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Can my crowns look more like natural teeth?

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
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i currently have 2 crowns on my front top teeth i have had these since when i was 15 now im 32 touch wood never had a problem, one of my tooth had chipped just the top layer and my dentist at that time gave me crowns not knowing any different i went aong with it but as ive got older they have started to bother me they are slightly bigger than my natural teeth and slighlty different colour they dont look false but i want them to look more natural and give a nice smile what would you recommend

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New crowns made from a porcela… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
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It’s been 20 years since my last appointment, how can I sort out my teeth?

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
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i havn’t been to the dentist for 20 years as i am terrified my teeth are in poor health with decay i’m getting married next year and desperatly want them sorting out please can you help?

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Many dentists provide sedation… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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Can you recommend a treatment for damaged, grinding teeth?

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Q.

is there a procedure to repair teeth that have been ground down due to sleep grinding, what is it called and can you recommend a dentist in the southampton area

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If your teeth are ground down … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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I hold an NHS exemption card – can I get my tooth crowned on this scheme, or will there be a charge?

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
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I hold an NHS exemption card. Can I get my tooth crowned on this scheme, or will there be a charge?

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You need to discuss this with … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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Can I have gappy teeth filled in time for my sweet 15?

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
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Yes hi i have a small gap in my front two teeth and i have my sweet 15 next year and i would like to know if there is anything that i can get to cover it or somthing cause i really want to have straight teeth for the pictures!!! Please help me

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You should seek an orthodontic… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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Should antibiotic prophylaxis be given to someone with heart complications?

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Q.

I have recently been diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis caused by a congenital bicuspid aortic valve. I need some extensive dental procedures which may include at least one extraction, one or possibly two implants, a repaired or replaced crown and veneer, and a new crown or possibly a bridge. I am currently symptom free and not on any medications. Would you please advise me on any additional risks associated with any of the dental procedures mentioned. Also, do you recommend taking precautionary measures?

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The current protocol for patie… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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What is the cost of lumineers for front teeth?

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
Q.

Can you tell me how much a lumineer would cost for a front tooth please? Regards 

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It varies but veneers range fr… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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Can I get braces for my bottom crooked teeth?

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
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My top teeth are strait but my bottom teeth are just a little crooked but im not pleased with my smile do u think if i asked my dentist to give me braces to fix them he would!?!

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Yes but I am pretty sure it wi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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What is the better system, Cerec or 5d e max?

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
Q.

good day dear dr caplan …if we compare cerec system with 5d e max cad/cad ..what would you think about the result concerning the accuracy of fittings,marginal adaptation and occlusion taking into consideratrion that you have to be biased to your system ..
thank you indeed for your kind care and reply …
note:i was one of the participant who attened the two cosmetic meetings in dubai and participatied in MENA AWARDS AND I AM A MEMBER OF THE IRAQI DENTAL ASSOCIATION (ACADEMIC PROSTHODONTIST SPECIALIST IN DENTAL SCHOOL OF BAGHDAD UNIVERSITY )WHO WOULD LIKE TO WELCOMING YOU IN IRAQ SOON .ALSO I DO LIKE YOUR LECTURES

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Sorry for the late reply. Tha… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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Continued root canal pain 36 hours after treatment.

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
Q.

i have had the first session of root canal treatment, it is 36 hours after the treatment and the pain is really bad! is this normal. i have taken pain killers and they dont seem to touch the pain. could there be a problem? your advice would be greatly appriciated. 

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It is likely that you had a ve… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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