Archive for the ‘Q. Cosmetic Bonding’ Category

What is the difference between a capped cusp amalgam and an adhesive onlay?

Thursday, November 15th, 2012
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Dear Dr Hughes
I wanted to ask what is the difference between a capped cusp amalgam and an adhesive onlay? what are the clinical differences and under which circumstances would you pick one over the other? which one is clincally better and is the cost for both the same or is one more expensive then the other? Could you also please tell me the clinical procedure involved.
I would be ever so grateful if you could answer the above questions as i could not find out the difference between the two on google unfortunately.

Kind regards
Iram


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Should a veneer be a different colour to my natural teeth?

Tuesday, November 6th, 2012
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Is it normal for a composite veneer done on one tooth to differ in colour from the natural teeth? I had a composite veneer done on one of my front teeth and partly on the other, and the composite veneer looks somewhat artificial and more yellow than my natural teeth.

I was told by an experienced cosmetic dentist that this is normal that composite differs from the natural teeth and that my teeth look natural and that I should not change anything.
In fact he did not want to make the changes I asked because he did not want to drill my teeth and did not see a reason to do it.

But still my teeth don’t look natural to me and I am doubting if I should change anything or leave it as is.


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Could my tooth be re-built in order to receive a dental crown?

Friday, August 31st, 2012
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Hello there, a molar crown that I had fitted some years ago has come out and the top part of the tooth underneath has broken away, leaving the rest of the tooth flat at the gum level. My dentist does not think it possible to build up the tooth in order to fit a new crown, and my options appear to be to have the tooth removed, do nothing, or have an implant (which I cannot afford). There is no tooth behind this broken tooth. Are there any other options? Is there any way of building up the tooth so that a new crown could be fitted?


Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

How long do dental implants last for?

Friday, August 24th, 2012
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how long does an implant last tooth itself . i was told 10 to 15 years then it needs to be replaced.im getting 4 implants with 2 attached teeth total of six. how long does healing process take before implants are placed after teeth are extracted.


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

My 4 front teeth are different sizes, how can I fix this?

Monday, August 13th, 2012
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my 4 front teeth are not the same size what would be the best thing to do about them. its affecting my life because i feel i cant smile when i have my picture taken. im from wrexham and go to a dentist but i feel like he is not listening to me when im telling him. i feel your smile should be your best feature and the thought of smilimg now makes me sick. i would like to be able to smile all the time and have pictures taken with my granddaughter all the time becuse she is growing up so fast


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I am worried that my son’s teeth will not develop correctly in the future, what should I do?

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012
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hello,

my 9 year old son got tripped over at school today when he was running and fell on the school playground and hit his face onto the ground and broke a few of the teeths at the front, the front top 2 tooths were broken in half with sharp egdes and a couple below has small pieces broken off too.
i took him to the dentist straight away but had to wait 2-3 hours to be seen and they have placed some tempory filling and also some cream on where his nerves are exposed behind 1 of the front teeth.
they have booked him in again in 2 weeks time for fillings.
will this effect his damaged teeths in future?
will the filling break off and will he need to change his teeths when he gets older as he’s only 9 years old now.
i am very worried, please advise me!

best regards.


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Would contouring be the best option for my spaced teeth?

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
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I have decay between my front teeth and another two front teeth and the rest of my teeth are reasonable and presentable just a bit stained, I want the perfect smile for when i start my job but don’t want to spend too much money and am worried about the veneers coming off so could I use contouring for my gaps and decay holes and then whiten my teeth? I need something that will last and will not discolour. Can you please advise me of options and rough costs? And whether finance is available?

Thanks


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

My crowns are chipped, do I need new ones or will cosmetic bonding fix them?

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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I crown my four front teeths (a pair on each side) almost 15 years ago. 10 years ago it chips in front in the middle, but i went to a dentist to do a bonding in the edge to mend it. Today, both pair of teeth receded and the gap reappear. My right hand side pair of teeth obviously seems stick together, look unnatural, when people speak to me, i feel that they keep staring at my teeth and know it is a crown. i can see laughter in thier eyes. And the gap in the middle making me uneasy and very self conscious. I don’t know what to do, do i need to redo the crown or put some layers of veneer or bonding to touch up the worn teeth. please advice more in detail and specific because after this i will go to a dentist and have my teeth checked, but i like to know before hand what should be my good alternatif and not making more wrong steps cause it already causing headache and making me withdrawn from people, i try not to open my mouth or smile in order not to show my teeth!


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

What is the difference between cosmetic bonding and veneers?

Friday, March 23rd, 2012
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what is the difference between bonding and veneers?

my teeth are basically ok but have been whitened and it doesn’t make a difference . i want a whiter smile as i make public appearances.

will bonding or veneers hellp? i do not want a long tedious process like grinding down my teeth or implants.

thank you for your answer  


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

My gums have been receding, what treatment is available to stop this?

Friday, March 23rd, 2012
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Dear sir, I have gaps in my teeth from the past two years, slowly in the front lower teeth gum’s is been reducing to some what level. Now i am in dilema that whether i should take treatment for gum problem or for gaps in between the teeths? . so please help me with detail information regarding this issue.. i am scared & nervous.

And how long the treatment will go ?, After seeing ur website i got some idea that what are the treatments are available inoreder to cure the dental problems.

Thanks.


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