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How do lingual braces move teeth, I understand how conventional one’s do?

May 4th, 2012
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Hello. Dr Saba Qureshi could you please help me on braces. I have a few queries in about them but I shall minimize this as best possible. I want to have braces on the back of my teeth so nobody sees them but I don’t understand how they work. how do they pull teeth? the convex arc around the outside of teeth with normal braces surely means that it’s easier to pull teeth (due to this natural arc shape) but on the inside, how do they pull tight without pulling your teeth inwards (towards the tongue)? I am a little perplexed and it’s stopping me getting the brace. thank you for your efforts Dr I know I am awkward!!

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Is there a difference between the clear, removable aligner types?

April 20th, 2012
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Hello expert S.Qureshi. I have been looking at straightening my teeth which are slightly crooked. My dentist said I was a good candidate for invisalign and that I should take extra time to do some research on this when I went home. I did this then found the clearstep and simpli5 treatments online. To me they all look the same but as of the other day so did all braces! is there a difference in these treatment techniques or are all they all the same? I want the most discreet treatment and thought this was it.

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how long will my teeth take to straighten if I had braces when I was younger?

April 17th, 2012
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hello Dr. I was wondering if you could help me. I has a full brace when i was younger. I absolutely hated it and was always conscious of how it looked. I did wear my retainer for a long time and in hindsight I guess it worked or at least was working. I stopped wearing the retainer and my teeth moved back to where they originally were. I want to have treatment to fix this but I was wondering if it would be quicker this time around as the teeth have been moved previously?

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Can the front of my teeth be too uneven to have braces fitted to them?

April 17th, 2012
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Dear Saba, I have been having problems with my teeth for some time now. I have a really uneven surface to some of my front teeth especially those on the lower jaw. I think this is because of my diet in the past, which has vastly improved over the last few years. The issue is my teeth are crooked and I think are wearing on teeth from the upper arch as a result. (as a few stick out). as for having a brace could I have it on the teeth even if the surface is uneven or would it be a better idea to have them on the back of the teeth as I think this is nice and smooth? thanks for your time

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How much do Lingual braces cost in relation to normal braces?

April 17th, 2012
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Hello Saba. I want to know how much lingual braces cost in relation to regular braces. I imagine hat you cannot give me a direct quote but as a percentage would you say they were 20%, 30%… more I am trying to work out whether its worth having them or paying for Damon braces or something like this on the front of the teeth. also what are your thoughts to that? cheers

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Can I choose the fitting for the social six treatment and will I need to have a tooth out?

March 23rd, 2012
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Hi I want the social six treatment for the obvious reasons that my teeth are largely fine just the ones at the front are crooked. I want to know one or two things first though. firstly is, do i have to have the one brace like fitting or can I choose to have another type of fitting like the ingognito? and secondly no matter which I use, will I have to have a tooth extracted? thanks

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I’m not sure whether to get lingual braces. Are they good and who should carry out the procedure?

March 16th, 2012
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Hi,
I am a 31 year old adult considering getting braces. I have had three consultations with three different specialists. The first orthodontists recommended that I have fixed upper and lower appliances (train tracks) for 12-18mths. It was only after this consultation that I learnt about lingual braces. I then had two more consultations with two different specialists (both of which were not orthodontists but offered orthodontic treatment). Both told me that I
would be a suitable candidate for lingual braces. The first quoted me 9-10 mths treatment time, the second 6-7mths treatment time.

I would prefer to go for the lingual brace system, however, my two concerns are: firstly, can lingual braces be as effective as the traditional ‘train tracks’ when the treatment time is much less? Secondly, the specialists that recommended lingual braces were not orthodontists but dentists who specialised in some orthodontic treatment. If I am considering lingual braces should I make sure the treatment is carried out by an orthodontist.

Your advice would be greatly appreciated!
Many thanks. 

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

March 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 happens to the surface of your teeth with braces?

March 2nd, 2012
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If I have braces what will happen to the surface of my teeth? Im due to have braces and have subsequently been refered to the orthodontists for an appointment to begin planning the next steps, could you please tell me what I should expect to be put through as in the steps he will recommend, I’m quite worried/nervous you see and the appointment not until another three weeks which is too long to not know? secondly and as for my initial question on what will happen to the surface of my teeth I wanted to know what happens with regards to fixing the braces in place? will I have countless months after the braces treatment ha finished and they’ve been taken off having to scrub glue off my teeth and therefore taking the enamel right down? I’d ask if lingual braces would be better but they would surely be exactly the same just on the back? cheers for you time

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I have Amelogenesis imperfecta. Can I still have a brace?

March 2nd, 2012
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hi, i have ameliagenesis imperfecta and all my teeth are crowned. my bottom four front teeth have receded and are very crooked because of this issue so i would like them straightened. Can you please tell me in your opinion what would be the best treatment to have them straightened? I look forward to your response. Many thanks

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