Archive for the ‘Q. Orthodontics’ Category

I Have bad teeth gum disease wear and grinding TMJ problems

Saturday, June 28th, 2008
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Hi. I’ve very self conscious about my smile. I’ve always had problems with my teeth over the years. When I was younger I had many teeth out and they were never replaced. Since the age of 4 I have grinded my teeth with has caused wear on my teeth. Within the last year I tempted to visit the dentist again and he confirmed I had gum disease. I had treatment for this which was quite painful. The reason I went to the dentist is because I wanted my teeth straight as my bite is out of alignment and I thought it would help me with the grinding. The dentist told me I couldn’t have a brace as my teeth would probably fall out. I’m not sure now what to do, I’m very self conscious about what I look like and my two front teeth protrude. Also my jaw clicks so I think I might have TMJ. I have a real fear of the dentist as the ones I have been to have made me feel bad and haven’t been able to give me options to straighten my teeth. Do you have any advice?

 

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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

I have had an underbite and discoloured teeth all my life

Saturday, June 28th, 2008
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I would like to know if a problem i have had all my life can be corrected, to boost my confidence and smile without embarrassment. I am 47 years old, i have a underbite and feel that there is still some movement as my front top teeth are appearing off center and my facial appearance is changing, and to top it all off i have always had discoloured teeth.

 

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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

I have crooked and yellow teeth what is the cost of repair

Saturday, June 28th, 2008
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In the passed couple of years i have badly neglected my teeth and they have become crooked, the front tooth pushes out past the other one. they are also yellowing which is very unsightly. could you tell me how much it would cost to have them straightened and whitened, how long it would take to do this and how i go about getting an appointment. thank you

 

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It sounds like you need a brac… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My invisalign is uncomfortable and painful

Saturday, June 28th, 2008
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I have just been fitted with an invisalign brace, with the hope of shifting my lower front teeth to fill a gap where I lost a tooth. I am very unhappy with the aligner because it is very uncomfortable (a sharp bit of plastic digs into the underside of my tongue) and I have found it difficult to sleep. And now, having read some of the Q&As on this site, I see that you do not recommend the invasalign system for shifting teeth (I currently have a gap right at the front). Is this correct – and should the aligner be more comfortable?

 

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

I sucked my thumb as a child and my teeth stick out

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
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Throughout my childhood, i very stupidly sucked my thumb, which has now left my top row of teeth sticking a lot further out than my bottom row, and because of this, I don’t smile and lose my confidence when speaking to people and tend to put my hand over my mouth when talking, what do you think that I would actually need to do to correct this and help me smile? Please help me. Thank you

 

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

Can you wear the Inman aligners only at night and get results?

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
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Hello, as the Inman aligners are not fully invisible, is it possible to only wear the aligner while I sleep and have results during a longer period of time. Would the treatment still work? I have my left front tooth slightly overlapping the right one and I would like to straighten this. Thanking very much in advance.

 

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

I would like my front 4 teeth straightened I cannot find an inman aligner dentist near me

Saturday, May 31st, 2008
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I would like my front four teeth straightened on the top and bottom row of my mouth. I am going away to america for a friends wedding in november and would love to have it finished before then so i would like something that is going to work quickly. i also nedd something which isnt going to be visible in the mean time and would prefer if it didnt cost a fortune. can you recommend any treatment plans and local practicioners to me. i have heard of the inman aligners but cannot find anyone who offers this treatment near me, 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

I have malocclusion will I need jaw surgery to put it right

Saturday, May 31st, 2008
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Hello. I would like some advice please? I am a 23 year old woman and i hadn’t been to the dentist for 10 years up until i went again when i was 19. There was nothing major that needed to be done – about 7 fillings due to tooth decay, but other than that, i was told my oral hygiene was good. My Dentist did however also tell me that i have malocclusion. She explained that this is where the teeth don\’t join together correctly. My bottom row of teeth come out slightly. This has made me very self conscious about the way i look. I have spoken to my Dentist about it on a couple of occasions and i have expressed that i would like something done about it, but she kept putting me off by saying treatment would be too expensive and possibly unpleasant. I have found this quite disappointing so, could i please ask for your advice? I was told that surgery is probably what will put it right – the thought of having my bottom jaw-bone broken somewhat unsettles me but i also thought about braces… Could this also be a possibility to put it right? I would be most grateful if you could help as this is something i really want to have put right but i don\’t know where to go to have this procedure done. I look forward to your response.

 

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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 treatment for gum disease has left me with gaps between my teeth

Saturday, May 31st, 2008
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i am being treated for gum disease, with good results, but my gums have receeding exposing gaps in between my teeth. The gap between my fron teeth is particularly bothering me – is there something I can do?

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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

I have a slight midline shift between my upper and lower teeth will braces work

Saturday, May 31st, 2008
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I currently have braces for my upper arch only due to financial issues. I have a slight mid-line discrepancy between both arches. After the top braces are removed and my finances permit, I would like to know if this mid-line discrepancy can be fixed by braces on the lower arch only? Thanks.

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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister