Category “Sharon Orton-Gibbs”

Will braces be able to close the gap caused by an unfallen baby tooth?

November 30th, 2011
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Hello sharon,

I’ve got a wobbly baby tooth that i dident throw out on time so another one grew beside it. Now if i take the baby tooth out, will the braces be able to remove the really big gap that going to be there? and How long will i have to keep braces on for?
Im 14 so most likey braces will be free for me but i’de like to go for the ones that you cant see i think it the ceramic ones, will i have to pay anything?

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Sharon Orton-Gibbs

12 Walpole Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6BU
Web: www.myorthodontist.co.uk Tel: 020 8390 1839

What is the best and fastest treatment for the closure of tooth gaps?

November 30th, 2011
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/hi Sharon. I have looked at your Walpole Website and can see that the treatments you provide have really worked and it all looks really good. I have always said that dentistry is like anything else and that Im willing to travel for quality. I am in Southampton so it would only take me sort of an hour/hour and a half. I wanted to ask your opinion on gapped teeth. I finish Uni next year but am having some time off before going for a job. I was wondering how long it takes to close gapped teeth with a brace? I know thats very vague but I have small gaps of approx 2/3mm between my teeth but only the top row. the bottom are fine. in closing gaps would it be quicker or slower than overlapped teeth and what treatments would you recommend as the quickest?

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Sharon Orton-Gibbs

12 Walpole Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6BU
Web: www.myorthodontist.co.uk Tel: 020 8390 1839

I failed to wear my retainer after brace treatment and now it doesn’t fit. What should I do?

November 30th, 2011
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HI there,
I had braces for two years and wore my retainer for 4 months after then stupidly didn’t wear it, last night I went to put it on and it fitted fine on the bottom but the top one wouldnt go on, i tried all night to get it on and it did start to go on, I was just wondering if its bad to force it or whether i should continue trying to get it back on?
I suck my thumb at night, not conciously but I wake up with my thumb in my mouth, would i be able to get anything else done, how much would a new retainer cost for the top to keep them in the position they are in now? I had the braces on the NHS. thanks.

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Sharon Orton-Gibbs

12 Walpole Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6BU
Web: www.myorthodontist.co.uk Tel: 020 8390 1839

My daughter’s teeth have moved after her retainer was tightened incorrectly, what can she do?

November 28th, 2011
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My daughter has had extensive orthodontic work as a child to straigthen and move her top front teeth. Following this she was fitted with a back of teeth fixed brace. This has been fine until recently when it slackened. She has visited the denitist (not the one who had done the work but same practice) and he tightened it. It appears he has tightened it too much and her teeth have shifted leaving a mm gap between her teethy. This has really upset her she has body image issues and I think in part this has been a dental error. my daughter is employed on a 0 hour contact so work isn’t regular and she only gets mimium wage please can you suggest a way forward

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Sharon Orton-Gibbs

12 Walpole Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6BU
Web: www.myorthodontist.co.uk Tel: 020 8390 1839

Why has my dentist put blocks on my back teeth?

November 28th, 2011
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I just got bottom braces yesterday(metal with coloured bits on the teeth) after getting top ones 6 weeks ago. I have got blocks on my back teeth made of the glue. They are so uncomfortable and i can’t close my jaw, when will i be able to get rid of them? Its to stop my top teeth touching my bottom teeth brace. Are they any other options? How long till they stop aching on the bottom? Thank you very much. (Its blue glue) Hope that u can answer this soon. DO you think that i could get it removed soon?

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Sharon Orton-Gibbs

12 Walpole Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6BU
Web: www.myorthodontist.co.uk Tel: 020 8390 1839

Why doesn’t my orthodontist adjust my brace more often?

November 28th, 2011
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Hi Sharon,
I have been advised by my Orthodontist to wear braces.
I’m currently wearing metal braces on top teeth since last year and I had them tightened and adjusted only twice since then.
I am no longer in contact with my Orthodontist and I am not sure if I should continue the treatment or if it’s possible to remove them without any risk for the teeth. I’m also not confident if braces were the best advised option in my case.
Many thanks

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Sharon Orton-Gibbs

12 Walpole Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6BU
Web: www.myorthodontist.co.uk Tel: 020 8390 1839

What is therapeutic diagnosis?

November 16th, 2011
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Hi Sharon, I have been researching into braces an have seen something called therapeutic diagnosis- or something along the lines of this. basically it talks about not having to take a tooth out when having a brace (just incase that’s not what its called, my apologies if it is I do not mean to patronise you, it is me that needs your help!) it made me think about whhy, I remember a few years ago my mate having a brace removed and moaning that her face looked different- I didnt think so, so I dont know. what is this method and why does it exist? it is possible to alter ones face when having a brace? seems a little over the top to me but as I am considering getting a brace (which I have been apparently doing for too long now) I would just like to know. cheers

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Sharon Orton-Gibbs

12 Walpole Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6BU
Web: www.myorthodontist.co.uk Tel: 020 8390 1839

I don’t want traditional braces, but will I have to pay for lingual braces?

November 11th, 2011
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Hi Sharon, I have a query about lingual braces. I really want them as I cannot stand the classic braces. I am 15 and the dentist is trying to get me to have the old ones, which I think I’d rather leave my teeth being crooked than have! as I am under 18 and/or 16- whatever the maximum age to get traintracks for free is do you think I will have to pay for lingual ones? or will I perhaps get like a discount or something as Im still in school…secondly is if I get them will they be a lot harder to clean? I have seen the incognito and the STB types and surely the incognito is easier to clean? could you help me on hese matters please, thank you

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Sharon Orton-Gibbs

12 Walpole Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6BU
Web: www.myorthodontist.co.uk Tel: 020 8390 1839

I do not Qualify for the British Index of Orthodontic Treatment Needed but am under 18, what can I do?

November 11th, 2011
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Hi
I am very conscious about my teeth. I have slightly crooked teeth and alot of gaps. my dentist says that my teeth is healthy and that i might not be able to get braces under the NHS because i do not classify under the IOTN and a consultant said that i would have to pay £1700 for the inital treatment of braces. I was wondering if it was possible to pay for the treatment under the NHS because private treatment costs alot of money and i am under 18.

Thank You

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Sharon Orton-Gibbs

12 Walpole Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6BU
Web: www.myorthodontist.co.uk Tel: 020 8390 1839

I want a brace but may need my jaw moving, how much will all this cost?

November 9th, 2011
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hello i was just woundering what i should do about my teeth i went to the orthodontist wen i was about 15 but they told me i couldnt get braces as my jaw needed braking and put back into place i was woundering where i would go to get this done? and how i should go about it ?

then also how much would it cost to get braces now ?as i am 19 now and use to suck my thumb so do have a big overbite
thankyou for taking your time to read this .

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Sharon Orton-Gibbs

12 Walpole Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6BU
Web: www.myorthodontist.co.uk Tel: 020 8390 1839