I have 9 missing teeth at 14 NHS dental implants
Q. Iam 14 years old and have a 9 adult teeth missing.Apart from the two front top teeth all my teeth are at a 90 degree rotation. We visited a restoritive dentist recently for advice. Who refered us to an orthodontist. Do you think we would have to pay for our restoritive work or implants [...]
Tags: bone grafts, bone loss, dental implant, dental implants, missing teeth
Which are better lava crowns or porcelain bonded metal crowns
Q. Hi, I’ve had porcelain veneers on my front tooth for last 5 years and now need to replace with a crown. I am 33 and would appreciate any advice regardin ‘lava’ crowns versus the ‘porcelain bonded metal’ crowns.
A. Lava crowns are made from a Zirconium core for strength and a porcelain covering baked on [...]
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My NHS dental crowns are too white what can I do
Q. I go to a local dentist where I have been going for a long time and my dentist no longer treats adults, just children\’s braces. i therefore changed to a dentist at that practice, but did not know him. I have had 3 new crowns at the front and a veneer (privately) plus teeth [...]
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How much does teeth whitening cost I am a smoker
Q. hi just a few questions about some procedures im thinking of having done. firstly i was wondering how much teeth whitening is? also i was going to have my teeth whitened before but as i am a smoker and i was told not to smoke for seven days after i was put off the [...]
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I have gum disease through thumb sucking can I gave cosmetic dentistry
Q. Hi, I’m 23 years old. I sucked my thumb until I was 13. My top teeth were pushed out and my bottom ones were pushed in. My bottom right 1 tooth has even turned 90 degrees so it\’s perpendicular to the others! Because of this, the dentist told me I have pockets in my [...]
Tags: bacteria, braces, dental abscess, gum disease, gums, hygienist, teeth straightening
My gums are itching after veneers what can help
Q. I got veneers fitted last week and took a reaction to the stuff they prepare your teeth with before they fit the veneer, its being a week and my gums are driving my crazy with the itchy, is there anything i can put on them to take the itch away.Thanks
A. Vitamin E oil is very [...]
Tags: gums, Q. Dental Veneers
Is me dentist qualifies to fit lava crowns
Q. I have eight porcelaine crowns that badly need to be replaced. My dentist recommended lava crowns at a cost of 3,000 I am just unsure if he is qualified to perform this treatment. Or am i taking an expensive risk?
A. It is not possible or ethical for me to comment on the abilities of [...]
Tags: lava crown, porcelain crowns
Can I have tooth straightening with a baby tooth in my gum
i am wondering if its possible to straighten my teeth even though i have a baby tooth? and my actually tooth is in my gum.
You can have braces with baby teeth present. However the underlying tooth may get in the way of tooth movement . This would need to be assessed by a dentist prior [...]
Tags: braces, gum, teeth straightening
My teeth are crowded and different heights would contouring work
Q. My bottom 4 front teeth are slightly over crowded, which makes them slightly different heights, i was wondering if cosmetic contouring could file down the tops of them to make them look straight? would this work and how much would it cost to do?
A. The reason for your lower teeth having various heights is [...]
Tags: inman aligner, invisalign brace, white fillings
My teeth stick out and need a dentist in Scotland
Q. hello i am needing some work done on my front teeth as they stick out and this is affecting me in day to day life, i have just moved to Scotland and really dont know where to start looking for treatment can you please help
A. I know a very good dentist in Scotland called [...]
When I open my mouth my teeth stick out can I have veneers
Q. when i close my mouth my profile is fine but when i open i have outward teeth more like touching my lower lips.so i can veneer fix this becoz i dont want braces
A. The first treatment of choice is definitely braces. There are a number of very aesthetic brace options such as invisalign and [...]
Tags: braces, inman aligner, invisalign brace, Q. Dental Veneers, root canal treatment
I want a cosmetic denture like in 10 years younger
Q. Over the last 10 months or so, I have lost all but 3 of my bottom teeth. (Im 39). The denture I have been supplied with not only looks awful, as the teeth are smaller and shorter than my own, but is very uncomfortable, loose and ill fitting. I asked my dentist about a [...]
Tags: denture, Q. Dental Implants
I have stained teeth and fillings Im from north Scotland
Q. Hi, I am a 32 year old woman and around 5 years ago, on advice from my dentist, I had white fillings bonded to my two front teeth. This was to cover up the pitted appearance of the teeth caused by acid erosion (due to drinking too many fruit juices and brushing teeth directly [...]
Tags: acid erosion, brushing teeth, white fillings
How much does cerec veneer cost
Q. Your website quotes CEREC price for crown - but what would be the price for a single CEREC ceramic veneer?
A. My web site does not give quotes as each patients situation is individual to that patient and as such it is impossible to give estimates for treatments. My Cerec work starts at £645 usually [...]
Tags: ceramic veneer, cerec, Q. Dental crowns
My teeth are falling out I smoke and I am seeing a periodontist
Q. I have had periodontal disease for several years now and despite seeing a periodontist for treatment, nothing has really improved. I have lost several teeth and know I will lose more as several are now very loose. I have been looking for info and options on the net and REALLY DO NOT WANT DENTURES! [...]
Tags: dentures, gums, loose teeth, periodontal disease, Q. Dental Implants
How can I close a big gap in my front upper teeth
Q. i have a big gap in front my upper teeth.do u think it can be close?
A. YES !! But how is the more difficult question. Usually for large gaps there is a combination of orthodontics, and veneer work. For very large gaps an implant may be required. With the modern techniques that are available [...]
Tags: orthodontics, Q. Dental Implants, Q. Dental Veneers, teeth gaps
I am porcelaine veneers but my temporary veneers feel really bulky
Q. I am in the process of having porcelaine veneers fitted to my top front six teeth and four days ago had my teeth prepared and temporary veneers fitted, which I have to wear for two weeks. My problem is that they are uncomfortable make me feel that I have a bulky foreign object in [...]
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I have lost all my teeth with gum disease how long should dental implants take
Q. I have just lost all my lower teeth due to gum disease. One dentist says i should have implants and then wait 4-5 months before having a bridge fitted another says he can do the whole procedure in one go. How do I decide?
A. There are a number of different techniques available to us [...]
Tags: cat scan, gum disease, Q. Dental Implants
My mothers soft dental plate is uncomfortable
Q. My 85 yr old mother is unable to wear her “soft” dental plate due to extreme discomfort. Are there any better plates if she paid privately? PS She has been quoted £15,000 for req number of implants and can not afford this.Is it true that it is not possible to just do,say,4 front teeth [...]
Tags: dental plate, Q. Dental Implants, Q. Dentures
My front teeth are too long and look bad what can you advise
Q. Hi Im 60 years old my two front upper teeth have grown long and one is now loose, they look awfull please advise treatment and cost
A. It sound as though you have gum disease and that your front teeth have got to the stage of sever bone lose. The only option is usually removal [...]
Tags: gum disease, loose teeth, Q. Dental Bridges, Q. Dental Implants, Q. Dentures
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