Archives for August, 2011

Why is my face thinner after braces?

August 4th, 2011
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Hi Dr. Qureshi, Iam a  twenty four year old male and I’av been wearing braces for just over a year now and people keep commenting asking whether I’av lost weight as my face has thinned out, but I haven’t lost anything, I asked my dentist but he said that only jaw surgery can make you face any thinner. I wanted a fuller wider smile not a thinner face, is it my braces causing this or could there be something else causing it? thansk for your time and hope you can assist.

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Tif Qureshi

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Now my braces are off my teeth are become crooked again, advice?

August 4th, 2011
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Hello Doctor, when I was younger about 5 years ago I got braces put on my teeth for 3years(tops and bottoms) because they were crooked and needed straightening not to sort a bite problem out or anything, when I had them taken off i was given retainers to wear until my dentist told me otherwise. I’ve been wearing them like I got told but my teeth have started to overcrowd and become crooked again. Iam just wondering is this problem going to stay as they are or will they get worse? And will I need to get my braces put back on?

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Dr Ian Hutchinson

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Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
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Which braces are best for my teeth?

August 1st, 2011
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Hi,I am concerned that I need braces,as I am going to university this September,and would really like them to be discreet and as unnoticeable as possible. I have looked into things such as lingual braces and Invisalign,and was wondering what your professional opinion of these treatment methods is. Price is definitely a factor,as I am only covered by the NHS up until the age of 19,and the severity of my problem is ,I doubt high enough to warrant any NHS treatment. My problem with my teeth is that my two front teeth (upper)are being pushed back by the ones adjacent to them,possibly due to overcrowding. The lower teeth are all straight,and do not bother me at all.

any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
Web: www.thesmilelounge.org.uk Tel: 01291 624534

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Can I get braces on the NHS at 21?

August 1st, 2011
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I’m 21, and I have crooked teeth. My top teeth overlap my bottom teeth, and some are damaged as I can’t brush properly, as some teeth are twisted over others. My dentist said my case was moderate, and that she wasn’t sure whether I would qualify for braces on the NHS. As time goes on, my teeth are just getting more damaged, its becoming uncomfortable eating certain foods and my confidence is in pieces. I’m on benefits at the minute,and I can’t afford expensive treatments. I would happily settle for plain old train tracks for 3 years.Is there any way I can get my teeth sorted out?
Thank you

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Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
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