Posts Tagged ‘retainer’

What can we do to get rid of the “snow capping” on my daughter’s teeth?

Thursday, June 24th, 2010
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My 20 years old daughter has great teeth in good condition but is concerned about “snow capping” – where her top 2 front teeth have a bright white markings compared to her normal tooth colouring. This is only noticeable in the morning ( and wears off during the day), it doesn’t occur if she sleeps with her orthrodontic retainer in (made 6 years ago). We think it is because she sleep with her mouth open! What can she do about this? Her dentist is loathe to recommed veneers or crowns because her teeth are so healthy. Any suggestions please?,
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It sounds like the teeth dryin… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Questions regarding braces and overlapping teeth..

Friday, June 4th, 2010
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Hi, I had braces when i was in high school. they were on for 18 months i think. the top ones were removed first and slowly i started noticing an overlap on my front teeth. In 2008 i had the overlapped tooth filed a little so it wouldn’t look so out of place. have a few questions: (1) will the filing down of my tooth affect the end result should i wish to have my overlap straightened? (2) what would be the most cost effective yet permanent solution which is not obvious? (3) I have fixed retainers on the back of my bottom front teeth (from high school days), are they meant to be there for life?,
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hi the filling it is probably… (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

Can retainer realign shifted teeth following braces treatment 10 years ago?

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
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I have had braces about 10 years ago. Two teeth in the front have shifted not long after i removed my braces. I also have an overbite again. Would it be possible for me to get a retainer to align my teeth again or do I have to use braces again. Will it get worse over the years? It seems to be fairly the same after it shifted.,
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hi the overbite will be diffi… (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

Can I get a second brace on the NHS?

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
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Hi , i had my brace taken off last January and i wore my retainer throughout the year , but i went abroad on holiday this January and i left my retainer there , it took 2 months for me 2 get my retainer back and when i did get it back my teeth had moved slightly and my bite was off , my bite isn’t right still to this day , so i was wondering if i could get a second brace on the nhs as it isnt for cosmetic reasons i’m 17 by the way .,
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I don’t think the NHS will pay… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 can I get the one tooth to be straight again?

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
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I had traintrack braces when i was 12-13. but i now have one tooth that is on the move again after 7years and is really sticking out . all my other teath are fine and straight. what is the quickest way to get this one tooth back straight again ? thanks,
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I hear this problem time and t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

How much would it cost for a retainer after the invisalign treatment?

Friday, May 28th, 2010
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I finished my Invisalign treatment and I was advised to order retainer. What is the price of retainer? My dentist advised me to take pakage of 3 retainers, which cost £500 althogether. What is the ususal cost for one? Can I order them separately? Just 1 or 2?,
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Invisalign retainers are quite… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can a retainer help pull teeth back?

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
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I had worn my retainers for 6 months and had lost them in February. It’s been about 3 months now and I’m starting to see some gaps. Is there a possibility that new retainers will still help pull my teeth back together since it’s been 3 months since I lost my retainers?,
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I really need to stress that r… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can you give me an estimate as to how much it would cost me for more orthodontic treatment?

Friday, May 21st, 2010
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Hi. I had braces when i was 11 and had them until i was 13. But my four front teeth at the bottom and my two top teeth have moved. Im 17 and i don’t want to have to wear braces again, due to the impact on my social life, as i’d get bullied again, Not ideal. Is there any estimate to how much this would cost me as i am desperate!,
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I get patients coming to me fo… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can a mouthguard act as a retainer?

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
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heyi dr. butt! first of all, thank you so much for your time!! now my question…i dont get retainers with my orthodontic treatment….can mouth guards serve as retainers?,
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hi in short mouthguards if cu… (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

Can a mouth guard serve as a retainer?

Thursday, May 6th, 2010
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hi dr. tennet! first of all, thank you so much for your time!! now my question…i dont get retainers with my orthodontic treatment….can mouth guards serve as retainers?,
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Most mouth guards are not stif… (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