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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dr sharon orton-gibbs

Sharon Orton-Gibbs

12 Walpole Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6BU
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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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Raha Sepehrara

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

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

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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dr raha sepehrara

Raha Sepehrara

27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED
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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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Darsh Patel 8 Central Parade, St Mark's Hill, Surbiton, KT6 4PJ Web: www.invisibrace.co.uk Tel: 020 8399 6333

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

Does my son actually need his teeth removing to have a brace?

December 14th, 2011
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My son who is now15 years old has protruding teeth and difficulty in closing the mouth perfectly because of this ,The local doctor advised him to go for orthodontic treatment seeing his case . After making the mold and photos he advised to extract 2 premolars each from upper and lower jaw . Was x ray not needed to confirm , which teeth is to be removed or it can be decided just from the mold and photographs ?

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dr adam thorne

Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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I have to take painkillers because of my braces, how long do they take to get used to?

December 14th, 2011
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Hello,, Recently I get jaw alignment braces fixed onto my teeth, they look ridiculous with massive blocks on them. they make my face and jaw to ache badly, i know this should be expected but it gets that bad i have to take painkillers. do you have any idea how long i will need to have these on for? will my fixed braces hurt this much? iam 17 in 3weeks and just want to have a nice smile back asap, iam looking forward to you reply 🙂

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

What kind of treatment should I expect for overlapping teeth?

December 12th, 2011
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Hi Ian I thought Id ask you this as you are a specialist. I need braces and am not bothered which set I end up with really although if its possible I would like to avoid train track braces (if not I’m not bothered but it would be nice to do so). the problem I have is tha my lower teeth are much more overlapped than my upper teeth which are only mildly crossed, the thing is if i leave them longer the top teeth will just become more overlapped so I decided to take action quickly. what I want to know is whether the fact that the to arches are clearly at varying degrees of overlapping would be a problem. will i end up with the top brace being taken off and keeping the botom one on for longer or what? cheers Dr

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Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
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How do Lingual braces actually work?

December 12th, 2011
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Can you tell me how the lingual braces are actually attached to the teeth and if you wouldn’t mind I would like some detail on this. This is the part of the treatment that really scares me. I don’t mind the thought of wearing braces for a long time as long as I’m getting what I pay for but I’m not all that comfortable with hands routing around my mouth and all the wires and any pain. Please tell me if till be all good!

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Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
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