Archives for January, 2012

I have six teeth and a partial, what can I do to make them all align?

January 31st, 2012
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Hi, On my bottom, I only have 6 teeth in the front, and a partial. One of the end teeth is leaning inward, and is causes bad wrinkles around my mouth. It is getting worse, What can I do to fix this? Can It be corrected without braces, also would I be a candidate for the iman aligners? I am on a tight budget. I need to fix this because my new partial was shaped badly to mask the leaning tooth. Now my right side of my smile is way off. Please help by telling me some options. Thanks

dr adam thorne

Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
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What’s the quickest treatment for me: Invisalign or Six Month Smiles?

January 30th, 2012
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HELLO Mr Maini. I would like to ask you about orthodontics, I have heard now for a while that there are orthodontic treatments available that are either quicker than traditional methods or ones that help/work along side, I have looked at six month smiles along with invisalign. I believe I would be a good candidate for Invisalign given the state my teeth are in (not too severe). but i have also now spotted AcceleDent that runs coherently with treatment to speed it up. If i am looking for a quick treatment (before the end of this year) which option would you say is consistently best to go for the invisalign, acceledent or six month smiles, as I know this is a your forte as such. thanks Dr

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 only need to move one tooth, are conventional braces necessary?

January 30th, 2012
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Hello Anoop. I have wondered for some time about braces. I have always refrained from looking into it as all I have ever pictured is the traditional braces like train tracks and I dont want them. I only have one rouge tooth that drifts across. its the right incisor and it drifts across the left so it’s blatantly obvious to all those that meet me! It really knocks my confidence and I’m not sure a full conventional brace is at all necessary to fix what seems like a small problem in moving one tooth only. given the circumstances and with you not being able to see me and the tooth in question what you suggest t solve hos problem as quickly as possible? thanks Dr for your time and considering my question.

dr anoop maini

Anoop Maini

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

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What options do I have to fix a gummy smile?

January 26th, 2012
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Hello Mr Thorne. I need your advice on smiles. I have a really gummy smile and have had enough of this. I have looked online for potential solutions and have consistently seen botox used to resolve the issue. the thing is and correct me if i’m wrong but I thought this was more short term with several coursses needed?? regardless off this is wasn’t planning on having botox. I was wondering if there is a brace/orthodontic treatment I can have to help? I would prefer this as it seems like more of a permanent solution. I’d be greatful for any return on this, thank you 🙂

dr adam thorne

Adam Thorne

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

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Is there any way to have porcelain veneers and pay for them later?

January 23rd, 2012
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I have hated my teeth since I was very little. When I was younger, my dentist said my mouth was too small to accommodate all my adult teeth and I had about 8 removed. Since then I have continually (due to cost) just kept getting my teeth removed if I have a problem as the thought of having silver fillings or the cost of other treatments have meant I have to keep having them out. I now have a mouth of squint teeth in bad condition because of this and I’m only 27. I did have an appointment to find out about getting at least a brace and I was told this would cost in the region of £5000 and half of this would have to be paid upfront then monthly instalments there after. I would in all honesty , chop off my arm to have beautiful teeth as this has been my hang up since I was a young child. Recently, I got married and I tried my hardest not to smile showing my teeth, but as it was such a happy occasion and the photographer kept asking me to smile with my teeth, I can’t bring myself to look at my photos. I have a terrible credit history due to a previous relationship where my ex left to to pay for everything as when we split up, he stopped working to all the creditors chased me. I’m not looking for a sympathy vote, just to ask if you know of anyway I can have veneers done on my top teeth without having to pay a huge deposit or use a credit reference agency. Do you know of any dentists who will let me pay them up for the treatment before I actually get it so they know I am an honest person, just stuck in a horrible dilemma? Hoping you can answer some of my questions. 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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Can I have braces to move my teeth, even though I have a bridge?

January 16th, 2012
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Dear experts, hello I am 21 and my teeth are in a pretty bad shape due to lack of treamtnet and general looking after them over the last few years. I have lots of fillings in my back teeth and have some bridge work at the front of my mouth as my eye teeth never grew. I would just like to know If I could have braces despite the filling work and the bridges, and is there a particular brace i cannot ave as a result? also would I need further cosmetic treatment to improve my smile thats available full stop, as I would like to be able to smile and laugh without being conscious of my bad teeth. 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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Can invisible braces move my underbite or will I still need surgery?

January 16th, 2012
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i have crooked upper and lower teeth and an underbite (not a massive underbite but jutting out slightly more to the left). when i was 14 or 15 i was fitted with braces and told i’d have to wear them for two years, i think. i was told that i’d then have surgery to move my bottom jaw backwards and into place. after a few days of having the braces fitted, i couldn’t take the pain and cut the wires. i’m now 26 and this is a massive regret. i get jaw ache, the underbite and crookedness of the teeth has worsened and i’m constantly hiding my smile. i’d like to get it sorted. three questions: 1)would it be possible to get those invisible braces fitted? 2)how much would it cost in a private surgery, roughly, to have straight teeth and no underbite 3)how long would it take? thank you in advance

dr anoop maini

Anoop Maini

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

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Would I have to wear fixed braces to close such a small gap?

January 11th, 2012
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I have two small gaps in my top teeth, one of which is between my two front teeth. Both gaps are only approximatly 1/8 of an inch wide. I’ve had braces in the past, but I believe the gaps are a result of my negligence in wearing my retainer. I would like to close the gaps without having to wear braces on more, especially for such a small flaw. What course of action would you recommend?  I had train tracks the first time, would I have to have train track braces again or are there other braces I could try? Thank you

dr adam thorne

Adam Thorne

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

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Are there any other options other than braces for straightening one front tooth?

January 11th, 2012
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hello I am 20 years old, i have one bent tooth next to my two front teeth i think its always been like that and it dont seem to b getting any worst as i get older but i feel very concious about smiling because its in eye site,i would really like to get it straightened out but with out using braces,all my dentist i have spoken to have told my braces is the only thing that will work. Is it possible to do with out braces an how much do you think it would cost? Thanks for your time doctor Maini

dr anoop maini

Anoop Maini

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

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Can I pay for my braces with a payment plan?

January 11th, 2012
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Hi I would like to have my teeth straightened and was wondering if you can let me know the costs and benefits. (will I be entitled to pay thru benefits) also I have a tooth that has grown under my existing one and was wondering what treatment would i need to recover from this? How will the treatments take place and how many occasions will this be then settled? Please can you advise me further. To be honest I would be looking to have braces that you can’t see that much, rather than train track braces, but whatever you recommend doctor 🙂 Thanks

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Raha Sepehrara

27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED
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