Archive for the ‘Q. Orthodontics’ Category

I don’t think I would be able to afford braces privately, so can I get my teeth straightened on the NHS?

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
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I’m 22 and currently working 16 hours part time.Is there any chance i could get my teeth straightened on the NHS as i don’t think i will be able to afford to get it done privately? One of my front teeth overlaps the other. I don’t know who else to ask and it’s really affecting my confidence when i talk to people.,
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I don’t think orthodontics wil… (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

Is there a treatment other than braces for my two buck front teeth?

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
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My two front teeth protrude(buck teeth) but nor severely, all other teeth are straight. is there a treatment other than braces for this condition. thank you for your time h,
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It depends on your idea of bra… (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

Dentist has recommended clear fixed braces for my irregular bite, but could I instead have something like veneers or crowns?

Friday, October 22nd, 2010
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i am writing hoping you can give me some advise. i have visited an orthodontic dentist and they have the recommended the following treatment for me. This is what i was told i have an irregularity of the top teeth and irregularity of the bottom teeth. when the teeth bite together the top front teeth are prominent than average this called an increased overjet. My overjet is 5mm. The vertical overlap of the front teeth is increased. The top front teeth are centred and the bottom front teeth are across to the right. The side teeth do not mesh together perfectly. My examination of the jaw shap shows the bottom jaw is smaller than average such that in profile the chin is slightly receding. X rays confirmed that i have a number of missing teeth. The x ray also shows that the upper right second preomalr is impacted and unerupted. I can have fixed clear braces for the best results but would like to know if there is alternative treatment like veneers crowns etc,
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There are always alternatives … (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 my jaw need breaking to realign my uneven bite or would braces work?

Friday, October 22nd, 2010
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Hi, I have a terrible uneven bite, it’s humiliating when i smile, my teeth are really crooked and my jaw locks out of place every time i open my mouth wide and one of my front teeth is black after i fell years ago and have had many fillings, the one now is held in with a screw… Would my jaw need breaking to realign or would braces do the trick? Thanks, ,
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Thank you for your enquiry. I… (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 can be done for my overlapping and gapped teeth, and what would this cost?

Friday, October 22nd, 2010
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i dislike my teeth, the shape and some are overlapping and have gaps. id like to have them formed into a nice staright set, what would i have to have done and how much would it cost?,
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I would advise you to make an … (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 is the quickest and cheapest way to straighten my bottom teeth without braces?

Friday, October 22nd, 2010
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I have major crowding in the front bottom of my teeth. What is the quickest and cheapest way of straightening my teeth without getting braces. I really don’t want people to see me with braces, cause i’m in college.,
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There are cosmetic braces we c… (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

Should I go for root canal and then crowns or veneers on badly worn tooth? These are two dentist’s different opinions.

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
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In the states, the dentist wants to do four root canals and then crowns on the lower 4 front teetch, as they are badly worn from a major overbite. The Costa Rica dentest says why ruin good teeth as the roots are very strong. I understand that porcelin does not do well on dentyn and needs to be on enamil which I don’t have any. He states that a hard composite veneer is better suited on teech with not enamil.,
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My recommendation is to get th… (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 am 60 and don’t want braces at my age. Would I be able to get veneers?

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
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I am having the nite white treatment at the moment then having dental work done- I have one tooth at the bottom that sticks above the rest-my dentist suggested a brace-but at my age (60) I really am not too keen and would rather spend the money on a veneer- can he not just file a bit from this tooth to make it the same size as the other teeth,
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It’s not always that simple. Y… (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

Dentist has said braces cannot help with overbite and not I am to go under gum recession surgery. Any advice?

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
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I am 24 male and i have over bite, I had braces but the doc. said now they braces cannot help anymore i have to go under gum recession surgery.I can share pictures, Any advice??!! Thanks,
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I would make sure you get an o… (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

I have tooth gaps at my front upper teeth. What treatment would be best?

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
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Hi Dr.Patel, I just want to know I have a GAPs between upper teeth ,specialy front between four teeth. my ques.is which treatment i should go and which will be cost just guess idea pls.. thanz,,
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It really depends on the size … (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