Posts tagged “Tooth movement”

My Teeth Are Very Sensitive Now I’m Wearing Braces. Is This Normal?

August 22nd, 2014
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Hi Dr Qureshi, I’m really hoping you can help me. I got braces just less than 4 months ago and now my teeth have gotten very sensitive. It’s mostly to cold things, like cold drinks and food like yoghurts that have been in the fridge. Sometimes if it’s cold outside the air actually affects my teeth and they feel sensitive even then! Is this normal, and what can be done about it? It really is a nuisance, and it’s very uncomfortable at times.

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Which Type Of Brace Will Rectify My Canine Trouble?

July 11th, 2013
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My teeth are very crowded, both the upper and the lower with my canines digging into my gums. My mum didn’t think I needed braces when I was younger and when she realised it was too late to received them through the NHS. They are a state though and I’m looking for a good brace system that will fix them as soon as possible. I think it seems likely that the canines will have to be removed but do you know of any brace that can avoid this from happening? I’d have to pay for implants or whatever then as well wouldn’t I? It’s going to cost me an absolute fortune and I have no idea where to start but I can’t carry on like this. Thank you for reading this.

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Are My Six Month Smiles Causing Bad Breath?

May 1st, 2013
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Hello. I have 6 month smiles and they’re fab, the tooth movement is extraordinary and my dentist has already said i could have them removed sooner than the expected treatment time which is great! HOWEVER, I have such terrible breath, I don’t know why this is but it’s only occurred since having the braces fitted. Can you please advise me? My dentist said my breath is fine, but it isn’t…I’ve already had comments from my husband. Thank you in advance.

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Saba Qureshi

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I’m unsure if my braces are still working as I can’t feel much forces. Can you advise?

November 29th, 2012
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I have been wearing my braces for about 5 months now and am a little worried that it isn’t as effective as it once was. It feels a great deal looser and my teeth don’t seem to be moving as much as they once were. Is this just the way the braces works or should it be something for me to worry about? I am due to go back and see my dentist in about a month, but do you think it would be better if I did it now instead? I really want to get the best out of my brace, and it would seem a waste of time and money if I left things now. Do you think I will have to have a new brace at all? Thanks

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Saba Qureshi

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Would getting a retainer make up for the relapse of my teeth after wearing braces?

November 22nd, 2012
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Hello, I had fixed braces as a teen (the horrible train-track type) and failed to use my retainer properly in later years. I feel my teeth have relapsed but not severely, they still look quite straight there’s just 2 on the front at the top that are protruding slightly. Do you think I’d be suitable for 6 month smiles? OR could I just get a new retainer from my ortho in the mean time (till I can afford new braces)? what do you think?

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