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my top teeth are misaligned and bottom teeth crooked would invisalign work

Q. Hello, I have top teeth which are out of alignment due to having one tooth removed on the right hand side when I was a child - consequently, my teeth have shifted to the right by about 7 mm resulting in one of my two top teeth being right in the centre, rather than [...]

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Part of my upper left molar came away during flossing

Q. Part of my upper left 7 molar came away during flossing. My dentist began a root canal and then gave up on it due to my having denticle blocking off the roots. She then left the practice. My new dentist wants to extract the tooth (which is very sensitive to heat and cold)The tooth [...]

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my veneer is too thick can I get lumineers and invisaline

Q. i had a root canal about 4 years ago on my front tooth from a back break. i had a veneer, or thats what they said it was. but now i noticed the veneer doesn’t match at all to my other tooth, my gums are purple and the veneer is too thick, it’s just [...]

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Can i straighten my teeth after thumb sucking

Q. I am 16. I have been told i can’t have braces to straighten out my front teeth after years of thumb sucking. It has left a gap between them and it upsets me that i can’t get them straight unless i have surgery to correct them. I’m not prepared to do this. Is there [...]

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Can I have veneers on the NHS for crooked teeth

Q. hello i wanted to know if there is any way i could have veneers done on the nhs. my teeth are very crooked and its ruining my life im 24 years old im ebarrased to go and meet people cause i feel they will be looking at my teeth. i have heard there very [...]

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what can i so about teeth straightening and crossed top teeth

Q. hello i am looking at getting some dental work. my front top tooth slightly crosses the other. i would want this straightening. also the 4 below it are not perfectly straight. these would also need looking at. .what options do i have. . i realsise you can now get clear braces. . what other [...]

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i cannot smile due to my top tooth being crowded

Q. I have a front top tooth that stands out in front of my other top teeth. They have ‘crowded’ it out. It has been capped. I am very conscious of this when I smile. Could you advise what can be done?
A. You could seek an orthodontic opinion or an opinion from a restoartive dentist. [...]

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can anyone tell me the average cost per lumineer

Q. I can’t seem to get a straight answer from anyone, even on the average cost per tooth, of “Lumineers .” Can anyone help me? Thank you. I really appreciate it.
A. Unfortunately ther is no straight answer possible as the cost varies depending on the location of the dental practice, the experience of the dentist [...]

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I am taking voltarol for pain in my teeth after preparation for veneers and implants

Q. im getting porcelain veneers and my dentist has prepared my upper teeth (shaved back) ready for my implants and he has put a temporary in until the veneers arrive, but ive been in absolute pain for 2mths, voltarin takes the pain away, but why am i experiencing this pain its in my ears eyes [...]

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I am scared of having the skin between my front teeth clipped

Q. hi i have a question im 12 going on 13 im i never had a cavity yet hope not anyways and i have a gap between my two front teeth i am scared to get a shot in my mouth i mean terified and the skin between my 2 front teeth have to be [...]

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are veneers safe for a vampire tooth and crooked teeth

Q. Hi….I hate my teeth. They are not HORRIBLE but I have one teeth on top that looks like a vampire tooth! And my front 2 main teeth are a LITTLE crooked. I was thinking about getting braces. I am 20. Is that the safest thing to do? I have looked into veeners and bonding [...]

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I am only 24 and suffering from advanced gum disease

Q. I am only 24 and suffering from advanced gum disease. this has led to my two front teeth drifting and it has left me with a gap. i also have a gap in between my left front teeth and its adjoining tooth. i am currently under specialist care at newcastle dental hospital and i [...]

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What can be used for a small gap of 2 mm between my front teeth

Q. I have a gap between my two front teeth, it’s not too big, a couple of millimetres wide. What type of work would be used to fill in the gap? …and roughly how much would that cost? Kind regards
A. If the gap is not too big then I would suggest some cosmetic bonding to [...]

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why do caries occur in fissures and pits

Q. i have always wondered y do we have caries in pits and fissures that doesnt spread!!coz it always does as far as i know!i once told my doctor and he said that is due to change of the bacteria causing it!!do u have any other answer?? thank you
A. If a person has caries [...]

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Will botox help with wrinkles on my mouth and forehead

Q. I have so many wrinkles on my forehead and around my mouth.I am 48 years old.I have recently had Bell’s Palsy and they have got a lot worse since then Would Botox be a good way to go. I have read about it’s success on the brow area but nothing about the mouth area.
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Mt tooth looks shorter as my gum has shrunk

Q. I got crowns done about two years ago on 4 front teeth but 1 of the front crowns on my front tooth the gum shrunk and the tooth looks shorter than the other one what can i do to fix this.
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Your options are to get the crowns redone. In some case you may require [...]

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I want porcleain dental bonding on 4 of my teeth

Q. Dear Dr Rob Tennet First of all I would like to congratulate you on your impressive career history you have, this is the reason I selected you to ask my questions. I have a few questions and was wondering if you can help. I am thinking about getting 4 of my teeth worked on [...]

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How much do UK crowns cost compared to Poland

Q. Hi. My wife has returned from Poland after some dental work. We always wanted to have a holiday there and she needed 4 veneers replacing so we combined the two. We had a fab time and the Polish dentist could not have been more proffessional. There is a small issue however with her 2 [...]

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I cannot afford a makeover and have gaps in my bottom teeth

Q. I have gaps in the bottom of my teeth.. I hate them and its makeing me feel so low. What can I do about it.. I work for the army.. so I can not afford a make over. lol Can you help
A. In cases where the gaps are not too large, cosmetic bonding of tooth [...]

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what is the best treatment for a gap between my two upper teeth

Q. Hi I have natural gap between two upper teeth.And i am 24 years old.Is it possible this time? (being 24 years old) Sir what could be the best way of treatment..
A. Age is not a problem in treating natural gaps, it is often the health and stability of your teeth / gums that are the major [...]

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