Hello, I visited an orthodontist a couple of months ago because my two top front teeth are overlapped by the teeth either side of them. I do not like this for cosmetic reasons (although I have never had any other issues with eating etc). While there, he diagnosed me with a minor cross-bite, and a minor overbite, and gave me various options of braces for a year and a half. What he said would definitely be necessary to do would be to remove two teeth up in the top, which would allow the rest of the teeth space to move back, and the overlapping teeth to stop overlapping. What I was wondering, is if it would be possible to have those two teeth out, and then six months (ish) of braces just to spread my teeth back out into the new space, and then to stop having braces and to not have a retainer either. If I had this procedure, would the teeth stay in their new position, without a need for a retainer, as the only reason they were overlapping was due to overcrowding? Thank you in advance for your response!
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Would I Be Able To Get Braces Without Having Teeth Removed?
Friday, August 9th, 2013Can Braces Be Placed Over An Already Existing Maryland Bridge?
Thursday, August 8th, 2013Hi there, when i was 12 i had braces to open up a space. This space had to be opened up in order to compensate for my missing lateral incisors which had to be replaced with dental implants. Now i am 18 and have been told there is not enough space in the roots to place the actual dental implant and I have been advised to have even more orthodontic treatment, i am just wondering if the braces can be placed over the maryland bridge i currently have and also how long it would take to open up roughly 4mm of space for dental implants to be placed? This work is taking forever, I just want it finished!! I feel like my whole life is on hold…Anyway, thank you very much for your help in advance.
It’s Taken Thirty Years To Seek Advice – What Are The Treatments For Straight Teeth And What Is The Cost?
Wednesday, August 7th, 2013 After 30 years feeling slightly uneasy with the way my teeth look in the mirror I’m finally getting the courage to do something about it and I have always wondered whether it’s possible to have straight teeth and not have any side effects?
How much time does it take to complete the treatment? Is there any chance that I might lose any number of teeth? Is their any alternative surgical treatment instead of the recommended practices? Please could you tell me of different ways to straighten my teeth and the tariffs included. Please could you send me a reply by mail and how to contact you for your services.
My Front Tooth Has Grown Bigger Than The Other And Looks Very Silly What Can Be Done?
Wednesday, August 7th, 2013My two front teeth have grown very straight, however one has stopped growing all together so one is bigger than the other and looks very silly- there has been no cause for this what so ever, it effects my confidence on a numbers of levels and I fear it’s intruding on my social life. I do not have perfectly straight teeth but they have all grown and I have no baby teeth left. I have been to the dentist on several occasions and I am due to go again on Monday but I’m just wondering what the procedure would be; is it possible that they could build up the tooth so it’s the same size as my other one? Would this be a painful procedure? Also could you tell me what the dentist could possibly do about this please and how they could rectify this annoying problem? Thanks.
Do One Day Implants Really Work And Can I Have a Bridge with Veneers?
Tuesday, August 6th, 2013I have 4 front porcelain veneers and need to remove tooth number 8 due to a root deterioration (I had a root canal at a early age and I currently have had an infection on root of tooth 8 for while now with gum separation and have already had 2 apicoectomys done). I am trying to decide between an implant or bridge (conventional or Maryland). Prosthodontist said I could go for a bridge due to already having veneers and a possible color difference if I did implant. I have a real anxiety issue about implants because if it is too long of a process then I don’t think I can go for so long with a temporary or flipper (emotionally speaking). My questions are:
How Much Would The Inman Aligner Cost To Fix Two Front Teeth?
Thursday, August 1st, 2013Hi Dr Moore. I was just wondering how much the Inman Aligner would cost to correct my two front teeth? My two front teeth are starting to move inward and creating a large gap between my teeth. I wanted to know if the invisalign or inman aligner would be more appropriate? The gap just started approximately 3 years ago and wasn’t sure what the cause was. I am obviously looking for the most cost effective option, but not worried about the length of time. I hope you can advise me something as I’m beginning to get really down with this issue now, as I said I don’t even know what caused it in the first place and I am not sure where to even begin. I’m in the London area anyway, if you could recommend someone that can help? Many thanks.
Why Won’t My NHS Dentist Provide My 14-Year-Old With Dental Veneers?
Wednesday, July 31st, 2013My 14 year old daughter has very dark brown markings and fluoride markings on all her teeth due to being infected as a child by fluoride in the water. She has already had 2 composites placed on her front 2 teeth in 2007 and has just completed finished her fixed orthodontics. Our dentist has said she isn’t allowed to get veneers on all her teeth on the NHS but the orthodontist has said she must have these dealt with and veneers is the only option. She has tried many other treatments for years which haven’t worked. Where do i stand legally regarding having veneers fitted on all her badly affected teeth on the NHS? Surely they can do something about this, it isn’t her fault that her teeth look like this. Thank you for your time.
I Told My Dentist That My Denture Looked Terrible And Now It Looks Worse, What Should I Do?
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 hello.. i just got three remaining teeth removed on the upper while leaving my two front teeth and four more on the top right side. there was stitches and a bridge put in the same day. it hurt a lot and i have been soaking in salt water, and cold yogurt to bring the swelling down. the bridge was across the roof of my mouth and the front left side had a hook over my front tooth. i told him that looked terrible; he sawed it off and put some soft material that hardens instead. it still looks bad and not natural because it has to slightly cover my front left upper tooth to hold it.
my gums are not good so i cannot receive implants. this was done yesterday and it hurts too much to put my bridge. i have read that people wait until the bridge is put in??? thank you for your consideration.
Is Microabrasion Harmful To Teeth?
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013Hi I would just like to know the possible to solutions for white spots on the tooth ? I have heard of microabrasion but the from the reviews I have seen the results do not seem promising. Are veneers necessary ? Or are there other options Available ? I have a white spot on my front tooth and I wanted to know if in the london area it is treatable ? Also is microabrasion harmful to the teeth as I know it involves shaving a layer of enamel? Are teeth a lot more sensitive as a result ? I want to have my teeth whitened but frightened that these white spots will become more apparent if I do this. Can you please advise? thank you, I hope to hear from you soon. Kind regards.
