Posts tagged “crooked tooth”

Why does my child constantly require cavity treatment?

September 9th, 2009

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Hi Dr Kumar, I always make sure my 9 year old child brushes his teeth day and night, and I also limit the amount of sweets he eats. None the less, whenever I take him for his six-month check up, he always seems to need treatment for cavities and tooth decay. Is there an underlying problem, or is there something more I could do to improve my child’s dental hygiene?

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Dear Mom/Dad, it is probably h… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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My two front teeth hit my bottom teeth when I chew

September 9th, 2009

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I have problems with my bite, as my two front teeth hit my bottom teeth when I chew food. I am pretty sure from reading things on the internet that this will lead to the gradual wearing of my front teeth. I am therefore considering braces. Is there one particular type which would help with this problem more than others?

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You may have a deep bite where… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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Is invisalign causing my colds?

September 9th, 2009

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Hello, I started invisalign treatment over two months ago and everything is going fine with the treatment. The only problem is that I seem to be getting colds all the time, which I was never prone to in the past. Is this to do with the braces?

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No it is not , you are probabl… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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Will aligners affect my speech when working at call centre?

September 9th, 2009

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I am going to be getting my aligners next week but am concerned about the affect this will have on my speech. I work in a call centre, and need to be able to communicate fluently. Am I just worring too much?

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Hi, it will take a couple of d… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Raha Sepehrara

The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough Leicester, LE11 3BJ
Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144

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Can gum disease lead to more harmful conditions?

September 9th, 2009

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Hello. I am a 40 year old man and have recently been diagnosed with gum disease. I’ll admit, I have never been one to take care of my teeth all that well but it still came as a shock. I am worried whether it is contagious? I have also heard it can lead to other more harmful conditions?

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You need to get your teeth and… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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Are there special services for nervous patients?

September 9th, 2009

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I am a very nervous patient, and I hate all the instruments and the general vibe of a dentist. However, I also understand how important it is to take care of your teeth. Do any dentists offer special services for patients like myself? My current dentist is none too caring.

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You need to find a dentist tha… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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Is it necessary to wear a retainer once braces are removed?

September 7th, 2009

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Why do I need to wear a retainer after having my braces removed?

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It is necessary to wear a reta… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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Should i have 6 month brace or invisalign

June 19th, 2009

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I am thinking of having the 6 month brace but my dentist says it is not as good as invisalign for moving teeth at the back and we need to move back teeth to create space for front teeth to be straight do you agree that invisalign would be better for back teeth?

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It really depends on what your… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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Can i use invisalign if i grind my teeth?

June 3rd, 2009

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I have crooked teeth but also have a teeth grinding problem which is called bruxism and my dentist has given me a night gard to wear. Is it possible to have invisalign if i grind my teeth my dentist said I will need traditional braces because i will ruin the invisalign aligners if i grind my teeth at night and also I wont be able to wear the night guard if i am wearing invisalign at night. HAve you ever treated somebody who suffered from teeth grinding with invisalign? Is there any other options for me if invisalign is not suitable like the inman aligner or damon braces. I just dont want the big metal braces .

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Hi,Thank you for your email.Yo… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki

Kissdental
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Is inman aligner better than invisalign?

May 29th, 2009

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Is inman aligner better than invisalign? I have been reading abount inman aligner and i have really badly crooked teeth and my orthodontist has recommended braces but i have been reading about the Inman Aligner and was wondering if this is better than invisalign because i read it only takes 8 weeks and invisalign could be 2 years? thank you in advance

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The inman aligner is very good… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)