My teeth are crooked and twisted in same direction and tooth is broken off
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 [...]
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Does it hurt to have dental veneers and how much do they cost
Q. how much do veneers cost? and is it painful to get done?
A. The cost of veneers are usually between £600 and £ 2000 depending on the experience and location of the dentist and the dental laboratory that they use to make the veneers.
Veneers require in the majority of cases a small amount of tooth [...]
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What are used at the dental hygienist plastic or ultrasonic scalers
Q. At the hygienist appointment plastic scalers are used can the ultra sonic scaler be used also ?
A. The hygienist has an array of equipment available to them. Certainly plastic scalers and utrasonic scalers are some of them The hygienist usually uses an ultrasonic scaler to clean the teeth , followed by fine hand scales [...]
Tags: clean the teeth, hygienist
Haven’t been to dentist in 16 years and my wisdom tooth is very sore
Q. Hi i have not been to a dentist in 16 years..but for the last month on and off my wisdom tooth has been very sore. im so scared of coming to dentist ,but need help with this pain
A. It has been a long time since you have been involved with dentists and dentistry. Things [...]
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What is the cost of a denture for three teeth and a bridge
Q. I have just had my three front teeth taken out and dentures fitted i had to have one taken out as it was a crown and that was coming out so i asked my dentist to take the other two out as i had never had straight teeth or two front ones since i [...]
Tags: bridge, crown, Q. Dentures
I had a tooth extracted can I wait one year before having an implant
Q. Dear Sir, I had the extraction of a tooth following an abscess. The dentist who is providing me with the dental treatment is proposing a dental implant. I had the dental extraction in early March. Do you think I can wait one year before deciding to have the dental implant?
A. By waiting a year [...]
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Which teeth whitening - bleaching system should I use ?
I am looking into getting my teeth whitened - but with so many different procedures out there i am little confused on which is the best and safest option to take. Healing Hands do Professional laser teeth whitening in 1hr - would you recommend laser teeth whitening or would the home kit be the best [...]
Tags: home bleaching, Q. Teeth Whitening
My teeth don’t show when I smile and my top tooth needs braces
Q. I have two questions:
1) The tooth adjacent to my middle top two teeth is at an angle and allows air though when I trying to say ’s’ and as a result makes it difficult for me to speak correctly. I am 42 so can this tooth be straightened with a brace or would it [...]
Tags: braces, crown, gums, veneer
I have acid erosion on my teeth is there a better solution than composite fillings
Q. I have a problem with acid erosion, my dentist keeps putting compitions fillings over-its only the 4 front incisors-is there a more permanant solution?A. My first concern would be why you have acid erosion on your teeth in the first place. I would also be concerned about the way your teeth bite together as [...]
Tags: composite fillings, veneers
My second tooth is missing would invisilgn open a gap for a implant
Q. I’m a 21 and my teeth have really started to bother me. My second tooth at the top is missing (it just never grew) and the rest of my upper teeth have spread to fill the gap, I therefore need a brace to make a space for an implant to replace the missing tooth. [...]
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I have some movable teeth can I have fixed stable teeth
Q. I have some very movable teeth and I want to know if there is anyway I could use the stable teeth (approx six) to have a bridge fitted or is it better to have them removed and replaced with a full denture as this will probably be inevitable in the future.
A. The first thing [...]
Tags: bridge, Q. Dentures
I have very bad teeth what would it cost to get them replaced
Q. I have very bad teeth. In fact i would not say I have a viable tooth left. I am only 27 and do not want to be left with dentures. Is there any way I can get them repaired/replaced with permanent fixture and roughly how much is that
A. Very bad teeth are often very [...]
I broke a tooth should I have a tooth implant or bridge
Q. I broke a tooth and a half sometime last year. I am currently contemplating to either have the tooth implant or the bridge. What are the good and bad of having a tooth implant and a bridge?
A. There are a number of pros and cons in having a bridge or an implant.
Bridges used to [...]
Tags: dental bridge, tooth implant
Can my black fillings be the same colour as my teeth
Q. The Fillings at the back of my mouth are black is there anything u can suggest to get them the same colour my teeth?
A. Nowadays there are 2 main ways to get rid of the old black fillings
1. Composite fillings - these are white plastic fillings that are used to make your tooth look [...]
Tags: composite, porcelain fillings
Mum has premature menopause and gum disease please help
Q. My Mum has gone in to premature menopause and is now suffering from receding gum disease. She already has a bridge for 70% of her top teeth that she has lost. Apparently the actual jaw bone is rotting and there is nothing for the teeth to hang on to but the teeth themselves are [...]
Tags: bridge, denture, jaw bone
I cannot talk to my dentist about dental implants and grafting
Q. how can I get an honest answer to my questions about bone grafting for implants and implants in general as I just cannot talk to MY dentist.
A. This is a great one to answer. If you can get to Birmingham City Centre I will have a look for free. You pay for Xrays If [...]
Tags: bone graft, implants
Home tooth whitening kit which is FDA approved will it damage my teeth
Q. I have bought a home tooth whitening kit and on the website it says it has been endorsed by the American Dental Association and licensed by the FDA (American Food & Drug Administration, and has a full licence throughout the rest of Europe. It also says that Fifteen years of published research by international [...]
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Can I get veneers even if my teeth are not straight
Q. I would like to get the veneers however my teeth are’t straight and i was wondering if my teeth can be drill and then the veener can go on over it as i dont want braces and i dont want it to take a year before i can do it cause i really need [...]
Tags: orthodontics, Q. Dental Veneers
My front teeth are overcrowded and I look like a vampire
Q. Hello, I’m considering cosmetic surgery on my teeth because they are overcrowding my front teeth- on either side- i look like a vampire! Do you think you can straighten them out?
A. Hello, gone are the days that you have to live with crooked teeth. there are many ways to straighten your teeth out and [...]
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My jawline is misaligned and I cant open my mouth wide what can be done to fix this?
Q. My jawline seems to be misaligned or broken on the left side of my face. It makes my face look asymmetrical, and my left eye is also protruding, i also have problems opening my mouth really wide. What can i do to get this fixed?
A. The complaints you mention could be as a result [...]
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