Hello, I do wonder if you can help, for years I have wanted a straight smile and now being 19 and going into the performing industry I really need my teeth straightening, however I have a small overbite and the last time I tried to go for a brace was when I was 14 and they gave me this metal palette upper and lower to move my jaw in place before I had the train tracks, but at 14, I couldnt speak with this brace in my mouth it was horrible and i never ended up proceeding the treatment, I was wondering if i was to have a brace, could I possibly not move my jaw and just get my top teeth straightened? I’m a student, and worried about fees too so I need to keep it cost effecient but still i need to straighten them. Would be excellent to hear back from you, and your advice + suggestions. Thankyou very much , Demi Jay
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Would I have to have my protruding canine removed before proceeding with braces?
December 7th, 2012hi there adam, my problem is that i have a very twisted tooth the protrudes (canine) and the rest of my teeth are slightly out of place…i think i can get them fixed with braces. As i am 24 i’ want private treatment, i like the NHS but don’t like the look of the fixed braces. Do you think the canine would have to be removed before i have the braces? I’m really hoping some private treatments can help me! I’m due for an appointment next week but i am petrified of needles…i don’t want to have it extracted. Any advice would be great. thank you for your time.
Adam Thorne
52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981
Can you tell me about the new Smart Bracket Braces? Which brace should I choose?
May 18th, 2012Hey there! I’ve heard about these new smart bracket braces? I don’t really understand how they work, can you explain? I looked on the internet and couldn’t really find anything, with that in mind i’m not a great user of the web! They look the same as a normal metal brace? With the introduction of invisalign surely people will go for that instead of an unsightly metal brace, I sure would anyway! I’m currently deciding as to which brace to go for, if the new brace system is a lot quicker then i might be persuaded to go for that one! Between invisalign and the smart bracket which do you think is the most practicle? I did think about lingual braces but i have heard quite a few negative reviews about these! Let me know what your thoughts are! Thanks you!
Raha Sepehrara
27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED
Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144
I had a brace for 2 years but a year later my teeth are worse than before. I have cracks in my teeth too, what can i do?
May 14th, 2012i had few orthodontic treatments since 11age im now 22. the last treatment was braces for my teeth. i had it 2 years when i was in age 19 to 21. but its now 1 year later. my teeth are in a bad situation than previous. i feel it very loose and came towards. then i used to press them physically by harder things i stopped that foolish thing after i broke a half of a tooth now i can see lots of cracks on my front teeth cuz i did this. and i feel my entire teeth are loose why this happened. i was great just after my treatments now iv even loosen my personality too. i live in sri lanka. what should i do doctor? what had happened them?
I’m from Malaysia but studying in the UK, Can I continue the process of tightening my brace in the UK?
May 10th, 2012 Hi,
Im wondering whether it is possible for me to continue the process of tightening the braces in uk. Because im thinking to wear a braces in malaysia n currently studying in uk.if ityis possible, how much is the cost?i have only a slight problem with two my front teeth.it looks a bit in in front.im not a rich person n the cost in malaysia is a lot cheaper.that is why im willing to go through all this difficulties
I have a silver wire and tooth coloured brackets with no elastic bands, what brace do I have?
May 10th, 2012hi i had braces fitted yesterday and im just wondering what type my are..they have a silver wire but tooth coloured brackets? i thought they were cosmetic ones but im seeing different images come up for cosmetic ones now! ive got them on my upper and lower teeth,im also just wondering why i dont have to wear an elastic band in my mouth like some people seem to have connected from the bottom and top? thanks
I have a few issues with my teeth, am I still able to have a brace fitted?
May 10th, 2012 Hi Darsh.
My question is about whether or not I actually can have braces. I had overcrowding problems as a teenager, and after examining my teeth I can see that the dentist has extracted my lower left first premolar and my lower right lateral incisor. Therefore, my bottom teeth aren’t symmetrical. I also have two wisdom teeth that have impacted at an awkward angle. I’m not concerned about my lower teeth, I’m looking to have my upper teeth corrected. My upper teeth are symmetrical but not straight. Before I book a consultation, do these previous extractions on my lower teeth disqualify me for orthodontic treatment or make it more difficult/expensive? Thank you.
I’m not sure if it’s worth fixing the gap in my teeth or not?
March 16th, 2012 Hi
I just got back from the dentist and she said my teeth are fine except there is a tiny gap in between my teeth do you think it’s worth getting braces? I meant to ask him before I left but forgot as we got talking about my gums. Apparently you look really bad with braces and I don’t want to look bad in front of my friends or when I go out and I’m worried that if I don’t get braces it will get worse and instead of having them for 6 months I’ll have them for a year and half
Please reply
Adam Thorne
52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981
Is it possible to have a brace without the need for tooth extraction?
February 17th, 2012Hi 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.
Anoop Maini
25 Manchester Square, Londonm W1U 3PY
Web: www.gentledentists.co.uk Tel: 020 7935 5332
Are my braces progressing as they should?
December 23rd, 2011Hi, on Saturday I got my top braces (I’ll be getting the bottom ones later) and my 2nd premolar on the left side (the last tooth with a bracket) has descended a bit, which makes it impossible to bite down on that side, since only that tooth touches the jaw teeth. It is also the most sensitive tooth, I think I might be able to chew more solid food already if it wasn’t for that one tooth. Is it normal and should I just wait until my next consultation (about a month from now) or was it not supposed to happen? If it just sore and I’ll be able to chew with it soon?
Also, my dentist mentioned something about extracting teeth. I’m not sure she’s planning on extracting some or just thinks it’s a possibility, but I don’t have any overcrowding, I just need to fix an overbite and correct my arch. I will probably take my wisdom teeth out, wouldn’t that make room for these adjustments?
Thank you.
Adam Thorne
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Raha Sepehrara
Anoop Maini