my teeth are chipped crooked and have yellow buildup
Q. Hi, I have a question about treatment for a problem with my lower teeth - the four between the incisors on the lower jaw. They’ve always been crooked, all of them are twisted in the same direction. I always brush twice a day at least, however, I still have had problems. Whilst brushing I [...]
can i have lumineers placed on top of porcelain crowns
Q. I have porcelain crowns on my fron 4 teeth. Can I get Lumineers on top of them to help with a gap that has begun?
A. Lumineers are made from porcelain as are normal veneers. We can sometimes fuse veneers to existing crowns. I have done it myself over existing bridge work. It will depend [...]
My daughter does not qualify for an NHS orthodontist
Q. My daughter has been assessed at a 2D rating for needing a brace. The orthodontist said she does not qualify for NHS treatment and would need to pay in excess of £2000 for treatment. Could you please explain the rating to me as I don’t understand how she does not qualify, yet needs this [...]
my teeth are overcrowded and its ruining my life
Q. I am 24 and my top teeth are extremly overcrowded and its ruining my life, my front tooth is much higher than the rest and sticks out a lot my dentist is not very symathetic and i find it really hard to talk about,i have a dental phobia and really need somabody to help [...]
what is the difference between laminates and veneers
Q. I would like to ask, what is the difference between veneers and laminates.
A. Laminates and veneers are exactly the same thing. They are usually between 0.5 and 1mm thick. They are much less destructive than crowns and can be used to solve many problems.
I hope this answers your questions
Kind Regards
Dr Komal Suri
Tags: veneers
I am recovering from bulimia and have erroded teeth
Q. Dear Dr Komal Suri I am a recovering bulimic, with the obvious damage to my teeth couse by years of purging and vomiting. My teeth have moderated erosion which includes a slight chipped front tooth. Is there any treatment you can offer to correct/restore the damage? I am desperate for a pointer in the [...]
I have a small chip on my tooth and it is very sensitive
Q. Hiya, I have just noticed a small chip in the front of my left tooth. It is only really small but it is a little sensitive. I have heard about Bonding and would really appreciate it if you could tell me the positives and negatives to bonding- also will my dentist do this for [...]
My bottom teeth are cramped and overlapping
Q. I am 26 years old and terrified of the dentists but always pluck up the courage to make an appointment every 6 months. My teeth are in a very clean and healthy condition but my problem is my front bottom six teeth are really cramped and over lapping giving me slurred speach. I also [...]
Tags: invisalign
Can I have a veneer on top of a temporary crown
Q. I lost my tooth in the front and had a temporary crown which was done very bad, would it be possible to have a veneer put on top of the temporary crown
A. If I understand this correctly there is a permanent solution already planned.
The short answer is poor quality temporaries are best remade from [...]
Tags: dental veneers
my teeth are decayed and I keep having an abcesses
Q. I have a few teeth however they are all decayed I keep having abcesses, I am interested in dentures
A. if all the remaining teeth are decayed and causing you pain, then the best thing would be to have the teeth extracted and a denture placed. There are many better options than dentures today, to [...]
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