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Will root canal treatment lessen pain caused by teeth with no enamel?

Monday, February 22nd, 2010
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My 14 year daughter unfortunately had her four back teeth come through with no enamal on them, about 3 months ago we had to have a root canal treatment on one of them. She is now in pain again and the dentist has recommended that they try root canal treatment again, the tooth is crumbling away, and she is on anti biotics to try and clear the infection she also has a phobia with needles and dentists! Is another root canal treatment likely to work for her, or would it be best to extract the tooth? This is not an option that she wants as she does not want a gap in her teeth, but the pain she went through last time for it not to work, how many times will they try and do root canal before they say to extract it. Many thanks,

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Can I get radiograph done in UK for smile makeover abroad?

Friday, February 19th, 2010
Q.
hi i’m looking at having a smile make-over abroad (Malaga or Marbella). It’s alot easier if i get a panoramic radiograph in digital format in england so i can get a consultation/quote online from spain rather than making more trips there. If i contact a local private dentist do you think they’d mind me askin for them to do it even though i’m not actually getting the work done by them? Thanks,

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Can I get a loan to cover price of veneers?

Friday, February 19th, 2010
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hiya. im just wondering i have a few smallish gaps in my teeth and i am thinking of getting veeneers. would it be possible to get a loan to cover the cost. im in full time employment and dont have a history of bad credit plase get back to me thanx,

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Can I get veneers if I already have crowns?

Friday, February 19th, 2010
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I had 3 crowns fitted on my front teeth about 18 years ago. 1 on each peg tooth and 1 on a front tooth. They are very noticeable especially as I have 1 natural tooth in between. I also seem to be getting bigger gaps in between my teeth as the peg teeth seem to have moved inwards. I am considering having veneers fitted, but I am not sure if this is possible because of the crowns. This is something that I wish to get done asap as I am very self conscious about them.,

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Can I have surgery to treat receding gums?

Friday, February 19th, 2010
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Hello doctor i am 27 years old. my problem is that i have receding gums problem and have pockets between gums and teeth ……i feel pain when i dring hot or cold water….so ….i wana go for gum surgery but my dentist says that ti can not be performed coz u dont have a strong bone …. please help me what should i do ? thank you,

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Can I get implants after being attacked and getting two teeth knocked out?

Friday, February 19th, 2010
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Hello, i am 18 years of age and have had braces since may 09, since i have had my braces i got attacked by 2 men resulting in 2 teeth being knocked out, sincei have already started dental treatment with my hospital im just wondering if it would be able for the hospital once the braces procedure has been completed to input implants into my mouth, im am in full time education and go to a university hospital (wythenshawe hospital),

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What would say is a reasonable price for a permanent bridge?

Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Q.
I have had an all on 4 surgery and in the process of having temporary bridges. The permanent bridge using a metal framework and denture teeth comes to over £7,000.- Should I shop around?,

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Cannot afford dentist teeth whitening but do I have any other options?

Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Q.
I am interested in having my teeth whitened but realistically can’t afford to have it done profesionally. My teeth are yellowed due to years of coffee and smoking. I regularly attend the dentist and have my teeth cleaned, polished and descaled and I no longer smoke. I take good care of my teeth, at 33 yrs old I have no caps, fillings or missing teeth. Can you recommend a good product that I can use and also a tooth paste to help maintain the white teeth?. Thank you.,

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What cheap alternative is there to invisalign to fix protruding teeth?

Thursday, February 18th, 2010
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Hi My left canine tooth has grown out of place so protrudes from the front if the gum. I’m 33 now however when I was younger I had a removeable brace that started to make a gap behind it in order to allow the tooth to move down. Unfortunately I didnt complete the treatment. I have been to a couple of dentists now and have only been given a brace as an option. I am really self conscious about my smile, but also Im conscious that my treatment should not make me feel even less confident. I have been quoted 4,000 pounds for Invisalign and I just simply cannot afford this. Really what I would like to know are, all possible treatment options and the best way forward. Many Thanks for your help.,

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how much will mini implants for dentures cost?

Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Q.
Hiya, i have been considering dental implants for some time now, and have just read you can have mini implants to keep dentures rigid would this be a cheaper option ? and how much would this cost.,

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