Hi,
I am 26 years old and I had braces when i was 16 years old but after the treatment, I barely used my retainer and noticed my teeth have moved and its affecting the way i talk which can be frustrating. I was wondering how much would the braces cost ? And how long does the treatment take? thank you for your help and I look forward to receiving your expert opinion on this matter.
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How much would braces cost?
April 8th, 2013Will I have a gap in my mouth after my tooth extraction?
February 14th, 2013Hi I’m just wondering if I need braces because I recently had a dentist appointment and he was looking at my teeth and said it looked a bit overcrowded. I have like a vampire tooth sticking out which he noticed and he said would I like it taking out? Does it bother me? And I said no it doesn’t bother me. Recently though, I have come to realise that I feel uncomfortable when I smile because of that tooth. So I’m thinking if I get that tooth out will it just leave a gap or will my dentist give me braces?
Adam Thorne
52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981
Would I be able to have a brace and a crown at the same time?
February 14th, 2013When I was about 13 I chipped my front tooth and because I was so young my dentist put porcelain over it and over another tooth that was supposedly chipped. Now being 19 the porcelain has chipped a little and, being originally discoloured but is now very discoloured. I want the necessary porcelain taken off my one canine and a cap on my front tooth and my teeth whitened. I need the crown to cover my chipped tooth. Would I then be able to have a brace? I will be getting my teeth whitened but I don’t know whether I can a) have the crown before the brace and B) have the tooth whitening before or after. For such a seemingly small problem I have to go through all this, could you please pass me any knowledge of this situation? Thank you
Adam Thorne
52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981
Can retainers cause cavities?
February 14th, 2013 Hi there,
Is there any way that retainers cause cavities? I always brush my teeth regularly, probably even more now I have my retainer. I clean the retainer with toothpaste and a brush, and I rinse with antiseptic mouth wash. But for some reason I still have cavities on my back, lower teeth. Can you explain this? I don’t really get it because I have always brushed my teeth and never had a cavity until I got my braces off and started wearing retainers at night. Is there anything I can do to prevent this or am I doing something wrong? I thought maybe it could be the build up of bacteria over night but this has never been an issue before? Thanks
Adam Thorne
52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981
I am wondering what kind of braces would be best for me?
February 7th, 2013 Hi Dr.Sepehrara,
I am inquiring about braces,my teeth have a big gap between the front two teeth and the right side of my teeth have a few wide gaps.I had braces when i was a teenager ,and also wore retainers for 3 months,but after a while they opened up again ,much more than before. The dentist said my jaw is too big and teeth are small.
I want to know if you have any service that could help improve my teeth structure and inevitably remove gaps.I can’t even smile with opening my mouth, because i dislike my teeth very much!
I am 20 years of age,and i am a full time student,so how would any costs affect me and if any discounts will be available if i proceed to take treatment from yourself.
Best Wishes
Raha Sepehrara
27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED
Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144
What treatment can I have for my chipped tooth so I can wear a brace?
January 23rd, 2013When I was about 13 I chipped my front tooth and because I was so young my dentist put porcelain over it and over another tooth that was supposedly chipped. Now being 19 the porcelain has chipped a little and, being originally discoloured but is now very discoloured . I want the unnecessary porcelain taken off my one canine and a cap on my front tooth and my teeth whitened.I need the crown to cover my chipped tooth. Would i then be able to have a brace? I will be getting my teeth whitened but I don’t know whether I can a) have the crown before the brace and b) have the tooth whitening before or after. For such a seemingly small problem I am having to go through all this, could you please pass me any knowledge of this situation? thankyou
Anoop Maini
25 Manchester Square, Londonm W1U 3PY
Web: www.gentledentists.co.uk Tel: 020 7935 5332
Should we change dentist so that my daughter can get orthodontic help?
January 8th, 2013Hi there, my daughter has just turned ten years old and has just stopped sucking her thumb. My current dentist says that her jaw is still forming and all the appropriate teeth have not come in yet. He does not offer a brace facility but would refer me to one.Is it wise for all the family to move to another dentist where the dentist treats kids on the NHS if a brace may be required and for my husband and myself to go private as we are now? I am just thinking for the future as she has sucked her thumb for so long.