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How do I stop my teeth from grinding together?

July 19th, 2011
Q.

hello

my back teeth are always grinding together, to the point where i think they are going to just wear each other away. I definitely think it is something to do with my bite and the fact that my top and bottom teeth don’t sit together properly, just like kind of towards the left side more. My question is, can braces fix something like this and if not what would you recommend?

any help you could give would be brilliant

dr adam thorne

Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
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What is the best treatment for a protruding bottom jaw?

July 11th, 2011
Q.

Hello doctor,

could you please tell me the best course of action for treating a protruding bottom jaw?my bottom teeth protrude over my front by about 1.5 mm and although that doesn’t sound a lot, im sure you know it can make a world of difference to a smile. My top teeth are also slightly crooked, not much but i would also like to treat that if possible?
What would you suggest doctor?

thank you for your time and any advice you can give

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

Can STb social 6 braces treat back teeth too?

July 11th, 2011
Q.

Dear Dr Hutchison,

I am interested in having the STB social 6 braces treatment but have a few questions.

Firstly, I know the treatment provides rapid movement of the teeth. Is the risk of root resorption increased compared to conventional braces? If so, by how much?
Secondly, I notice from the pictures and case studies that the brackets and wires are placed only on the anterior teeth, leaving the posterior teeth not to be treated. Is it possible to have the posterior teeth altered as well, or is the whole point of the STB social 6 braces to adjust only the anterior teeth?
Can the treatment be successful with partially erupted 3rd molars?
Lastly, once the treatment is complete, do you give a retainer of some sort to ensure that the teeth do not move back into their original position?

I would greatly appreciate it if you could take some time to answer these questions.

Warm Regards,

Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
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I had a tooth put back in after it was knocked out, would I be able to get braces?

July 11th, 2011
Q.

hi

I recently suffered an accident where my tooth was knocked out, but as it came out at the root i was able to have it placed back in my mouth by a dentist. That was 4 months a go and the tooth feels secure and i just wondered would I be ok to have braces fitted to a tooth like that? I would like the 6 month smiles fitted as they seem both discreet and effective, would i be ok to have this brace?

thanks for your time

dr raha sepehrara

Raha Sepehrara

27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED
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What type of braces would be suited to my narrow arch and two front teeth that stick out?

July 8th, 2011
Q.

Hello doctor,

My doctor tells me that I have a narrow arch on my top jaw and i have always noticed that my smile is quite narrow and ‘rattish’ This isn’t helped by my two sticky out front teeth which have also bugged me all my life. I now have the money to spend on decent braces and a good smile for the first time in my life, but would obviously like to make an informed decision about the braces I choose. Which, in your opinion would be best suited to my condition?

thank you for reading my message and any help you can give

dr anoop maini

Anoop Maini

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

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What braces treatment would you recommend for my horrible crooked teeth?

July 8th, 2011
Q.

Hello Doctor,

I just wanted some general advice on the best brace for my condition. I understand that a full evaluation will be needed before everything can be certain but I would just love some outside information to help me with my choice. OK basically I have very horrible teeth, not decayed or disease just very crooked. My two front teeth are buck and I have a number of those ‘fang’ teeth which occur when teeth erupt above milk teeth and then never settle. Which brace system would you recommend for treating this case effectively, quickly and if possible discreetly?

Thank you very much for your time doctor and any help you can give is greatly 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 you recommend a braces system that can fix my teeth before wedding day?

July 8th, 2011
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Hello Doctor, can you please assist me with my enquiry. I am looking for a brace system which could have be ready for my wedding which is in two months. My front teeth protrude a little bit, but apart from that I have no other orthodontic problems. I have recently come in to some money and think it would be well spent on a good looking smile for my wedding, so could you also quote me on the price of the brace to see if it fits within my budget?

Thank you very much for any advice you can give

dr tif qureshi

Tif Qureshi

178 Blackfen Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 8PT
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Would I be able to get braces or a retainer on the NHS?

July 8th, 2011
Q.

Hello Dr Hutchinson. i had a brace when i was about 13- 14 and had 4 teeth removed due to over crowding i had head gear at night to bring one tooth on the top down and elastic bands but when i had them removed i didn’t wear my retainer i had no problem untill i had turned 21 ad fell pregnant when my wisdom teeth started to grow i have had all 4 of them removed but now i am 28 i have noticed my teeth arent as straight as they should be the bottom are more crooked and some of them overlap and on the top one of my teeth stick out just a little bit would i be able to get a brace or retainer on the nhs just to strighten them out

Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
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Is there a suitable braces treatment that isn’t metal for my tooth condition?

July 8th, 2011
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Hello Dr Patel, I am interested in having the Inman Aligner Brace because it is a lot faster than other braces but my dentist says that my teeth are too crooked for this treatment and I have to have some of my teeth removed for braces and the best treatment for me is metal braces. Is there an alternative to metal braces if you have very crowded teeth as I do not want anyone to see me wearing metal braces. I know there is Invisalign but my dentist even discouraged me from this saying that it will take 3 years with invisalign compared to 18 months with metal braces. Can you also give me an idea of how much this treatment would cost even if its a ballpark estimate. Thanks 

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

What treatment would you suggest for my gapped front teeth?

July 8th, 2011
Q.

Hello Doctor,

I am looking to treat myself to a set of braces and after seeing that recent picture of Holly Willoughby would like a pair of her braces. I think they were 6 months smiles could these be used in the treatment of large gap between my two front teeth? I so not have any other problem just this so could you suggest a general treatment time and price?

I really appreciate any help you can give and thank you very much for your time

dr raha sepehrara

Raha Sepehrara

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

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