is there anychance in putting a tooth back in as i
Q. is there anychance in putting a tooth back in as i had it punched out?its the front one
A. The answer is yes if on the same day. The longer it is left out the more likely it will not take.
Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
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i had a root canal filling a year or so again and
Q. i had a root canal filling a year or so again and it has discoloured my tooth? what do you recommend i do? would tooth whitening help? also i have one crooked tooth i am not prepared to wear a brace what would be the best procedure for it? many thanks
A. root filled teeth [...]
I recently had one of my molars crowned and am having
Q. I recently had one of my molars crowned and am having problems at the margin. When I brush or poke my finger nail in between my tooth and crown at the gum line, it feels like I’m hitting a nerve. My dentist tried to put a little “filling” over this area but it didn’t [...]
I lost most of my top teeth due to gum disease my
Q. I lost most of my top teeth due to gum disease my dentist didnt spot years ago.I am now left with 3 teeth in my upper jaw.I wear a denture that I find intolerable and I cant eat with it which is horrendous.What would be the cost of dental implants , I would reckon [...]
I am considering vaneers and am confused with which
Q. Hello Rob I am considering vaneers and am confused with which i the best overall i.e porcelain, creamic, lumineers? cost is important. i already have a bridge and two crowns. will this affect the overall result? regards Jasbir
A. Porcelain is another term for ceramicmatching to the existing work is important but you need a [...]
I have cleaned and flossed every day,this,, and a
Q. 25 years ago I had a large bridge fitted, I have cleaned and flossed every day,this,, and a good job in the first place,as made sure it has lasted.Now it is beginning to give me trouble, e.g.tiny bits have worn away,discolouration and a little pain,I am worried as to what to do now.I live [...]
I am a 39 year old female. I have been wearing braces
Q. I am a 39 year old female. I have been wearing braces for 14 months trying to correct a crooked tooth in the bottom jaw. I started with a perfect bite that I maintained it throught the duration of the treatment. I did however notice that both my upper and lower teeth are positioned [...]
I have had various full top dentures since I was 21
Q. I have had various full top dentures since I was 21 and I am now 58. If I stop wearing dentures and have implants wont my top lip cave in as my gum will probably have receded. Will I need a bone graft and how many implants are used for a full top set. [...]
My front top 3 teeth are caps i was wondering if teeth
Q. My front top 3 teeth are caps i was wondering if teeth whitening would work on them aswell as the rest of my teeth or would i need to have them replaced. thank you
A. Teeth whitening only affects natural teeth and not restorations such as crowns. As such you will probably need new crowns [...]
I have an overbite and when my teeth are closed together
Q. I have an overbite and when my teeth are closed together I can get my finger through the gap at the front. However, my jaw looks right. Can anything be done to give me teeth which meet at the fron please?
A. orthodontics could improve this. it is called an anterior open bite and is [...]
I have seen some of the before and after photos on
Q. Dear Dr Suri, I have seen some of the before and after photos on your website, I think the results look great. I wonder if it would be possible for you to give me an estimate for four veneers on the front teeth? My teeth are straight and a good colour, I just wish [...]
My dentist recommends pulling 30 teeth due to broken
Q. My dentist recommends pulling 30 teeth due to broken cracked. Then put 10 mini implants to hook to dentures. cost 16,300. Is this the right thing to do and is the cost in line?
A. The cost doesn’t sound too expensive but whether it is the correct treatment for you is impossible for me to [...]
I have recently had a white composite filling and
Q. I have recently had a white composite filling and suffering with extreme pain and living off ibuprofen. I visited the dentist and they said I am just sensitive and prescribed me a high fluoride toothpaste, this has made no difference. I returned to the dentist and they said they may have to remove the [...]
My mouth is causing me to feel miserable! My teeth
Q. My mouth is causing me to feel miserable! My teeth, at the top, used to completely striaght, but now, they are moving. One front tooth has gone slightly behind the other and one incissor is pushing forward and the othe going backwards. I also have gum recession and I’m only in my thirties. My [...]
Hi, I have white fillings in my front 4 teeth- (top
Q. Hi, I have white fillings in my front 4 teeth- (top) and they have started to dis-colour and made me really concious about my smile- Its like people always comment and say it looks like i got stuff stuck in my teeth. Is there anything I can do to make them white again. Also- [...]
I have tilted molar lower right due to missing adjacent
Q. I have tilted molar lower right due to missing adjacent tooth A dentist suggested a bone graft before inserting a crown on tilted tooth. i also have occlusion problems on left side due to heavy filling and am thinking an onlay would improve my bite. What is your opinion? Have had bad experiences in [...]
I am planning to do invisalign to close the gap between
Q. I am planning to do invisalign to close the gap between my front teeth, Dr was talking abt doing some slight reshaping to my teeth, is that to be done before taking impression or can it be done after the treatment?Usualy at what time the reshaping is done?
A. Sometimes reshaping has to be done [...]
Am 26 years old and I have gaps between my
Q. Hai Riten, Am 26 years old and I have gaps between my front upper teeth. I have heard about the braces which can be adjusted at the back of the teeth. I want to know the duration it takes to get ma teeth dully filled with no gaps and also the cost for the [...]
I had my four top front teeth crowned 20 years ago
Q. I had my four top front teeth crowned 20 years ago. Crowns have lasted well but don’t look so good now. Is it possible to have them replaced? Have crowning techniques/materials improved much over the last 20 year or would I just be replacing like with like? Many thanks for your reply.
A. You can [...]
I am 69yrs old and in good health. I have had to
Q. I am 69yrs old and in good health. I have had to have two root anals done on my #15 molar. There is still an infection at the root area. My endodontist feel that the root is short and the crown is small since it has been capped. The endodontist thinks I should just [...]
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