My arches won’t line up as a result of thumb sucking as a child. Would orthodontics provide a solution?

February 17th, 2012
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Hi Mr Patel,
I was just wondering if you can give me rough idea what treatment you think i would need. I have an overbite due to sucking my thumb when i was young and i my top & bottom arches do not match up, i know you wont know 100% what treatment till you see me but if you could just give me a rough idea. I have seen another dentist and paid quite a bit just for a consultation & was not happy with what they told me as i believe they were just trying to get as much money as they could out of me. I do have all the details they wrote about my teeth if that would help. I am hoping i can have braces that can be put behind the teeth, do you do that?
Also do you charge for consultations? If so how much?
Hope to hear from you soon

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

I have a split in my gum. Would this pose a problem to fast acting orthodontics?

February 17th, 2012
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I have a split in my gum. It’s been there whil and I’ve had it checked out. the dentist says is now OK despite the fact you can still see it. I also have really crooked teeth and had hoped to have braces. I’m not a fan of traditional braces and had planned on having a more cosmetically pleasing option. I have my worries though, hence coming looking for advice, about this crack. If I have something like a Damon that works quickly would it cause damage to this crack in my gum? thank you

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Is it possible to have a brace without the need for tooth extraction?

February 17th, 2012
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Hi I have long considered braces as my teeth have overlapped, I am currently 24 and as such I belive I have stopped growing and I dont intend on putting masses of weight on so my teeth should stay pretty much where they are now. I have been looking at the procedure involved when having braces and I am not overly keen on having a tooth out. Im no dentist but after looking at the size and distance of/between teeth I dont think I need it. I’m sure there is a name for this procedure. could you recall it for me if I am right, If not could you please advise me, thanks a lot, it’s appreciated.

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Brace options and crowns in mouth overhaul before son’s wedding

February 17th, 2012
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Hello Darsh. I have been investigating into different methods of orthodontics available to me. I will be attending my sons wedding in just under a year. after recently fixing problems between us I have now vowed to turn myself around for him, how embarassing would it be for his dad to look a scruff at his wedding “who’s that?…” “…my dad!” no. I’ve recently had surgery myself so i was wondering what would be the best- and for me that’s the least invasive treatment for overlapped teeth. they are not that over lapped but due the colour they were they looked horrible. I have had extensive cleaning done at the dentists and my teeth whitened a shade (I didnt spend to much time on this as I’d have to do it again after a brace, it just helps in a meantime i guess). I also need a crown but don’t know whether to do this after or before. I’m so nearly there. I’ll just need a hair cut and a shave nearer the time and he’ll be proud!!! thanks for your help.

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

I have lost my retainers. How much would it cost for new ones?

February 17th, 2012
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hi darsh,
i have had braces in the past for just over 2 years, and then i was given retainers to wear at night but i had lost them and now i am 19, i just wanted to know what would the cost be? as my front teeth have a gap of lets say less than 1mm really small gap but still noticeable. any way i can get help with the payment through some procedure as i am a student and was wondering if i should go for retainers or fixed braces all over again?

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

I want the Inman Aligner, but have a cracked tooth, what should I do?

February 10th, 2012
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Hello sir…
Could you please take time to read the problem I’m having. the tooth directly below my top left canine (just looks like a lower canine but I don’t know if this is the correct name) has been pushed forwards. I was looking at it the other day though and it looks to have a crack line running the full length vertically inside my tooth almost. I want to have something like the Inman algner that works fast on my lower teeth as my top teeth are perfectly fine but didnt know what to do about this situation? Thank you in advance for any help.

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

I am over 18 but cannot afford braces, is there anyway I can have orthodontic treatment?

February 10th, 2012
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hi there i am wanting to find out if i could have braces on nhs? as my teeth are getting worse ive been bullied all my life with my teeth i was meant to be having braces when i was a child but there was a waiting list that long i never got in for it 🙁 well anyway as my wisdom teeth have come Thur and still are coming Thur my teeth are getting allot worse and its making me very upset 🙁 i have over crowned teeth i have teeth all over the place in my mouth i have 2 teeth at front that are like vampire teeth but are getting allot worse one comes right out my mouth now! and as i am a single parent i cannot afford to pay for treatment my dentist will not do anything for me at all either please please help me as i am in desperate help of them 🙁 many thanks

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

Is there an alternative to straighten my teeth other than fixed braces with long treatment time?

February 9th, 2012
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Hi there,
I am 36 years old man and I suffer with a lot of problems with my teeth. Very crooked, crowed and terrible bite and misalignment teeth especially the canine tooths. Both on top and bottom. II have seen a lot of orthodontists that all conclude that I need a proper traditional braces therapy and allow at least 3-4 years to provide results in my case.
I come across your profile and images of your case studies. after I search for more info for the inman aligners.
I wonder if these new aligners can help complicated cases as well.
I have to say that I am interested for some improvement at least if possible. I am not well prepared to use traditional braces for 3 years.
I am also interested for other ways to fix my smile despite the fact that I know I can destroy healthy teeth.
Looking forward to your feedback.

Thanks 

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

Would Invisalign or the Inman aligner be able to fix my canine teeth that stick out slightly and are rotated?

February 9th, 2012
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Hi, I would like to correct my teeth. Althought the front 6 teeth are straight, the teeth behind disappear intot he back of my mouth. When I smeile, you only see the front teeth. My canine teeth are stick out slightly and are rotated. I want to correct this, I have been to a local dentist for a consultation. He suggested Inman Aligners (as that’s what the practice offers) althogh he did state that there was a chance they would not move the teeth as much as I would like. Would Invisalign do the job? I don’t mind having full old fashioned braces if it will move them enough but I’m finding less Dentists offering this. Please can you help Raha?

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Could braces lead to even greater discolouration of my son’s teeth?

February 8th, 2012
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Hi, My little boy’s teeth are heavily stained, despite having an excellent oral hygiene routine. However, as a baby, he was very ill with asthma and chest infections and constantly took steroids and antibiotics, and my dentist now tells me this could be the cause of the staining. I am broken hearted to see his teeth like this, can it be fixed at some point,as his dentist thinks he may have to have braces to correct his bit which is slightly off, not due to his jaw but his teeth, so he wont be in for surgery just a full brace at some stage, though this will surely make his teeth even more discoloured?? I don’t know what to do and its all going so fast, He is 10 years of age and has a mixture of baby teeth and permanent. if you could help that would be amazing. thank you

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