Archive for the ‘Q. Orthodontics’ Category

Sucking my thumb has ruined my teeth

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
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I use to suck my thumb growing up and as a result it looks as if my front teeth are missing. What can I do to have the smile I’ve never had?

 

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

my upper teeth are worn and discoloured

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
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I have rather worn upper teeth that are also slightly discoloured, what procedures do you recommend so that i can get the best look?

 

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Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

My son had missing front teeth can he have dental implants on NHS

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
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My 16 year old son has his front two teeth but the teeth either side of these are missing (they have never come through). As well as this all his teeth are quite small, so I am worried that bridges would not be suitable. He has a brace at the moment to keep his teeth in place. Is there anywhere that he could have Implants on the NHS?

 

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

My lower teeth are very gappy can I have train tracks braces

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
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I have perfectly healthy teeth, but only 24 of them so are consequently very gappy teeth – in parts my lower teeth are in front of my upper. I really dont want veneers- as I dont want to destroy my teeth, and even so have been told the gaps are too wide. i have been told train tracks are the only option. At 38, I really want to avoid this. would invisalign be strong enough to move my teeth- is there an alternative . Do I need to live near the dentist? I am really stuck!

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Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

My teeth are crooked and gums swollen

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
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My teeth are all in the wrong directions and the gums are really swollen and bigger than usual. I feel lack of confidence because i can\’t smile without having to cover my mouth with my hand. What do you suggest?

 

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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

I want 2 front teeth straightened with invsalign

Monday, June 30th, 2008
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I am looking to have my two front teeth straightened as they protrude slightly. I paid for an assessment for invisalign to be told I was in the \’severe category\’ and it would take two and a half years due to the position of my jaw, and the way my teeth fit together. I am now thinking of having crowns but seems very drastic. Are there any other alternatives, i.e. normal braces or would I have the same problems as with Invisalign?

 

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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

Botox injections for jaw pain

Monday, June 30th, 2008
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Do you think botox injections would help my daughters jaw pain she as been to see consutants tried antidepresents and strong tablets but nothing as worked please help her she is in so much pain.

 

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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

Will braces make my baby teeth fall out

Sunday, June 29th, 2008
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I have recently visited a private dentist for the first time to query braces/veneers. As I still have a lot of baby teeth in my top set I was informed that the brace may make them fall out-is this correct? If so would I just be left with gaps? He suggested veneers but wouldn’t this make the teeth fall out too?

 

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Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I have a metal post and want straight teeth will braces work

Saturday, June 28th, 2008
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I have a metal post and crown on one of my front teeth, my 2 front teeth are slightly pertruding and the teeth behind them are slightly behind the front teeth. My dentist says a brace will not work due to the metal post. I would love straight teeth? An advice?

 

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Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

Do you know anywhere in Scotland that does Inman Aligner

Saturday, June 28th, 2008
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Hi there, can you tell me if there are any dental practices offering the inman aligner near the paisley area of scotland? What exactly is the process of the inman aligner? do you get a mould of your teeth and need to collect the aligner at a later date and also do you need to revisit the practice to have the aligner moved etc? how long does the whole process take from the first appointment till the teeth are straightened? and lastly what would the total cost be to get my upper and bottom front teeth fixed with the inman aligner? many thanks

 

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara