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Should I Get Veneers?

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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Hi,

I’m a 20 year old female and for my 21st i’m looking into getting veneers. My teeth are quite small and are in relatively good condition. I’ve had a brace when younger however two bottom teeth are slightly overlapping and I believe I would only need the front six teeth top and bottom doing.

My teeth have some enamel wear but nothing to be worried about. I have heard and read a little bit on social six treatments and stuff but don’t really know what would be best to go for so I would appreciate any information on the treatments and average prices that you can give.

Many thanks.

A.
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Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

My Gum Has Receded Leaving A Gap, How Much For A Crown?

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
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Hi! When i was 16 i had my two front teeth knocked out by a hockey ball and I had crowns put in. I am now 32 years old and have had x rays done and all is fine but my gum has receded slightly leaving a noticeable gap between my front right tooth and my gum. I want to get this crown replaced and am wondering how much this replacement will cost? and is there a waiting list or a procedure i need to take in order to have this fixed.

kind regards.

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Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

Can I Get A New Gold Onlay To Replace My Composite One?

Monday, April 8th, 2013
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Hi, i have a composite inlay on the lower back molar, it got slightly chipped recently from having a wisdom tooth extracted which was next to it. I now want a gold onlay and have the old composite inlay taken out and the decay cleaned from underneath it. My question is how many carats of gold would be best suited to a back molar inlay and do the nhs do this under their treatment? (would 22 carats be good?) Also is it a good idea for me to request them not to add nickel, beryllium and cobalt (base metals) as these are commonly allergic metals and I am generally sensitive to lots of things. Thank you.

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Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

Can You Get Mini Implants, If So How Much Are They?

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013
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Can you tell me do you do the mini implants , as my mother is 80yrs old, and I would like to know for 4-6 of this mini implants’ how much would they cost? Also since I am assuming that they could be fairly expensive so can I have their cost as a one off and if on finanace how much would it cost per month?
They would be the back teeth of the upper jaw, molars I think. Also if they are cost effective we would think of having more added in the future so it could be beneficial for them to be so. Also I am slightly unfamiliar with them so would like to know about general care duties needed to ensure that they last or that they don’t come out or wear down and stuff you know, for example would they have to be taken out when goes to bed? or can she sleep with them in? and can she brush her teeth as normal without changing anything? Thank you.

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Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

My Bridge is Affecting A Nearby Filled Tooth, What Can Be Done?

Friday, March 15th, 2013
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hi there, i have recently been fitted with a maryland bridge just (3rd from the last tooth at the upper back). The tooth was missing for over 20 years so i have suffered from quite severe gum recession in this area. the tooth next to the bridge has a large filling and since the bridge, I have had nothing but pain, sensitivity and more pain. It is not even like I can pin an exact cause or anything either because the pain comes with pretty much everything in my day to day life. So like it will come with pressure, with any food or drink that is hot, cold, warm, anything that contains even a little bit of sugar, it’s everything. I’ve been back 6 times and the filling changed but this has made no difference. Should I ask for the bridge to be removed?

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Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

My Upper Molars Have Been Filled And Now My Teeth Are Moving Apart, I Don’t Want Braces, Help?

Thursday, March 14th, 2013
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Doc, due to my consumption of sugary intake whilst at young age has caused me to have few of my upper molars drilled n filled n some taken out n because of that my up front teeth seem to be moving apart making spaces that i never had few years ago. Some of my family have recommended me i wear braces but i thought can’t wear braces in refilled teeth and also due to feeling embarrassment it is not something that i want to really do as people will see them all the time. What would you recommend me to do?

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Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

I Am Dissatisfied With The Results From My Braces, How Much Will Veneers Cost?

Monday, March 11th, 2013
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Hi, I have had gotten braces which I wore for two years but i’m still not happy with the results. They are better than they used to be but I do not think that they are anywhere near as straight as they could be. My two front teeth are not the same size and one is in front of the other. They are also in different lengths. Also the teeth which is in the back are slightly slanted so I am having trouble biting sometimes. I have gone to my local dentist and they have applied some kind of glue to elongate the shorter front tooth however it keeps on chipping. I would really like to get veneers on the top teeth.How much will it cost to get veneers one the single front tooth?

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Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

My Teeth Are In Good Condition But My Smile Is Tiny, Can I Alter This?

Thursday, March 7th, 2013
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Hi,

I’ve been wondering recently if anything can be done about my teeth as it really bothers me and it makes smiling really uncomfortable for me.

Let me see if I can explain: I have fairly straight, good teeth but what is bothering me is that the actual setting of my teeth is tiny. (The “U” that they sit in is extremely narrow and small.) This means it’s impossible for me to open my mouth wide, my dentist once commented on it but didn’t offer a solution. It also means that when I smile it looks stupid- I don’t have a lovely wide, toothy smile.

I just wish there was a solution. Is there??

Thank you so much

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Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

My Teeth Are Too Far Back, What Can I Do To move Them Forward?

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
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my mouth looks like its sucked in like an old man, it seems to me this is because my teeth are too far back and are not seen whilst talking, and my laugh looks terrible, what treatments are available to move my teeth forward and give a nice smile and not make my mouth look like its sucked in, this also causes my chin to stick out and my lips less visible, i am 25 years of age and haven’t been to the dentist in a while, i just want the quickest process available. thanks you

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Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

My Teeth Are Rotten, What Can I Do To Treat Them Other Than The Expensive Treatment Of Implants

Friday, February 1st, 2013
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Hi..through bad diet, bad lifestyle and embarrassment of seeing a dentist my back teeth on both upper and lower have rotted away to the point of having nothing left…i have now got to the point i dont smile anymore so as u can guess its getting me down…..the price of implants scares me as theres noway i could afford them…what are my other options and wat sort of prices would i be looking at for false teeth…i have my two front teeth and the two next to them either side still. and the same at the bottom…just no back teeth so i find it hard to eat too..thankyou

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Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie