Posts Tagged ‘brace’

I have damaged my tooth in an accident, how soon is too soon to have orthodontic treatment?

Monday, March 5th, 2012
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I suffered injuries to my front teeth in a serious cycling accident two months ago. A blow to the mouth damaged four teeth and I also had an abcess a week after the accident.

I have a minor chip to a canine, but the other three are more complicated.

1.1 is fractured, but vital, and has had a composite temporary restoration with a plan to crown it once 2.1 settles down.

2.2 has has RCT performed by an endodontist. 2.1 is pushed inwards and my dentist has discussed various options, including watch and wait, RCT and crown or an implant. The endodontist suggested being referred to an othodontist to have it “straightened” back to its original position, but not doing anything surgical. The tooth is vital, but my dentist advises that it might need RCT at some point in the future. What options might an othrodontist consider to “push out” from behind a single central incisor in a case like this?

Thanks for any advice offered!

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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

How do I get perfect smile?

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
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Hi I have been wanting my teeth sorting out for a very long tiime now have been soo scared but i have to do it! ive had a online consultation at harley street and have been told more then likelyto have 8 veeners. i have like a thang? dont know the technical term for it but thats my main concern. ive been to the dentist like 3 days ago. and have to wait for an appoint ment to have about 5 teeth taken out then once healed she ses 6 months down the line then will talk about brace ect .. now i really dont want braces if i could id have the invisaline but i really want quick results. since having my baby 5months ago im not so confident in my body anymore so now its everything getting to me. feeling like i dont want to go back to work as i work in a beauty deoartment with dior just dont feel good enough and to top this im getting married next summer and would love a perfect smile . i know this wasnt a question as such but owuld really love your advice and help about where to start . thank you so much for your time and look forward to hearing from you soon.

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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

I have had many tooth removals, can a human survive with only 26 teeth?

Monday, May 16th, 2011
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Dear doctor,

i’m having a very complex situation,
im 24 years and i already lack 4 teeth in my mouth ,as they have been removed 11 years back due to crowded teeth.(2 canines from upper jaw and 2 molars from lower jaw)….& after that i had lovely straight teeth but recently the upper teeth have come forward. and i wanted to push them back. so my doctor says i should remove two of my molars from the upper jaw to gain space and push the front teeth back. (as i have already done with the expander also and still the teeth are not in the proper place)

but im too scared to remove molars because if i remove two molars now, i will be left with only 12 teeth in the uper jaw and im scared it will alter my facial structure and make my face look flat as people say.
so doctor, will it affect my facial shape and lips in a negative way like that?

is it ok to have 26 teeth? i mean can a human survive with 26 teeth?

and is it a good option to remove 2 molars?

please please answer my problems and help me to take a better decision about removing teeth. thank you very much.,

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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

What brace options do I have for a twisted front tooth and gaps?

Thursday, May 12th, 2011
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Hi Mark I’m looking to get a brace because my front tooth is twisting over my other front tooth, also one of my teeth on the side hasn’t come down like the one on the other side of my mouth and I have a couple of gaps that I’d like closed its making me really self conscious and I never show my teeth I need to do something about it can you advise me what I could have to correct it please thankyou.

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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

I have damaged my tooth a while ago and it is still sensitive, can I get brace treatment?

Thursday, May 12th, 2011
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Hi I would like to ask your advice on my up and coming orthodontic treatment which is to correct my underbite. The problem is that I recently suffered trauma to my teeth which subsequently left my central incisor loose.
I am scheduled for the fitting procedure in May which will be a year on from the trauma took place.
My tooth is still sensitive and tender and I am anxious that it is to soon to have braces fitted. I am afraid the tooth will die.
The orthodontist has not taken any individual x-rays and has told me if the tooth is going to die it will die anyway.
What is your opinion on my situation?

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

What are there options to me so I can fix my smile?

Thursday, May 12th, 2011
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Hello Dr Sunita Verma. I have directed a question for your attention in the merest hope that you can help me sonewhat. On recent occassion I have started forming/bnuilding s small gap between my front teeth at the top. I can say that it’s not exactly at the between of the 2 teeth but right from the base of it ( From the Gums and between 2 teeths not reaching till the top of the tooth)
That really bothers me as i touch my tounge to feel that as a cavity . even i dont want my tounge goes there frequently. How do i get rid of this if you please have the time to consider my question and direct me with an answer. I would be very much appreciative if you can. Please forgive me if I give a follow up question as well. Warmest regards.

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Can I correct crooked teeth again – without braces?

Friday, April 15th, 2011
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I went through quite extensive work as a teenager with fixed and removable braces. The after care was poor and 3 of my teeth are now misaligned again. One only slightly but the other 2 quite severely. Is there a way to receive treatment to correct these teeth without the need for braces again? I am now 27 and want to avoid this if at all possible.

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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

Can I have ‘fangs’ removed or a brace to correct them?

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
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i Am 20 years old and a girl who thinks appearance is alot.. and i absolutely hate my teeth.. i never ever smile showing them and always have my hand over my mouth if i laugh!! So im desperate to no the answer to my question please!! Q. i have 2 fangs growing from above my other teeth.. i cant afford a brace and have tried to get one on the nhs but i couldnt because of my age.. my dentist only took one of the teeth out from underneath my left one witch has made it move round abit but still very noticeable.. i was just wondering is there an alternative for me to do??? And is it possible to have them taken out???

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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

My doctor has suggest two option to create my perfect smile, a brace or root canal surgery. Which is the better option?

Thursday, April 7th, 2011
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Hi
I have been having consultations with a dentits. He was going to fit several crowns and veneers with a bridge to create a perfect smile. However he has said today after taking molds that one of my teeth is too crooked and that really I need braces onit. I cant afford this and it would take years. He said the only alternative was to do a root canal kill off the tooth and put a porcelain veneer on top, he said there were risks and it was un ethical, but as I still seemed interested he would do it for me. To me any type of purely cosmetric dentistry is invasive and could be seen as unethical. Do you think it is ok to carry on with this? inorder to achieve what I set out to do or is it too much of a risk? Many thanks

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I have two sensitive, problem teeth after having my brace removed, could I replace them with implants?

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
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Hi,
Okay, so I had braces for 3 years. The main reason for me haing the was I had an impacted K9 and a milk tooth in it’s place. The took the baby tooth out and pulled the K9 down using a gold chain. While they was doing this the shorten the roots of te tooth next to the K9 and on of my front teeth. Anyway cut a long sorry short it’s been a year now since I’ve ha my brace off and the 2 teeth next to my problem tooth are really sentsitive and I’m scared they are gonna fall out. (Oh and by the way the K9 is back to front) Think is I’m only 21 and I really don’t want a denture for my front teeth. Will an implant be my best option? Can or will a dentist just remove the teeth that are hurting and put an implant in so I don’t have to have a gap if it falls out. Sorry about my little rant but I’m losing sleep over this. Thanks, any advice you can give me will be highly appreiated.

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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