Posts tagged “Lingual braces”

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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Saba Qureshi

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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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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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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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Saba Qureshi

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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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I have been told that lingual braces aren’t actually that good. Is this true?

January 12th, 2012
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I am to have my lingual braces put into place next monday. I am really beginning to regret this decision after a discussion with my general dentist (i’m getting the braces from a separate ortho guy) as he said they aren’t really all that good. I only really wanted them because they are supposed to be hidden behind the teeth and I don’t want to be showing off braces while I’m in my work on a daily basis. Is this how it is? Please help me out.

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Can you give me an estimate price for Lingual braces to fix small tooth gaps and an overbite issue?

January 9th, 2012
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I have spent much of the last week looking on sites about the different braces available and I am pretty sure that lingual braces are just about the right ones for me. I have small gaps and there is also the issue of an overbite that needs to be fixed. Is there a rough price that you can tell me for this treatment and the issues I have and whether it is indeed suitable?

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Which of Invisalign and Lingual braces would you recommend to straighten teeth?

January 4th, 2012
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Hi there Ms Qureshi.
Hi, On your page on the sparkle website you describe modern day orthodontics as ‘magic’ and having looked at lingual braces I must agree with you. however before I do I must challenge a few concepts 😀 all well natured. I have long considered getting braces and at thirty five I feel now’s the time to do just that. I have as I say looked at the lingual brace and see it as more of a sound option along with traditional’s and Damon systems the rest I see as a bit gimmicky even if i do like the invisalign idea. I was wondering what you would recommend for the best outcome between the lingual braces and Invisalign if you had the choice of wearing either. as according to my dentist I should be eligable for either? your thoughts will be highly regarded, thanks

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My teeth are still straight after lingual braces but is there more I should know?

December 23rd, 2011
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Hi, I had lingual braces a few years back now, and my teeth are still straight but I have seen alot of people with braces and after they got them removed there teeth looked smooth and the edges were aligned, I never remember my orthodontist doing this to me but I asked one of my friends and she said all they did was file her teeth down, I just want to know about how much does this cost and a little more information thanks.

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My front teeth are severely crossed, would lingual braces work for me?

December 20th, 2011
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It is only my front teeth that I have a problem with and this has been the case all my life. Would lingual braces be a good choice to sort out a problem with only these teeth? I’ve read about other treatments like six month smiles but my problems with the front teeth are quite severe so I don’t think it would work. How is lingual braces with severe tooth problems, like askew or something problems?

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