I have had separate assessments for Invisalign and Incognito lingual braces to correct an overlap of upper front teeth and misalignment of lower front teeth. Both assessments have come back saying that four teeth need to be extracted – one in each of the four ‘corners’ of the mouth – prior to fitting of the appliance in order for it to work. This seems rather drastic and I cannot imagine that the gaps left by the removal of such large teeth will be closed by the realigned teeth, although the orthodontist who did the Incognito assessment has said they there will be no gaps at the end of treatment (which could take up to 22 months). I’ve booked to have the extractions done next wek, but I’m really still not very happy about having perfectly healthly teeth removed for this purpose. Does it sound right that I have to take such drastic action to get the smile that I want? (I’m in my 40s).
Posts Tagged ‘braces’
I am due to have 4 teeth removed for orthodontics, is this excessive?
Friday, February 11th, 2011My teeth are moving after braces, what can I do and what will it cost?
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011hi i am pregnant and my canine teeth which were previously straightened with a brace have started to move upwards to where they were originally . what treatment would be most suitable to stop them moving further and to correct them . would i be exempt from paying ?
I am due to undergo surgery to fix my underbite, what are the risks?
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 Hi Dr. Hughes.
I am 17 years old and have had braces for about a year now. In December (hopefully) I am due to undergo surgery to correct my underbite. They plan to put plates into my top jaw to widen it and therefore bring it in line with my lower jaw which is not being operated on. Although I am fairly confident about the surgery, I have seen some scary pictures statistics and possible risks over the internet which have worried me. Please could you tell me how bad the recovery process will be and what are the risks in the surgery? thank- you
Can I get free treatment from a dental school?
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011Hello Dr.Moore,
I had fixed braces as a teenager, it did not completely close all gaps, plus my bottom front teeth moved and I still have an overbite. I would like to know if there is anyway i could get free treatment from a Dentistry school as a guinea pig for trainee dentists. I am so envious of friends and have such a complex with my teeth it can makes me feel insecure. Being a full time student i won’t be able to afford the orthodontistry just yet.
Can I get braces on the NHS?
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011Hi im 24 years old and need braces on my top teeth,i work part time single mum, would i get braces on the nhs or would i have to pay private, thanks
After braces a tooth still sticks out, what can i do?
Friday, February 4th, 2011i just had my braces removed. but both my front tooth is sticking out. what can i do with it? and does a retainer help ?
I have one protruding tooth, what are my options?
Friday, February 4th, 2011Hi
My one front top tooth pertrudes. All the others are fine. I would lke this tooth to be in line with others. What should I do?
My teeth are grinding away, what can I do?
Friday, February 4th, 2011i have perfectly white straight teeth – but apparently they are not that pefect. I am grinding away them from the back. Do I have to have braces at 38 or is there another solution to save my teeth?
I have a gap and im only 16 i want to know what i could do to close it.?
Friday, February 4th, 2011I have a gap and im only 16 i want to know what i could do to close it.??????
Will having braces change the shape of my face?
Friday, February 4th, 2011I am 27 years old and I would like to have my malaligned teeth corrected using braces. Wil this treatment change the shape of my face, chin and jawline ?