Category “Ian Hutchinson”

I am getting bullied, can I get NHS braces?

August 30th, 2011
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Please can you help me? Iam 13 and really need some help. Iam getting bullied at school because i have really bad buck teeth and all my teeth are crooked. would braces be able to fix this for me? Would I get the braces on the NHS, if not how much would it cost? how would i go about doing this? It’s got to the stage when i feel like i cant even smile and when i laugh I have to cover my mouth. I really hope that you can help me thanks

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Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
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Could I wear a brace just at night?

August 23rd, 2011
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Hello, I had a brace when I was under 18 for about a year but never wore my retainer at night. My dentist says my teeth havent moved back too much but I would like them to be more straight. Its my “vampire” like teeth at the top thats the problem. They stick out. Is there anything you could do? Like a brace I wear just at night or for a few months? Does the price change for shorter period braces? Thanks! =)

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Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

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

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Iam over 18 but can I get braces on NHS?

August 19th, 2011
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Hello there, I am a 21 years old male and am currently on job seekers allowance benefit, I have two teeth in one place, one on top of the other, one is still a baby tooth and the other is an adult tooth. My dentist said if I have the baby tooth removed, the other tooth still might not fall into place and I could be left with a gap, I asked about a brace but she said as I am over 18 I would have to pay over £1000 for the treatment. Could you give me a idea of how much should the treatment cost? Thanks

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Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

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

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Should I get implants then braces or the other way around?

August 19th, 2011
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I am a 28 year old male who has two baby teeth (the canines). I need to get the two canine babies pulled and replaced with implants. I also would like to get braces to make my teeth perfect. I was thinking the top would be lingual and the bottom would be regular. This way I would look more aesthetically pleasing and save some money. I also have fairly straight teeth as it is, but my future career is in film and I need to try to look as good as possible. So for my question:
A. What would you recommend for the process of things? Braces then implants, implants then braces?
B. Do you have any recommendations for reducing costs? I am paying off undergrad and soon attending grad school and need to watch the wallet as best I can.
C. What would be the time frame from the first procedure to the last? Would their be a time of awkward toothlessness?

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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 prevent getting white spots after my fixed braces?

August 12th, 2011
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I’ve just had fixed braces fitted to my teeth(train tracks) and my friends recently warned me about my teeth changing colour and leaving white spots were my braces are, if this does happen then would I be able to get tooth whitening on the NHS because thats who I’ve got them off, but the more important question is how do I prevent this from happening? As I really dont want my teeth discoloured hen their beautifully straight

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Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

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

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Would it be possible for me to get lingual braces on NHS?

August 10th, 2011
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Hello,

I’m 15 and my orthodontist is planning on fitting me with braces. The problem with my teeth is that on my top row, I have 1 baby tooth remaining (due for extraction) without an adult tooth above it ready. He is planning on closing the gap left by this tooth and some other minor gaps, and sorting out the overcrowding on my bottom teeth which cause me discomfort. However I’m really uncomfortable about having fixed braces and I don’t know if he will allow me to have lingual braces fitted on the NHS (I can’t pay for private). I don’t know how I should go about asking for them, I don’t even know if it’s possible to have them. I just really don’t like the idea of visible fixed braces, especially for my 16th, prom, and probably 17th and 18th as well.

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Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
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Now my braces are off my teeth are become crooked again, advice?

August 4th, 2011
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Hello Doctor, when I was younger about 5 years ago I got braces put on my teeth for 3years(tops and bottoms) because they were crooked and needed straightening not to sort a bite problem out or anything, when I had them taken off i was given retainers to wear until my dentist told me otherwise. I’ve been wearing them like I got told but my teeth have started to overcrowd and become crooked again. Iam just wondering is this problem going to stay as they are or will they get worse? And will I need to get my braces put back on?

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Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

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

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Which braces are best for my teeth?

August 1st, 2011
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Hi,I am concerned that I need braces,as I am going to university this September,and would really like them to be discreet and as unnoticeable as possible. I have looked into things such as lingual braces and Invisalign,and was wondering what your professional opinion of these treatment methods is. Price is definitely a factor,as I am only covered by the NHS up until the age of 19,and the severity of my problem is ,I doubt high enough to warrant any NHS treatment. My problem with my teeth is that my two front teeth (upper)are being pushed back by the ones adjacent to them,possibly due to overcrowding. The lower teeth are all straight,and do not bother me at all.

any help would be greatly appreciated.

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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 on the NHS at 21?

August 1st, 2011
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I’m 21, and I have crooked teeth. My top teeth overlap my bottom teeth, and some are damaged as I can’t brush properly, as some teeth are twisted over others. My dentist said my case was moderate, and that she wasn’t sure whether I would qualify for braces on the NHS. As time goes on, my teeth are just getting more damaged, its becoming uncomfortable eating certain foods and my confidence is in pieces. I’m on benefits at the minute,and I can’t afford expensive treatments. I would happily settle for plain old train tracks for 3 years.Is there any way I can get my teeth sorted out?
Thank you

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Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

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

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Whats the cheapest I can get braces for?

July 29th, 2011
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Hi,

I am 30 and finally in a position where I can afford to have my teeth fixed. I do not qualify for NHS treatment as it is cosmetic reasons, with crowding on my bottom jaw and large gaps due to missing teeth on my top jaw.

I am going to get several quotes over the next month, but don’t want to get ripped off.

As a ball park figure, what would be the cheapest cost I could get for braces on both upper and lower teeth to fix this. I appreciate that any crowns/bridges etc may be an extra cost on top of this.

I am worried about the result and cost, but am not worried what the braces look like while on as long as they work.

Thanks

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Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

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

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