Archive for the ‘Q. Orthodontics’ Category

Can you use Invisalign for top teeth and metal braces for bottom teeth, or would you not advise this?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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Hi, my daughter 17 has just been told she needs braces for her teeth and can have NHS metal braces free. The bottom requires a tooth extraction because of overcrowding but the top is more minor. She is happy to have a metal brace on the bottom but very unhappy about the top as it will be very visible and she plans to start a teaching course next year. Is it possible to have invisalign on the top only (which I could just afford to pay for) and metal on the bottom or would you not recommend this?,
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It is possible but i would adv… (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

Hi I have hated my teeth for years but was fearful

Friday, October 1st, 2010
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Hi I have hated my teeth for years but was fearful of the dentist when I was younger and had a train track brace. My teeth seem to have lapsed back to their original state. I am now 23 and have been looking at the Inman Aligner for my upper teeth. I am wondering how much it would cost as I don’t have the money I would ideally like for a full smile make-over. It has given me low confidence and I really want to get them sorted, I would be a much happier person with nice teeth.,
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The Inman aligner cost from &p… (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

I have worn braces to close the gap on my lower teeth for two years but there is no difference. Can Invisalign help me?

Friday, October 1st, 2010
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Dear Dr Rob, I am 28 years old female. I have bn wearing braces in my lower teeth to close the gap since about 2 years now but its not working cz i am from India and i never visited any dentist since i came here. I wanted to know if invisalign is a treatment option for me Thanx and regards,
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In principle clear positioner … (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 said braces will cost £2,500 to fix son’s teeth gaps and bad bite. What would you quote?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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hi my 15 year old son has agap between his front teeth and our local oradentist sad he needed braces on his top and bottom teeth cause his bit was good he quoted 2,500 and said it wold be 18 months with braces then a night time brace , whot can you do ???? cost,
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I would have to take a look to… (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

What treatment can I have for wonky teeth with gaps?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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i hate my smile my teeth are wonkey and i have at least 3 bad ones from when i was young and never brushed i now brush regulary but my teeth are still horrible to look at i have a gap in the front and the two front ones are pointing outwards and my two front bottom ones are faceing in. im only 19 and hate going out alot because all my friends have perfect teeth and mine are terrible. have you got anything that could help ?? please,
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I would adivse you to go see a… (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

Can I get implants instead of braces to treat overcrowded teeth?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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hi,i m 22 and have overcrowded teeth but i dont want a brace, is takin some out n replacing with implants etc an option. thank you,
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Yes in some cases but you need… (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

When I was About 9 years old I had a back fitted brace

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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When I was About 9 years old I had a back fitted brace, this did help a bit but I was told I had to get my funds slit and my k9’s pulled down and then my teeth would get straightened out, as I was 9 this sounded scary so I didn’t have it done. I am very very insicure now and hate smiling or laughing as my teeth look terrible. Would I be able to get this done now on the nhs or would I need to pay. And how much would it cost.,
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You can only get orthodontic 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

I am not currently working. Can I get braces for free or at a reduced price?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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Hi, Im 20 years old and im currently not working, is there any chance i could get braces for free or at a reduced rate as they are rather expensive. i also feel that my teeth are affecting my breathing as i can’t sut my mouth properly because the front two teeth are quite far foward. Thanks,
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I would advise you to go see a… (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

Could I get NHS implant and orthodontic treatment for five deciduous teeth?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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Hi, Im 21 and I have 5 deciduous teeth, with no adult teeth there to erupt. I read in a BDJ article, that a 22 year old girl with a similar condition in kent who had 6 baby teeth. She was able to have orthodontic treatment and Implants done by the nhs. Would I also qualify for similar nhs treatment? or was this just in that particular pct?,
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I would doubt you will get imp… (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

The dentist keeps sending my daughter away because he won’t give her braces as there are still baby teeth. Why?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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my 12 yr 6mth old daughter has been approved for braces to pull back and straighten her top teeth but the dentist keeps sending her away for six mths at a time as she still has baby teeth firmly in !Some of her class mates have baby teeth and braces so obviously we are wondering why ?(she has 3 on eitherside on top and 2 on the bottom left) thanks for your input.,
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Your current orthodontist is w… (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