What procedure would you recommend would be suitable to form the perfect smile

Q. Good Evening Dr Glaister, I have been thinking for a long time to have my top teeth straightened. I spent 3 years of my teens in braces (including headgears) for my teeth to straighten and then move back over the course of 2 years. I have quite weak teeth also with low ennammal covering. My top front teeth are misaligned into a small V shape and the two next to them either side are slightly twisted. What procedure would you recommend would be suitable to form the perfect smile. You should also be aware, i only have 1 molar each side of the top teeth, after havin several removed to allow the teeth to move back, which ended up moving forward after the braces were removed. Sorry for the long essay! regards

A. Hi,

Not a problem for the long email, the more detail the better!

Ok, you will need to decide what it is about your teeth that you are unhappy with. If it is the alignment, shape and colour then Veneers may be an option for you. If it is simply the alignment of them then I would recommend a brace. There are many options for braces these days including invisible appliances and appliances that are fixed to the back of your teeth.

It is not unusual that your teeth have moved back, I see this a lot. If you decided to go down the brace route again you will need to wear a retainer so unsure your teeth do not move again. There are two different kinds of retainers, one that is a thin wire fixed to the back of your teeth, and the other is a plastic removable appliance only worn at night time.

If you feel that Veneers are what you are looking for I would be happy to see you for a consultation. If you are leaning more towards orthodontic work, I would recommend my colleague Dr Darsh Patel very highly. For appointments or any further queries please contact my treatment co-ordinator on 020 7612 9810 or at [email protected]. Alternatively you can visit our website www.umbrellasmiles.com.

Kind regards

Dr Justin Glaister

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

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