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I lost some teeth and have a horrible plate can i have teeth put in?

Q. My dentist has give me a a plate for my top teeth because I lost some teeth ,can I have teeth put in instead of this horrible plate .please help. B
A. Hi B, many thanks for your enquiry. There are many ways to replace missing teeth without the need of a removable plate. From [...]

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Veneers chipped and cracked twice after treatment what do I do?

Q. My daughter has had veneers fitted twice on her two front teeth because of antibiotics when a baby. The first time the veneers were fitted they chipped at the edges and one cracked. She has had them replaced again and one of the veneers has cracked. The first veneers chipped and cracked almost immediately. [...]

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My teeth were extracted years ago how many teeth can a bridge replace?

Q. How many missing teeth can a bridge fill and can this be done many years after teeth have been extracted?
A. Dear A
Bridges can be utilised to replace large gaps as long as the teeth which will support the bridge are in good condition and have a firm foundation ie good bone support.
The length of [...]

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Dentists in Bristol that offer gum grafting?

Q. Please could you send me a list of dentists in Bristol that do gum grafting or what else can be done to help with 2 loose teeth due to gum loss?
A. Dear C
You would be better advised to seek a recommendation from your existing dentist or dental hospital as to who your local provider [...]

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I have slight small gaps and cannot afford invisalign as im a student

Q. I have slightly small gaps in between my teeth and i would like to know the ways of closing the gaps. I have researched the invailign braces and they sound the best thing.. but im only a student and cant afford much and i dont qualify for braces becsuase my teeth are just gappy [...]

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Will bulimia affect my vaneers?

Q. Im having vaneers put in but i also suffer from bulimia, will this affect the vaneers?
A. Hi Hayley many thanks for your enquiry, with the condition of bulimia it is common that the vomiting which is very acidic can erode the teeth. If the teeth have veneers in them this can effect the margins [...]

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I have twisted, crowded teeth and my teeth are moving what is the treatment cost?

Hi, I basically have a cost question. I have a few issues with my teeth, nothing major but enough that I’m considering having them fixed. I can’t seem to find a cost-quote though, I’ve read a load of material but nothing with a price-list!.. Anyway, the problems I have are:
Q. 1) I have a twisted [...]

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i have a cracked tooth after a filling do I need an implant?

Q. I had a filling replaced on the advice of my dentist. When the filling was drilled out she told me my tooth had cracked in the median plane (lower molar I think number 2- it’s the one that my brace was attached to) the tooth is now causing me real pain - the dentist [...]

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My front teeth are too long can I have them filled down or veneers?

Q. hi im having a veneer put on only on my front tooth ive always hated my front teeth i think they look to long can you have your front teeth filled down to make them look a little bit shorter it would make me feel a lot better about my self. L
A. Hi L
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I have had two teeth taken out will invisalign close the gaps

Q. when I was younger I had two teeth taken out at the side of my mouth so that my teeth could be straightened the gaps have still not closed up and do not look very nice when I smile from the side so I rarely smile. Could you advise me of the best option [...]

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Can dental bonding be redone for gaps and chipped tooth

Q. I had a small space between my 2 front teeth and a little chip on my front tooth, but had those recently fixed with bonding. I was told it lasts generally 7-10 years because of staining/breakage. I was wondering though if only partial staining occurs or if the chipped part of the tooth returns, [...]

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My crowns fell off I wear dentures and have gum shrinkage

Q. Hello, I am a 52 yr old woman and my life is being ruined by the state of my mouth. I have always had problems with my teeth,and over the years have had Crowns and a Bridge fitted.. The Crowns repeatedly fell off likewise The Bridge was always coming loose. Finally I gave up [...]

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watford dentist Novocare dental comes on the directory

The cosmetic dentistry guide dentist directory is slowly becoming populated with cosmetic dentists from different geographical areas in the UK the latest dental practice to come on board is one of the UKs largest specialist referal clinics for dental sedation providing a great facility for phobic patients.
In addition to offering one of the best [...]

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osteomylitis and bone disease?

Q. Will contracting osteomylitis aged 8 years increase my chances of bone disease re occurring
A. Dear M,
This is difficult question and one that I have to admit I do not know the answer to. If the osteomylitis left less bone in the area it occurred in your mouth then if you did get [...]

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bone loss around front teeth bridge or implants?

I have had been told by the Roayl School of Dentistry in Belfast that the bone supporting my two front teeth (both crowned due to injury as a child)is wasting away. I don\’t know where to go from here as I would like to have either a bridge or implants …. probably a bridge as [...]

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can you improve the shape of my face ?

Q. At the back of my lower teeth I do not have any teeth and my face goes in at bit what would you suggest to improve the shape of my face, also I have half a top plate due to an accident how much a implants now and would there be some sort of [...]

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my canine is high do i need an extraction?

Q. Dear Dr, I have relatively straight teeth apart from one canine which never quite had enough room to come down properly. I am 26 and now am ready to do something about it. Do u think extracting this tooth is the option? NB It is quite high in my mouth if this makes sense. [...]

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I have a large genetic gap between my front teeth will invisalign work?

Q. I have a large gap in-between my two front teeth. This gap is genetic, it runs in the family and while I don’t want to close the gap completely I would like to reduce the size of it. Would Invisalign be able to reduce the size of my gap?
A. Hi the beauty of [...]

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Im not happy with Straightness of my teeth

Q. Hi, I am 21 and am not happy with the ’straightness’ of my teeth. I was offered braces at a younger age, for which i opted, only to have a panic attack in the chair at my first tooth removal. I have two ‘missing’ lateral incisors at the top, and instead a ‘peg’ grew [...]

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I have black teeth how much does teeth whitening cost?

Q. how much does teeth whitening cost i have blackness on my front teeth which is now giving me a complexion. will this help? S
A. Hi S,
There are many types of teeth whitening available on the market and they give different results. This can either be due to the system used to whiten the [...]

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