Archives for July, 2011

Whats the cheapest I can get braces for?

July 29th, 2011
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Hi,

I am 30 and finally in a position where I can afford to have my teeth fixed. I do not qualify for NHS treatment as it is cosmetic reasons, with crowding on my bottom jaw and large gaps due to missing teeth on my top jaw.

I am going to get several quotes over the next month, but don’t want to get ripped off.

As a ball park figure, what would be the cheapest cost I could get for braces on both upper and lower teeth to fix this. I appreciate that any crowns/bridges etc may be an extra cost on top of this.

I am worried about the result and cost, but am not worried what the braces look like while on as long as they work.

Thanks

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Dr Ian Hutchinson

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What’s the best brace to fix my crossbite?

July 28th, 2011
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Hi Adam, my dentist told me that I have a cross bite and that Iam going to need braces in the next couple of months, but Iam not too sure what he means by this. I know that my teeth don’t line up and are crooked, Is this what he means by crossbite? please could you give me some information on what crossbite is and what type of brace i am going to have and how long iam going to have to wear them for? Please give me the heads up to what to expect thanks

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Why has my dentist given me Invisalign lite?

July 27th, 2011
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I only have around four weeks (two aligners) left of my invisalign treatment left to go. One of my top front teeth and the tooth next to it still arent aligned and look as though they have quite a bit to go until becoming straight- should I be worried that they wont be straight in the time left? Also I paid £3000 for my upper and lower invisalign but I have just noticed on my aligner packaging that is says invisalign lite- this isnt something my dentist discussed with me and now i am worried as i have heard that invisalign lite does not include refinement aligners which may be needed. I dont want to end up having to wear metal braces as that is why i went for invisalign in the first place. many thanks for your help.

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How much are braces for life?

July 26th, 2011
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Hi there,
I had braces as a teenager but was never fully satisfied with the results. Now at 24 I would like to get braces again. I am unsure which ones would be suitable.
My Wisdom teeth have started to come through and its causing my front two teeth to push together and slightly forward. This is all I would like corrected.

What can you suggest? and how much money do you think this would cost?
A friend of mine has a metal bar behind her teeth for life- I wouldnt mind this.

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Can I get invisible braces on the NHS?

July 26th, 2011
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Hey, My teeth are a little gappy and Iav just been told off my dentist that I need to have braces, but I dont really think that my teeth are that band and I really don’t want huge metal ones that are really visible since iam only 14 and dont want to grow up wearing a massive metal brace, is there any others that I can have a invisible brace on the NHS? if not what would they cost to go private? Thanks

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
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Will getting a brace fix my gapping?

July 26th, 2011
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Hi Dr. Patel, a few years ago I had one of my back teeth out, since then 1 of my wisedom teeth on the same side has come through. as well as this I’av started to get small gaps in between some of the teeth surrounding my missing tooth. These gap reli bother me as bits of food get stuck in there, some times for day without me managing to get them out, would braces fix this problem for for me? 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

Can I get my rabbit teeth pulled back?

July 26th, 2011
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Dear Ian, I underwent a course of braces when I was in my teens and as I’av grown up and my wisedom teeth have come through then I feel like its pushed my front teeth too far forward and that I have buck teeth (rabbit teeth) and I hate it, is it hard to get teeth pushed back in? And if not what is my best brace to do this and what’s the cost. Iam 25 by the way if that helps, thanks so much for your time

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How do I get my braces off for my 18th?

July 25th, 2011
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Hello Dr.Patel,
I have had my train track braces on for nearly 3years now, I got them fitted when i was 15 and it’s coming up to my 18th birthday very soon. I ask my orthodontist every time I go to take them off and he just keeps putting it off. It’s really starting to get me down though because I dont want to spend one of the biggest milestones in my life with braces on, I already had to wear them to my prom. My teeth are perfectly straight and Iam getting that fed up that iam getting ready to pull my hair out. Please could you give me some advice?

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What are the quickest braces to fix my teeth?

July 22nd, 2011
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Hi there doctor, i wonder if you can help
Could you tell me the quickest braces you have? I have two front teeth which stick out almost forward and they are ugly! i have saved up a bit of money and would just like to get them sorted out as soon as possible! I’m not too concerned about whether it is too noticeable i would just like something that gets the job done quickly and effectively. What would you recommend?
thanks

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Can braces cure my TMJ?

July 22nd, 2011
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Hello doctor,

I am looking into getting braces but i believe that I suffer from TMJ. My jaw is always hurting and i sometimes can only get it properly opened a few inches. Would i be able to get a brace to correct my crooked teeth and would this affect my jaw pain any further? I really, really want straight teeth but if it is bad for my jaw then i guess i won’t be able to have it.

thank you for your time and any advice you can give

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