Posts Tagged ‘cheeks’

I have a reverse overbit and need it corrected. Can I do it on the NHS?

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
Q.

I am turning 18 this summer and starting university away from home this year.
I have a reverse overbite and have previously had braces, however my teeth have relapsed from a period without retainers.
I feel my bite has changed, as I now find it difficult to close my mouth without catching my cheeks in the process and find that my speech has changed as a result.

As a prospective medical student, I feel this will damage my confidence, especially when communicating with my patients and also personally.

I have researched the proceedures available and am aware and prepared for the commitment and post-operative care.
Do you think I am a suitable candidate for corrective surgery, who would I need to talk to, how long will the treatment take and would it be available to me on the NHS?

Thankyou Very much for your time!


Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Will a night guard stop my clenching habbit?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Q.
Hi Dr Moore, My dentist said I am clenching my teeth because I am having pain in the left side of my face ,I also have neck & shoulder pain. He suggested NIght guard which is expensive, so I bought dentek night guard I wore it for 3 days It was kind of unconfortable.Now I am feeling that my jaws are not align Not sure if its bcause of the store bought night gurad.Also I see that I am chewing my chicks from inside. So I am planning to go to the dentist to get custom made gurad ..So I just have couple of questions. Once I get the custom night guard will it take care of all the facial Pain? will my jaws go back to normal(align)? does night guard help in stopping clenching habit? Thank you,

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