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My teeth are in a terrible condition, how can I find a reputable dentist to treat me?

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
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i have got weak, stained and broken teeth. i have also have had to have some of my teeth extracted from my mouth. i have fillings in mostly all my teeth, top and bottom. i suffer from tooth ache a lot and dont feel my dentist are doing what is needed for me. i would like to fix my broken teeth or replace these and also remove stains on my teeth. i wonder what would be best for me to look into so that i can regain confidence to smile again.
kind regards and thank you for any help you can give 

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
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My bridge keeps falling off, but I don’t want a dental implant, what can I do?

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
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Hi Mark,

3 years ago, my side tooth was extracted and the dentist suggested that I have a bridge which is glued/cemented to either side of the teeth. For the past 2 years, I have gone back to my dentist (sometimes on a monthly basis) as the bridge keeps falling out. Each visit is costing me £90.00. I don’t want an implant. Would you suggest a false tooth, or is this not possible. Many thanks for you time.

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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I am 24, should I have two old baby teeth I have removed?

Thursday, January 12th, 2012
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I am wanting my teeth whitened i have had it done before with bad results. Also i still have two baby teeth which are my upper fangs, my dentist says they will just fall out my smile looks fine but my baby teeth annoy me could i have something done with them i am 24 years of age now and looking at veneers??? the teeth are all straight the gum is just coming away from the baby teeth look’s like it need’s filling in. Thankyou for your time and for any help you can suggest 

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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Are braces a better option to veneers for straightening my crooked teeth?

Monday, January 9th, 2012
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Hi Rob,

I’m a 29 year old male from the East Midlands. I have what i would call severely crooked top teeth. This has had a major impact on my life, from relationships and interviews, to learning to even speak and laugh differently to hide my teeth. My top teeth are crowded and one of the top two front teeth angles back into the mouth and the other protrudes.

I have never been able to afford treatment but have just been made redundant and will be getting a reasonable pay-out, i have decided i want to look into getting my teeth sorted as they make me very unhappy.
Going to the dentist makes me very anxious as i am ashamed of my teeth, i did ask about correcting them a few years ago and was quoted £7500.00 for veneers. Even with my pay-out, this is still a little to much than i can afford.

I was just after advice really, i would rather avoid metal ‘train-tracks’ if possible, but have heard about others such as Clearstep and Inman aligners. From the very basic summary of what i’ve said, and the hindrance of not being able to see my teeth, would you think i can get anything done for say £5000.00? Are braces the best option for me, and will Clearstep or Inman be suitable for my degree of crookedness?
Any help is much appreciated.

Kind regards

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Dr Rob Tennet

St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk Tel: 0121 643 0610

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What treatment can you recommend for my discoloured teeth?

Monday, January 9th, 2012
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Hello,

When I was younger I had pretty bad mottling on my teeth, which I think was from flurosis.

When I reached the age of 13 I had some treatment on my teeth, which really polished them up and gave back my confidence. I think they bleached them, although I can’t remember for sure.

Now at the age of 22, I’ve found 5 of my top teeth have become discoloured and yellow tinged. In addition in between my front tooth and canine, there appears to be a thin dark mark lining the edge of my tooth. My teeth became like this a few years ago. Naturally, its knocked my confidence, and I would like to get it sorted.

I was wondering if there was any treatment avaliable, to whiten my teeth up a bit, and if you could give any roundabout figure of the cost.

Kind regards, 

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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Would veneers be suitable for closing tooth gaps?

Thursday, January 5th, 2012
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My boyfriend has good teeth but they are fairly small and have slight gaps in between. We were thinking about veneers – would this be the right treatment do you think? And what are the estimated costs involved? Thanks for any help you can give us doctor hughes 

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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I am not happy with the shape of my bridge, can I have it changed?

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
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Hi – I am having a fixed bridge across my 7 front teeth. I went to have this fitted yesterday but didn’t due to the fact I was not happy with the appearance. Teeth 1&2 are too rounded in shape at the sides & the fronts of the teeth are to rounded or bevelled. Is it too late for the lab to change these? I don’t want to look as though I have brought a set of hollywood teeth. I just want to have healthy looking natural teeth. I think these look fake. Any advice would be appreciated. Many thanks

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Dr Safeer Butt

S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios
Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex
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Is it likely that the cost of porcelain veneers will rise?

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
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I have broken and worn front teeth either from grinding or acid erosion over the years, and I am considering porcelain veneers. Given that the treatment is expensive, and that the veneers only last 5 to 10 years, is the cost of replacements likely to be comparable to the initial treatment ? My fear is that although I might be able to find the funds for the initial treatment, i could end up being locked into unaffordable treatments into my old age ?

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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Are veneers the best option for closing a gap between my front teeth?

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
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Hi Dr Butt,
I am really intrested in veneers, i have a gap between my two front teeth and would look some veneers to close this and was thinking i may only need 4 veneers and the rest whitening? i know i will have to come for a consulation but would you be able to give me a rough essitmate on prices?? I am going to get them done just need the best quote avaiable and ways off paying if there really expensive?
would be greatful if you could get back to me as i am looking to have a consulation in the next week or two :)

Thanks 

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Dr Safeer Butt

S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios
Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex
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I have been tongue-tied since birth, would laser treatment be the answer to my problems?

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
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Hi.

I’ve always had a a tongue tie since birth, but it was never corrected. I’m now 22 and have noticed problems with my speech in the recent years and now that I’m noticing it, it’s getting worse.

I’ve read that laser surgery is the best option and the tongue can heal in a couple of hours, instead of weeks.

Where do I go to get this done, and how much is the cost of laser vs. scalpel?

Finally, will this solve the speech problems as I really feel it’s the tongue that can’t make the movements it needs for correct speech unless I really concentrate.

Thank you!

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Dr Safeer Butt

S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios
Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex
Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322

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