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My train track brace is causing a lot of mouth ulcers, is this normal?

June 8th, 2012
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Hello Adam, I was wondering if you could help me. I have recently (3 weeks) had a train track brace put on, My dentist said It would take some getting used to but over the last few days I have being getting a lot of ulcers on my gums and tongue. Is this a normal experience or could I have picked up an infection? Are there any creams or gels available? I’ve tried bongella but this doesn’t seem to work? I was thinking as I haven’t been eating a lot of solid food due to pain from my brace, this could be a cause, but just wanted your advice, to see if there was anything to be concerned about? Many thanks!

dr adam thorne

Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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Are lingual braces a good choice for straightening crowded front teeth?

June 8th, 2012
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hello

what is your opinion on lingual braces for straightening really crowded teeth? I really like the idea of them, but i would like to know if there are as successful as normal fixed braces attached to the front of the teeth? My crowding is mainly around the front of my mouth and I just wondered is it likely that I will have to have some teeth removed? I would prefer if i didin’t but beggars can’t be choosers can they!!

many thanks for your time on this matter

dr adam thorne

Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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Is there any way I can get braces even though I am currently having problems with my wisdom teeth?

June 1st, 2012
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Morning! Could you please advise me, I’m having a fair bit of trouble with my wisdom teeth coming through. It’s been a very long process, i think they first started to come through 2 years ago and they just stop and start when they please but I’ve heard this is normal. I’m in absolute agony when they do, my whole head feels sore and painful. Could this be to do with an infection or are they coming out wrong or something? I’ve wanted braces for the past few years but didn’t know if it was a good idea while my wisdom teeth were still coming through? If so how long is it before they usually come all the way through? Or could i still have some kind of brace when they are coming though? Thanks you!

dr anoop maini

Anoop Maini

25 Manchester Square, Londonm W1U 3PY
Web: www.gentledentists.co.uk Tel: 020 7935 5332

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Can you tell me about the new Smart Bracket Braces? Which brace should I choose?

May 18th, 2012
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Hey there! I’ve heard about these new smart bracket braces? I don’t really understand how they work, can you explain? I looked on the internet and couldn’t really find anything, with that in mind i’m not a great user of the web! They look the same as a normal metal brace? With the introduction of invisalign surely people will go for that instead of an unsightly metal brace, I sure would anyway! I’m currently deciding as to which brace to go for, if the new brace system is a lot quicker then i might be persuaded to go for that one! Between invisalign and the smart bracket which do you think is the most practicle? I did think about lingual braces but i have heard quite a few negative reviews about these! Let me know what your thoughts are! Thanks you!

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Raha Sepehrara

27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED
Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144

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My lower jaw is further forward than my top jaw. Is there a way to change this and can I get it on the NHS?

May 18th, 2012
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Hello Mr Maini, I’m 20 years old and have been very concious of my appearance since before I can remember. My lower jaw is further forward than my top jaw. This makes my mouth slightly open constantly. I have to physically think about shutting it all the time. I never wanted any operations doing when I was younger because I was always too scared. I was thinking there could be a way with some kind of brace? I read that those big cages on peoples heads sometimes are used for cases like mine, is this true? What kind of time scale do procedures like this take? Do you have to wear them all day or can i just wear them at night? Can i get this done on the NHS? Just really wanted some information about it before i go to the dentist. cheers

dr anoop maini

Anoop Maini

25 Manchester Square, Londonm W1U 3PY
Web: www.gentledentists.co.uk Tel: 020 7935 5332

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I had a brace for 2 years but a year later my teeth are worse than before. I have cracks in my teeth too, what can i do?

May 14th, 2012
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i had few orthodontic treatments since 11age im now 22. the last treatment was braces for my teeth. i had it 2 years when i was in age 19 to 21. but its now 1 year later. my teeth are in a bad situation than previous. i feel it very loose and came towards. then i used to press them physically by harder things i stopped that foolish thing after i broke a half of a tooth now i can see lots of cracks on my front teeth cuz i did this. and i feel my entire teeth are loose why this happened. i was great just after my treatments now iv even loosen my personality too. i live in sri lanka. what should i do doctor? what had happened them?

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

I’m having an unpleasant experience with my orthodontist with no results, can I have a second opinion?

May 10th, 2012
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Hello Darsh,
I am having an unpleasant orthodontic treatment with my orthodontist for over two years and no positive result is seen so far. I would like to have a second opinion of a specialist orthodontist and maybe do this in writing.
My question is, how much does it cost?
I would need to find out is she doing the treatment well and what further is needed to be done to achieve a great result. I am considering to switch an orthodontist, so this is very important to me. Please let me know. Thank you

Best Regards 

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

I’m from Malaysia but studying in the UK, Can I continue the process of tightening my brace in the UK?

May 10th, 2012
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Hi,
Im wondering whether it is possible for me to continue the process of tightening the braces in uk. Because im thinking to wear a braces in malaysia n currently studying in uk.if ityis possible, how much is the cost?i have only a slight problem with two my front teeth.it looks a bit in in front.im not a rich person n the cost in malaysia is a lot cheaper.that is why im willing to go through all this difficulties

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

I had a brace when I was 13, it didn’t work, I’m now 18 what should I do?

May 10th, 2012
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Hi, I had a brace when I was 13 on the NHS it didnt work and i had them on for 3 years. I went back after all the treatment and once i finish with the clear retainer for 2 years at night but it hadnt worked, and the orthodontist refused to do more work even though it would just would be carrying on the same treatment, as im over 18 now but im desprate for decent smile what shall i do? thank you very much 

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

My braces rub against my cheeks, I’m 6 months into treatment, is there anything I can do?

May 10th, 2012
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Hello Darsh Could you please help me with my braces. I like them- as much as this is possible for braces, but only aesthetically. the braces I find rub against my cheeks which have subsequently turned white where small shaves of skin have been damaged. I am only six months or so into my treatment and wondered if there was anything I could do to fix this. are there any long term solutions you can think of? thanks

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