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My teeth are turning brown, do I need crowns or implants?

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
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8 of my front bottom teeth are going very brown at the bottom. could this mean crowns or implants? if so are there any dentist surgeries that do financial plans?,
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There are a number of things t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Why is unfinished root canal treatment causing me pain?

Thursday, March 4th, 2010
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On the 5th Jan I had a crown fitted on a tooth that had broken my previous dentist said thet due to age teeth become brittle and she tried to repair it. I change my dentist to one nearer home and they fitted a crown since then I have been back with pain. The third week I went back and root canal treatment was performed. Last week I was due to have the root canal treatment finished but I had pain in my lower jaw and a slight ear ache I asked the dentist to give me some antibiotics ib case there was any infection and could I have the root canal treatment finished the following week which I am due on tuesday. I still have some pain but painkillers help. What should I do,
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You will need to have the root… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can I get teeth removed and replaced with bridge due to gum disease?

Thursday, March 4th, 2010
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i have a large over bite and my upper teeth are very lose. I tried to have my dentist put braces on them but was informed that due gum diseas it would not be a good idea to have braces because i would lose them anyway. Could I have those teeth removed a get a bridge instead,
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For you to get a bridge in the… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Are there any payment plans available for braces?

Thursday, March 4th, 2010
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hello, I am 22 yrs old and i need braces, i was wondering if there are payment plans available and also if it is possible to get them on the nhs as i dont earn very much. having crooked teeth is making me feel very self concious to the point where i hide my teeth when talking and smiling.,
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We have a system at our practi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

What can be done about teeth that are breaking apart?

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
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Dear Dr Justin Glaister, Well, I do not know where to start. Firstly I have to get rid of my wisdom teeth (the pain is killing me), and then I have a problem with basicly all my other teeth. My teeth will start breaking bit by bit, starting near the root, and it hurts badly, I have about 10 teeth that is broken. I could not eat for the past few days and whenever I drink hot or cold drinks it hurts. My dentist in south africa said that it is a shortage off calsium. I had this problem since I was 14 (now 22). I live in Swanage, Dorset, England, BH191AN. Is there any advise you can give me in this matter? Regards,
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Firstly you will need to atten… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

How invasive is the veneers treatment?

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
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Dear Dr Glaister I am considering offering to pay for my son tohave his teeth improved.I know the process will be expensive so would like to research carefully. One question in particular concerns the invasive nature of porcelain veneers. What is your view about choosing porcelain veneers over less invasive options in terms of best results. Many thanks.,
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It depends on what you are try… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can you give me some ideas about cost of invisible braces?

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
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Hi, I never had braces as a child and have recently become more self conscious about my croocked/overlapping teeth. I have been looking at the different types of invisible braces, but am concerned about the costs! Could you give me some idea of how much different types of invisible braces cost?,
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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can a mobile tooth be crowned?

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
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what does a dentist have to assess in my mouth prior to having a crown? can you crown a ‘mobile’ tooth?,
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I would never crown a mobile t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can anything be done about bad case of tooth ache?

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
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Dear Dr Glaister, I am having awful trouble with my teeth. I was recently on hoildays on a Greek island of IOS, when the trouble started. It was so bad I had to put a mellon on my head with cold water to ease the pain I look forward in hearing from you,
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It is extremelly difficult for… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can anything be done about bad case of tooth ache?

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Q.
Dear Dr Glaister, I am having awful trouble with my teeth. I was recently on hoildays on a Greek island of IOS, when the trouble started. It was so bad I had to put a mellon on my head with cold water to ease the pain I look forward in hearing from you,
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It is extremelly difficult for… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister