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can misaligned teeth be fixed with braces at 25?

Monday, August 31st, 2009
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Hi, I am writing in regards to my wife. she is 25 years old and has had mis aligned teeth for most of her life. the top row are fairly crooked and I have heard that braces are only used on people under the age of 18. is this true? also would this procedure be available on the nhs? thank you very much for your time

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Hi braces are only available o… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I extracted a fractured tooth and pain resurfaces after 6 years advice

Monday, August 31st, 2009
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Dear Dr.Safeer Butt DURING THE EARLY YEARS OF MY STUDENT LIFE in SCHOOL I HAD A FALL AND SUSTAINED A FRACTURE RIGHT UPPER CANINE AND LOSS OF VIABILITY OF CENTRAL INCISOR ON UPPER RIGHT TOOTH. INITIALLY THERE WAS NO ANY PROBLEMS. AFTER COMPLETING MY SCHOOLING I HAD STEEPED IN TO THE COLLEGE IT HAD STARTED GIVING ME PROBLEMS LIKE PAIN AND SWELLING. IT USED TO SUBSIDE WITH ANTIBIOTICS USAGE. AFTER COMPLETING THE SCOOLING STEPPED IN TO THE PG COURSE ALSO IT WAS THE SAME SCENARIO. THEN STARTED EXPERIENCING SEVERE PAIN IN TOOTH. IT WAS SO HAPPENED I CONSULTED THE DENTIST HE HAD SUGGESTED ME THE CHOICE OF RCT AND ALONG WITH THE EXTRACTION OF THE FRACTURED TOOTH CANINE. UNDERWENT THE EXTRACTION. RCT WAS CARRIED OUT. NO PROBLEMS FOR THE LAST 5 TO 7 YRS. GADUALLY THE PAIN RE APPEARED AND STARTED WITH ANTIBIOTICS IN BETWEEN THERE WAS A FACTURE OF CROWN 1 YR AGO AND THE BRIDGE WAS RE CONSTRUCTED. NOW THE PAIN RE APPEARS ONCE IN 6 MONTHS. SUBSIDES WITH ANTIBIOTICS. WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT? KINDLY GIVE ME YOUR VALUABLE SUGEESTIONS, OPINIONS AND FURTHER MANAGERIAL LINES. THANKING YOU.

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Is there a more effective treatment for receding gums

Monday, August 17th, 2009
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Hello, over the last few years my gums have started to receed, as a result of this my teeth appear longer than normal. I visit my dentist regularly for a clean and maintain my own daily regime, but can’t see any significant improvement. Is there a more effective treatment for this. I am 39 years of age. Thank you.

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What can gum graft do for me will they cover the slightly exposed roots

Monday, August 17th, 2009
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Hello I have slight gum recession on my front bottom jaw teeth. To be exact three of the teeth starting form left to right. What can gum graft do for me will they cover the slightly exposed roots to be exact the dentist i see informed me he would see them by a 1mm but im worried my teeth could fall out. my gums dont bleed. What other options do I have?

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I would advise to see a specia… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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If ive my central incisor remove could Ive implant straight away

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
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I have had my lateral incisor removed 12m ago and my central incisor has a root fracture,which is slightly painful when i eat. i would like to know will my central incisor have to be removed and would an implant benefit me more than a bridge. my teeth either side are healthy. also if my central incisor is to be removed could i have my implant straight away. thanks

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My front tooth is little prominent do I need a braces advice?

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
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Hello, I have spoken to my dentist about getting cosmetic work done to my teeth, and he says I must come to him for a consultation first, so that he will be able to send me to the right dentist. I think I will need a brace on my front teeth, they are out of line, a little prominant and long and crowned some years ago. Is it right that I have to go to my dentist yet again (I saw him in January for an expensive check up), when nothing seems to have changed with my teeth? Many thanks

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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

Is it a drastic step to get rid of 6 veneers and replace with crowns

Saturday, August 1st, 2009
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Dear doctor, I have tetracycline staining of my teeth for which I got veneers for the upper front 6 teeth (incisors & canines ect.) 4 years ago. My teeth are also big and crowded. Now its time to change the veneers as they are getting yellow. I have been told that the only way to improve my smile is crowns (not veneers)and I feel it is a bit of a drastic step to get rid of 6 normal functioning teeth and get crowns instead. What is your opinion regarding this? I am sorry to ask a difficult question especially when you have not seen my teeth. Thanks!

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My bottom row of teeth is touches the inside row of teeth advice

Saturday, August 1st, 2009
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Hi, Ive recently been to the dentist and have always had good teeth with no pain or alignment issues. But during my last visit my dentist said that my bottom row of teeth is making contact with the inside of my top row of teeth at the front. There has been some minor wear and my dentist says over time it will get to the point where the top teeth could break. Is there any treatment that is available for me and is it at all likely that my teeth could break over time? Thank you

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I just want to know if my teeth will go on protruding further?

Saturday, August 1st, 2009
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I have slightly protruding teeth and I was advised to wear braces when I was very young,9.However, I din’t go through with it because I din’t want to suffer pain for the sake of looking good.Now I am 19, I just want to know if my teeth will go on protruding further if I donot put a check to it.At the moment it doesn’t look all that bad.

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Is it possible to pull backwards the canine and incisor teeth with brace?

Saturday, August 1st, 2009
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Hello I am a 42 year old man. My problem is my teeth are large with very long roots. My premolars have pushed my canine and incisor teeth forwards; when I bite down me teeth leave a U shaped bite mark. I would like to know if it is possible to pull backwards the canine and incisor teeth with some kind of brace, possibly by removing the first molar or one of the pre molar teeth. If so what are my options.

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Hi yes this possible your opti… (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