How much will it cost for 6 crowns and teeth whitening
Q. How much would it be to get about 6 crowns and the rest of my teeth whitened, i have also had a crown for 18 years and its really irritating i feel like ripping it out sometimes but my dentist doesn’t want to be bothered with you cause im on the national health service, [...]
Tags: Q. Dental crowns, teeth whitening
I hit my tooth while weightlifting and chipped it have I damaged my nerve
Q. Hi, I hit my mouth today with a metal bar quite hard while weightlifting and my front tooth is chipped, even worse it has been moved forward slightly and is no longer flush with the rest of my teeth. I am in a state of panic as i am unsure if it can be [...]
Tags: chipped tooth, fractured root
My teeth are crooked and and have been quoted £1800 for fixed braces is invisalign cheaper
Q. I’m 17 years old and hate my teeth (their crooked). Wished I would have had braces when younger, been too scared and really don’t want fixed braces at my age, just embarrassed. I was quoted in January for fixed braces by my dentist in London and they would be £1800 and i was wondering [...]
Tags: invisalign, invisible braces
My dentist says that I do not have enough bone for a dental implant
Q. I have just been informed by my dentist that I may not have enough bone for a dental implant. I’m 38, healthy and active. Should I seek a second opinion or request a CT scan. They have offered to slice the gum open to check for sure. It all sounds a bit vague really. [...]
Tags: bridge, dental implant, denture
Mother has discoloured long front teeth with a gap can this be fixed
Q. My mother in law has two very prominent top front teeth. They are very long and discolored and there is a substantial gap in between them. She would like this to be fixed, as it prohibits her from smiling in photos and it does nothing for her confidence. She has been to her own [...]
Tags: discoloured teeth, porcelain veneer
I knocked my tooth out and had a bridge I don’t have enough bone density could I have dental implants
Q. I knocked my two front teeth out when I was 8yrs old, they were put back in and capped but didn’t take and at 15yrs old they were removed and replaced with a denture and then a porcelain bridge. I am now 26yrs old, getting married in 6mths time and have broken my bridge [...]
Tags: denture, porcelain bridge
If my root canal doest work will I loose the bridge that is fitted to it
Q. I have recently had root canal work on one tooth and the tooth next to this had been removed due to previous failed root canal work. So far the recent root canal work seems to have worked although I do feel some discomfort from time to time, I am about to have bridgework to [...]
Tags: crown, root canal
I had an accident and knocked my two front teeth out I have a Maryland bridge
Q. I had an accident in December fractured my skull and knocked out my two front teeth, I currently have a maryland bridge fitted for tempory measure and don’t know what to do now I am seeing my surgeon in May, my dentist wants my roots removed to fit another bridge but I would like [...]
Tags: implant, maryland bridge
At what age can I have porcelain veneers?
Q. how old do you have to be for porcelain veneers?
A. You need to have a “mature” Gum Line that is stable,
16yrs is lower limit - 21 yrs upper limit
If the gum margin is still settling you can do a medium term cosmetic build up with layers of tooth coloured filling applied directly to the [...]
Tags: dental veneer gum line
Which is better all porcelain bridge or metal backed bridge
I am thinking of having porcelain veneers but have a bridge already fitted which will need replacing.What are the pros & cons of having an all porcelain bridge or a metal backed bridge and which is the most expensive? Thank you.
The main advantages of all porcelain are
it reflects light more like a natural tooth, often [...]
Tags: bridge, porcelain veneers
How long will cerec crowns last on my front teeth in Leeds
Q. I live in leeds and my four front teeth on my lower jaw are very ground down and unsightly, if i had CEREC treatment how long do they last, thank you.
A. With teeth that are ground down, it is not a simple matter of just placing crowns on the teeth. There is often an [...]
Tags: grinding habit, porcelain crowns
My front tooth has moved me dentist says I need a veneer
Q. Hi, One of my two front teeth has slowly changed position over the years. It has moved both slightly outward and slightly over the neighboring front tooth. A dental hospital has recommended to my dentist that all that is needed is a veneer on the neighboring tooth, to balance things out but I\’m not [...]
I have worn a denture for 30 years and need bone grafting
Q. I have worn a top denture for over 30 years, recently I having implants or a implant supported denture, I went for an x ray and was told because of the loss of bone I would need to have a bone graft this sounds like a long process and I would not be able [...]
Tags: bone graft, dentures
Can I get lumineers on top of crowns for a gap
Q. I have porcelain crowns on my front 4 teeth. Can I get Lumineers on top of them to help with a gap that has begun?
It is possible to use lumineers over your existing crowns. But of course the cosmetics and longevity maybe questionable.
I personally first would find out why the gap has suddenly formed [...]
Tags: lumineers, porcelain crowns
How can I stop spitting when I speak will dental implants work
Q. I have several back teeth missing from the top and lower part of my mouth. I dont have a problem eating and I dont have any pain. My problem is im spitting when i speak and its horribly embarrassing. A dentist in dubai has told me i need implants but i simply dont have [...]
Tags: implants, missing teeth
Inman aligner orthodontics for protruding canines
Q. Would the Inman Aligner work for protruding canines?
A. Inman aligner is an orthodontic device which is used for mild crowding. It may be possible to use it for your case, but impossible to say without looking at the amount of crowding.
Other ways of moving teeth , if this is not possible are:
1. invisIble braces
2. [...]
Tags: inman aligner, invisible braces
How can I slow down badly receded gums that are affecting my smile
Q. Hi, I’ve noticed that in the last 6 months my gums are becoming really badly receded and it’s really beginning to affect my smile and the appearance of my teeth. I have always had a problem with receding gums but I can really notice it now. Is there anything i can do to slow [...]
Tags: gums, periodontal disease
I am loosing all my teeth through gum disease what is the best denture
Q. Good morning Dr. Through gum disease I am losing all my teeth. I have lost my back teeth on both sides and have purchased a part denture to help the situation. I am struggling with the denture. My private dentist advices that I can have a permanent full denture put in which will [...]
I have gum recessions all over my mouth
Q. i have a serious gum recessions all over my mouth, what i can take to restore them? thank you
A. Thank you for your query.
If you have gum recession, the first step to take is to find out what is causing it.
Majority of the times gum recession is due to underlying gum disease.
Periodontitis is the [...]
Tags: gum disease, periodontal disease
top teeth are over crowded and front teeth stick out
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 [...]
Tags: crowded teeth, invisalign
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