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How much would it cost on the NHS to close the gaps caused by missing front teeth?

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Q.

i have two missing front teeth that I would like to close, i want to know the cost of it on the nhs


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Is there an age limit for dental treatment to repair rapidly deteriorating teeth?

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Q.

Is there an age limit ? I am 70 and my top front teeth have rapidly deteriorated in the past two years. Having lost my top rear teeth both sides — the front teeth have worn razor sharp and chipped, particularly the top. Hope you can help me.


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How much does it cost to have a crown and a denture fitted?

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Q.

Hi, I’m wondering how much cost for me, to have a crown on tooth # 47 with fitting of denture? Thank you!


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What types of crowns and fillings are available on the NHS?

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Q.

hello i wonder if you can help me what crowns can i have on the nhs and what colour filling near the front .


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Is it possible to have my teeth whitened painlessly if I have receding gums?

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Q.

can teeth be whitened without pain even where gums have receded and which electric brush is best for plaque removal and whitening


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At 16 is it possible to fix crooked teeth without braces?

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Q.

hey I am 16 and am really fed up of my 2 front teeth being stuck out, i want to get this fixed but not by braces what could you do to help? and how long would it take?


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What can I do to correct a chipped tooth and gap in my bottom teeth?

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Q.

hi, i have just noticed a little chip on one of my bottom tooth and a small gap as well, i was wondering is there anything my dentist can do to fix this problem?


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The dentist said I would need to wait until I am 16 for a crown. What can be done in the meantime?

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
Q.

im 13 years old and befor i had a fall and half of my tooth broke off, i went to the dentist and they said they my nerve dies so now its a dark shade on my fornt tooth and they said i have to wait till im 16 to have a crown put in what should i do to improve the coloure of my tooth? thanks


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Can I get invisible braces on the NHS or with a price reduction?

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
Q.

Hi, can I get invisible braces free on the NhS or with a reduction of price? I’m 16 and live in London.

A.
No is the short answer

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I would like Lumineers for my overlapping teeth but NHS dentists have advised against it. Can you advise?

Monday, November 29th, 2010
Q.

Hi im 23 years old and have 2 overlapping teeth at the top front of my teeth. I am rather insecure about this and would like to have lumineers to cover them. NHS Dentists have said not too as theyre bad for you however i dont have 6,000 for incognito braces. i wanted something faster and less money with more of a impact.


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