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I have occlusion problems and i was referred to an orthodontist [ my teeth are slanting inwards and he recommend braces for a year . i would like to know how can he orthodontist push .force teeth outwards also I am 56 years old and I did not have any occlusion problems until a very heavy filling in back molar tooth/ therefore even though my teeth are inwardly slanting the occlusion problem will not be solved therefore I would like to have an onlay to restore occusion in molar would it be possible to have an restoratin put pn pver filling as I want to preserve as much tooth enamel as possible. I would like your advise

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I have a problem with receeding gums and my dentist (private) states that now he can only give palative care. He does say that my condition is genetic. However I also have bad discolouration and would like to have teeth whitening done. My question is would it be possible to have teeth whitening in view of my receeding gums?

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I have a little gap at the front of my mouth not the front tooth the one after i would like to know what i could have done because when i smile i can really tell that the gap it is there.

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Hi experts. Could you tell me how much i could expect to pay for having my existing teeth exracted and new implants fitted. Thanks S

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I have two top teeth in front sticking out but mostly the left middle tooth. My smile curves to the left. Its clear, my smile is not aligned~ I feel my mouth now looks like a beaver and my smile lines are now hollow. I was told if your upper mouth gets flatter, you tend to look older. Yet i feel the opposite! Lumineer was one dentists idea, but ppl are telling me braces are the answer. BUT i am afraid getting the braces will make my mouth stick out more now!! And i’ll have to suffer for 2 yrs…Yet, lumineers arent safe as far as grinding, etc. What option would you recommend?? I NEED REAL HELP!!! thanks!

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Hello Dr Caplan. I have had a quadruple heart bypass, and my teeth are petty bad to be honest. They are super sensitive to hot and cold, the upper left molars are all gone. I have only one molar on the upper right, and the bottom front gum has shrunk right down to the bottom of my mouth. the remaining teeth have numerous fillings and I have just had yet another abscess under my last molar. I would love to have them all removed and have a set of dentures, but, I’m very worried about having them all removed at the same time, because of the ‘Bypass’ Would it be better to go ask my own local Dentist or would it be better to go to the University Hospital of Wales Dental dept. Would they even take them out? I’m so fed up of being in pain and having to watch every single thing I put in my mouth. Thank you. Yours Sincerely. Patricia Parker.

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I’ve lost 6 teeth on the top and 1 on the bottom could these be replaced with some sort of replacment as i’m a bit paranoid about it mainly when i’m talking to people or having to smile for photos etc

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During the final impression for my crown, the impression material pulled off another crown. Should a lub type of gel be put on all the teeth before you begin the impression? I had a very difficult time opening resulting in the crown being pulled off. The dentist reglued the crown, but now I an having a problem with ths tooth. I this a normal experience?

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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

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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 bond and fell out after a few days. Will this tooth have to have the crown done again?