Posts Tagged ‘teeth straightening’

I recently had a bridge made for the top of my mouth

Thursday, October 30th, 2008
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I recently had a bridge made for the top of my mouth, it was an eleven unit bridge supported by 5 teeth. The problem is the bridge has overbite also it is lopsided because my gums have recided on one side. This is the second bridge i have had made because the first had worse overbite and was too big and did not fit my mouth properly.I am now worried that the 5 teeth supporting the bridge (2 front, canine and 2 back teeth) will get too much stress and will have problems. Do you think i would be better just crowning them and going back to what i originally had so if problems did arise the teeth could be worked on. This has been going on 9 months now and i am getting very wary. I just want to go back to what i had, but my dentist says that having crowns on my front teeth wont last i will be better with the bridge, but the bridge is wrong and 11 units held by 5 teeth now seems wrong. Are their any strong porcelain crowns available and what is your opinion on how to proceed. I am pulling my hair out. Thank you

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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

Is it possible to have teeth surgically straightened

Thursday, September 25th, 2008
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Is it possible to have teeth surgically straightened? As in one or two procedures, no long-term processes.

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

what is the cost of six month smiles

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
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I am exploring the options open to me for having my very overcrowded teeth straightened. An option is in which I am very interested is the six month smile. I would like to know if this is a suitable option for a 39 year old as I had heard that teeth cannot be straightened as you get older? I am also curious about the cost. My investigations so far have just said it’s cheaper than standard straightening treaments but I’d really like a ball park figure if it is suitable for someone of my age.

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

Nhs treatment for crooked teath

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
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Im 24 and have really crooked teath. Im just wondering if it is possible to get them fixed on the NHS. It is my 4 front teeth at the top, and they stick out and are really wonky, but I dont think I could afford to get them done privatley.

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

Can i straighten my teeth after thumb sucking

Monday, July 28th, 2008
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I am 16. I have been told i can’t have braces to straighten out my front teeth after years of thumb sucking. It has left a gap between them and it upsets me that i can’t get them straight unless i have surgery to correct them. I’m not prepared to do this. Is there any hope at all for me?

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Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I have gum disease through thumb sucking can I gave cosmetic dentistry

Monday, July 14th, 2008
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Hi, I’m 23 years old. I sucked my thumb until I was 13. My top teeth were pushed out and my bottom ones were pushed in. My bottom right 1 tooth has even turned 90 degrees so it\’s perpendicular to the others! Because of this, the dentist told me I have pockets in my gums they harbour more bacteria than normal people. 3 years ago, I started suffering from gum disease. I\ve since had 4 gum infections, 2 abscesses, 3 teeth extracted and I now have another broken tooth. My gums are wearing away too. Most of my problems are due to the fact I didn’t see a dentist from the ages of 16 and 20. I\ve started going regularly again but I’m distressed at all the work that needs doing. Is there anything that can be done for me with cosmetic dentistry? I think I need braces to start with to straighten my teeth, but then I worry that they’re beyond repair because I have missing teeth. Please help me as it has had massive effects on my confidence and self esteem as I can\’t smile or even talk properly as I’m so scared of anyone seeing my teeth.

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

Can I have tooth straightening with a baby tooth in my gum

Sunday, July 13th, 2008
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I am wondering if its possible to straighten my teeth even though i have a baby tooth? and my actually tooth is in my gum.

 

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

I want a nice smile but my front teeth are not straight due to sucking a dummy

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
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My front teeth are not straight, one goes slightly back and the other forward with a gap..i think they may be impacted because i had a dummy too long as a child…what could be done to straighten them. im 28 now and although i have a fear of the dentist i really want a nice smile! please help?

 

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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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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 Have bad teeth gum disease wear and grinding TMJ problems

Saturday, June 28th, 2008
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Hi. I’ve very self conscious about my smile. I’ve always had problems with my teeth over the years. When I was younger I had many teeth out and they were never replaced. Since the age of 4 I have grinded my teeth with has caused wear on my teeth. Within the last year I tempted to visit the dentist again and he confirmed I had gum disease. I had treatment for this which was quite painful. The reason I went to the dentist is because I wanted my teeth straight as my bite is out of alignment and I thought it would help me with the grinding. The dentist told me I couldn’t have a brace as my teeth would probably fall out. I’m not sure now what to do, I’m very self conscious about what I look like and my two front teeth protrude. Also my jaw clicks so I think I might have TMJ. I have a real fear of the dentist as the ones I have been to have made me feel bad and haven’t been able to give me options to straighten my teeth. Do you have any advice?

 

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel