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I would really like to know the best way of closing the gaps up between my teeth, so I can have normal teeth and a normal smile?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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i have huge gaps everywhere in my mouth ,,, there all evenly spaced out, i did have 2 baby teeth but now i only have one and im almost 18,apparently 2 of my adult teeth are never going to grow and thats why ive still got a baby tooth, the other one got pulled out, i would really like to know the best way of closing the gaps up so i can have normal teeth and a normal smile?,
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It sounds as though you are mi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My crown seems to keep coming loose. Should I have it stuck back on again or replaced completely?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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I have a crown on my front tooth about 6 years ago back home in Australia it came loose a 2 years ago and it was “stuck” back on it is now loose again, so do you think I should have it replaced or “stuck” back on. Thank you for your time,
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It depends on a number of fact… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Could you give me an idea of what laminate veneers are and what they can do?

Monday, August 9th, 2010
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i want some idea about laminat veneers,
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I have been having constant problems with mouth ulcers and it’s now causing problems at work. Can you help?

Monday, August 9th, 2010
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I had mouth ulcers investigated a number of years ago. The consultant was very uncaring and said it was a vitimin deficiency. However for years now I have been suffering with fevers, swolen glands, acidic stomach, running to the toilet and swolen glands which give me sore joints and a sore throat. This is causing problems at work as my employer is fedup hearing that I am sick due to re-occuring ulcers. Can you help?,
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Do I go for the crown or should I leave it and seek an implant in the future?

Monday, August 9th, 2010
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I would like to know if you really recommend to have a crown done after a root canal. I have all my teeth and they all look good, I am 39 years old, and had a small decay in one of my back tooth (so said the dentist) and after having the filling done my face became distorted and I got an infection that lasted few weeks. The problem is now sorted, I changed dentist and had to do a root canal. Because the treatment took too long, I ended up losing quite a bit of my tooth during the treatment.The dentist now said that I will need a crown to strengh my tooth. I am not keen on that as I think more of my tooth will be gone after that. The tooth looks fine to me. What should I do? I am originally from Brazil where we value a lot our teeth, being toothless there means you belong to a lower class or that you don’t hve good personal care. Please what should I do? Go for the crown or just leave it and wait if my tooth breaks in the future and seek an implant or something like that? Woud veneer be any good? thanks,
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When a molar tooth or a premol… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can I have an inman aligner for my top teeth?

Monday, July 19th, 2010
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Dear Dr Caplan, I wanted to know if i can get a Inman Aligner Top Brace if i already have had braces but my teeth have moved back to their original position. And what age can i get one from? Thanks,
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My top lip covers up my top teeth when I smile, what can I do about this?

Monday, July 19th, 2010
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I recently got my braces off and i haven’t been unsatisfied with my teeth, but i have been extremely unsatisfied with my smile. i really don’t like my smile (and am VERY self concious about smiling and laughing – anything showing my smile) because my top lip covers so much of my top teeth, making my smile look weird. it almost looks like a tiny white strip when i smile and i think it really makes me look ugly and takes a lot away from my looks. i was curious if veneers would help fix the problem with my smile. do you think that if i got veneers to lengthen my teeth my lip and little toothed smile problem will be fixed and that when i smile you will see a lot of teeth? thanks for your help, Bella,
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I often move teeth into the co… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I have several problems with my teeth, can they all be fixed?

Monday, July 19th, 2010
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Hi, I have a gap in my two front teeth and on my left side, i have a tooth that’s pointy and also spacy. On my right side i have a loose tooth (it’s been loose for about 5 years!) I have a over-bite. To me it’s really embarrasing. And i would like it fixed. But is it even possible? And if it is please contact me!,
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It certainly is – there are ma… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can I have false teeth fitted as I cannot afford to have my crowns & veneers replaced?

Monday, July 19th, 2010
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i am 40 years old and i have all my teeth replaced with crowns veneers and caps they are in a state chipped i am on benifits can i have false teeth fitted as i cannot afford to have them replaced,
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You may be able to but you nee… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My 3 year old needs 4 front teeth removing due to decay, are there any alternatives to this?

Friday, July 16th, 2010
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Hi My daughter is 3 yrs old and unfortunately has tooth decay. She has some hypo plasty teeth. My NHS practice referred her to the Herts Special Care Dental Service who have recommended that she should have the teeth extracted which includes the front 4. I am quite upset about it and would like a second opinion as she has some non decaying teeth which surely should be sealed but I’d never heard of that or been offered it and is there anyway her front 4 teeth can be saved ? Also they have told me to use an adult toothpaste not a childs one which i tryed this morning and she was crying due to the fact its far stronger so hurt he tongue. Which is the best toothpaste for me to use ? Please help. thanks
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