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Roaccutane has damaged my teeth and teeth whitening did not work

Saturday, July 5th, 2008
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Hello, I’ve had some zoom whitening at £450.00 yet it didn’t do much good. Over a three year period, I had three 4 month courses of a drug called Roaccutane which, I\’ve read, can damage teeth. My teeth are quite a bad colour and are almost see through in some areas. Could this be the cause? I have been thinking about veneers for years and my teeth are in fairly decent shape but the colour has put a real dampener on my life. I am very reluctant to smile. Could you tell me if veneers would be the way to go for me and if so, how much is it likely to cost for a full mouth? Are they permanent and can you see a thin black line where they meet the gum? Also, are some veneers better quality than others? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks R Wilson

 

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Unfortunately whitening doesn’… (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 lost all my bottom teeth and want cosmetic dentures

Saturday, July 5th, 2008
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Over the last 12 months, I have lost all but 3 of my bottom teeth. I have dentures which are awful looking and ill fitting. I asked my dentist about cosmetic dentures, but am not sure he understood exactly the type I want, as he told me they would cost between £300 – £500, yet looking at internet sites they seem a lot more expensive. The type I am thinking of are the sort seen on tv shows such as 10 yrs younger. What sort of cost would I be looking at please.

 

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There are two types of cosmeti… (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

my jaw is offline and I need to have it broken to re align it

Saturday, July 5th, 2008
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I have been told i have an offline jaw. Before i was told this i never noticed my jaw and was only worried about my teeth. Experts told me that the only way to sort this would be a 5 hour long operation, where they would break my jaw to re-aline it and then give me braces. Would veneers be a possible alternative?

 

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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

Do my teeth that support a bridge need to be in good condition

Saturday, July 5th, 2008
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If u want a dental bridge do the teeth they are attached to need to be in good condition as i may have to have one but one of them is a filling that’s not in great condition

 

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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

gum disease due to smoking cause loose teeth

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
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Hi. I have gum disease after many years of smoking. One or two of my teeth are slightly loose. I have recently given up smoking. Will my gum problem improve and would I still be able to have veneers? 

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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

my upper teeth are worn and discoloured

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
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I have rather worn upper teeth that are also slightly discoloured, what procedures do you recommend so that i can get the best look?

 

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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

Will lumineers help my sensitive teeth

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
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I have got sensitive teeth. If i would get lumineers it would be a kind of protection? Because now I need to go at least every half year to the dental hygiene to get ride of the stains and after that the teeth are more sensitive. I think the stains are getting worse after each treatment. My problems are the stains which come shortly again after the treatment. What about lumineers? Is it possible to make lumineers also on the inner side of the teeth?

 

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My lower teeth are very gappy can I have train tracks braces

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
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I have perfectly healthy teeth, but only 24 of them so are consequently very gappy teeth – in parts my lower teeth are in front of my upper. I really dont want veneers- as I dont want to destroy my teeth, and even so have been told the gaps are too wide. i have been told train tracks are the only option. At 38, I really want to avoid this. would invisalign be strong enough to move my teeth- is there an alternative . Do I need to live near the dentist? I am really stuck!

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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

My back teeth are falling apart I want porcelain teeth

Sunday, June 29th, 2008
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I really need to have my teeth done, i am only 28 and the back ones are falling apart, my dentist wont do anything. Its not my fault that they are like this, i had problems and was put on a high dose of clexaine which messed them up. i want to have the porcelain teeth, i am worried about the price, but can pay monthly, i really need some help with having this done, teeth are so important, its the first thing you look at on a person, i am getting depressed over this, please help!!

 

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You are right, your teeth are … (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 much will invisalign cost for a small gap

Sunday, June 29th, 2008
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On the top row of my teeth, I have a small gap in the front and a two small gaps one side. Roughly how much will it cost in total if I use invisalign?

 

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