Hi Doctor! I am currently in the process of straightening my teeth with orthodontic braces. I am 25 years old and my problems started when my dentist established that I clench my teeth when I sleep. I am have a malocclusion which the braces are sorting out well. I have four teeth which have receeded and I’m worried about them. Would you be able to let me know how much it would cost in the uk to have a gum graft completed?. Does the cost include just one tooth or would they work per site. I would need at least four gum grafts, and just wanted to know a realistic quote. Also would you be able to recommend any one for such a procedure. I am just worried that I have spend a substantial amount of money to have the brace and would like the receeding gums to be treated. Would it be best to have the gum graft once the brace comes off? Kindest regards
Category “Darsh Patel”
How much does gum grafting cost?
December 16th, 2011What is the cost of invisible braces?
December 14th, 2011I am a 35years old mother of 3 and I am currently in Nigeria but will be back in the Uk soon. My teeth is similar to the picture 7 of your gallery. What type of braces did you use and the cost? I am very worried because I can’t smile and it has given me a huge inferiority complex. I have seen other dentists here but I am not confident that they will do a good job. Please advice me on the braces, is invisalign or the hidden braces. Thanks fro your help as I await your reply. Thanks!
How safe is it having orthodontics abroad?
December 14th, 2011I have been thinking about getting braces but cannot afford the lingual ones I want in the UK. What is the status on having orthodontics abroad now because I figure a lot of dentist go abroad to train and join groups etc. yet you so often hear horror stories about receiving treatment abroad. is it simply that people sill dont trust foreign clinics or is there a genuine concern with going abroad. if you can save money in the process then how can it be a bad thing? Im not saying this is what im doing and not listening to anything else, im trying to find out what’s best and consulting people in the know like yourself. what would you recommend on the subject?
I have to take painkillers because of my braces, how long do they take to get used to?
December 14th, 2011Hello,, Recently I get jaw alignment braces fixed onto my teeth, they look ridiculous with massive blocks on them. they make my face and jaw to ache badly, i know this should be expected but it gets that bad i have to take painkillers. do you have any idea how long i will need to have these on for? will my fixed braces hurt this much? iam 17 in 3weeks and just want to have a nice smile back asap, iam looking forward to you reply 🙂
I have an overbite I wish to fix for my wedding in May, is this possible?
November 28th, 2011Hello Dr Patel,
I have a slight overbite (according to dentists but I think it’s huge) plus teeth that are not straight, especially my front teeth. I’m getting married next year May and was wondering if there is enough time to fix my teeth by orthodontic treatment.
The problem I have is cosmetic but affects my smile and confidence. I have heard about the Inman Aligner but it only fixes bottom teeth. I’m really conscious about having a great smile for the big day and want to know if there is enough time to fix them.
Thank you
Do I have to have a tooth extracted?
November 11th, 2011hello DarSh, I have got to have braces, it something I have looked at doing for a long time. however my dentist thinks I need to have a tooth removed, I cant remember which one but to me he seemed to be going through the motions in a sense and i felt as though that’s just what he does and got the feeling he has done this before sort of thing. I have only had one tooth extracted before and I hated it- not a fan of needles for a start! my dads freidn who is also a dentist says its possible to have a brace and not have teeth removed and thinks that I may fit that bill. he also said if it could be avoided it’s better? I dont know who’s opinion to go with and a third option is now necessary. I know you can’t look at my teeth but what is your take on tooth extraction before the implementation of braces? thank you for any help you can give me
I want my teeth straightened but I don’t want braces for my 18th birthday, sis there anything else I can do?
November 11th, 2011Hello, i am 17 years old, all my teeth on the right side of my jaw are fine, and i only have 1 tooth on the left that is at the top of my gum, it stick out and is really annoying! can see it when i smile. i hate it. all my bottom ones are fine,but i really don’t want to get train tracks because i don’t want big braces for my 18th birthday, if there anything else that will sort this? without having to pay 3000 for the clear braces?, would it be good to get it taken out and them get a cap also my wisdom teeth are coming through and im scared thats gonna mess my teeth up even more!
When is best for me to have braces?
November 2nd, 2011hello doctor Patel (SO). I have been referred to my orthodontist from my dentist with recommendations to have braces fitted. I have crooked teeth and was promised to have them done when I was younger. I feel the dentist let me down and wanted me to be of an age whereby I had to pay for them- which I am now at. I feel a bit gutted about this but the issue is that I left college in June and took a year out before hopefully going to University next September, in this time I had hoped to travel. my main concern is that braces and appointments once I have had them fitted will hinder me from doing this which I am not going to get many more chances to do. Thing is I definitely don’t want them at uni! If I took a year out again between second and third year and travelled then, do you think I could have a brace now that would pull crooked teeth to a normal position by next September (obviously I can last a few months of uni with brace), so we’re looking at a year or so, what should I look at?
Is there a fix for my teeth that bulge forward other than conventional braces?
November 1st, 2011Sir, I’m from India.My problem is that my front lower & upper teeth are bulging outwards and they are striking together.I’m finding difficult to close my mouth.Please guide me.Is there other options available instead of braces or clamps.I can’t afford the clamps upto 6 months.Upto that period what should I do?This problem started when I was 16 years old.I consulted doctor and they recommended me clamps.I used it for 6 months but my teeth become very loose and I left using it.After that the problem remained the same.I;m now 20.Please help me.
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