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Are there any dentists that allow payment schemes?

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
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is ther any dentist out ther that will take payments on dental work,,

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

I can’t have braces because it’s not practical for my job, what else can I do about my teeth?

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Q.
my 4 front teeth are fine but the 2 teeth either side of the front four sit back a fair bid from the front four what could be done. having bracess is not pratical in the job i am in at the moment.,

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

I cannot afford to pay for my grandaughter’s dental treatment, what can we do?

Monday, July 5th, 2010
Q.
Hi, I am 83. I cannot help my grandaughter financially. is there help under the NHS for her please. Her teeth have worn down to gum level. Fear, has stopped her all these years from trying to get help to stop the problem. The roots are strong but the surface broke away years ago on her teeth. she has no confidence,She walks around with her hand across her mouth. She cannot eat properly, cannot get a job. She has lost her children through domestic problems and is homeless. She needs to make a fresh start, but her teeth must come first to give her self pride, and confidence, also she need to give nice white smiles once again. She would get work then. Is there help out there please. I am worried sick. Thanks you for giving us your time (I heard that dental training hospitals do implants for free with trainee dentists, Is this true please). she is 36 years old and looks much older,,

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Is it true that botox can reduce the appearance of a gummy smile?

Monday, July 5th, 2010
Q.
I’ve recently heard about botox being used to reduce a gummy smile but i can’t seem to find any info from the UK or anywhere in the UK that does it, can you help and also tell me a bit about it… Thanks.
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

I’m considering Glamsmile and Invisalign for my particular case, what do you think?

Monday, July 5th, 2010
Q.
I have a mild overbite, along with retroclined and overlapped upper incisors, and crooked lowers. I would like a nice smile. I’m considering Glamsmile and Invisalign, two very different approaches. Any advice? Its really confusing!,

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

What can I do about my misshapen teeth?

Monday, July 5th, 2010
Q.
My teeth are very mishapen which will require removal on four teeth. Would I need braces also? Invisible ones, or veneers? Also how much would procedures such as these cost?,

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I am experiencing an ache in my lower front teeth, any idea why?

Monday, July 5th, 2010
Q.
I am experiencing an ache in my lower front teeth – very difficult to pinpoint the exact pain. It is not painful to place pressure on the teeth. It is an ache that comes and goes. I am not sensitive to hot or cold items. Any thoughts?,

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

I’m suffering from a peculier case of acid erosion, can you please help?

Monday, July 5th, 2010
Q.
Hi, i was at my dentist for a concernt on my acid erosion, and she says it has gotten worse, my teeth are now a dark yellow/grey colour . I am 18 years old. But apparently places around my braces had remineralised while other places on my teeth did not so i have a white, dark yellow and grey splotches on my teeth, making them appaear rotten, if they are not already. they are sensitive and she has referred me to the royal school of dentistry belfast. But she says it will take atleast 6 months, she says to my mum that my case is quite perculiar. now i have eliminated all fizzy drinks, sugary foods. From my diet. if you need to see a picture of my teeth to see how sever the condition is then i can send a picture. I asked my dentisr could she just give me veneers or crowns. she said its not appropriate to take away sound tooth. i said well it may be sound tooth but it looks beyond repair, and she says that she could try whitening my “enamel” which in my opinion is only dentin and slight enamel around the edges. and i think the whitening would only highlight the edge of my teeth and still make it look worse. So i am not sure if i should change dentist or not. i would really appreciate you atleast looking at the severity of my condition thanks.,

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

I am looking at getting Invisalign. Do you offer free consultations?

Friday, June 11th, 2010
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Hi I am looking at getting Invisalign. Do you offer free consultations? Is whitening included? Roughly how much would the cost be including everything needed? I realise you will need to see my teeth but i’d just like a rough idea. Thanks,

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Is there a way to get my entire mouth fully reconstructed for free?

Friday, June 11th, 2010
Q.
hi julian my problem stems from a fixed brace as a youngster that kept cutting the inside of my mouth so i ripped the brace out myself and ruined the teeth in the process . my back teeth are now non existant and are rotting and probably causing the rest of my teeth and gums to rot . i cant afford to get it all done so my question is there a way to get my entire mouth done free or cheaply ?,

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