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I’m a student so can’t afford dental treatment, what options do I have?

Friday, July 16th, 2010
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hi Julian, I have had a growing concern lately with my front two teeth. One has moved forward and the rest of the teeth want to take its place behind but this is in the early stages. I’m only a student in 6th form and only have limited funds so what are my options as i want to stop anything worse happening before it does happen. Many thanks,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

I’m desperate for my teeth to be placed in the normal position, what can I do to correct them?

Friday, July 16th, 2010
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Hello, I need some information, when I was young I was told I needed to wear a head brace to pull my teeth back and then have a brace placed on to straighten my teeth, as I was young I did not want to wear a head brace for 12 hours a day and therefore just had a normal brace applied. Now I have over shot teeth at the top and I desperately want them to in there normal position as they stick out now. Is there any procedure I can under go to correct this? Kind regards
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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

What are the bands needed for when using the Clearstep braces?

Thursday, July 15th, 2010
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hi i have clearstep braces now but my teeths are still not straight there is gaps left between the teeths my doctor has recommended that i should use something called bands for the teeths so they get closer then when the gaps close covers will be put on please let me know whats that plastic band is,
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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

Is there any chance of my teeth crowding again after the brace treatment?

Thursday, July 15th, 2010
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my dentist said that i need to do an orthodontis treatmen cause i have some of my teeth out the normal alingment,my Q is there any possibility of crowding again after the period of treatment,and i want some information on steps of fabricating a brace,
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Teeth do tend to relapse to th… (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

I have an overbite and bad teeth, what can I do to fix these problems?

Thursday, July 15th, 2010
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I HAVE VERY UGLY TEETH BIG OVERBITE IM GETTING MARRIED BUT NOT SETTING A DATE UNTIL I HAVE A NICE SMILE WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST TREATMENT FOR ME AND HOW MUCH WOULD IT COST.,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Do you need an orthodontist to alter and reshape the cement or can a dentist do it?

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
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Andrew, I have a bonded retainer on my upper teeth from orthodontic treatment but the cement glued on the wire feels uneven. Do you need an orthodontist to alter and reshape the cement or can a dentist do it? The last dentist I asked to alter it damaged it so I am thinking of favouring orthodontists but just interested in what you think. Thanks,
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it might be best for the ortho… (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

What kind of braces should I get to straighten my teeth?

Friday, July 9th, 2010
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Hello Dr. Moore, I’m 16 and my problem is my front teeth cave in and all my other teeth are not straight, in your opinion should I get InVu Aesthetic Braces? Or the normal kkind,
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Invu might work well but it de… (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

I can’t have braces because it’s not practical for my job, what else can I do about my teeth?

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
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my 4 front teeth are fine but the 2 teeth either side of the front four sit back a fair bid from the front four what could be done. having bracess is not pratical in the job i am in at the moment.,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Will the removable retainer do the job of preventing my teeth from grinding?

Monday, July 5th, 2010
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Hi I tend to grind my teeth during the night time. I have a mouth guard that I wear once or twice a week during the night (It is bulky and uncomfortable). My question is if I wear my removable retainer on my upper jaw as I have just recently removed my braces, (I have been told I must wear my essix retainer every night for a very long time) do I also have to wear my mouth guard every night to prevent the removable retainer from getting damaged or will the removable retainer do the job of preventing my teeth grinding. Kind Regards.,
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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’m considering Glamsmile and Invisalign for my particular case, what do you think?

Monday, July 5th, 2010
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I have a mild overbite, along with retroclined and overlapped upper incisors, and crooked lowers. I would like a nice smile. I’m considering Glamsmile and Invisalign, two very different approaches. Any advice? Its really confusing!,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan