Posts Tagged ‘thumb sucking’

Which treatments are likely to fix misaligned teeth due to thumb sucking?

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
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Hi doctor, my problem is that as a young child I sucked my thumb and now at 24 I have a very noticeable curve at the front of my teeth . Would there be any treatments that I could haVe to get my teeth straightened out and how much would it likely cost me? I have very healthy teeth apart from this a few fillings and i have had them whitened, I take care of them because I am very aware of this curve and would just love to have a nice straight smile . Could you please give me some advice, thank you in advance

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Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

I have large gaps in between my front teeth due to thumb sucking during childhood, what treatments are available for me?

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
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I have large gaps between front and side top teeth from thumbsucking during childhood to mid teens. The front teeth also protrude and the bottom of the teeth can be seen when my mouth is closed. I also have an overbite.I dont smile properly for pictures and my confidence is very low, can you suggest any treatment that could help. My sister also had similar problem but also had an infection above her front teeth which was separating her teeth even more, she had her problem teeth removed and had a temporary plate fitted and then screw in implants. Im in my late thirties and dont think I could handle wearing a temporary denture plate. Please help!

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I have a large gap between my two front teeth because of thumb sucking, how can I have this fixed in time for my wedding?

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
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hi , i have a bad bite through 31 years of thumb sucking it really affects my confidence and is it possible to have it corrected at all or is too late? … i have no self esteem it effects my everyday living and i find it really upsetting thank you for any help you can provide me with . i have been to see my local dentist as im a nhs patient i dont think there are many options avaliable too me with out me going private the gap between my top and bottom teeth are also touching. the space size is the size of the tip of my thumb and i really want it correcting as im getting married very soon and i want to have the perfect smile for the perfect day.

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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 would like a set of dentures but my thumb sucking is causing problems. What are my options?

Thursday, May 12th, 2011
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For many years I was the victim of domestic violence and my teeth are now the only reminder of that awful experience that I have now come through. I have very few teeth left and know I will have to have dentures. I am 54 years old and suck my thimb a childhood habit i never grew out of.
I went to a dentist many years ago and had a part denture made and every time they tried to fit it, it didnt fit properly, I was told by the dentist that this was because the shape of my mouth was changing all the time because I suck my thumb and there was nothing they could do. I am both embarrassed and ashamed of the way I look and can see no hope of ever being happy with myself.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I used to suck my thumb and now need braces. Can this be done on the NHS?

Thursday, January 13th, 2011
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hiya sorry to bother you i find it very hard to smile at people cause i look very ugly with my teeth like this i used to suck my thumb and now my teeth are a mess ihave a mhs card i am 20 just had a baby 4 months ago i thought i could get braces on nhs can u help me i am a single mum xx

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I don’t want to wear braces, is it possible for me to receive dental implants instead?

Saturday, December 4th, 2010
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I use 2 suck my thumb and I really don’t wanna wear braces I would like implants is that possible can I get implants instead of braces what is the best solution 4 me

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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

Will the Damon Brace solve my front tooth arching problem

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
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I am 36 years old and my front top teeth are arched up at the right due to years of thumb sucking. Will Damon Braces work, as of course the bone structure is also pushed up, or is there a better option?

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Are train track braces the best option to move my teeth forward, and is surgery the only way to correct lower jaw alignment?

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
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I am 24 years old and I want to straighten my bottom teeth as they have been pushed back from sucking my thumb as a child. My top teeth are fine. I had an intial consultation with an orthodontists who has informed me i will need train tracks braces for approximately 6-12 months as other braces are not suitable for the type of movement needed. I have been quoted between £3500 and £4000 plus another £400 for inital x-rays and pictures to determine exact tretment needed. Is this price about right? i was thinking it would be more like £2500 all in so was wondering whether to pay for a second consoltation elsewhere? (i live in south of England- Southampton area). Could you give me an indication of price (i know cases vary)? Also he said my lower jaw has slightly moved back and to get a perfect alignement this would need to be corrected- is surgery the only method? if it is i am not interested in having this done.,
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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I have a front tooth gap caused by sucking my thumb. How long would it take to close the gap?

Thursday, November 4th, 2010
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i am 14 years old i was sucking my thumb since i was a baby now i have a gap between my front and bottom teeth how long will it take to fix that gap?,
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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I used to suck my thumb and now my teeth are not straight. Can anything be done?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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I used to suck my thumb when i was younger, i am now 24 and my teeth are not straight. From the front tooth on the right side and the one next to it are sort of pushed up into the gum. I was wondering if there is anything i can do about this or if it is 2 late?,
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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