Archives for September, 2012

Missing lateral incisors leaving big gaps either side of my mouth, what are my options?

September 24th, 2012
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Hi there Anoop wondering if you could help me out – I have missing lateral incisors therefore leaving gaps either side of my front teeth. My dentist advised that i get a brace to push them together closing the gaps then get crowns fitted, the brace is a bit expensive for me and i can’t see my credit history allowing treatment on finance. I was wondering if there was a cheaper option? He said bonding treatments were not an option due to the shape and position of the teeth. Please tell me there is light at the end of a dark low confidence tunnel. Look forward to hearing from you!

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Anoop Maini

25 Manchester Square, Londonm W1U 3PY
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My front teeth point outwards and it really gets me down, could i have them extracted and replaces with a fixed bridge?

September 24th, 2012
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I’m 22 and my 2 upper front teeth point out forward quite allot and it really gets me down and i have lost a lot of confidence in myself.i dont want braces and i would not be able to afford them anyway and was wondering if its possible to have them extracted and replaced with a fixed bridge?? and how much would the whole treatment cost if that was possible and also if you could recommend somewhere where i could have it done and how long it would be before i could have it done. i have never had cosmetic dentistry before so i don’t really know much about it .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

I am concerned about the brace removal process, will it hurt? Also do you recommend a fixed or removable retainer?

September 24th, 2012
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Dear Dr Patel, I currently have six months smile braces on and they are due for removal in a few weeks. I am just concerned about the removal process will this hurt? are they pliered / pulled off? will it damage my teeth or leave marks. Also do you recommend a fixed retainer or a removable one? with a fixed retainer is it still ok and easy to floss? will there be any initial movement ? Thank you for your help.

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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

My gums bulge after having braces, is there something that can be done to correct this?

September 24th, 2012
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Hi, I just want to ask what can be done with my gums because the roots of my teeth bulge after having my braces. I look totally different now because the roots of my teeth became like an anchor that made me look like an ape. Also my lower lip is more forward. I don’t know why it turns out that way when i thought having braces would enhance my face profile. Is there something that can be done to correct all of these? Please kindly give me an advice, Hope you can help! Thank you.

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Anoop Maini

25 Manchester Square, Londonm W1U 3PY
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My front teeth stick out and my bottom teeth are crammed together, will a brace sort this out?

September 24th, 2012
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My two front teeth kinda stick out and I think its cause I used to suck on my thumb when I was young. My teeth aren’t horrible but my front teeth kinda bother me. They arnt crooked they are just in front of the other teeth and aren’t aligned in the same how they should be. Also my bottom teeth are crammed together so I was wondering if braces would fix my front teeth and bottom. If braces can’t fix my front teeth is there any other way I can get them to look better? Also on one of my front tooth I had chipped so I got if fixed and a little piece is fake can I still get braces? If I can get braces how long would you think I need them for?

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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

Is there any absolute way to stop teeth from relapsing after braces removal?

September 14th, 2012
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Hi, im 16 and have had my traintrack braces off for around 4 years now, i started off wearing a clear retainer everynight once i had my brace off but due to them not being strong enough i now wear a wire pallet brace everynight. I have to wear my retainer around every 2-3 hours or my teeth start to move even though its been 4 years since i had my traintracks off, I wondered if there was any treatment to stop this as ive consulted my orthodontist alot and she doesnt seem to solve the matter. Also i feel my teeth are still ‘buck’ and my 2 front teeth are larger than my other teeth, i also wondered if there was any treatment to correct this and make them the same shape and size as my other teeth so they are less noticable as my top lip does not cover them

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Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
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