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i have a biggish overbite and one of my teeth is skew

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
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Hey, i have a biggish overbite.and one of my teeth are skew.Can i get lingual braces?and if so how long would it take to fix?

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You may be able to get lingual… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I had a crown removed because of constant absessy

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
Q.
Hi I had a crown removed because of constant absessy’s. How long will it be before I can have a bridge fitted please.Both my teeth at either side are healthy teeth. Thanks for you’re expected reply. Regards

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You can have a bridge straight… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I have two molars that are showing signs of fracture

Monday, November 3rd, 2008
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I have two molars that are showing signs of fracture. My dentist wants to put a silver or “composite” crown on each one but the procedure of drilling away a good portion of the teeth is upsetting to me. Is there a bonding procedure that will serve the same purpose- that is, hold the tooth together to prevent it breaking completely?

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if your teeth have cracks in t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

hi im getting married in january and hate my teeth

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
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Hi im getting married in january and im dreading the photos because i hate my teeth.my frount two teeth cross ova 1 an other and the 1 is chipped would i ba able to have veneers in my case and would i be able to have them before jan 10th?please reply thanks em.

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If you go and have a consulata… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

Along my upper jaw all teeth are aligned except 2 front teeth

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
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Along my upper jaw all teeth are aligned except for my two front teeth plus one is clearly larger than the other with a slight gap between. I am 30 years old, what procedure can be done to rectify it and how long will it take?

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You may beable to have braces … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I really want a silver tooth cap. Would it be free on NHS

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
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I really want a silver tooth cap. Would it be free because im 16 or will it cost? and also do dentists do them? and can you just have them for fun and fashion? If you could, can you reply to my email please. thank you 🙂

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You will only get a silver cro… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

i have a 3 unit bridge that i have had for several

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
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I have a 3 unit bridge that i have had for several years. i was eating and broke the fake tooth part (the center tooth) in half. the front half (the part that shows) is missing and looks like black metal. the back part of the fake tooth is still intact as is the rest of the bridge. i have the part the part of the fake tooth that came off. can this piece be somehow glued back on or repaired without having to get a whole new bridge? please let me know what can be done. thank you so much.

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It sounds like you might need … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I visit a perio every 3 months, i have had gum surgery

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
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Dr.Suri, I visit a perio every 3 months, i have had gum surgery in the past and have had quite a bit of bone loss. i’m not happy with my teet, becuase of the gaps and bone loss in my teet. will lava crowns be an option for me or lumineers. Thank you

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Lava and Lumineers are both ma… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

How do you fix buck teeth without wearing braces

Thursday, October 30th, 2008
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How do you fix buckteeth without wearing braces? i really want straight teeth, but i don’t want have to wear braces is that a possiblity?

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It is possible but you will ha… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

Hello, i have one front tooth longer than the other

Thursday, October 30th, 2008
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Hello, i have one front tooth longer than the other and was advised if got a brace it would drop back down again in time, i was advised that i could get a slice of the longer tooth so my two front teeth would be level and my dentist would build it up with veneer, do you think would this cause sensitivity or discolouring in time? Any advice greatfully received Thank you.

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I would have the brace option.… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri