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The composite on my front teeth is wearing away, should I get veneers instead

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
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I have a growing concern about my 2 front teeth, which have had for a long time now, ‘grooves’ – I’ve been told through brushing too hard. I’ve had them filled with composite a number of times, but the most recent time, the dentist actually drilled into the grooves to make them bigger (?!) I hadn’t had this before (but naturally I trusted the dentist, seeing as I know nothing about it), and although the teeth looked good for the past 2.5 years, they are now beginning to wear away as composite does, and I’m concerned they are going to look even worse if I don’t get them filled in again. That’s why I’m not considering porcelain veneers. Would porcelain veneers in this case be the best option, knowing that I will need to keep paying to have them filled in anyway? And is it really ‘usual’ to drill the grooves further to fill them with composite. I’m really worried this has ruined my otherwise very straight and very white teeth.

many thanks for your help, 

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How much would it cost to replace my porcelain veneers?

Friday, September 9th, 2011
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Dear Dr Hughes

Can you tell me what the cost of replacement porcelain veneers are these days and if so can you recommend anyone in the west midlands, solihull area. I have had veneers since i was 16 and i am now 34. My veneers are very dark D2 to be precise and i would like to go lighter. I have four that i would like replaced and today the front one cracked. I am so upset could you help at all.

Kind regards 

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
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Should I have my polyp removed and be treated with veneers or braces?

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
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Hello. I have what my dentist describes as a polyp on my upper inside lip which gets caught between the quite large gap between my two front teeth. They also protrude a little. This can be embarrassing and sore when speaking. My dentist suggested that I could have the polyp removed but unless I had two veneers on the front teeth it would probably return. Would this be a sensible course of action to undertake in your opinion or would a brace be more suitable? The front teeth are large to begin with. Thank you for your advice.

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
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Should I have to pay for my new veneers to be glued back on again?

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
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Hi,In July, this year i decide to have two new veneers because one of my original kept coming of, i was told the cost would be £600 and because i am sixty that is a lot of money to me but i thought i would have it done to solve the problem it was done on the national health, after 3 weeks one came off, and i had to go and get it fixed which they did`nt charge me because it was only 3 weeks since i had it done,again today the same veneer came of again and i had to go and get it put back on they wanted to charge me £17 pounds but i refused to pay , when you pay all that money you would`nt expect this to keep happening,can you tell me if there is a reason why this is happening, i don`t bite in anything i have done everything they have said, and i am worried now that if i go on holiday this might happen again.

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Dr Andrew Moore

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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How natural-looking will veneers from the NHS be?

Monday, August 22nd, 2011
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Dear Dr Rob,

I had root canal treatment on my two front teeth around 2 years ago. I had them internally bleached but they appear greyish now. I am having the two front teeth veneered on the nhs but I am still having my doubts.

My main concern was when I asked my dentist if they would look natural or similar to my natural teeth and she said no they wouldn’t look like my natural teeth because it is just the front two teeth I’m having done and it can be difficult to match them exactly but she said she would try to match the colour as close as possible. I understand the nhs have limitations on what they can offer in regards to veneers and I’m glad she was honest with me. But I’m so worried. Are my teeth really going to look very fake and obvious?!

Do you think I could ask her if I could be referred to another nhs dentist who has more experience with veneers?

Also how much of the tooth should be shaven down? My dentist said about 1mm. But I’ve read for porcelain veneers they shave down 0.5mm. Or does that depend on the patient’s teeth? I do have quite large front teeth that stick out a little which leaves me with permantly parted lips. Do you think the veneers will make this worse and make my teeth look bulky?

I’d love to get them done privately but as a student I really can’t afford £450 per tooth.

Many thanks

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Dr Rob Tennet

St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
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I think I may need veneers in the future, how natural looking are they?

Thursday, August 18th, 2011
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Hi,

I’m 16 years of age and i neglected my teeth for just over 2 years and i had an x-ray and my dentist said 10 teeth could go wrong in the future so i took control and brushed my teeth 3 times a day and found out what my teeth really looked like, lines down the middle (probably because of the excesive amount of coke and pepsi i consumed) now i brush 3 times with durapat 5000 and rinse once a day with fluorigard, i’m doing my best but i think im going to need veneers/crowns in the future, i would just like some advice on am i doing all i can do in the time being, and are crownss/veneers natural enough so people couldn’t fool them for real teeth?

many thanks

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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Is bleaching and veneers the best option for my discoloured tooth?

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
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I banged and cracked my front tooth when I was about 9. I have had a root filling in it since then. Over the years and especially more recently it has become quite dark and discoloured. I have been told that this is internal. My dentist suggested I had a composite veneer and gave me an idea of what it would look like. I was quite happy with the idea. This dentist then left and my new dentist said that a veneer might not be enough and that I should have internal bleaching and then a veneer. I have read that sometimes bleaching doesn’t work and also composite veneers only last a year or two. I do not have a lot of money but do want to improve the look of this tooth, but I would like advice as to what would be the best value for money long term.

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
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Will cosmetic bonding or veneers be better for the treatment of my daughter’s teeth?

Thursday, August 11th, 2011
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my 13 year old daughter has just had brace removed and has been told by our old dentist she could have vaneers ,as she has had problem with many of her front teeth the bottom of her teeth are thicker and yellow ,and children can be really cruel to her ,she brushed her teeth twice a day but kids say she just dont brush ,would you think bonding would be a better choice ??? I have done a bit of research and she is going to see a local dentist tomorrow and she has got her hopes up that they will do something to help her ,i really feel for her because she has had this problem since her second teeth have come through so i am really eager for this problem to be solved at this very sensitive age

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Dr Sunita Verma

Sparkle Dental Boutique
311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT
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How do I find a credible cosmetic dentist?

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
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I have lost a small bit from my front tooth making it look jagged and the other is jagged too -and my current dentist had a go at fixing this previously which didnt work. He put something at the back of the tooth which felt ‘proud’ and eventually fell off.

I think I may need two veneers to get two good even front teeth. I am female and 62 – but working and need to look good. I am worried that my current Denplan dentist isnt up to it! How would I find out please if he is. I have read its down to the people who prepare the veneers too.

what should I do? I am really worried.

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Dr Sunita Verma

Sparkle Dental Boutique
311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT
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I live in Spain, but am I able to receive cosmetic treatments in the UK?

Thursday, July 28th, 2011
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Hi mark!

I’m from Spain and got 6 veneers a year ago. I’m not very satisfied: they fall off very often and the appearance is not as fantastic as I though it would be.

I also have a gummy smile so my gums were lifted and now they look less rounded that what I would like.

Moreover, I would like to treat my hipermobile upper lip (in Spain the treatment is orthognathic surgery which is too agressive).

I would like to repeat the treatment again and after a long search, I would like to become your patient.

My question is if I need to proceed as a regular UK patient (book an appointment, then another, then another…) or if we could arrange a complete program of my treatment from here (duration and travel times, costs, etc). I can provide before/after pics and x-rays.

Thanks.

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Harley Street Dental Studio
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