Posts tagged “Lingual braces”

I want to get my wife a smile makeover

October 11th, 2013
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Hello there,
My wife has always complained about her teeth for a number of years. I have heard about smile makeovers from my daughter and would like to get this for my wife as a gift. I think that she would need braces as her bottom teeth are not straight and I would like to get her some cosmetic work that she can decide on. She works as a primary school teacher so I would like braces which she would not be embarrassed about. Can you tell me about the best braces for adults? many thanks for your time

dr anoop maini

Anoop Maini

25 Manchester Square, Londonm W1U 3PY
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What braces can my teenage daughter wear?

October 2nd, 2013
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Hi Doctor,
My teenage daughter has been told that she will need to have braces because she has an overbite. She is very upset about this because she is a very shy girl and finds it hard to make friends and talk to people as it is. Out current dentist has told her that the braces will be fixed and she just doesn’t want them and is refusing even to discuss this with us.
I would like to know more information about the braces that are available privately as i do not know much about this subject matter. If she came to your practice what braces would you possibly suggest that are more discreet?

dr anoop maini

Anoop Maini

25 Manchester Square, Londonm W1U 3PY
Web: www.gentledentists.co.uk Tel: 020 7935 5332

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I am uncertain about my lingual braces

January 8th, 2013
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After having undergone 6 months of social 6 lingual brace treatment I have found the results to be disappointing & believe that my case was a little too severe for such an appliance. I am now looking into getting a full arch lingual brace to correct alignment & crowding problems. In order to achieve this it’s evident that the arch on my left side needs to be expanded outwards (from my canine back) to create a more rounded/arched shape & in doing so create space to alleviate the crowding of my canine & lateral incisor & as a result allow correct alignment. My question is can the full arch lingual brace perform this sort of correction or would I be better off going with an arch expander first to correct the arch shape & then the lingual brace to align everything as desired? With thanks.

dr adam thorne

Adam Thorne

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

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I need braces but don’t want to wear them at social events, what are the alternatives?

November 20th, 2012
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Hi there! i am interested in straightening out my teeth but i am not keen on wearing braces to social events,

is there an alternative?

My lower jaw teeth are crooked, the top set are not so much an issue.

I read somewhere that you can get braces aligned to the backs of the teeth, would this mean they do not show from the front?

my question is apparently too short to be published and i have ran out of ways to elaborate without putting the audience to sleep haha so I hope this sends

thanks for your time Mr Patel.  

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

I have a really bad overbite but have been quoted very expensive prices for the work, is there anything else you can suggest?

October 5th, 2012
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I am 24 years old and have had a bad overbite since I was a child due to sucking my thumb; I was never offered orthodontic treatment by my dentist when I was younger. Since turning 18 I have been to several dentists as I hate the appearance of my teeth. I originally requested veneers and paid over £1000 to get the imprints done. After this was done I was told that veneers would not be suitable as my overbite would need to be corrected first and I would need to get a brace. The dentist actually said it was the worst overbite she had ever seen. I have had quotes for a ‘Daemon’ brace as my job is client facing and a metal brace wouldn’t look very appropriate and have been quoted around £4000 for the treatment. My wisdom teeth have also come through and my teeth are very overcrowded and the front teeth seemed to have moved sideways and overlap. I can’t afford this. Is there anything you could suggest? Many thanks.

dr adam thorne

Adam Thorne

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

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I’m not keen on braces so what options are available to correct my tooth that isn’t straight?

August 30th, 2012
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My front tooth is angulated to approx 30 degrees. I would like to consider what options are available to correct this and how do i get this corrected in the quickest way? (and at what cost?) not keen on braces. In addition, i would like my teeth to be whitened after this problem is corrected. what options are also available for this?
I would be most grateful if you could help with this.
Thanks.
Amar

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

My son is 12, his adult teeth have come through crooked, would you recommend Lingual braces?

August 10th, 2012
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Hi there

do you recommend lingual braces for younger patients? My son is 12 and his adult teeth have come through pretty crooked and he feels self conscious as it is. Im not sure if the invisible braces look advanced enough to straighten his teeth out, so if he has lingual braces it would combine the two best aspects of the two different braces and he wouldn’t feel awkward.

I just worry that because his teeth have only just come through that he won’t be suitable for the braces/

what do you think doctor?

thank you

dr raha sepehrara

Raha Sepehrara

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

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My top and bottom teeth are very different, is it possible to get two different types of brace at the same time?

July 16th, 2012
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Hey Adam!!! Just have a little question really about lingual braces. My top and bottom teeth are very different, with the bottom set they are quite squashed together and crowded, however the top set are quite straight but just have gaps in them! Is it possible to get two different types of braces at the same time? Because i think lingual braces would work on the bottom however maybe invisalign or Damon braces may be better for the top? Would these have to be done separately or could lingual braces be fitted to my top teeth even though they are quite spaced out? It might look a bit strange that actually! you know better than me! Whats your suggestion? Thanks!

dr adam thorne

Adam Thorne

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

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Are lingual braces a good choice for straightening crowded front teeth?

June 8th, 2012
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hello

what is your opinion on lingual braces for straightening really crowded teeth? I really like the idea of them, but i would like to know if there are as successful as normal fixed braces attached to the front of the teeth? My crowding is mainly around the front of my mouth and I just wondered is it likely that I will have to have some teeth removed? I would prefer if i didin’t but beggars can’t be choosers can they!!

many thanks for your time on this matter

dr adam thorne

Adam Thorne

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

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Can you tell me about the new Smart Bracket Braces? Which brace should I choose?

May 18th, 2012
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Hey 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!

dr raha sepehrara

Raha Sepehrara

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

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