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I am an ex drug adict can you help me smile ?

Q. Dear Sir i am 24 years of age and have constant problems with my teeth due to beeing an ex addict i have been to a few dentists and none of them helped in any way i have no confidence left and i dont smile at all not even to my husband i cry [...]

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What are the best veneers lumineers, cerec, J.Kim ?

Q. Having just had a quote from my dentist in Liverpool I felt more like I was being sold double glazing the way in which the price changed. I already have a now dated bridge in place of 3 teeth + 3 crowns + am looking to have veneers over my ten top teeth. I [...]

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USA dental directory added to cosmetic dentistry Guide

Traffic to www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk has been growing rapidly over the last few months with over 39,000 unique visitors in the last 30 days. A large proportion of the traffic has been coming from the USA and so we have developed a US dental directory with lists of cosmetic dentists in all the states to help our [...]

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Would botox be useful for excess wrinkled pouch of skin on my stomach?

Q. Since having a child five years ago, I have been left with a very wrinkled pouch of skin on my stomach. Exercise makes no difference and I do not want extensive cosmetic surgery. Would botox be effective on this type of problem?
A. Dear C,
The use of Botox in this way is not my field. [...]

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I need 4 dental implants how much would this cost and how long would it take I am really upset

Q. Have two teeth missing on either side of my upper mouth meaning i would need four dental implants, how much would this cost and how long would the procedure take? I am happy to take a loan out and pay over a short time. I have the front six teeth the ones that are [...]

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can I use my invisalign for retainers they are very stained ?

Q. I Am wearing invisalign to straighten my teeth. The bottom one are still not straight after about 9 months but the invisalign are finished for the bottom ones. I have been asked to keep my last set on invisalign in all the time for the next 3 months and then I will have to [...]

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I have two missing teeth and gaps on my front 6 teeth I think I need bridges or implants how much would this cost?

Q. I have two teeth missing on either side of my top teeth and would love a bridge or implants as i feel awful when i smile. I have the front six teeth as the gaps are at the sides? please help and estimate a costing of what surgery would cost thanks
A. Hi Catherine, [...]

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can you remove the scratches from the surface of my teeth?

Q. Hi, the surface of my two front teeth is scratched, which really annoys me, is there anything that can be done to smooth the scratches so that they are no longer visible. Many thanks.
A. Dear A,
A simple solution would be to polish the surface if the scratches are fine and only on the surface [...]

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Can bad gums cause sore throat as mine is always red?

Q. could bad teeth and gums give you a bad throat,because my throat is red all the time
A. Dear S,
There is no obvious connection between a red throat and bad teeth/bad gums. The usual cause of a red throat is infection from a virus, bacteria or fungus ( Candida ). A long standing [...]

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My gums are receeding they are sensitive and bleed when i eat what is the best treatment?

Q. Hi There, I am 46 years of age i have hardly any decay in my teeth, however my gums have been receding over the past 2 years….I have attended regular check ups and cleaning appointments. My dentist has not given me much advice he say’s it’s where i smoked? but i also clean my [...]

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My front tooth is coming out can you put it back in with some support i want to keep my real tooth

Q. hi my name is G one of my front two teeth is moving and i think that it is going to come out soon and i was wondering if you could take my original tooth that came and put that real tooth back with some special liquid or with some support that acts as [...]

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I have crooked teeth and dont want veneers can I have invasalign or Inman Aligner?

Q. I am a 42 woman who takes pride in her appearance and am now just about able to afford some cosmetic dentistry. I had several extractions as a child to try to reduce overcrowding. I have a crooked tooth at the top front which I would like to correct plus uneven teeth ( about [...]

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I has all my teeth taken out at age 20 and my dentures look plastic can I have dental implants and how much do they cost?

Q. I had my full set of teeth taking out when i was in my 20’s , i’m now 44 and totally regret it. i am seriously considering implants, as my dentures look so plastic when i smile, can this be done and at what cost? how long does it take to have it [...]

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yellow discoloration of my daughters teeth due to antibiotics or fluoride, what can be done?

Q. i have a 14 yr old daughter who has yellow discolouration on her teeth, due to either antibiotics or too much fluoride. She feels very conscious about them. What can be done, and at what age?
A. Hi many thanks for your enquiry, the first thing that could be done would be a course of [...]

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I have a small black gap between my teeth do i need teeth whitening I also have wonky teeth

Q. Hi, i was considering getting my teeth whitened, they’re not too bad but I would like to have just normal teeth, but also I have a small black gap in between two of my teeth but i I dont know what I would need to do to sort it out, and also I have [...]

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My gums have receeded and my old veneers look terrible and im terrified of the dentist can you help?

Q. Hi Dr Kailesh Solanki I had veneers put on my front two teeth when I was about 17/18 yrs of age. Im 42 now and my gums have receded exposing my dead teeth underneath the veneers. It looks terrible and Im so consious about them. The trouble is (1) The cost. BUT mostly (2) [...]

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i had tooth extractions and orthodontic treatment 10 years ago is it possible to open up the gaps again for dental implants?

Q. I had orthodontic treatment 10 years ago, and made it quite clear at the outset that I did not want extractions. The ass who treated me decided that as I was a child, and my treatment was being paid by the NHS, he would send me to have extractions anyway because my teeth were [...]

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18 years old 2 front teeth stick out and they are chipped and I have gaps what would a new smile cost?

Q. hello dr Riten patel, i am 18 years old and i have disliked my teeth since i was younger. my upper two front teeth stick out from the rest and also from an accdent a couple of years ago i had one of them repaired as i chipped the corner of it. i also [...]

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Partial dentures and terrible teeth want to smile again help!

Q. hi i have partial dentures.the rest of my teeth look terrible and im very embarassed when i smile can you help?
A. Dear S,
I certainly can help. This is a common problem in my practice. A combination of different types of treatment types usually will provide a great solution. These can range [...]

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broken tooth refilled lasted for 18 years

Q. I’ve had a broken front tooth that has recently had to be re-filled. The first repair lasted about 18 years. 18 months ago I had to have it re-done and just recently it was done again but lasted under a week. I have been back today for it to be done again. I would [...]

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