Posts tagged “specialist orthodontist”

I’m considering Invisalign and Six Month Smiles but have been warned against any brace treatment. What should I do?

November 2nd, 2011
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I am 54 years old. I am considering invisalign and Six Month Smiles treatments. I have one front tooth that protudes and two gaps between my top teeth as my one front tooth has moved further and further forward. (I had this corrected when younger but gradually moved back). My concern is a good friend who is a dentist has strongly advised me against having any treatment. This has given me cause for concern. I would appreciate your views on adults of my age embarking on orthodontist treatment.

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Sharon Orton-Gibbs

12 Walpole Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6BU
Web: www.myorthodontist.co.uk Tel: 020 8390 1839

Can AcceleDent be used in conjunction with an existing brace system or would you be required to start again?

November 1st, 2011
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Hello I have heard about Acceldent and wanted to know if it was to be used in conjunction with braces and what types if so as i presume it doesnt fit all types? I thought this may present issues if it went say with a traditional braces as the vibrateing and accelerated movement wuold loosen wires quick having an almost negative effect on the brace? if this is the case then does it mean the patient has to then visit the dentist more in order to have the brace altered .
also If I want this treatment for example would I have to start treatment again or would I be able to intergrate it with my current fixed device and system?

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Sharon Orton-Gibbs

12 Walpole Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6BU
Web: www.myorthodontist.co.uk Tel: 020 8390 1839

How frequently will I need to visit my dentist once my braces are fitted?

October 27th, 2011
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Hello, I saw an offer on Groupon to have Invisible STb Lingual Braces on either your top or lower teeth for £975 (inc. retainer). However, in the next few months, I will be travelling on and off. Can you please let me know how frequently I would need to have appointments once the braces are fitted – and is it a big problem if I am away for, say a month, and can’t have the appointment during that time. Any other advice you have would be appreciated too. Thank you. Louise

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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 need 3/4 teeth moving, will six month smiles be good enough and can I spread the cost?

October 19th, 2011
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Hi,
I am in my forties and have crooked front top teeth which I really want sorted out. I am limited by time as I work abroad on 6/7 month contracts and I have seen the 6 month smile option which seems attractive. Can I pay monthly for this sort of treatment? I am in London from November for a few months. I only need 3/4 teeth moving to straighten them as I have a small gap they can move into. Are there any other options for me? Thank you

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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 booked in to have my braces removed but I’m not sure my teeth are ready?

October 5th, 2011
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I am booked in for the removal of my fixed appliances. I hd a number of teeth removed from the top and know that some gaps are inevitable. There still seems to be a gap between teeth at the front. I have had bands on and the dentist adjusted wires etc on last visit and booked me in for removal. Just worried they might not be coming off. Would my orthodontist require me to have further treatment or go ahead with the removal?

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Sharon Orton-Gibbs

12 Walpole Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6BU
Web: www.myorthodontist.co.uk Tel: 020 8390 1839

Will grinding my teeth stop me getting braces or even affect the final outcome?

October 4th, 2011
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Is there anyway that I will be able to get braces even though I have some issues with grinding teeth? this is a problem that has increased recently but i think i’ll just put that doesn to stress. my stress isn’t helped by my horrible crooked teeth though and it seems like there’s no end for my troubles. is there no particular brace that can help with this condition. i just want to have this sorted please.

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dr sharon orton-gibbs

Sharon Orton-Gibbs

12 Walpole Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6BU
Web: www.myorthodontist.co.uk Tel: 020 8390 1839

How old is too old for braces? What alternatives are available?

September 21st, 2011
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Hi im 35 and when i was younger i had braces, but i was never given retainers to keep my teeth straight. now im older my top teeth are really forward and i hate them. My question is am i to old to get braces and what braces would you recomment as i would ike invisalign braces. Also im quite scared in getting braces because of my age and ive had bad experiences of the dentist and have had bad gum disease in which ive now been treated for after finding a good dentist. Any advice would be great.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