Archive for the ‘Q. Dental crowns’ Category

I want crowns to cover gaps between my teeth but I also want to be sedated, can you advise?

Monday, March 7th, 2011
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Hi i am 29 years old and got huge gaps between the 4 top front teeth and ha e been to the dentist this morning for ad ice on how to get these sorted and he said i cant get a brace cos me gums are not that strong and something 2 do with my bite He offered for me to ha e growns done but they would cost around 250 per tooth and they wouldnt be able to put me to sleep during this, which i really would need to be put to sleep cos i got a fear of the dentist. I would like to know if there is anyone thats is willing to put me to sleep and if you got any other ad ice on this for me.
Thank you  ( swansea)

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My dentist has quoted me £8,500 for my treatment, can this be right?

Friday, March 4th, 2011
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i have had front teeth crowns for 22yrs. now my gum has got gum disease my dentist says; my crown are loose and my teeth up and down are very sensitive; my dentist says i need 3implants to replace my crowns they will salvage my teeth and gums; the cost is £8,500-00 and that is the price and i do not have any other choice! i am shocked but unsure about the next move! please advice me! thank you!

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It sounds like the right treat… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

I am missing lots of teeth, can I still get a dental bridge?

Friday, March 4th, 2011
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I was wondering if it is possible to get dental bridges for my top teeth…I only have the front six which means I need both sides in the back..but whenever I look at bridge work it always shows a tooth or teeth missing with some real ones on both sides to attatch to..and I only have the front 6( which are really nice teeth) is a Dental bridge possible

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Unfortunately not except for a… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Should I have ‘caps’ and braces on my teeth to make them less child-like?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
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Hi, my question regards nhs vaneers/caps, I have two teeth missing at the front, top. The teeth between my two front teeth and my canine on both sides, past dentists have have said it seems i never had the adult ones, Also they said I could have a brace or caps for cosmetic reasons but at the time i was 14 and worried, im still a student and wondered now i am older and have had time to reflect is it still possible as my teeth look childlike,
thankyou for your time.

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It sounds like orthodontic cor… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Is it normal for a dental crown to be produced elsewhere from my dental clinic?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
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I am to have a new dental crown and my own dentist is advising that I attend someone who specialises in cosmetic dentistry. They have said they no longer take impressions to make the crown and I have 2 appts in 2 days. Is this the norm these days?The crown I have is 10 years old and looking a bit dark at the margin. Also having teeth whitened prior to this.

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Dear Enquirer,
You are probabl… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I feel like my dentist made a mistake with my treatment, should I ask for a refund?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
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6 weeks ago i had a crown fitted to a back molar which had some decay.Since it was fitted i have had varying amounts of pain and today had an emergency extraction as th tooth beneath still had deay and i was in agony …is it right to ask the dentist for a refund

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It might be….but I wouldn’t … (Click here to read the rest of the 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

One of my teeth has a chip and is going brown, how can I improve it?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
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on my both front teeth 1 2 i have a filling on the back. But my tooth chipped on front and is quite sharp. one of those teeth was canal treted and now is getting brown. i want to ask what you can do about that chip and how to make lighter not so brown.

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Dear Enquirer,
If your tooth i… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Is there a difference beween metal crowns and metal core ceramic crowns?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
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Hi
is there any difference in performance between the NHS metal crowns or a metal core ceramic one, or is it solely appearance? Does more tooth have to be drilled away in either case?

thanks

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Good questions. Appearance is … (Click here to read the rest of the 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

How much for two dental crowns and whitening?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
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Hi; I have had root canal done on my two front teeth, I would now like them crowned, and the rest of my teeth whitened, I also think I may need a tooth removed at the back of my mouth. How much do you think this would cost would 3000 pounds. thank you

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I had some work done but I think the dentist made a mistake, what should I do?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
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I had a root canal in #3 and had a crown put on 9-09 at which time my dentist removed the crown which had been on 6mo. He then put a post in. This tooth never felt right. Ater he removed the permanent crown he then put it back on.7-10 I had pain went back to tell him of the pain in that tooth. Now he tells me there is a lrg decay and the tooth must be extracted along with #2 I am so upset.I feel he was totally neligent.
Thank you

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I’d suggest you get a second o… (Click here to read the rest of the 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