Category “Sharon Orton-Gibbs”

I feel like my Invisalign aligner isn’t putting enough pressure on my teeth, does this ever happen?

November 4th, 2011
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Hi Sharon, I’m a little confused as to orthodontic treatments for me, I went for a consultation about six months ago whereby I was told my crooked teeth were suitable for Invisalign treatment, which is what I really wanted at the time as they just offered everything I wanted for stuff I didnt mind going through at all. the problem came later, short while after I had my impressions taken and given my retainers i followed treatment correctly getting new retainers at approximate two week intervals. anyway when I got and started wearing my third retainer I couldn’t feel any pressure on my teerth at all it felt like the second one had done near the end of its lifespan, I went back to the dentist and he rightfully pointed out how they were indeed different, so at that point we took more impressions and went again, the new retainer felt better but we then had the same problem with what would have been the fourth instalment of retainers. my dentist suggested that they wernet moving my teeth hardly and that I should look at other appliances? have you seen this as being the case before now and what appliance should I go for If my teeth are barely crossed as they are now when Invisalign struggled to move them? what would be your next step if at this point I was your patient?

dr sharon orton-gibbs

Sharon Orton-Gibbs

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

Which treatment is best to straighten my teeth?

November 2nd, 2011
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Hello,

I am considering getting a brace to correct my top teeth.

My two teeth either side of my front teeth stick out,, i think my two front teeth may be too far back?

Anyway which do you think would be more appropriate, the discreet social 6 lingual brace or the inman alighner clear braces.

Thanks 

dr sharon orton-gibbs

Sharon Orton-Gibbs

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

I’m considering Invisalign and Six Month Smiles but have been warned against any brace treatment. What should I do?

November 2nd, 2011
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I am 54 years old. I am considering invisalign and Six Month Smiles treatments. I have one front tooth that protudes and two gaps between my top teeth as my one front tooth has moved further and further forward. (I had this corrected when younger but gradually moved back). My concern is a good friend who is a dentist has strongly advised me against having any treatment. This has given me cause for concern. I would appreciate your views on adults of my age embarking on orthodontist treatment.

dr sharon orton-gibbs

Sharon Orton-Gibbs

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

I am getting impatient with my braces treatment. Will it hurt to have them taken off?

November 1st, 2011
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Hi im about half way through my brace treatment. I have full, upper and lower fixed braces, this has got me thinking about having them removed as im pretty much counting down the days now. I cannot wait for this we have an approximate date set of 10th-20th of July for the removal. this was updated the other week when my orthodontist said I was responding really well to treatment and that my teeth were moving quicker than he has planned initially which is great stuff. I asked my friend what it was like when she has hers off and she said she could not stop licking her teeth the weirdo! but I wanted to know if they hurt when you take them off, im worried because they’ve been glued on there (or would have been) for 18 or so months, please could you tell me your thoughts from your experience please im getting quite nervous about something I should be happy about.

dr sharon orton-gibbs

Sharon Orton-Gibbs

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

What kind of orthopaedic braces will I be given to stop my bottom front teeth from grinding?

November 1st, 2011
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Hi, I’m about to get orthopedic work done on my teeth due to grinding issues and it is causing me a lot of distress. I am unable to see my orthodontist until December and I would really like some of my questions answered so that I can relax a little. Firstly, do you know what kind of brace I would have to stop my top front teeth grinding with my bottom front teeth? How long would I have to wear them for too? These are just some of my concerns that I would really be grateful for if you could answer so that I could rest easy. 

dr sharon orton-gibbs

Sharon Orton-Gibbs

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

One of my teeth seems lower to the rest. What can be done about this?

November 1st, 2011
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‘Hi Dr, I have noticed after experiencing some discomfort with my braces that one of them seems to be lower than the rest on my second to rear tooth on the right (first molar) I don’t know if it was put on like that because I never noticed but now I know that that’s where the pain is originating from, its not a sharp pain more like an aching pain! could you please advise me on whether a brace would be put on like this it doesn’t seem the case to me. the anchor site on the second molar is level with that on the second premolar? and the rest of the teeth thats why it seems odd that this one is lower and also why im convinced this is the source of the pain? (ps: I hope the names of the teeth are right otherwise your not going to have a clue 😀 ) cheers for putting up with this but any help would be brilliant and I thank you very much.

dr sharon orton-gibbs

Sharon Orton-Gibbs

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

Can AcceleDent be used in conjunction with an existing brace system or would you be required to start again?

November 1st, 2011
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Hello I have heard about Acceldent and wanted to know if it was to be used in conjunction with braces and what types if so as i presume it doesnt fit all types? I thought this may present issues if it went say with a traditional braces as the vibrateing and accelerated movement wuold loosen wires quick having an almost negative effect on the brace? if this is the case then does it mean the patient has to then visit the dentist more in order to have the brace altered .
also If I want this treatment for example would I have to start treatment again or would I be able to intergrate it with my current fixed device and system?

dr sharon orton-gibbs

Sharon Orton-Gibbs

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

What is the fastest brace treatment for crooked teeth?

October 27th, 2011
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Hi Sharon- I am looking to have braces but I don’t want traditional ones as they are not quick enough. I have been offered a job in Florence, Italy that I am due to start next December and I wanted to sort out my smile before I went if this was possible. I was advised to go and see a specialist orthodontist but I don’t know where there is one local to me so I figure I’d ask one then visit my normal orthodontist. basically I have crooked teeth, quite badly on the bottom and very slightly on the top, I know you can’t see them but what do you think would be the quickest way to sort them out? Can you have invisalign on one row (top in my case) then another form on the bottom or does it not work like that? what would you recommend for straightening crooked teeth quickly?

dr sharon orton-gibbs

Sharon Orton-Gibbs

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

Why has my orthodontist tightened my bottom wire and placed lumps of glue behind my teeth?

October 27th, 2011
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Hello,
I haver had my braces on for just over a year now, and i had a check up earlier this week and my orthodontist said I was very close to being finished, and she tightened my bottom wire, and put two lumps of glue onto the back of my top teeth.
What exactly does this do, and how does it help? Does it make the teeth and bite move faster? It is very uncomfortable, and hard to eat!
Thank you very much.

dr sharon orton-gibbs

Sharon Orton-Gibbs

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

I didn’t know I had to wear a retainer as a child and I now have crooked teeth, can I have Six Month Smiles?

October 27th, 2011
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Hi Iam wondering if you can help me Iam considering getting the six month smile brace as my front teeth are starting to cross due to not being told to wear my retainer as a child. Iam slightly concerned what it looks like on as iam assuming its barley visible but there are hardly any pictures on line, suggesting it may look awful on? also I read a post on an american website that it stains really easily and goes yellow!! is this true?. Thank you for you help.

dr sharon orton-gibbs

Sharon Orton-Gibbs

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