Category “Adam Thorne”

Would I have to have my protruding canine removed before proceeding with braces?

December 7th, 2012
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hi there adam, my problem is that i have a very twisted tooth the protrudes (canine) and the rest of my teeth are slightly out of place…i think i can get them fixed with braces. As i am 24 i’ want private treatment, i like the NHS but don’t like the look of the fixed braces. Do you think the canine would have to be removed before i have the braces? I’m really hoping some private treatments can help me! I’m due for an appointment next week but i am petrified of needles…i don’t want to have it extracted. Any advice would be great. thank you for your time. 

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Adam Thorne

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My parents didn’t take me to have brace fitted when I was younger for fear of being bullied, how do I go about getting one now?

December 7th, 2012
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hiya i was just wondering if i could put my self to be seen as im 27 and hav a problem with moouth i always have done,but as i was always getting bullied at school because of my mouth my mom thought it would make it worst if i had a brace put it so she never took me to my appointment to have a brace put on when i was younger, im now gettin very depressed about my ,mouth its i dont smile when i really want to, iv had to come on to benefits as my job i had, had to get rid of people ,i have very self a steem,i dont mingle with people or go out much as my teeth really make me feel low all the time, i was wondering if i could have any help with getting a brace hate the way i look, iv lost loads weight ove rteh strees of my teeth,

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
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How much would it be to replace my 2 front crowns and how much will whitening cost?

October 17th, 2012
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I’m 18 and wants to replace my 2 front crowns. Could you give me an estimate as to how much I need to save up to get new ones. I want all porcelain crowns that look as natural as possible as I hate my current ones that I had done on the NHS. Also one of my crowns protrudes slightly and I was wondering whether that could be fixed with getting new crowns? Is it possible for me to get braces while I have crowns? And finally, if I don’t like the current colour of my teeth (they’re a dull white) and want to go whiter, how much does whitening cost and last? Should I whiten before getting new crowns or after? Thankyou for helping me 🙂

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
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I have a really bad overbite but have been quoted very expensive prices for the work, is there anything else you can suggest?

October 5th, 2012
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I am 24 years old and have had a bad overbite since I was a child due to sucking my thumb; I was never offered orthodontic treatment by my dentist when I was younger. Since turning 18 I have been to several dentists as I hate the appearance of my teeth. I originally requested veneers and paid over £1000 to get the imprints done. After this was done I was told that veneers would not be suitable as my overbite would need to be corrected first and I would need to get a brace. The dentist actually said it was the worst overbite she had ever seen. I have had quotes for a ‘Daemon’ brace as my job is client facing and a metal brace wouldn’t look very appropriate and have been quoted around £4000 for the treatment. My wisdom teeth have also come through and my teeth are very overcrowded and the front teeth seemed to have moved sideways and overlap. I can’t afford this. Is there anything you could suggest? Many thanks.

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Adam Thorne

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I’ve had my brace off for 4 years but my teeth still keep moving, is there a treatment to stop this?

October 5th, 2012
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Hi, im 16 and have had my traintrack braces off for around 4 years now, i started off wearing a clear retainer everynight once i had my brace off but due to them not being strong enough i now wear a wire pallet brace everynight. I have to wear my retainer around every 2-3 hours or my teeth start to move even though its been 4 years since i had my traintracks off, I wondered if there was any treatment to stop this as ive consulted my orthodontist alot and she doesnt seem to solve the matter. Also i feel my teeth are still ‘buck’ and my 2 front teeth are larger than my other teeth, i also wondered if there was any treatment to correct this and make them the same shape and size as my other teeth so they are less noticable as my top lip does not cover them.

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Is there any absolute way to stop teeth from relapsing after braces removal?

September 14th, 2012
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Hi, im 16 and have had my traintrack braces off for around 4 years now, i started off wearing a clear retainer everynight once i had my brace off but due to them not being strong enough i now wear a wire pallet brace everynight. I have to wear my retainer around every 2-3 hours or my teeth start to move even though its been 4 years since i had my traintracks off, I wondered if there was any treatment to stop this as ive consulted my orthodontist alot and she doesnt seem to solve the matter. Also i feel my teeth are still ‘buck’ and my 2 front teeth are larger than my other teeth, i also wondered if there was any treatment to correct this and make them the same shape and size as my other teeth so they are less noticable as my top lip does not cover them

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Adam Thorne

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Is Dental bonding good for filling gaps on my four front teeth or is a brace the better option?

August 30th, 2012
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Is Dental bonding good for filling medium gaps on four front teeth? What is the best dental bonding material? I considered veneers but the dentist said that dental bonding would be more suitable for my bite as veneers might break or chip off. I would like minimal preparation to my teeth. What about braces? Is there any type of brace that is suitable? My teeth are healthy and straight but have medium gaps to the four upper front teeth. Could cerec material be used for filling the gaps. Could this be done with minimal preparation of teeth so that it could be reversed if required.

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Adam Thorne

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My wisdom tooth has overgrown so it rubs on my gum, do i need this removing? Can i get dental sedation with the NHS?

August 17th, 2012
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Good day to you Adam, My question is not about braces but i see you are a dentist and i wanted to get your opinion on my case before i go to my dentist. I am 26 and my wisdom tooth on the bottom right hand side has grown to a longer length than my other teeth, so when i bite down my wisdom teeth hits my gum and rubs on a tooth. I am very scared of having my wisdom tooth removed as i’ve heard this operation is very painful. I would like dental sedation but can you get this through an NHS dentist? I would like very much sedation but i know it cost extra, how much is this extra? In your opinion would i definitely need this removing?

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
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My top and bottom teeth are very different, is it possible to get two different types of brace at the same time?

July 16th, 2012
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Hey Adam!!! Just have a little question really about lingual braces. My top and bottom teeth are very different, with the bottom set they are quite squashed together and crowded, however the top set are quite straight but just have gaps in them! Is it possible to get two different types of braces at the same time? Because i think lingual braces would work on the bottom however maybe invisalign or Damon braces may be better for the top? Would these have to be done separately or could lingual braces be fitted to my top teeth even though they are quite spaced out? It might look a bit strange that actually! you know better than me! Whats your suggestion? Thanks!

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
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Can i have a brace when i have crowns? How long does it usually take and can i pay monthly?

July 16th, 2012
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I am from china. My back teeth very bad, they are metal now from my operation when i am younger. My other teeth that are my own have turned un straight? When i have a brace am i allowed with metal teeth? Which brace be best for my mouth? I do not like metal teeth i have, can i have different colour or make more nice to look at. How long will brace take to fix my teeth usually? I have seen some invisalign brace that look great totally un noticeable. I would like that, I have money to spend on treatment but i like option to may monthly can this happen for brace? Thank you for answer, sorry my english is bad i live here to learn better!!!!!!!!!

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
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