Category “Darsh Patel”

Why does my sons jaw make a popping noise?

August 19th, 2011
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My son, who is just turning 16, had braces put on last november, making that a total of 9 months. After a while they had him wear rubber bands, about 2 – 3 months ago, his jaw has been popping near his ear and his has been very uncomfortable. The orthodondist had made him stop wearing the rubber bands, however, the jaw is still popping. Aswell last week, when we went in, the Dr. put on these really uncomfortable “springs”, to try to move the lower jaw forward, to produce an opening so the jaw bone can grow. He said these will be on for 15 weeks! My son is really uncomfortable still and is having real difficulties eating, please give a concerned mother some advise

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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

I am getting a TPA fitted, what braces can I get?

August 12th, 2011
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Hi,

I’m getting braces on the 14th September in Guy’s Hospital. I’m going to have 4 teeth extracted after having my TPA fitted.

I’ve been seen in the orthodontic department in Guy’s Hospital.

My Questions:

I was wondering whether or not I’d be able to find out about the different kinds of braces there are.

Also, which braces would i be able to get under the NHS?

How long do teenagers have a TPA for?

What do you think of my treatment plan?

How long do people have braces for?

Do I have to get traintrack braces, are there any other options?

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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

Do I qualify for NHS braces?

August 12th, 2011
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Iam sixteetn years old and really feel like i need braces, my teeth aren’t just crooked but they are overcrowded and hurt when I put too much pressure on them such as when I bit into a apple, Ino i’ve left it late bu I’d really want braces on the NHS to help me with this problem, I’ve mentioned it to my dentist but he’s not paid any attention to me, please help? btw Iam 17 in december but am still going to college next year if this helps. Hopew you can reply soon with an answer to my problem,

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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

Am I suitable for free braces?

August 12th, 2011
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iam 13 if i just went to an orthodontist and asked for braces would they be free or do i have to be refrenced first….. also how long do braces take from the first oppoint ment to achually get them fitted. one of my front teeth stick out, i have a big gap between my teeth and the tooth which sticks out is higher than my other front tooth also i have a big over bit of just under a centimeter… would i definately be able to get braes

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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

Is my son too short for braces?

August 11th, 2011
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Hello Dr. I have somewhat of a strange question to put to you. My son is 13 years old and our dentist has informed us that he requires braces and referred us to see an orthodontic, however the orthodontist has stated he is too short 4′ 11 and his shoe size is 4. On further discussion they feel straightening the teeth is too early as it will be out of proportion with the rest of his face in later years.
What is your view as we are very confused as our dentist are of the opinion that he requires braces. Thanks for your time and opinion (hopefully).

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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

Whats the price of braces and how can I fix my damaged tooth?

August 10th, 2011
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i really need to know how much is it to get braces put on and
my teeth ain’t together epesicially my to front top ones and pus there is something else i need to tell you my back tooth is proper digusting it has a massive dent even my friend are like ill and i think that is what is causing my breath to stink bad so i need your anwser to see what i should maybe book an appointment with my mum and where exctally are you running these teeth company thak you me reply as soon as very very very very soon aspossible please

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My dentist wants to remve enamel before fitting my braces, is this right?

August 10th, 2011
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Hi Doctor, I am a bit confused. My lower arch teeth are a bit crooked. I went to a dentist a few days ago and he proposed to fix them with minimum impact with a Social 6. he said this would involve scraping off a bit of the enamel of my teeth to provide for extra room for the teeth to move back into position.
I felt comfortable with the the dentist, and I was quite pleased the treatment did not imply removing my wisdom teeth, but after doing some research it seems like fixing the front 6 teeth (as apposed to the whole arch) and, above all, scraping the enamel off my teeth is not the best thing to be done. What do you think?

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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

Do I need a tooth removed before braces?

August 10th, 2011
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Please could you tell what to do when you have a canine tooth in this case my right, that has grown on top of or at least slightly overlapping the teeth surrounding it. My mouth is small and as my wisdom teeth have emerged all my previously straight teeth bottom and top are becoming more uneven. I would like to have braces perhaps but don’t know if I would need some teeth removed before straightening could start. I would also like to have some whitening done but not sure if it is best to wait until the other problems are sorted first. I have never shown my teeth in a photograph and try not to laugh or smile as i feel it looks bad. If you have any advice i would be grateful.

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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

Which brace is best for my crooked teeth?

August 10th, 2011
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Hello, I have been looking at braces on the internet for the past couple of weeks and I think that I prefer the look of either the six month smile or the invisalign. my teeth are only slightly crooked but I’d need top and bottom braces . Any chance that you could advise me on which one is best and the average costs? Iam 24 and got all 4 wisdom teeth through if this changes anything, it’s greatly appreciated you having time to read this

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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

Why has my dentist given me Invisalign lite?

July 27th, 2011
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I only have around four weeks (two aligners) left of my invisalign treatment left to go. One of my top front teeth and the tooth next to it still arent aligned and look as though they have quite a bit to go until becoming straight- should I be worried that they wont be straight in the time left? Also I paid £3000 for my upper and lower invisalign but I have just noticed on my aligner packaging that is says invisalign lite- this isnt something my dentist discussed with me and now i am worried as i have heard that invisalign lite does not include refinement aligners which may be needed. I dont want to end up having to wear metal braces as that is why i went for invisalign in the first place. many thanks for your help.

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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