What can I do to get through having a brace with dental phobia?

February 2nd, 2012
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Hi SABA, I’m a life long dental phobia patient. It it is not my wish to have orthodontics but it most certainly is my wish to have nice teeth. I don’t think I’ll be too bothered about having a brace once it’s on but I know i will be whilst its being put on. there’s a few things I would like to find out from you from this if that OK. first is how long would it take to have alingual brace put on and secondly what is available to help me through the procedure? If you can answer these it will go some way to re-assuring me, I am very grateful for your time.

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What order should I have my dental work carried out?

January 31st, 2012
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Hi, i need a dental implant but also want a 6 month brace fitted. can you tell whether the brace would have to be fitted first to align the teeth then the dental implant fitted or would the implant be fitted first then brace? I was told my tooth wasnt strong enough to put a venner on when i spoke about having them so was worried about a brace being fitted on the tooth that needs a dental implant as it would be moved? many thanks 

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What would you say is the most obvious alternative to traditional braces?

January 31st, 2012
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Hello, I really want braces but I dont want conventional ones. I really hate ttraintracks and all that comes with them, the speaking problems etc… Coupled with the fact that they look disgusting I just dont want them. I have seen a lot of alternatives but have noticed that different dentists/orthodontists/specialists all have different opinions on each, for example I have heard bad things of the inman aligner, saying it isnt an exact science and all this. givene these suggestions what would you say is the most obvious alternative to traditiona braces? thanks

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Would I be suitable for Invisalign and would I need teeth pulled?

January 31st, 2012
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I have relatively, in my opinion, relatively straight teeth and have always looked after them, as a result i have no issues with gum disease/bleeding when i brush etc (I was told tis was vital when getting braces). The only problem are my protruding two front buck teeth. Given the circumstances of no more space, could my two font teeth be pushed back with invisalign? Or would I have to pull teeth out to create space, secondly to this would it be harder for me to clean my teeth, making me more likely to get a gum disease or something? tah

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I have wonky teeth, but at 16 in full time education why do I have to pay £1900?

January 31st, 2012
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My teeth at the bottom and the top are wonky. When I went to an orthodontist he had said Braces would cost £1900, even though im 16 years old and still in full time education. He had also said that it was classed as cosmetic surgery, even though I had been promised braces to help this problem when I was 9. My wisdom teeth have started growing and there isnt enough room, which is pushing my teeth and making them more wonky. Is there any other procedures that could help my teeth straighten out without high costs?

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I’m having difficulty straightening teeth, what options should I look at?

January 31st, 2012
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Hi Darsh,
Im really worried about my teeth because i have really goofy front teeth that lead me to being bullied in college and i hopegully want to get rid of yhis burden before uni. I have already had braces however i only had fixed braces on my lower teeth, my upper teeth were straightened with retainers which had very little effect but the dentist kept reassuring me it was the best way. After treatment was completement i didnt really bother to wear retainers becuase the braces didnt make much of a difference to the main part of my mouth, upper hald where my teeth stick out horribly ….so bad that i cant even close my lips.i had this orthodontics treatment when i was 15/16 yrs old and now im 17. Some relatives have suggested i go to india and get a full mouth restoration (or something like that where all teeth are removed and replaced with plastic PERFECT ones), india was suggested as it is hometown and cheap. I was told in leicester the costs would be too high and so i need your guidance sir…. Please helpnme out and tell me what my best approach would be ? Thanks alot dentist

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Why have I heard so many different tales about different brace types?

January 31st, 2012
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hello Mr Patel. I have been llooking into getting a brace and have found that it is with anything else in life. If you want it and it looks good its not as good as it sounds, or not as good as the ugly one you dont want!!! in this case it comes down to the inman aligner and invisalign vs the damon and lingual for me. this is the small short-list which i have yet with the first two you’d think they had never been used or been successful with the things you hear “…they may not work, may not be for you, wont achieve this if any of the following 1000 criteria points don’t match…” etc. yet with the slightly more unsightly of the four (Damon) all you hear is amazing tales. I am not about to ask you which is best of the four but what are your opinions on the inman aligner and Damon system as a whole (not diagnosing for me- just your thoughts as an expert?) any feedback will help me build a picture of what to look for/expect. thank you

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Are invisible braces actually that discreet?

January 17th, 2012
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I am seriously considering lingual braces or some other kind of invisible braces. Are these a better option in terms of how discreet they are? I’ve not really seen images of these or other invisible braces and I suppose you don’t know how discreet they are until you actually see them. Also what kind of experience and qualifications should I look for in a lingual dentist if you don’t mind me asking. Much appreciated.

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Can braces be worn on ‘weak’ teeth?

January 17th, 2012
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I’m twenty six year olds and am considering getting Lingual Braces but been told by my old dentist that my teeth are too weak for braces and I should get bridges, but I do not want to extract or “shape” my teeth for bridges and change them every 5-10 years for the rest of my life, and I dont have missing teeth so there’s no point of extracting. and read somewhere on some website that there is not such a thing as Too Weak Teeth For Braces… so my question is… Can braces be worn on weak teeth?

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Having had diabetes, periodontal disease and now a tooth that’s moved I am now looking to fix it.

January 17th, 2012
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I am a 47 yr.old woman with well maintained diabetes for 30 yrs. now. Over the years I have developed periodontal gum disease(from not visiting a dentist like I should have) and from this a tooth has moved out of it’s original position, making a gap appear. Now going to the dentist for regular exams and cleanings, I’m interested in having this problem fixed. I would like to know what your suggestion would be on how to fix this problem. The moved tooth is located in the front & on the bottom of my mouth so when I smile it is very visible and i’m very self conscious of this. Please help!

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