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i have an overbite and teeth are digging in my gums how can i sort it out can nhs help

Q. I have an overbite and my front bottom teeth are digging in my gums causing great pain and making eating difficalt, is this somthing that can get sorted and if it is can nhs help as its efecting my day to day life making me quite unhappy.

A. As you have a functional problem it is likely that your orthodontic ” score” will be high enough to qualify for NHS orthodontics if the health of the rest of your teeth is suitable. Age should not be a criteria. Ask your dentist for a referral for an NHS orthodontic opinion.
Rob

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This entry was posted on Monday, June 1st, 2009 at 8:08 amand is filed under Dr Tennet's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. gums, Q. Orthodontics.

i have an overbite and teeth are digging in my gums how can i sort it out can nhs help

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