Can I have cosmetic bonding to cover a darkened tooth?

January 26th, 2012
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Can I do cosmetic bonding over a tooth that is “dead”? My daughter hit me in the mouth accidentally about 10 years ago and broke my front tooth up in the root. It has since darkened and chipped. I am lookiing for an affordable way to get a nice smile that will last me a few years. I have sufered with bad teeth my whole adult life and it has effected my self-esteem. I am raising 2 teenagers now so the monwy is an issue. I have dental insurance but they do not cover cosmetic procedures. Any advice yo can give me would be helpful. Thank you.

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Dr Rob Tennet

St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
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Has the root canal treatment failed?

January 26th, 2012
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I had a 2nd root canal treatment on my upper-right molar, 6 months ago. I have been experiencing mild pain and discomfort ever since and it’s getting worse. Everytime I bite on the tooth, floss and brush my teeth I feel mild pain. The gum surrounding the tooth feels tender. My inside my right nostril also feels watery when I bite on the tooth. I went to my Dentist 3 months ago and had an x-ray but it didn’t show any signs of infection.
I would like to know if my symptoms are a sign that the RCT has failed? Also is the wetness in my nose connected to my tooth? Thank you

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St Johns Dental Practice
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Is Invisalign the best treatment to straighten my top teeth?

January 23rd, 2012
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I’ve a slight overcrowding on my top set causing a front tooth to overlap (from centre, 3rd over 2nd). So only cosmetically am i wanting treatment (similar to Holly Willoughbys i’m thinking). I’m not interested in any visibly obvious braces due to my age (21). I’ve already tried my local Dentist/Orthodontist who only offer old fashioned methods. I’ve heard of Invisalign but i’m aware they’d mean many visits as they’re a course. I’m willing to travel for decent results but unable to committ for something over demanding. I’d also prefer speedy work! Please advise where best to start.Thank you.

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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My mother has gum disease, but would like to have dental implants, is the possible?

January 23rd, 2012
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Hi, I am writing on behalf of my mum she has gum disease and has been told that her gums are not fit for implants, the gums are also receeding some of her teeth have started to fall out others are very loose and she is struggling eating much because she fears her teeth will fall out. So we just wanted to know what her options are, she has a vey sensitive pallete and she doesn’t know whether she would be able to wear dentures due to her wretching. Hopefully you will be able to shed a bit of light as it is really distressing my mum. Thank you.

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Dr Rob Tennet

St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
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What is the best option to close my front tooth gap?

January 23rd, 2012
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I have an 1/8 in gap between my two front teeth and I was wondering if you would recommend orthofill bands as a solution…or what would you recommend.. its unsightly to me. I’ve done quite a bit of research on orthofill sounds OK except I haven’t had any expert advice I would appreciate some pointers. Also I am a 23 yr old male and have been wanting to fix the problem since my teen years it always embarrassed me. I would love to smile with confidence and would rather not get braces if there is another way being my teeth are really straight other than the gap. Thanks

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Harley Street Dental Studio
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Is my local dentist’s cheap veneer treatment too good to be true?

January 23rd, 2012
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Dear Dr Patel

I recently saw a deal on the net for Parkdent Clinic in Kensington, 4 veneers for £939. I thought the deal sounded too good to be true but to be honest I know very little about cosmetic dentistry. I have an appointment with this clinic on Friday but have been giving my teeth a lot of thought these past few days and I realise that I need to do some research before I go jumping into getting my teeth done because it’s a a cheap deal. The quality of the veneers is more important to me although I don’t have a lot to spend.

My 2 front teeth have a gap and the teeth either side are under-developed. I would like to replace these with veneers. £939 sounds like a great deal but is this not too good to be true? Are porcelain veneers the best option for me?

Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks, 

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The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
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What can I do about my crooked smile?

January 23rd, 2012
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hi, im 20 years old and im always worrying about my smile, i hate to smile with my mouth open my two front teeth are much larger and not straight which becomes a problem when i smile. they are also not straight along the bottom of the two front teeth, i just wondered what the options are for me and the cost to improve this. given the fact that im young and dont have much money to spend on repairing them. thanks 

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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My teeth are in a terrible condition, how can I find a reputable dentist to treat me?

January 17th, 2012
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i have got weak, stained and broken teeth. i have also have had to have some of my teeth extracted from my mouth. i have fillings in mostly all my teeth, top and bottom. i suffer from tooth ache a lot and dont feel my dentist are doing what is needed for me. i would like to fix my broken teeth or replace these and also remove stains on my teeth. i wonder what would be best for me to look into so that i can regain confidence to smile again.
kind regards and thank you for any help you can give 

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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My bridge keeps falling off, but I don’t want a dental implant, what can I do?

January 17th, 2012
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Hi Mark,

3 years ago, my side tooth was extracted and the dentist suggested that I have a bridge which is glued/cemented to either side of the teeth. For the past 2 years, I have gone back to my dentist (sometimes on a monthly basis) as the bridge keeps falling out. Each visit is costing me £90.00. I don’t want an implant. Would you suggest a false tooth, or is this not possible. Many thanks for you time.

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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I am 24, should I have two old baby teeth I have removed?

January 12th, 2012
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I am wanting my teeth whitened i have had it done before with bad results. Also i still have two baby teeth which are my upper fangs, my dentist says they will just fall out my smile looks fine but my baby teeth annoy me could i have something done with them i am 24 years of age now and looking at veneers??? the teeth are all straight the gum is just coming away from the baby teeth look’s like it need’s filling in. Thankyou for your time and for any help you can suggest 

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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