Category “orthodontics”

What can I do to stop my teeth moving again?

December 9th, 2011

I have been wearing my invisalign braces since Sept, since then I have spoken with numerous people who have worn braces at some point in their life, most having got them young therefore not having to pay, generally most say that after a few years they notice slight movement, even though they wore the retainer for the suggested period, obviously having spent a lot of money on this treatment, I am looking for any advice you have that will help prevent future movement?

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Dr Darren Cannell & Dr Andy Stafford

The Cosmetic Dental Clinic
2 Old Eldon square, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 7JG
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My teeth have relapsed again, what do you recommend?

October 31st, 2011

Hello, two years ago I got retainers on my teeth but I found them a pain and often didn’t wear them. My teeth were not really misaligned that bad but was still a problem. So my dentist gave me braces which I wore for about three months or so. I was then given retainers after the braces to avoid relapse but again didnt wear them often. My teeth has now relapsed slight as one of my front teeth is slightly overlapping another. What would you suggest for me?

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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I am worried about the pressure of braces on my teeth, is Invisalign a good option?

October 26th, 2011

how much pressure does invisalign put on the teeth? I had braces when I was younger that were fixed and i have never felt pain like it. I stuck with them for a month but then could not take it any longer and had to have them out. I am now 30 and would really love to have a decent smile, but i have been put off for years by the thought of all that pain again! I though id ask about invisalign, just as it isn’t a fixed brace, so i was hoping that it wouldn’t be as painful. Am i right in thinking this, or are there any other braces that would be even gentler? Im not worried about how long it takes as long as it gets done.

thank you doctor

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
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How much will it be to treat my orthodontic relapse?

October 6th, 2011

Hi there,
I had braces when i was around the age of 11 for around 2years as i had a narrow jaw and protuding teeth the result was lovely but now at the age of 24 my teeth have now moved slightly protuded and the 2 teeth either side of the front teeth have moved nehind which seems to be the cause of the 2 front teeth protuding more, my dentist said i have strong healthy teeth and gums aside from this but my confidence has some what changed. Could you tell me how much an invisible brace ranges from and how long they normally need to be in for, at the moment i am not in a position to pay for them but i hope one day i am.
Thank you for your time, look forward to your response.

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Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88

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My periodontist and orthodontist have different opinions about my teeth

August 25th, 2011

I am a 40 year old, faced with a delimma. I have seen a Periodontist recommended by my Dentist for severe gum recession, most probably caused by grinding my teeth at night related to tooth overcrowding.
The Periodontist recommends extensive gum grafting for approximately 14 teeth! When I recently visited with my Dentist, she recommends that I have the Invisalign treatment done to correct ‘crowding’ BEFORE the gum grafting, because if I get the grafting done first, it would be “just like putting a bandaid on the problem”. Of course, the Periodontist feels that the gum grafting should come first. Can you PLEASE help clarify, in your opinion, which should come first?
Thank You!

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Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
86 Harley Street, London Greater London, W1G 7H
Web: www.forma86.com Tel: 0800 015 0569

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I’ve missed out in orthodontic work when I was 16, now I am 19 what will I have to pay?

August 24th, 2011

Hello Doctor,
When i was 16 my dentist referred me to an orthodontist for braces, he explained that the waiting list was long but i was prepared to wait as I have fangs and they really get me down so i cant smile. After waiting ansd waiting i hadnt heard anything so contacted my dentist only to be told that basically there was no record of the referal I do not know what went wrong but I had waited over 2 years for this (now being 18) I did not know what to do I was so angry and upset my dentist did not provide no help whatso ever. I am no just 19 and in full time education so obviously cannot afford braces can you provide any advice please? thank you for your time

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Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
86 Harley Street, London Greater London, W1G 7H
Web: www.forma86.com Tel: 0800 015 0569

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I have lots of little gaps between my teeth, what are my options to close them?

August 23rd, 2011

hello

I have lots and lots of little gaps between my teeth, almost as if my teeth are smaller than normal teeth. I am looking into the different options for closing these gaps such as resin bonding and braces and I was just wondering if invisalign would be ideal for this certain condition? I would prefer this over other braces as if seems to be one of the most discreet, but if it is not correct for my condition could you recommend anything else?

thank you for your time

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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Are Invisalign as good as traditional fixed braces?

June 13th, 2011

Hello,

could you tell me how long invisalign has been around and the rate of success and time frame compared to other more traditional brace systems? I am looking to get braces as i have very crooked teeth and am torn between the attractiveness of invisible braces and the established nature of metal braces. I don’t really want to have braces and find the work less than satisfactory but it would be nice to have unnoticeable braces at the same time. From your experience are they as good as metal braces and how long have you been using invisalign?
thank you for your time doctor

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Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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Do I have to have aligners on both sets of teeth, as only the top teeth are the problem.

June 8th, 2011

Hello Doctors

I have very crooked, twisted teeth on my top teeth and was wondering to correct them will i have to have invisalign on both top and bottom?
My bottom teeth are in good condition and it seems that it would incur extra costs if i were to get them top and bottom.
Do you think I could do without braces on my bottom teeth?

Thank you for your time doctors

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Dr Darren Cannell & Dr Andy Stafford

The Cosmetic Dental Clinic
2 Old Eldon square, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 7JG
Web: www.thecosmeticdentalclinic.com Tel: 0191 260 3688

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I had teeth whitening but this seems to have left marks where my braces were attached. Can you advise?

May 20th, 2011

Hello Dr Adam Thorne, I was per chance wondering if you could please advise me on my situation, in that i had a brace when i was thirteen and tehn wore a retainer for two years and now my teeth are perfectly straight. recently i quit smoking and started using a teeth whitening toothpaste two times each daily , now i have big marks on my teeth which looks like the marks were my braces where i had them. i am scared of it and i cant smile it makes me cringe plz help.

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