Archive for April, 2008

my teeth a badly decayed and i have a fear of the dentist

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
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I dont have a dentist at the moment, but hope to in a couple of weeks. My teeth are very badly decayed and i suspect some need to be removed. I wanted to know if i can go to a cosmetic dentist to have all the work done and if they would do it with my teeth in such a bad way. I do have a fear of the dentist since i was a child that is why my teeth are in such a bad way. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Hannah. P.S can you recommend a practice. I dont have that much money to spend on it and also would my normal dentist that i am about to register with do the same work (i.e remove teeth and implant etc).

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Dear H,

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
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I have a eight tooth bridge on my canines should i have a chrome denture

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
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I currently have a 15 year old eight tooth bridge on the front top – my own front four teeth completely missing with two each side (canine and next) holding it on (with gold pole in each canine tooth. The canine teeth have to come out. I also wear a flange so that my top lip does not sink in and make me look horrid. Would it be best to have implants/implant with denture (would these give enough volume to my top lip) or is it best to have a chrome denture, which sounds good because I understand it can fill my top lip out and very importantly is minimal and does not necessarily cover the palate?

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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Can glass crowns look as natural as tooth veneers

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
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When I was a teenager I suffered with bulimia and as a result had acid erosion on my two front teeth. I have recently had venneers replaced on my front two teeth for the second time but also a root canal on one of them also. I am very pleased with the result but as now very worried about what will happen when these veneers need to be replaced? will i have to have crowns and will they look as natural as the veneers. Ive heard that glass crowns are the most natural looking but can they work on a root canal front tooth? I would appreciate any advice as i have developed a bug bear about my teeth when I should be enjoying thw way they look now. Im just worried about what will happen when I need replacement treatment and what are my options.

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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Can i have my 2 veneers removed without replacing them?

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
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I have had veneers fitted on my two front teeth to have a gap filled in. I am having great difficulty with them. Would I be able to have them removed without having new veneers fitted?

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dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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I have not been to a dentist in 27 years im anxious

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
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I have not been to see a dentist for 27 yrs. I am desperate to have my teeth maintained. I am anxious because last time I went to dentist he was impatient with me and put me off completely.

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dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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Do NHS hospital offer Inman Aligners

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Q.
Hi, Two of my bottom teeth are crooked & i would like to have a brace to straighen them. Can you advise me how much it would cost for the cheapest brace. I’m on a tight budget & would not be able to afford Invisalign. Please advise prices on fixed braces, inman aligner’s? Also can you advise me whether NHS dental hospitals that offer private dentistry would be cheaper than other othodontics.Thanks.

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dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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What is the difference between a dental veneer and a Lumineer

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
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What the different between veneer and lumineer

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dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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I had teeth extracted 23 years ago can I still have dental implants

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
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I had my four front upper teeth extracted after breaking them in an accident 23 years ago. I now wear a denture. Can I still have implants after this time or what is my best option? N

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Dear N,

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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my front teeth is chipped is there a toothpaste that repairs teeth

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Q.
Hello, one of my front teeth has a chip in the top where it meets the gum, now its starting to hurt alot and the back of the tooth is falling apart, im scared its going to fall out and its so embarrasing and horrifieing if it fell out id look a complete fool, i cant get to a dentist because i have to wait 6 months before im accepted… what can i do to prevent it from falling out, any toothpast that repairs teeth?

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dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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My enamel is thinning can I still have teeth whitening

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Q.
The enamel on my two front teeth is thinning and consequently these teeth are beginning to look translucent. Would you still recommend a whitening procedure? If so which one? With thanks

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dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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