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on an old root canal treated tooth and that no NHS

Q. Iam informed that I need an apicoectomy on an old root canal treated tooth and that no NHS Dentist can perform it also the local Dentistry Hospital can not perform it. Questions: Is the treatment really going to cost £500? What is the cost or is it a lottery? Where can I find a [...]

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I have protuding front teeth with brown marks Ugh

Q. I have protuding front teeth with brown marks Ugh! I would love to look like a normal person and not be ashamed of my smile Where do I start ps I am 55 years old
A. In these types of problems the options open to you include:1. bleaching and orthodontics to lighten your teeth and [...]

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Hello i am looking to get dentures false teeth

Q. Hello i am looking to get dentures/false teeth, full set upper and lower each side as i still have the bottom front teeth, i have raynards and my teeth have been crumberling in the my mouth hence they have to go all of 8 in total i am looking for a price on [...]

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I recently had a bridge made for the top of my mouth

Q. I recently had a bridge made for the top of my mouth, it was an eleven unit bridge supported by 5 teeth. The problem is the bridge has overbite also it is lopsided because my gums have recided on one side. This is the second bridge i have had made because the first had [...]

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i have dentues front four teeth i have always had

Q. i have dentues front four teeth i have always had problems with my bones which has caused my teeth to slacken, i have just recently had surgery where mt eye tooth was banged after one week of discomfort the tooth fell out. i need to know as i am aprivate patient how much should [...]

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Which is the best crown on the market

Q. Which is the best crown on the market
A. It depends on what the situation is. In the anterior region a pressed ceramic crown is best. This doesn’t require the tooth to be drilled down as much as other crowns. It is a very natural looking crown and it adhesively bonds to the tooth so [...]

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I have had a bridge fitted on my top teeth

Q. I have had a bridge fitted on my top teeth due to the lateral incisor being missing on one side. I am not happy with the results as the 3 teeth now look bulky, stick out too much and are not a good colour match. I have been back to my cosmetic dentist who [...]

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my veneers are yellow in between

Q. Hi ive had venneers done about 6 weeks now and in between each tooth is starting to go a yellow colour,i look after them using whitening toothpaste i dont smoke and have cut back drinking tea and coffee to about 2-3 cups a day! i dont drink coke etc!is there anything that i can [...]

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one of my front teeth has just rotted away

Q. hi, im 23 and my teeth are really bad one of my front teeth has just rotted away there not much left of it i just need it to be sorted out im staying at home because i look a right state wot can i have done and how much is it gonner cost [...]

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I have had fillings on the outside of my top four

Q. I have had fillings on the outside of my top four front teeth in the past. Would i be able to have teeth whitening done and would the fillings all have to be redone to match the colour and if so roughly how much would that all cost? cheers dave
A. The presence of sound [...]

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Can a root canal be done with Laser

Q. Can a root canal be done with Laser?
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No, there is no escaping the dreaded drill! A laser can be used once the nerve has been removed to sterilise the canal but the rest of the root canal treatment is done the conventional way
Kind regards

Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624163
33 High Street
Wendover Buckinghamshire
HP22 6DU

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i have been told that i am loosing the bone in the

Q. i have been told that i am loosing the bone in the front of my two front teeth and that i will have to have them taken out i have already got crowns on the four front teeth what will the dentist replace them with as i dont want a great big gap in [...]

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will silver fillings affect teeth whitening

Q. i have about 10 fillings and they are silver will that effect teeth whitening.
A. Hi,yes -silver fillings or any synthetic restoration of any material will not change colour with any whitening procedure

Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex

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i am thinking of making 1 of my tooth gold just for fashion

Q. hey docter i am thinking of making 1 of my tooth gold just for fashion. but i do not have much knwlege about this procedure please can u tell the price it wud b to gold plate a tooth, and the procedure and what is the minimum age in order to [...]

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i am going to be having all 4 wisdom teeth removed

Q. hello dr. butt. i am going to be having all 4 wisdom teeth removed and am absolutely terrified. my dentist isnt the easiest person to speak to and a have afew concerns. they told me there is a risk of damaging a nerve that is in my lips and gum and in some cases [...]

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how long should a dental implant last

Q. how long should a dental implant last?
A. a dental implant can be a lietime solution and is by far one of the most durable restorations dentistry has to offer in the modern day.

Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex

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what is the cost of composite on a chipped tooth

Q. How much should I expect to pay for a bit of composite on a chipped tooth? My dentist seems to charge whatever goes and he never seems to have a clear cut pricing policy, although he is extremely good at what he does, hence he can charge whatever he likes! I’d just like to [...]

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over 30 years ago I broke my two front teeth and had crowns

Q. over 30 years ago I broke my two front teeth and had crowns fitted one with a screw, then about 15 years ago had to have an apicectomy due to an infection and the crowns replaced. I was told that if I ever got another infection I would have to the crown removed and [...]

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I have had a chip in my front left tooth

Q. I have had a chip in my front left tooth for about 10yrs. When i have my photo taken my teeth appear to look twisted due to the shadow it generates onto my other teeth. I am considering veneers but know nothing about them and i dont know if this will be the best [...]

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what is gum disease and what treatment can you have

Q. what is gum disease and what treatment can you have if you have gum disease
A. Gum disease usually refers to a problems with the supporting tissues that hold the teeth into the jawbone. Gingivitis refers to the upper level only Periodontal diseases result in loss of the attachment & bone around the tooth.Basically you have to have bacteria/germs/bugs [...]

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