I am unhappy with alignment of my teeth after maxillofacial surgery and braces. What can I do?

December 19th, 2011
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I had maxillofacial surgery on upper and lower jaw as weel as rotation of the lower jaw in order to correct a protruding lower jaw. The surgery seemed to be successful but after I had my braces removed I am not happy with the inclusion of my teeth. It seems that when the jaw are in a biting position the frontal incissors are angled out and they are resting on the top of my bottom lip. Although my orthodontist is ensisting that the gap is 3mm it feels to me that the gap is bigger than it should be. In additing the teeth line between the two front incissors is not in the centre of the face but it tends to be more towards the right hand side of the smile. As I mentioned earlier my orthodontist is ensisting that the teeth are perfect and they do not need any further work. What do you think I should do? 

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I am currently wearing Damon braces but have chipped my tooth. Will I need to have my brace off?

December 16th, 2011
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Hi I am now in a very unfortunate position whereby I have a set of Damon braces that Ive been wearing for around three months. I’m not massively keen on them being there but they have to be and they are better than some alternatives I know. the issue I have is that at weekend I fell really badly coming outside with the shopping, upon doing so I have managed to chip my front tooth! I was in absolute agony like I never have been before. the tooth is now causing problems as its very sensitive, even to cold air being breathed in, I have to manage my breathing through my nose all the time. it looks a mess and if foods catch it it can be quite sensitive, Im worried it may have knocked my brace, though it doesn’t look like it. I need this tooth seeing to desperately but wanted to seek assurance/direction, will I need to have the brace off or will they be able to carry out the necessary if so what are the costs involved in removing the brace? thank you

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What should I avoid eating and drinking when wearing Lingual braces?

December 16th, 2011
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How do, I’m 40 and have just had a Lingual BRACE to close the gaps I have between MY teeth. I’d like to say they are a cracking job and although right now i talk like a wallop (im told this will go) I think they’re brilliant I didn’t know they could do thing’s like this with braces. I have a good social life, one of the main reasons I opted for the lingual over the traditional brace and wondered if there would be any issue that could arise with these brace things that could affect this pal? Am I OK to go out on the lash on weekends or does the brace forbode me from doing so (beer on the braces?) beer aside is there any other foods or drinks that I cannot have not just the obvious sticky ones or whatever but acidic types? could you please shed some light on situation, cheers boss

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I lost my retainer so my teeth have relapsed, can I still have braces on the NHS?

December 16th, 2011
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Hello! I used to have braces but I lost my retainers and my teeth went back to normal, But I would really like to fix my teeth and I was wondering how much would it cost for me to get braces? I am 16 years old and I am still in education will I have to pay? And if so can you give a rounded guess of how much it would cost. I have a gap and an overbite the rest of my teeth are practically nice it’s just the big gap in my two front teeth and my overbite sticks out. I was told before that I have an extra piece of gum in between the gap and that was what caused the gap apparently. So yeah roughly how much do you think it would cost me? Because it was done by the NHS before. thank you!

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My teeth looked ‘pushed back’ after wearing Invisalign, what can I do?

December 16th, 2011
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I had braces when i was 13(5 years ago). unfortunatly i took them off with tweezers. Many times i had wore them with many brackets that pop’d out my teeth.I also never wore aligners..i’ve notice how my face change during puberty has my motuh seem’d open even when close, and how i was very unhappy how my face seemed to sink.so last 9 months i’ve recieve my invisalign express aligners, thus my orthodontist said my teeth were in good condition, i wanted to finsh what i started. now i’m on my last set of aligners, im extremly unhappy & uncomfortable how my teeth feel and how my mouth looks as if its been pushed back. My question is if i get braces again, would it push my teeth foward or as it was? is there any other appliance that will help on this matter?

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Sharon Orton-Gibbs

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What should I expect from an orthodontic consultation?

December 16th, 2011
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Hello RAha. I like a lot of people have decided I have to have braces, so i assume thats the first step. the realisation. now however I need to decide what braces I am going to need. I know at some stage I will need an appointment and have a dentist look at my situation. could i ask though what will happen in these consultations what, If I came to your dental suit for example would you be thinking and checking for when determining whether a patient will be able to have, lets say a Damon brace as I am keen on these systems? I will do anything to not have a fixed traditional brace so any help would be greatley appreciated. thank you

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How much does gum grafting cost?

December 16th, 2011
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Hi Doctor! I am currently in the process of straightening my teeth with orthodontic braces. I am 25 years old and my problems started when my dentist established that I clench my teeth when I sleep. I am have a malocclusion which the braces are sorting out well. I have four teeth which have receeded and I’m worried about them. Would you be able to let me know how much it would cost in the uk to have a gum graft completed?. Does the cost include just one tooth or would they work per site. I would need at least four gum grafts, and just wanted to know a realistic quote. Also would you be able to recommend any one for such a procedure. I am just worried that I have spend a substantial amount of money to have the brace and would like the receeding gums to be treated. Would it be best to have the gum graft once the brace comes off? Kindest regards

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Would braces help with front tooth at top of mouth that is sticking out?

December 16th, 2011
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Hello, i am wondering if it is possible to get a brace or something that i could have put in to help my tooth at the front of my mouth, the two front teeth at the top of my mouth one of them is slightly sticking out and it really gets me down, if this is possible and if so how much would it roughly be? And is this something i would be able to get through the NHS or would i have to go privately? If i do go privately is it metal braces my choice? what kind of difference is there between the two other than cost?

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What is the cost of invisible braces?

December 14th, 2011
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I am a 35years old mother of 3 and I am currently in Nigeria but will be back in the Uk soon. My teeth is similar to the picture 7 of your gallery. What type of braces did you use and the cost? I am very worried because I can’t smile and it has given me a huge inferiority complex. I have seen other dentists here but I am not confident that they will do a good job. Please advice me on the braces, is invisalign or the hidden braces. Thanks fro your help as I await your reply. Thanks!

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How safe is it having orthodontics abroad?

December 14th, 2011
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I have been thinking about getting braces but cannot afford the lingual ones I want in the UK. What is the status on having orthodontics abroad now because I figure a lot of dentist go abroad to train and join groups etc. yet you so often hear horror stories about receiving treatment abroad. is it simply that people sill dont trust foreign clinics or is there a genuine concern with going abroad. if you can save money in the process then how can it be a bad thing? Im not saying this is what im doing and not listening to anything else, im trying to find out what’s best and consulting people in the know like yourself. what would you recommend on the subject?

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