optio… (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

How much would it cost to fix my sons tooth?

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
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my 17 yr old son had an accident last year and broke half his front tooth off. This was filled by the dentist but I do not feel it was a good job. We have revisited the dentist in regard to having a brace on the teeth as the broken one is sticking out he has said that we will need to pay for this is this correct and how much would this cost on the nhs,
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Should be free if he qualifies… (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 still have gaps in my teeth after wearing braces, any advice?

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
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Hi Doc, I am 28 yr old female from India. Last year I underwent orhodontic treatment with white wire and clear brackets. Now after 1 year, the dentist has removed the braces. But i still see gaps between all upper teeth except front 6 teeth. The dentist has put me on clear retainers and said that the gaps will go on their own in long haul. From front my smile looks good but from side it shows gaps which is not appealing to me. Doctor please suggest what you think will be right. Coz in other ppl who have undergone orthodontic treament I havent seen such gaps. Thnx in advance,
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If you are unhappy with your 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

Would braces hlep my condition?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
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Hi, I am 28 and my 2 front teeth kind of overlap each other and my overbite i feel is quite bad. I am wanting to have braces but wonder if it will help me in any way and which type of brace would be of benefit. thanks,
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There are a number of options … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I want to carry on with my brace treatment after 12 years, any advice?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
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Hi, im 26 years old and one of my front upper teeth stick out quite a lot. i wore a removeable brace when i was 14 for a while and had 5 teeth removed, die to circumstance i never carried on with treatment but it did help, where now it looks like my tooth could bejust pushed back about 4mm and it would be more in line. (before my other teeth where behind it) Am looking to get it fixed now and wonderedwhat the options where, and if braces, what type do you think? Thanks very much,
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Depending on the situation inv… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Would having braces effect my profile?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
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I have somewhat of an overbite and my upper teeth are slightly bent inwards, I was wondering if I get braces, will there be a change in my profile? my nose and chin? and will it be very noticeable?,
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There will always be a change … (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 kind of brace treatment is available & how long does it last for?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
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Hi, I’m thinking about getting braces. I’ve posted some pictures of what my teeth look like now. Can i get a “prediction” of what you think the treatment would be and how long it would take? http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=34720,
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hi well done with the photos.… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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