Category “Adam Thorne”

How long will I have to wear a retainer for and can I have a fixed one?

March 30th, 2012
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Hi ADAM. I have been on this site before and asked you about having brace/orthodontic treatment whilst having veneers and fillings. I took your advice and had the treatment done. The braces have worked well so far but I have nearly a year left again I’m not bothered about this. I have a concern though and it regards what happens after. my dentist has told me that afterwards he will make a retainer that I will have to wear every night. the problem is i don’t want one. is there not a fixed one, I’m sure I have heard of it. and also if not do i have to wear the thing the the reat of my life? I cant imagine still putting it in at50? thanks

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Adam Thorne

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With gaps and slanted teeth, would I be suitable for braces?

March 20th, 2012
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I have gaps between all of my top teeth and two of my top teeth are a little crooked and slanted, I really want braces but I don’t know if my dentist will let me have them, do you think that is enough of a reason for me to get braces, and should I go see him or can I make an appointment straight with the orthodontist? I really want braces as my teeth annoy me and to me they look horrible so could you please help me. Thank you, this could really be of a great help

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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I’m not sure if it’s worth fixing the gap in my teeth or not?

March 16th, 2012
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Hi
I just got back from the dentist and she said my teeth are fine except there is a tiny gap in between my teeth do you think it’s worth getting braces? I meant to ask him before I left but forgot as we got talking about my gums. Apparently you look really bad with braces and I don’t want to look bad in front of my friends or when I go out and I’m worried that if I don’t get braces it will get worse and instead of having them for 6 months I’ll have them for a year and half
Please reply

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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How long does it take to have braces and is it painful?

March 16th, 2012
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Dear Adam Thorne. I would like to go through all aspects of getting a brace. but I’m not going to as this will consume a large amount of time and is usually left until a face to face appointment. however I would like to know about getting braces and how long it takes to put them on. I have heard that you have to have the brace put on a bit at a time or is this just talk. I had assumed it could just be placed there and then? also id there any pain involved when having the brace put on? I know this is two questions sorry, but thanks for your time 🙂

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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Would social six treatment be a good option for me?

March 16th, 2012
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Hello Mr Thorne. I would like to know a little more about social six braces please. my lower teeth between my two canines are all squashed together and I think a social six brace would be perfect. I think they are too crooked to be treated using Invisalign? but the rest of the teeth I don’t think will benefit from a full brace. anyway, do you think it is possible for teeth to be too crooked to have the social six or will they fir on anything? also by only moving these teeth are they quicker? thanks 

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
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What can I do to straighten my front tooth after a slight relapse?

March 5th, 2012
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Hi Adam.
I am 33 years old, and have 2 children. After my 2nd child i noticed my front tooth starting to overlap the other front one.
I had fixed braces when I was 12, and did have lovely teeth.
Now that they have changed I really notice it especially in photographs.
I used to be quite proud of my teeth but now I feel I’m losing confidence.
I do have a retainer to wear for an hour a day, but they were already twisted so don’t think it really works, what can I do to straighten my front tooth????

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
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What options would you recommend for mild overlapping?

March 5th, 2012
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-Dear expert- I am twenty four and am toying with the idea of having braces. I think though they may be a bit of an overkill considering the condition of my teeth. my bottom teeth have a slight overlap whilst the upper teeth have a slightly lesser overlap. In all without being able to see them they arent very bad and i had thought that a brace would have been a bit too much to go through to have this fixed. You can see my issue? I dont want to have 18 months to two years treatment in order to fix something that isnt that broken? what options would you recommend for straightening mild overlapping? thanks

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
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Should I have braces now as a student or later?

February 17th, 2012
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Hello. Dear Adam, Braces are something I have contemplated for while now. I’m not sure as Im 20 already and don’t know when the idea time to get them would be. I dont particularly want them until I have finished University, but then I dont want them whilst Im going for job interviews…etc.
If for example I do have them now and the treatment time is approximately 18 months or so.. If I leave it and have them done in two years will the treatment time have gotten longer as I assume my teeth will be more crossed than they already are, or is this just not the case? Thank you Mr Thorne I appreciate your time.

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
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I have a split in my gum. Would this pose a problem to fast acting orthodontics?

February 17th, 2012
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I have a split in my gum. It’s been there whil and I’ve had it checked out. the dentist says is now OK despite the fact you can still see it. I also have really crooked teeth and had hoped to have braces. I’m not a fan of traditional braces and had planned on having a more cosmetically pleasing option. I have my worries though, hence coming looking for advice, about this crack. If I have something like a Damon that works quickly would it cause damage to this crack in my gum? thank you

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
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I have six teeth and a partial, what can I do to make them all align?

January 31st, 2012
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Hi, On my bottom, I only have 6 teeth in the front, and a partial. One of the end teeth is leaning inward, and is causes bad wrinkles around my mouth. It is getting worse, What can I do to fix this? Can It be corrected without braces, also would I be a candidate for the iman aligners? I am on a tight budget. I need to fix this because my new partial was shaped badly to mask the leaning tooth. Now my right side of my smile is way off. Please help by telling me some options. Thanks

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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