Category “Braces”

How much would braces be to treat my cross bite?

January 8th, 2013
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Hello Adam, I’m just wondering I have a few gaps between my teeth at the bottom I was also told I had a cross bite I’m paranoid about the gaps and I’m thinking of having braces to close the gaps up but only on the bottom how much would I be looking to pay ? I did mention to my dentist about the NHS but he says I’m too old even though he saw me when I was 18 and didn’t really do anything, or do you have any other advice ?

Many thanks  and I look forward to hearing from you over this matter as it is starting to get me down.

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Would I have to have my protruding canine removed before proceeding with braces?

December 7th, 2012
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hi there adam, my problem is that i have a very twisted tooth the protrudes (canine) and the rest of my teeth are slightly out of place…i think i can get them fixed with braces. As i am 24 i’ want private treatment, i like the NHS but don’t like the look of the fixed braces. Do you think the canine would have to be removed before i have the braces? I’m really hoping some private treatments can help me! I’m due for an appointment next week but i am petrified of needles…i don’t want to have it extracted. Any advice would be great. thank you for your time. 

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Will Invisalign work for me? And how discreet are they?

December 7th, 2012
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Hi, this is just a general enquiry before I book a consultation with an orthodontist but I still hope you can provide a good insight. I don’t want to pay for a consultation only to be rejected for the treatment I want. I’m a 42 year old female, who works in an office environment. I have had crooked teeth for far too long now and looking for some braces which are discreet. The only problem is that I have 2 missing bottom teeth (on the left at the back) and I have a missing tooth at the top (left at the back) will invisalign or something like that still work for me? and would it work AS well? thank you for your time.

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My parents didn’t take me to have brace fitted when I was younger for fear of being bullied, how do I go about getting one now?

December 7th, 2012
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hiya i was just wondering if i could put my self to be seen as im 27 and hav a problem with moouth i always have done,but as i was always getting bullied at school because of my mouth my mom thought it would make it worst if i had a brace put it so she never took me to my appointment to have a brace put on when i was younger, im now gettin very depressed about my ,mouth its i dont smile when i really want to, iv had to come on to benefits as my job i had, had to get rid of people ,i have very self a steem,i dont mingle with people or go out much as my teeth really make me feel low all the time, i was wondering if i could have any help with getting a brace hate the way i look, iv lost loads weight ove rteh strees of my teeth,

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Would the fact that I’ve had a lot of dental procedures affect the chances of me having a brace?

December 5th, 2012
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I have a situation? i think i nee braces but am told basically your teeth have to be in good order before i can, this provides me with the situation, i have a crown and two fillings the crown is where my second molar is and the fillings both on the first molar all on the top shelf. however I have gaps in my front teeth on top and crowding on the bottom I therefore need the bottom pulling apart and the top pulling together, would the fact that I have had these dental procedures make a difference to the requirements needed to have a brace? i think my gums are in good health there’s no redness or anything, my dentist was worries about my teeths health as I from the Philippines where tooth health is poor. can you advise me please, thank you

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My new braces are affecting how I play the flute, please help!

December 5th, 2012
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Hi Dr Patel, I got braces on my upper teeth yesterday. The only problem is, I can’t play my flute anymore! I do make a sound, but it’s of poor quality and it’s off in tone and very airy, sort of like the sound a first-timer would produce. Thankfully I don’t have any concerts coming up, but I’m still panicking. I can’t just not practice my flute, it makes me go crazy! Should I just leave myself to get used to having braces, or should I try anything special? How long does it normally take to get back to normal? Please help, I’m worried this is going to affect my playing permanently. 

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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.  

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How much does it cost for tooth contouring and can it help with a gappy smile?

November 20th, 2012
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Sorry, I have a couple of questions. Firstly, how much would it cost to have pointy teeth ‘shaved’ down and reshaped? Secondly, I read somewhere about ‘contouring’ — where small gaps between crooked teeth can be filled. How much would that cost? My canines are really pointy, as are the teeth between the canines and the front two, because they have been twisted around due to overcrowding. It would be these four teeth that I would like fixed. Also, I have a lot of problems with my jaw (possibly TMJ) and I think my crooked, overcrowded teeth have been caused/worsened by my jaw problems. Is there any treatment available on the NHS that could be used to fix these problems. For example, tooth extraction followed by basic braces? Is it ever possible to get NHS help for other types of braces, or are basic metal braces the only ones they will pay for?

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I’m only 13 and very embarrassed of my teeth, can you have a look at my teeth and see if i need a brace?

October 19th, 2012
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Do i need braces?
what kind of bite do i have?
are they crooked or crowded?
can it be fixed with a simple retainer?
i really want braces, my teeth are A LOT worse in person, I’m only 13, my wisdom teeth are pushing my front teeth out of position, please answer the questions above.does my teeth have an, overbite, cross bite, under bite, crooked, crowed? i hate my teeth, and i always get really embarrassed for school photo’s, because i need to smile, i would love braces, because i would smile a lot, instead of hiding it forever! 

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My front left teeth are not straight, i was told it was caused by my lower teeth, what options do i have other than braces?

October 12th, 2012
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Hello there. I have had root canal treatment on 3 of my front teeth. My two front left teeth are not straight. One is angled a little further back than it should be whilst the other is at an angle and protruding forward. The rest of my teeth are fairly straight. I have looked into ortho before and was told that it was caused by my lower teeth. Any treatment would have to be for life as my bottom teeth would force my top teeth crooked again. Do I have any options to have these teeth straightened other than using a brace? Thanks for your time Anoop!

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