Posts Tagged ‘orthodontics’

teeth are badly aligned from thumb sucking

Thursday, August 14th, 2008
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Hi Dr Caplan, I’m just looking for a starting point really. I’ve not seen a dentist for many years sadly over 15! I know my fault. The problem is my front teeth are very poorly aligned, I used to suck my thumb and having the family sausage sized digits have ended up with no smile. The teeth are there but pushed forward a lot. My question is this how I would go about correcting the problem. From chats with people down the pub, I’m told braces would be the answer and as I pushed the teeth forward it should be relatively easy to push them back again! The teeth are in reasonable condition my gums have probably receding, I sued to smoke. So if you advise us what I should do next that would be great. Many thanks for your time. Kind regards

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Orthodontics is probably the b… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

How can I close a big gap in my front upper teeth

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
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I have a big gap in front my upper teeth.do u think it can be close?

 

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YES !! But how is the more dif… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Do lumineers work if my teeth are really crooked

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
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How are Lumineers on crooked teeth are they the best option or is there an alternative to make my smile look great again I have heard some people say that either invisalign or clearstep invisible braces may be better for me

 

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It does vary from case to case… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

My tooth has grown horizontally what can I do

Monday, July 7th, 2008
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So i have this one tooth on my uppers that has grown out fully, only almost horizontialy! i was wondering what could be done to fix it, how long it would take and how much it would cost?

 

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A tooth that is misplaced can … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Sucking my thumb has ruined my teeth

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
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I use to suck my thumb growing up and as a result it looks as if my front teeth are missing. What can I do to have the smile I’ve never had?

 

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I’m guessing why it looks this… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

My teeth are crooked and gums swollen

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
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My teeth are all in the wrong directions and the gums are really swollen and bigger than usual. I feel lack of confidence because i can\’t smile without having to cover my mouth with my hand. What do you suggest?

 

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The problems of puffy gums is … (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

I sucked my thumb as a child and my teeth stick out

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
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Throughout my childhood, i very stupidly sucked my thumb, which has now left my top row of teeth sticking a lot further out than my bottom row, and because of this, I don’t smile and lose my confidence when speaking to people and tend to put my hand over my mouth when talking, what do you think that I would actually need to do to correct this and help me smile? Please help me. Thank you

 

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Unfortunately your thumb sucki… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Can I get veneers even if my teeth are not straight

Thursday, May 29th, 2008
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I would like to get the veneers however my teeth are’t straight and i was wondering if my teeth can be drill and then the veener can go on over it as i dont want braces and i dont want it to take a year before i can do it cause i really need to get it done cause i dont have any confidents when it comes on to my smile.

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Thank you for your enquiry.

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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

My daughter has an open anterior bite and needs an NHS orthodontist

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
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My daughter is 11 years old with an open anterior bite, she has all adult teeth on the upper arch with just a couple of deciduous teeth left to loose on the lowers, I have not asked for orthodontic treatment on her before now as I did not want to put her through treatment only to have to be repeated with the loss of baby teeth. So now I am looking for an orthodontist, and please dont laugh, I am in need of somebody who would except her on the NHS, I would dearly love for her to recieve orthodontis without the removal of teeth however I feel I will struggle trying to find a NHS dentist, can you please help, advice, anything, We would be very grateful.. Kindest regards

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It is still worth going for a… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

I have 2 crumbled teeth and my canines stick out can you help me

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
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Hi i’m a 21 year and have had an embarrassing problem with my teeth since i was young. They are in a bad way. Two of my teeth near the back crumbled away just over a year ago and more importantly my two canine teeth stick out!! I was due to have braces as a teen but it was delayed and didn’t want them as i got older. Is there any cosmetic surgery i could get done?

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Hi T
There are lots of option… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk