Category “Ian Hutchinson”

I moved from US to the UK and have not continued my braces treatment. Can I just get them removed?

September 21st, 2011
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Hello:

I have had my braces on for several years. This is unfortunate and causes me great distress and anxiety. They were initially placed while i was living in the US and have since moved to the UK to live with my partner. It is frustrating to find anyone that can help. I would really like to have them removed at this point, because I have not continued with my treatment. Can you suggest how I can go about doing this with a sensitive understanding orthodontist who will not judge or criticize my situation harshly?

Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
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My nan’s husband has alzheimer’s and has lost my braces. Can i get a new pair on NHS?

September 21st, 2011
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Hello,
When i was 14 i had braces on the NHS. I Am Now 16. When my braces were removed i was given a retainer to wear. I wore the retainer as instructed to.
Although one weekend i went to stay at my nans house with her and her husband (who suffers from alzheimer’s). After taking my retainers out i cleaned them in the bathroom sink and put them on the side while i went and got some food.
When i came back up the stairs, my retainers were gone.
I Asked my nan if she had moved them and straight away she knew that her husband would have moved them as he was the only one upstairs at the time.
We asked him but he could not remember where he put them, and denied ever taking them.
I was wondering would i be able to get Braces again on the NHS as now, i am unable to bite down into food to tear it and my teeth are worse than they was when i was 14!
I am also extremely self concious about my teeth and it has made me unsociable and i feel uncomfortable talking to people face to face when they are able to see my teeth.
Please Help?

Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
Web: www.thesmilelounge.org.uk Tel: 01291 624534

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Can invisalign fix my gap teeth having never had previous treatment?

September 21st, 2011
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Hello, I have a gap in my top front teeth of approx 2 mm and smaller gaps in my bottom teeth. I have been offered treatment by my dentist using the Invisalign lite system. Is this treatment appropriate for such gaps or would full Invisalign treatment be preferable? I am 43 years old and have had no previous treatment. Also would I require a retainer after treatment and would this involve something attached to the back of my teeth or would I be able to wear a retainer at night for example.
Thanks

Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
Web: www.thesmilelounge.org.uk Tel: 01291 624534

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How do braces actually work and do i need them?

September 14th, 2011
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Hi there last week my regular dentist told me that I will need need braces and that she’s referring me to a orthodontist during my check up. But I just don’t understand how braces work, you like when they are actually overlapping or crooked. how do they push your teeth into a straight line? does it not hurt all the time? Is there any way of straightening teeth without braces as i have heard alot of horror stories about them?

Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
Web: www.thesmilelounge.org.uk Tel: 01291 624534

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My parents want me to have braces but I don’t think my teeth are that bad! Are braces better than the alternatives?

September 14th, 2011
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Personally I don’t think that my teeth are in such a bad condition. I have a slight over bite and 2 teeth are crooked, however my parents are convinced they want me get braces fitted privately to fix this. I really don’t want traditional braces I always thought they were a bit, shall we say loud, I’ve been online as well as asking around- done a little bit of research, and found invisalign teen, would this be much dearer than traditional braces? do they work better? in your opinion what are the best braces or does it vary from person to person?

Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
Web: www.thesmilelounge.org.uk Tel: 01291 624534

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My over-the-top dentist says I have the start of gum disease. Wouldn’t braces make it worse?

September 14th, 2011
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hello, my dentist said i have the start of gum disease but hasnt done anything about it, they dont bleed when i brush or floss only sometimes like when im ill or when im due on my period, im also on the contreceptive pill which could also be why i have red gums. Also I have always had quite dark gums since being in primary school im 18 now. Well im due at the othodontist next week and was wondering wouldnt having braces make it worse? They didnt suspect any gum disease when they checked my mouth, im just very worried. My dentist sometimes is a little over the top

Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
Web: www.thesmilelounge.org.uk Tel: 01291 624534

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My teeth are still hurting 2 weeks after having fixed braces put on. What’s the deal?

September 5th, 2011
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Hi there, I’av had my fixed braces on for about 2weeks now and they are still really painful. for example when i bite into anything hard with my front 4 teeth iam in agony. my orthodontist said that this should go away after about a week so why am i still in pain? 🙁 Iam having to take painkillers all them time just so then i can eat, please give me some advice because i cant carry on like this, thanks for any advice that you can give me it’l be much appreciated

Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
Web: www.thesmilelounge.org.uk Tel: 01291 624534

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Can I get braces at 58 years old?

September 5th, 2011
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hi im 58 yrs old and am interested in having my teeth straightened, you do not see my teeth most off the time only when i smile so the 6 month smile sounded ideal. do most dentists offer this optian and at my age do u think it is worth it. .or do you think a different treatment would be better, i live in the nottingham area,oh and my dentist said he would refer me to some one.

Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
Web: www.thesmilelounge.org.uk Tel: 01291 624534

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How do i sort out my gappy and uneven teeth?

August 31st, 2011
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Hello, i just want some advice on what I need for my teeth. My first problem is that my left front tooth is much higher up that my right front tooth. How can i get my two front teeth the same? Also i have a gap literally between every tooth. Also my teeth arent the same size . And when i bit my teeth together and i stick my tounge out, my tounge can actually come through the gap , ad s the top and bottom row dont meet. Any advice? i get very self-consious about my smile.

Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
Web: www.thesmilelounge.org.uk Tel: 01291 624534

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What colour bands are best for my new braces?

August 30th, 2011
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Hello, Iam planning on getting braces rather soon as in the next few weeks and really have no idea on what colour to get them, you know the bands that go around each bracket. I want to get a colour that isn’t very noticeable, that everyone wont stare at. Iam a medium brown indian colour with black hair and brown eyes, what colour would you suggest as a few people said that the white bands stain, thanks

Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
Web: www.thesmilelounge.org.uk Tel: 01291 624534

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