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I really need orthodontic treatment as my teeth rub together

January 20th, 2014
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Hello,

I went to see an Orthodontist about a a year and a half ago now and he said my teeth weren’t bad enough for a brace and I could pay privately, but my teeth are now rubbing together slightly and my top teeth are pushing my bottom teeth and there slowly staring to move into weird positions but i know if i go back and get refered again they are only going to say the same thing , what can I do as I’m nearly 18 and I can’t afford to be paying if my teeth go wonky and horrible. Is there any help pr advice that you can give me so that I can sort things out and get the help that I need for my teeth? Thanks in advance

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Darsh Patel 8 Central Parade, St Mark's Hill, Surbiton, KT6 4PJ Web: www.invisibrace.co.uk Tel: 020 8399 6333

Does it hurt when you get braces?

June 17th, 2013
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currently I’m eleven years old and a few weeks ago I had a visit to the orthodontist’ and she asked me when do I want my braces put on and I said next year (my teeth are so crooked) because I was scared that I’d be the only person in my school to have braces; now I feel like I want them done today ( we may consider getting them in a month) or so although I’m still a bit worried. My Questions’:
Does it hurt when you get braces?
what procedures do I have to go through?
how long do I keep my braces on for?
and…Which colours are available for braces?

Thank you

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Darsh Patel 8 Central Parade, St Mark's Hill, Surbiton, KT6 4PJ Web: www.invisibrace.co.uk Tel: 020 8399 6333

What is the best way to straighten fangs?

April 8th, 2013
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Hello there do you know the best way to straighten tooth fangs out, or drag them down or whatever you do to them? I have had this problem for a few years now and I just think it makes my smile look like something out of the predator movies and I would like to change that-obviously! 🙂 What is your recommended brace treatment for this problem and how long is lit likely to take to see results? I don’t mind have fixed braces, but if there is a more discreet brace that can do the job i would be very interested to hear about it! thank you for your time

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Darsh Patel 8 Central Parade, St Mark's Hill, Surbiton, KT6 4PJ Web: www.invisibrace.co.uk Tel: 020 8399 6333

How much would braces cost?

April 8th, 2013
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Hi,
I am 26 years old and I had braces when i was 16 years old but after the treatment, I barely used my retainer and noticed my teeth have moved and its affecting the way i talk which can be frustrating. I was wondering how much would the braces cost ? And how long does the treatment take? thank you for your help and I look forward to receiving your expert opinion on this matter.

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Darsh Patel 8 Central Parade, St Mark's Hill, Surbiton, KT6 4PJ Web: www.invisibrace.co.uk Tel: 020 8399 6333

Can I just get my top teeth straightened?

January 8th, 2013
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Hello, I do wonder if you can help, for years I have wanted a straight smile and now being 19 and going into the performing industry I really need my teeth straightening, however I have a small overbite and the last time I tried to go for a brace was when I was 14 and they gave me this metal palette upper and lower to move my jaw in place before I had the train tracks, but at 14, I couldnt speak with this brace in my mouth it was horrible and i never ended up proceeding the treatment, I was wondering if i was to have a brace, could I possibly not move my jaw and just get my top teeth straightened? I’m a student, and worried about fees too so I need to keep it cost effecient but still i need to straighten them. Would be excellent to hear back from you, and your advice + suggestions. Thankyou very much , Demi Jay

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Should we change dentist so that my daughter can get orthodontic help?

January 8th, 2013
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Hi there, my daughter has just turned ten years old and has just stopped sucking her thumb. My current dentist says that her jaw is still forming and all the appropriate teeth have not come in yet. He does not offer a brace facility but would refer me to one.Is it wise for all the family to move to another dentist where the dentist treats kids on the NHS if a brace may be required and for my husband and myself to go private as we are now? I am just thinking for the future as she has sucked her thumb for so long.

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Would the fact that I’ve had a lot of dental procedures affect the chances of me having a brace?

December 5th, 2012
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I have a situation? i think i nee braces but am told basically your teeth have to be in good order before i can, this provides me with the situation, i have a crown and two fillings the crown is where my second molar is and the fillings both on the first molar all on the top shelf. however I have gaps in my front teeth on top and crowding on the bottom I therefore need the bottom pulling apart and the top pulling together, would the fact that I have had these dental procedures make a difference to the requirements needed to have a brace? i think my gums are in good health there’s no redness or anything, my dentist was worries about my teeths health as I from the Philippines where tooth health is poor. can you advise me please, thank you

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My new braces are affecting how I play the flute, please help!

December 5th, 2012
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Hi Dr Patel, I got braces on my upper teeth yesterday. The only problem is, I can’t play my flute anymore! I do make a sound, but it’s of poor quality and it’s off in tone and very airy, sort of like the sound a first-timer would produce. Thankfully I don’t have any concerts coming up, but I’m still panicking. I can’t just not practice my flute, it makes me go crazy! Should I just leave myself to get used to having braces, or should I try anything special? How long does it normally take to get back to normal? Please help, I’m worried this is going to affect my playing permanently. 

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My little girls teeth are very spaced, can she have braces at the age of 5?

December 5th, 2012
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Hello Dr Patel. My little girl of 5 has extremely spaced teeth. All of them are very gappy. I’ve always taken care of her teeth, with regular check-ups etc. I spoke to our family dentist who said she was too young for braces as her milk teeth are still there…which i understand. However, don’t braces change the bite and the alignment? not just ‘straighten’ the actual teeth? I’m worried for her. I don’t want her to get bullied. What should I do? We’re with an NHS dentist but I will happily move private if there’s something to be done. I had problems with my teeth as a young girl and was picked on, I just don’t want the same for her. Thank you for your time.

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What braces treatment would be suitable for my case where one tooth is longer than the others?

November 30th, 2012
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Hello,

I was just looking through the pictures of before and after treatment. I noticed one of the pictures are very similar to my teeth. My bottom 4 teeth are crooked but all the others are fine. One of the 4 teeth is longer than the others so was wondering what you would do about that. Just wanted to know what kind of braces or treatment would i need to have to straighten them and roughly how much would it cost also how long will it take? Would it be a retainer treatment as iv heard. Also i noticed in one picture that there is a metal piece on the inner ?

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Darsh Patel 8 Central Parade, St Mark's Hill, Surbiton, KT6 4PJ Web: www.invisibrace.co.uk Tel: 020 8399 6333