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I am considering buying a home whitening kit via the internet

Published November 26th, 2008 by admin

Q. Hello Dr Tennet I am considering buying a home kit via the internet to whiten my teeth. I have one veneer - upper front, and I wanted your advice on whether or not the whitening process will in any way interfere/damage or even make it a different colour to my own teeth? Also, is [...]

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My husband one week ago had a 6 tooth bridge

Published November 26th, 2008 by admin

Q. My husband one week ago had a 6 tooth bridge(front teeth) put in. There are gaps at the top of the teeth. He had bone disease due to an injury when he was young. Is there any thing that can be done, we are discussing a partial so he would not have the gaps [...]

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my age is 27 and already lost 3 tooth

Published November 26th, 2008 by admin

Q. my age is 27 and already lost 3 tooth out can i put another teeth on wisdom tooth
A. I don’t think this will be possible. You need to go to a dentist so that you can find out what your options are. It is very difficult to tell you without having seen youKind regards

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im due to have bridge work on my top set of teeth

Published November 26th, 2008 by admin

Q. im due to have bridge work on my top set of teeth. It will involve two crowns on my natural teeth, the problem that i have is will this be the best option for me? i would like something that will even my smile, as i have had this type of treatment before and [...]

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My daughter has been told that she has lost most of the enamel on her teeth

Published November 26th, 2008 by admin

Q. My daughter has been told that she has lost most of the enamel on her teeth it has worn away and they need bonding to prevent them becoming sensitive, I a concerned that she is taking this at face value without rewsearching the long term effects etc. Is this a well known method of [...]

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I have been advised that i should think about having an inman aligner

Published November 25th, 2008 by admin

Q. I have been advised that i should think about having an inman aligner, my question is can you have them on top and bottom teeth at the same time and because of the cost I have been thinking of looking abroad, should I remain in the uk for treatment or consider abroad? Also googled [...]

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I am going to get my brace off next week

Published November 25th, 2008 by admin

Q. I am going to get my brace off next week and want my teeth whitening.But i have a cap on my front tooth will it take to the whitening.
A. If the cap is made or covered in porcelain it will not whiten. Supervised Tray whitening by a dentist will advise you on how far [...]

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i’ve got braces on and my gums are looking unhealthy

Published November 25th, 2008 by admin

Q. i’ve got braces on and my gums are looking unhealthy. they are inflamed. and i brush as hard as i can but it still stays the same and myorthodontist said she’ll take em off i she doesnt see a difference the next time i go to see her. WHAT DO I DO?
A. It [...]

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i a have a problem with my front tooth

Published November 25th, 2008 by admin

Q. hello i ahave a problem with my front tooth and the doctor says that my i hve lost ALOT of bone in my teeth and is very wobbly he says to have a implant will cost me 2000 pounds and im better of having brigdes as its cheaper as well but [...]

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I chipped my two front teet about 8 years ago

Published November 25th, 2008 by admin

Q. I chipped my two front teet about 8 years ago and I have had them capped but because I grind my teeth a lot the caps are continuously being worn and chipped. I have a night guard but they are still really noticable when I smile. How can I fix this?
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You need to go [...]

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