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What Should I Expect To Pay For A Block Graft?

Monday, June 3rd, 2013
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I have a number of implants but have 1 that has failed due to lack of bone…u/l 3 I now need a block graft ….. It seems a dark art to get any kind of quotation prior to referral …. Wat cost could I expect, I knowi expect to pay circa 2500 for. The implant and crown which is within my expectation as was with the other 7 implants….. I do understand that I am paying for surgical skill and as such do not wish to pay 200 a referral until I meet the surgeon I am happy with

Look forward to a reply

Thanks

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Is It Possible To Still Have Gum Grafting If The Tissue That Is Used Comes From An animal?

Monday, June 3rd, 2013
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hello, i have periodontal disease an my gums are receding badly,i cant hant have a graft because i have been told their is not enough tissue there to do it,is it possible to still have grafting because i dont want to lose my teeth which are fine,i did look at a site somewhere,that they can do grafting with another animals tissue ,instead of taking it from the roof of the mouth,also i do smoke a lot,also their is a company with a product called qsiant i was wondering does that work? wouldnt it be ideal if the tissue came from my own mouth? i don’t really know how it all works, a little explaining would be great before i head into getting this problem fixed. thanks for your time

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

I’m 20 Years Old, Can You Recommend A Brace System For Me?

Monday, June 3rd, 2013
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hello.
I would like to ask if you do braces?
I’am 20 years old and been thinking to apply them to my teeth from long time ago.
From my viewing my front teeth on one upper set is slightly awry, as well as the one next to it.
And on the lower set there also three teeth that doesnt seem to be in the right positions.
I would like to know how much would this cost, and for how long I would have to have them on my teeth.
Thank you.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Can I Receive Some Financial Help In Order To Replace Old Crowns?

Monday, June 3rd, 2013
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Hi, I wondered if you could help me with something? I had my four front upper teeth crowned about 16 years ago, due to my gums receeding i now have gaps along the top of three of them , which causes food to get trapped and looks unsightly. i would also at some point like to get some teeth whitening done.
I am unemployed due to redundancy 6 months ago. However I do not claim any benefits and so am very short on money but I do feel I need the work doing . How much should i expect to pay to have my crowns redone and can i get any help with cost? Do you think I will have to have them replaced often due to the nature of my gum recession? Should I look into gum grafts do you think?  Any help would be much appreciated, thank you and kind regards. 

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Would A ‘Snap-on Smile’ Cover Up My Bad Front Teeth Until I Get Over My Fear Of Needles?

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
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Hi I was just enquiring about the snap on smile, my front teeth are horrible I’ve been told I need several teeth removed and a flipper installed but I am incredibly scared of needles and the work needed and can’t bring myself to get it done I am however tired of the you need the dentist mate comments and what it’s doing to my confidence i was wondering weather a snap on smile would be a way of covering them getting my confidence back and cover them till I can get the courage up to do something about them? Or is there anything else you could suggest that would help me for now? I just need something  temporary until I can find away of getting over my fear of needles. Thank you very much for your time. 

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Can I Have A Large Gap Between My Two Front Teeth Closed Using NHS Treatments?

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
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Hi, I have a very large gap between my 2 front teeth. In fact, it is so large that I can wobble a pound coin between them as I’ve gotten older (I’m 31 now). My teeth have moved quite a bit and my problem is that the gums between my teeth are getting damaged due to biting food and are becoming very tender so I have been looking at treatment used but it all seems very expensive. I never had braces as a child because the ones available were very large and I would have been bullied when wearing them. I don’t know what else to do and I am becoming very self-conscious about it now. What kind of treatment would you suggest and would I be able get my teeth fixed on nhs? as I currently don’t work, thank you for any help. 

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Can A Dental Hygienist Refuse To Treat Patients With HIV?

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
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Hi there, I was wondering if you could please help me with something? Can a DENTAL HYGIENIST refuse to treat a patient with HIV in uk?
I know a dentist cannot refuse treatment but how does it work with a Hygienist?

I have seen a dentist who has referred me to a hygienist (it was after seeing dentist) I was then asked to fill in medical form whilst seeing the dentist I wasn’t asked about any medical issues. I was only asked about any allergies. Should i say something to my hygienist? I just don’t know how it works and I would like to be 100% certain everything is okay. I feel like because nothing like that was ask that it’s fine? Surely they’ll have my condition on record after being referred from the dentist maybe? If you can provide me with some advise that would be great! Thank you in advance, regards. 

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I Have Broken One Of My Teeth But Too Embarrassed To Go To The Dentist, Please Help!

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
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I have had problems with my teeth since I was a teenager I have a few fillings in my back teeth anf my Front top 2 bend forward I have 7 months Pregnant and one of my teeth has broken, its really getting me down about my teeth I am 23 years old and I’m meant to be getting married next year I would like to get them sorted however I’m petrified of going to the Dentist because I am. Embarrassed about them and I get the same old look after your teeth lecture as I know. Would it be possible to get them done on the Nhs or would I have to go Private to get new teeth? If so do u have any idea how much it would cost me and if I would be able to pay installments as I am on a Low income? Please help!

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I’m 18 And In Full Time Education, How Much Would It Cost To Have My Overlapping Teeth Corrected?

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
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HI. 🙂

I have near perfect teeth in that all of them are straight, but the curve of my jawline is stronger on one side of my mouth. Consequently, there is less of an overlap of my bite on that side. It also makes the teeth on that side appear bigger when I smile because they bulge out slightly more. It is not a very huge problem and I can chew fine. No one else notices it but what forms of correction could I get? I don’t think I require anything too drastic because as I said there is no pain and I can eat just fine. However, is there any chance of this small problem developing into something more serious? If possible, could you give me a cost range? I am 18 and in full time education and so I understand that NHS treatment will not be an option for me anymore.

Thank you for your help in advance!

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

What Medication Should I Expect To Receive After Root Canal Treatment?

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
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I am going in to see a dentist today for root canal treatment. The last time I saw the dentist was about 5 days ago and have had massive headaches and sharp pains in both my face and the infected tooth. The dentist prescribed lortabs until I get to see him again for the actual root canal treatment. Is it typical for a dentist to prescribe something stronger then tylenol after I get a root canal done if I have been having a lot of pain thus far with it? I’m scared to go in today and not be able to get adequate relief pain wise.What would you advise? I know he’s a dentist and knows what he’s talking about but the other medication just did not seem to work and I haven’t even had the treatment yet. Thank you for your time and help, regards. 

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