Archive for the ‘Q. Orthodontics’ Category

What alternatives are there to metal braces?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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I have had braces on for about 2 months now and they have been causing me discomfort and i think i am allergic to the metal i cant go on with them, what could i do at this point? Im very interested in getting veneers but im worried that my teeth will move back to what they used to be and then veneers wont be an option what can i do? thank you,
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You wouldn’t be able to have v… (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’m having a problem with pressure when my back teeth touch. Is this something that can be addressed with braces?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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Hi, I am female, 24 years old and I was meant to get a brace when I was 12 years old, but it never went ahead. I booked a consultation for September to find out about a Fixed brace to correct some slight overcrowding/crooked teeth (I have already had one consultation). But I am now starting to wonder if I have a problem with my jaw too. My dentist (and the Ortho at my first consultation) told me I have quite a deep overbite (not an overjet), so my top front teeth pretty much cover my lower front teeth when I bite down. I have noticed lately that when I close my bite (make my back teeth touch) I feel pressure on parts of my lower jaw (towards the back of the jaw, near the ear area). It feels as if someone is literally forcing my lower aw back further than feels comfortable. When I release my bite and part my teeth (so that my back teeth are no longer meeting/touching) the pressure is released and feels much more comfortable. I find myself keeping my teeth apart like this most of the day to avoid the discomfort that I experience in my lower jaw when I make my back teeth touch. Does this sound like something that can be fixed with fixed braces? Is it possibly due to my overbite and the fact that my top teeth tilt slightly inwards (towards the inside of my mouth) so then my lower teeth have to go further backwards to fit behind upper teeth, causing my jaw to ache by being too far back. I am finding this rather difficult to explain, hopefully I have made some sense. Kind regards,
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You may need to wear a bite ra… (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

My dentist says I need braces, but my teeth are fine. What should I do and is it possible to have Invisible braces?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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I’m 15 and my dentist wants me to have braces although two other dentists have said my teeth are fine and I have already had seven teeth out to prevent the need of braces. What should I do and is it possible to have invisible braces instead?,
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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

Why can’t every case of crowded teeth be solved with a palette expander?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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May i know why can’t every case of crowding case solve with palette expander?,
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because they cant. Not each ca… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

One of my left teeth is looking wonky. The top is going further left and the bottom right, slightly overlapping the left smaller tooth next to it. Please could you advise my options?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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When i was a child I had to have an operation to cut open the gum to bring my left big front tooth down as it didn’t do it naturally on its own! This involved braces and a hook. Eventually it came and I’ve been happy with my teeth for years as I have a metal plate at the back that I was told would keep them held together. I’ve now noticed that the left tooth is looking wonky. the top going further left and the bottom right, slightly overlapping the left smaller tooth next to it. Please could you advise my options? Thanks,
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Hi, It sounds like you could p… (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

I am 14 and I have a large gap between my two front teeth. What can I do?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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I am 14 and i have a gap inbetwwen my two front teeth which isn’t particularly small! I have only lost about 10 baby teeth and it makes me feel so self consious, what should i do?,
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wait till all the baby teeth f… (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

How much would it cost me to have braces again, as I am not on the NHS?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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I have had braces before few years ago! I didn’t wear retainer as everytime i put it into mouth i was be sick,the taste would be horriable! I am wanting braces again as teeth still bad! how much would it cost me as i am not with NHS?,
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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

I havent visited a dentist for many years, and my teeth are crooked and discoloured. I don’t want to go through years of orthodontics. Are there more rapid options available?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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Hello I havent visited a dentist for many years, I am 27 and am desperate to have somthing done about a crooked, discoloured smile. I went to a dentist approximatly 6 months ago but was disapointed at the response to my question regarding this. I (perhaps a little impaitiantly) would like somhing done that will allow me to smile with confidence again, but really dont want to have to undergo 2-3 years of invisible braces slowly straightening my teath. Is there any more rapid options available?? Many Thanks,
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Hi, thanks for your enquiry. 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

How can ‘fanged’ teeth be changed to a normal shape and what would the cost be?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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My daughter has two teeth that are pointed, she calls them her “dracula” teeth! How could these be changed to a normal shape and what would the cost be?,
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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 any treatment available to address my gummy smile and my crooked teeth?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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I used to have braces until I had them removed last year because it was the end of my treatment. I had had them for five years. Yet I still have one of the worst smiles I think I’ve ever seen. My teeth are a lot straighter than they were before the braces, which I had because I had protruding teeth, but I still have trouble closing my mouth fully and properly because my front teeth are still too far forward, and aren’t completely straight. I also have quite a gummy smile. Is there any treatment that would be suitable and affordable (or on the NHS) so that I can have a nice smile for the first time in my life? Thanks for the help.,
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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