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what does general anaesthesia involve?

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
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I’m only young but by now I should have all of my baby teeth out.I still have alot of my baby teeth but the new adult once are nearly out but my baby ones are pushing them in diffrent directions so in the christmas holiday I have to have them taken while I’m asleep but I was wondering what the dentist will do to put me to sleep. I’m a little scared about that part more than any.,

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Are there any other applications that may heal my infected tooth rather than have it extracted?

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
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Dear Dr Caplan, I wonder if you could give me your opinion on my plight. For the past four months I have had an infection in my gums. This has caused some receeding of gum line on the upper and lower teeth and a stubborn abcess on a front upper tooth. Initially I was told that the infection is opportunitist because as we age gaps appear between root and bone and to take a mouth wash. No solution I then returned and was advised the only way to cure the infection would be to extract the tooth. There was no other remedy – once the infection occured its for life. Unfortunately, the bone may now be damaged and being diabetic an implant highly unlikely. At 48 I face the necessity of a denture. Are there any other applications that may heal / remedy the infection other than extraction. Any observations would be much appreciated. Best ,

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My molar has cracked in half. Would I be able to get treatment on the NHS? Also, what can be done about brown tooth stains?

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
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Hello I am unemployed and a part time university student. One of my molars has cracked in half and is causing me some discomfort. Will I be able to get any help with getting this sorted out? Also, I have just given up smoking and have noticed behind my lower central incisors there is alot of brown/black, possibly tobacco staining. What is a good toothpaste to get rid of this? Thanks,

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My teeth are sensitive after root canal treatment. Could tooth next to it be causing problem?

Friday, November 5th, 2010
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Hello. I had a root canal 2 years ago and crowned a few months ago. The past 2 weeks I have been getting pain on this tooth if I eat on it and it is sensitive to hot and cold. I have seen an NHS Dentist, who took an xray. She said she cannot see anything wrong with that tooth, but the tooth next to it had ‘shadowing’ around the top and bottom, so she wants to do a filling first, then possibly root canal on the other tooth, which she said could be causing the sensitive tooth to cause me pain. She did say that the tooth previously root canalled had one canal filled right to the bottom and other canal stopped half way down. Would the xray show if the root canal has not worked? And is this sometimes the case that another tooth could be causing pain in the tooth next to it? I am finding it hard trusting this dentist, as they don’t have a very good reputation, but I cannot afford the private dentist who did my original root canal. Thank you.,

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What would be the most effective way to remove the yellow/brown patches from my teeth, which were a side-effect to antibiotics?

Friday, November 5th, 2010
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My teeth are very small and have always been stained with yellow/brown patches. I’m told this is as a result of being on antibiotics for the first 4 years of my life. I have started being very conscious of my teeth and don’t like to smile in photos. I’m wondering if teeth whitening would be a good option for me? I have also looked at veneers and just wonder which is the most effective way of whitening my teeth but also doing something about the size and shape if possible. Also wondering about potential cost?,

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I am concerned about how natural implants look. Can you get a good gum line with implants?

Thursday, November 4th, 2010
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I have two very large front teeth, and one side baby tooth. I have never been happy with my smile, and its effected every part of my life. Implants seem a good option, but I am concerned how natural they look, and my major concern is having a good gum line with the implants. Can you get a good gum line with implants?,

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Can you recommend a discreet treatment for my crossing and stuck out teeth?

Thursday, November 4th, 2010
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hi im 22 my 2 front teehh are crossing and my next tooth sticks out some of my teeth on the bottom are starting to cross.i dont want a brace that is really visable and tha stands out could you give me some advice about which brace could suit my teeth,

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Is there a chance my root canal could fail in the long run, would veneers stress my teeth and does dentist experience really matter?

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
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Hello Dr Caplan I had root canal on one of my front tooth in Jan this year, and unfortunatlly it had gone grey. I went to a cosmatic dentist who suggested 2nd root canal, internal bleaching and porcelain crown for this tooth. At the same time I was interested in getting 3 vaneers put on my other 3 front teeth to achieve max cosmatic result. So my questions are.. 1) Is there a likelyhood for me to lose my grey tooth down the road after all these treatment s?! 2) does having the vaneers done on my other teeth “stress” the teeth?! Could it result in root canal afterward?! 3) I had been to couple cosmatic dentist. One is very well known and has lots of experience.. however he also charges 3 times what other dentist charges… Do you think that experience and techniques play a big part of the successof my teeth or is it more like chances ?! (losing my grey tooth or not down the road) thank you,

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I will need braces and then surgery for my underbite. My orthodontist has recommended standard braces but I would like 6 month braces?

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
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i am about to start treatment for an underbite that eventually will lead to surgery can the 6 month braces be used in cases like this as my orthodontist says he’s never heard of them and i will need to stick to the standard braces Thankyou ,

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Would I be able to get NHS train tracks for my jaw that is moving forward?

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
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Hi Julian, Back two years ago I had retainers to bring my jaw forward because it was 0.8 Mm forward than the bottom jaw. I could not keep the retainers in and had them for about 6months, now my jaw is naturally going forward, I measured it about it about 0.4mm. Now that its going forward its self, do you think the NHS will allow me to have ‘train track’ braces? Sorry about my terminology ! My two front teeth have stuck out since I was young, the other teeth are now pushing behind the two front teeth, making them stick out further and now a gap is occuring between the two teeth at the front. What sort of treatment would it require? Would the NHS accept me back? If not, how much would you think it would cost going private. Thanks very much.,

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