Posts Tagged ‘Tooth gap’

My teeth were removed to close gaps. Is having six front teeth showing normal?

Friday, October 1st, 2010
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I have really small teeth, I have gaps in between my 4 front teeth. I had them pulled because my dentist told me that , that was the only way he could close the gap. So instead of 4 teeth in the front I have 6. Is that normal?,
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Most people show there first 6… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Could veneers fix teeth that look too small and space between two teeth?

Thursday, September 16th, 2010
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I have a space inbetween my front two teeth and I find the rest of my teeth look to small for my mouth. Could this be helped with Veneers? Would this also be very expensive? Thanks,
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You would get a better results… (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

What treatment other than braces is available for a crooked smile with gaps?

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
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Dear Dr Caplan, I am very interested in cosmetic dentistry because I have a crooked smile, I have 3 teeth that stick out and have gaps between them but I was told recently by a dentist that the only option open to me would be braces because the gaps are quite substantial and they stick out quite a bit. Could you tell me what you think. I would get braces if that is the only option but I would love to get something done as soon as possible, would I be able to get the 3 teeth removed and permenant false ones put in to create a better smile ? Thaks so much for your help Kind regards ,
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When teeth are in the wrong po… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

A gap that has formed over the last couple of years is making me self-conscious. Can 6 month smiles treat this?

Thursday, August 19th, 2010
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i am 46 years old and my teeth were fine untill a couple of years ago when i started getting a space in the one on the left next to my front tooth i am very concious of it and i was wondering if its to do with age or if it could be fixed with the 6 month brace or am i too old to have one fitted,
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The gap might be due to drifti… (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 I get NHS treatment due to congenital defect, and if so how?

Friday, August 13th, 2010
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I have had very gappy teeth all of my life, I am currently 25. Growing up, when I saw my local dentist, he would always say that I would have to wait for my wisdom teeth to come through, so I have had nothing done. Following a recent x-ray there are definately none coming through. About five of my teeth never grew at all, and I have several baby teeth (which have started to drop out) and some teeth which have grown in the wrong place. All in all it looks a mess, with a 7mm gap between my front teeth. I have recently seen a private dentist who within about 5 seconds of me sitting down said I probably have ectodermal dysplasia. After the consultation she advised it would be £15 to £20k to put right. The teeth are now becoming a problem, mainly because I mumble when I talk so that I dont show my teeth and never smile. I am sure it is impacting my career and want to do something about it, however I can no way afford those costs. My initial trawl of the web indicates I may be eligible on the NHS to receive treatment due to ‘congenital defects’. In your experience do I have a strong case and if so what is the next step? Thanks in advance.,
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NHS funding can come and go bu… (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

What would cost of cosmetic bonding be for 3mm front tooth gap and other smaller gap?

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
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I have a 3mm gap in my top front teeth and a smaller gap either side of the next two teeth. How much would it cost for cosmetic bonding, and is it possible to have a payment plan as my income is not particularly very high?,
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As a guide this may cost &poun… (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

Do tooth gaps cause bad breath?

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
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Gaps between the teeth are one of the reasons for bad breath. Is this true?,
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Bad breath- also known as hali… (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

Tooth gap is causing pain as foods gets stuck. Any permanent remedy?

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
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I have a very small gap in between my upper last teeth. The food waste hiding here and feel pain. i have to meet dentist monthly to clean this. Can I have a permenant remedy for this?.,
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If the bone levels around this… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Is there a way to re-close tooth gap wihout braces?

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
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I am an old ortho patient and i lost my retainers over 3 yrs ago..i was not a server ortho case..just closing up my gap on my upper teeth..i had the braces for six months and then a retainer. Well since the 3 yrs with out a retainer my teeth are starting to gap again and i want to know if there was something i could do to reclose my gaps with out having to go thru braces again and moreafforable the invisalign?,
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Inman aligner or social 6 ling… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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