Archive for the ‘Q. Smile Makeovers’ Category

Do you have any opinions on the various teeth whitening systems?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Q. Hi there, My teeth have been yellow for as long as I can remember. (I first became aware when I was 11 or 12, I am now 44.) On and off over the years I have tried various home kits/toothpastes with no success, I have also been to a dentist and had the Britesmile treatment done approximately 3 years ago which also proved very disappointing. I have seriously considered having veneers (Lumineers) but one dentist suggested that I should try the Enlighten whitening system first as my teeth are fairly straight, its only the colour that lets them down. From this do you have any suggestions or opinions on the various whitening systems that may help me?

A. The main thing is time exposure to a low concentration of bleach.  This can take up to 6 months to get a reaonable result in heavily stained teeth effected by tetracycline antibiotics – I suspect that this is what has caused your teeth to be so stained.

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

My teeth are placed random can I ve veneers and fillings?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Q. Hello Dr Solanki, I have had a very hard emotional time over my bent teeth, I am finally approaching this issue to finally be able to smile normally! I have very bent teeth, I have all my teeth but they are slightly discoloured due to lack of brushing and I used to smoke for 7 years. I am very interested in having Veneers to make over my smile. As the most bent teeth are my two upper front, (they bend backwards about 90 degree’s out) are they too bent to have veneers? I looking for 8 veneers and fillings if needed. I am aware of the costs but am worried it will take a lot more than veneers to fix my nightmare teeth. I think it steams from my dentist at age 12 saying my teeth are placed like rubbish in a bin, random and not pleasent to look at. (yeah I know :-( ) Can you help me? Thank you 

A. hi , firstly please do not worry, the first thing is to be seen for a consultation where a full assessment can be made and some realistic objectives decided. once this happens and you iike the sound of what can be then then the progression of the treatment should be second nature. i have done complexed cases and by the sound of your teeth i am sure there are thing which can be done to improve the aesthetics of the smile. hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

dr kailesh solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

How much teeth whitening and cosmetic bonding would cost?

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Q. Hi, I have braces right now and I am getting them off in two months.Well my orthodonist is going to leave gaps next to my two fromt teeth so i can get them enlarged for a better result,My question is,is how much does bonding usually range on inbetween two teeth,im in college and on my own and have no insurance right now.Also im wanting to get the whiting trays from the dentist,with the trays and gel you put in,i was woundering also how much that usually goes for???Please help with these,i need to know how much money i will need. Thank you!

A. hi, many thanks for your email, the cost of whitening using a home treatment can vary from £200 to £800 dependant on the system and type of whitening. the cost of bonding to close a gap between your two front teeth can also vary, but ranges from £200 – 400 for the treatment. hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

dr kailesh solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

Can I hv 6 month smile system to close the gaps in the front of my teeth?

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Q. I have had Perodontal surgery on my upper and lower gums due to Gum disease. I have been doing great for 4 yrs now. Would it be a problem for me to have the 6 month smile system to close the gaps in the front of my teeth? I have even teeth, I just always had a small gaps between my teeth, it just got worst with due to gum disease.

A. You need to be careful because your bone support to your teeth may be compromised.  Movement of the teeth may cause the support to these teeth to be damaged.  Pleas consult an orthodontist before commencing with treatment

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

I m 55 Dentures or crowns What would you suggest?

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Q. Hello I am 55 years old and have lots of crowns front top and bottom, they must be over 20yrs old now. I have two partial dentures, one at the top with 1 tooth and 1 at the bottom with 1 tooth. My question is, no confidence in my own teeth when I eat, keep thinking the crowns will fall out, and hate having the dentures, but they do look better when I smile, what woul you suggest? I woul like a nice smile with even teeth and no gaps…… help

A. After careful assessment of your dental health I would formulate a treatment plan taylored to your specific needs and desires.  The science behind dental crowns has drammatically changed in the last 20 years and I am sure I would be able to give you a confident and even smile

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

What would you recommend to fix my buck teeth and whiten my teeth?

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Q. Hey Dr. Solanki I have two big buck teeth that really bother me they are way big and have a gap in the middle but the rest of my teeth are pretty much straight just those two and my teeth also arent the whitest what would you recommend to fix my buck teeth and whiten my teeth?

A. hi many thanks for your email, the two options to fix your buck teeth are braces or veneers, the braces are more conservative but the treatment may take longer, the veneers are a much quicker fix but hav the draw back of the teeth needing to be filed down and also the veneers will need replacing every 10-15 years. the whitening treatments i would recommend is zoom2 whitening or enlighten.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

dr kailesh solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

What is the ideal overbite Plz advice

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Q. Dr. Patel, I have had braces now for about 2 years and my orthodontist plans to take them off in a few weeks. I feel I my upper teeth still overlap my bottom teeth too much. I discussed it with her but she just said it was within normal range. A lot of pictures I have been seeing of people that’s had braces have a more flat facial profile. What is the ideal overbite? Should my mustache area protrude out farther than my lower lip area?

A. It depends on the position of your jaws, the teeth can be moved to the correct position but if your bottom jaw is too far behind your top jaw you will always have that appearance.  If this is the case the only real option is surgery to correct the jaw positions.  Talk to your dentist.

dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS

How do I go abt finding the best dentist to hv smile makeover?

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Q. I need to renew some bridgework and have a smile makeover. With so many dentists offering what seems to be a great service how do I go about find the best & most experienced dentist to carry out the work? In the pastI have had a poor experience with a bridge fitted and do not want to compromise on quality and results again. Kind regards

A. Hi

Thanks for your questions, I think that the most successful way of finding  the best dentist to carry out your smile makeover, would be to listen to recommendation from friends or relatives who have had similar work carried out. If this avenue is not fruitful, then I would suggest researching different cosmetic dentists on the internet, and maybe consider attending a few practices who offer free initial consultations. This would allow you to meet the dentist, discuss the options that they recommend and make an informed choice based on your experiences without any financial loss or commitment to treatment. I hope this is helpful, and encourage you to contact me again if you require further assistance.
Kindest Regards
Dr Kailesh Solanki

dr kailesh solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

What would be the cost to replace silver fillings with white?

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Q. Hi, i have about 11 silver fillings i want to get removed and replaced with white, can you tell me roughly how much you thing this would cost and if its adviseable? The dentist i went to did not give me a choice of white or silver and im so depressed with my mouth like this as my teeth are perfect on the outside…. thanks

A.

Hi

Thanks for your e-mail. The cost of replacing each amalgam filling for a white filling will vary between practices, I can only advise that at my practice the cost of white fillings starts from around £80. As you seem to be seriously considering this course of treatment, I would advise that you see a dental professional to assess whether this is adviseable as I would be unable to answer this question without a consultation. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me again.

Kindest Regards

Dr Kailesh Solanki

dr kailesh solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

Price of 6 month smile programme Plz advice

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Q. whot is the price of the 6-month smile programme

A. Thanks for your e-mail, the price for this treatment will vary between practices. However I can advise you that the cost of this traetment at my practices starts from £1800. I hope this will be of assistance to you, but encourage you to contact me again if you require any further advise.

Kindest Regards

Dr Kailesh Solanki

dr kailesh solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

Should I go for 4 implants or invisible braces Plz suggest

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Q. hi, 6 to 7 years ago i had veneers privately done on my front 4 top teeth. i was pleased for the 1st year or 2 but over time they now look awful. i had braces for 4 years (not train tracks) when i was in my early teens as i had a large gap in my teeth and they pointed abit forward and made me look goofy, after time with the braces the 2 front teeth eventually crossed over so went from one extreme to another, i then had braces to stop the crossing and push them back, they soon became straight. after not having the braces on for about 2years i decided i wanted dental veneers as one of the front ones was badly discouloured and i thought they were to long! so i went ahead and had venneers as i said above i was happy at first but now the 2 front teeth have crossed again but even worst they point forward making my lip pertrude slightly!! i never imagined this would happen with vaneers but it has done! also i feel they have slightly come away from my gums with the movement and on close inspection you8 can see a gap and the very top of the veneers have a ruff edge and are black! i smoke around 8 day i realise this hasnt help, but they are now crooked, discoloured and come away from my gums, i really dont know what to do!! do you think 4 implants would be a good idea, i know it would vbe pricey and it very cliche of me to say but all i ever wanted was a perfect hollywood smile, i heard about the invisable braces but im not sure this would be right as i would still have to keep the veneers! please help!!! thanks so much in advance.

A.

It is a very difficult for me to advise you without seeing your mouth. However, I can tell you that implants are not the way forward. Please book in with a cosmetic dentist for an acurate opinion. It may be orthodntics you need, or a simple case of changing the veneers.

Kind regards

Dr Jusitn Glaister

dr justin glaister

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF

Could you plz advice on an estimated timeline for treatment

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Q. Dear Dr Glaister, I consulted your site in 2006 and was delighted with your speedy and informative response, therefore, now that I have saved enough money to pay for the dental work that I need, I hope you will be able to help me once again. I decided to send my qustions to yourself as i understand you have great experience with cosmetic surgery and feel my question slighlty steps over the line from required treatment to cosmic treatment. From the start I should say that during childhood and my early teenage years I neglected my teeth insofar as I didn’t brush them at all; I didn’t even go to the dentist until I was seventeen. Four years on from my first visit and I have finally found a dentist who actually seems like he wants to help rather than inform me that I should have looked after them when I was younger in a patronising yet cheerful tone as my previous dentist often did. I have been going there for around six months now and as such my check up is due. When I visit at the end of this month there are a few things I will be asking the dentist, but thought I would get your opinions first: One thing I noticed since I first started going to the dentist is that after I had received all the necessary treatment, a few weeks later I would need to go back to the dentist after experiencing tooth pain, only to find I need another filling, and also by the time my next check up was due, I needed a whole host of work. Even though I brush my teeth twice a day with Colgate total and use Cordosyl daily (as recommended by my dentist) my teeth still seem to be going from worse to worse every few months, or in some cases weeks, and have been for the last few years. To the stage where I am sure the next time I go I will be told I have gum disease as lately my breath has an unpleasant odour and one of my teeth has started to hurt; a pain that I can only describe as being inside the tooth, yet not part of the tooth but rather up inside the gum. This is the main factor that I am holding back from spending my life savings on private treatment, i.e. crowns/bridges. Insofar as I do not want to spend every penny I have if the teeth the crowns are fixed to will still be rotting away underneath and thus the crowns fall out and I have wasted my money and am left with small stumps for teeth and no money to fix the situation. So could you please advise me as to whether it is possible for the teeth to still rot away underneath the crowns? Or if, once treated the gum disease is likely to cause problems for the crowns/bridges? I understand that you obviously cannot comment on me specifically, and even if you could, would need to examine my mouth before answering, but I am asking, based on the information provided, i.e. teeth keep decaying and worsening even with proper care and attention, is it possible and if it is how likely, that the teeth and will rot away underneath and cause the crown to fall out. Could you also please advise; on an estimated timeline from the start to the finish of treatment, detailing what procedures are involved. I am looking to have sixteen teeth fixed and would greatly appreciate your advise, because as you can imagine with my current smile of autumnal colours I have no confidence and do not even want to go to job interviews or out with friends as my teeth become the focal point for everyone, and there is only so much abuse and embarrassment you can take. Even going to the dentist themselves has become a struggle as I feel as though everyone must be talking about me, as I am told I have the worst teeth he has seen in someone my age. Plus it has now become a practical decision, in that even eating is now becoming more of a challenge as hot and cold foods and drinks seem to aggravate different teeth on different days as and when they desire. If you think having crowns would be a bad idea as it is the likelihood that the teeth will indeed continue to decay underneath, is their anything you could advise as an alternative as I don’t really know what to do. I have a budget of £8000 and obviously cannot afford to have implants. Also, it is the upper and lower front four teeth on the left and the right that I want the work to be carried out on. Thank you for your help, I hope to hear from you soon.

A. Only a dentist that has assessed your mouth can answer questions in so much detail.
Please book in for a consultation with a cosmetic dentist and go from there.

Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister

dr justin glaister

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF

What would be the treatment for having invisible braces?

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Q. Hi dr rob…. I am now 27 and had a number of removable braces from the age of 14-16 than a fixed brace from 16 till I was nearly 19. I was really happy with the results, but shortly after having this removed my bottom teeth all crossed over again. I did visit my orthodontist about this but told ne at the time all they could do would be to file each tooth down then put a fixed brace on again. I was concerned about the health of my teeth filing them so did not go ahead. Since I have remained unhappy with my teeth but thought there was nothing that could be done, until I heard recently about invisable braces. I would like to look into this but feel that as the job wasn’t done properly in the first place that to pay for this now would be unfair. My top teeth have now also moved since I have a wisdom tooth coming through, and now I am feeling unhappy with these also. I was also told I would never get any wisdom teeth!! What would be your suggestion for how I go treatment from here?? Kind regards

A.

My first impression is that you are unlikely to get funding for invisible braces. Also all braces need space to move teeth around and so even Clearstep or Invisalign may need “interproximal stripping” ( removing enamel between teeth) to create space. After treatment you will need to wear lifetime retainers.
Hope this helps
Rob

dr rob tennet

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

Is veneer the best surgery to straighten my teeth?

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Q. Hello i have crooked teeth at the top front of my mouth as my second teeth go behind my front! Im going to be getting married in the next 2 years and really would like my teeth straight and white (hollywood smile. But Im unsure which is the best surgery for me eg. veneers? Many thanks

A. It may be that orthodontics or veneers could be the option for you. At my clinic we have a dentist for every field, I recommend that you book a consultation and have a treatment plan complied for you and go from there.

Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister

dr justin glaister

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF

Can I hv invisible braces or metal braces free frm NHS?

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Q. hi i am 27 years old and am currently fulltime student. i have an improper bite and my teeth arent straight on the top. this causes me notting but only bit self concsious when i smile. can i have an invisible brace or metal brace free from the nhs? please help thanks

A. You can

not have invisible braces on the nhs you would have to pay for them, you could see an nhs orthodontist to have a consultation but you may not be eligible for treatment.

dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS

Is its possible to smooth the tooth by polishing or buffing it?

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Q. I had a white filling placed on one of my front teeth a few years back, I don’t think the dentist was comfortable with the bonding procedure, and since then the surface of that tooth is lumpy and uneven. Would it be possible to have a dentist “smooth” the tooth out by buffing or polishing it? Thank you.

A. Go back and see your dentist and explain this I am sure they will be able to polish the tooth and make it smoother.

dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS

I m 19 Can I replace front big teeth with small ones

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Q. Hi, my front two teeth are a lot bigger than the rest, making them look odd. I was recently thinking about having them removed and having smaller ones in place, but obviously i need to know about the options available. Please could you reply providing information on any treatments that would be suitable. I am 19 years old and i have had braces in the past which aligned my teeth, however the size of the front two ruins my smile. Thankyou Riten.

A. You really need to have a consultation to have your teeth assessed and measured.  You may be able to have the teeth reshaped but may need some orthodontics to close the spaces afterwards.  Sometimes the front teeth can be made smaller and the teeth next to them made a little wider to get a better smile.

dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS

Could you please advise me on smile makeovers?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Q. Hi there Justin, i could really use some good advice. I am hoping you can help me, my dilema is this…….. a good few years ago my dad who is a dentist put in 3 crowns on my incisors and my left lateral incisor and then a gap appeared between my 2 front teeth. I am a proffesional singer and my smile is everything to me so i was livid ! so i went to see a cosmetic surgeon near by and i have paid out a hell of alot of money to have my top 10 teeth done properly. This was september last year and i still have yet another wax up in !!! i have been 5 times to visit the lab to go over shape and size and there every time i take photots of teeth i like the look of and go over and over the shape but they cant seem to get it ? I am starting to get phobic of going back and having yet more injections and more wax up smashed out of my mouth its getting very frustrating and now one of the laterals is getting very tender and looks like a root canal might be in order. anyway the look i am going for is similer to katie prices l.a.a smile but my mouth is alot smaller and i have a small arch apparently ? so putting teeth the same size as hers just makes me look like a horse so i need get this sorted as its driving me crackers. My dentist seems insistent on using the same technition but said if all else fails he will go to the da vinci labs. I am thinking of saying its gone on long enough and to go to da vinci. what do you think ? any advice would be valuble to me. kind regards.

A. I would say that that is a good idea if the current lab you are using are not giving you the result you are looking for. The ceramist in my opinion, is just as important as the dentist in the part of a smile makeover. It is critical they can acheive the results each patient wants, as no two cases are the same.

Kind regards

Dr Justin Glaister

dr justin glaister

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF

What procedure to be followed for smile makeover?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Q. I have seen a cosmetic dentist with a view to smile makeover. Treatment consists of old crown replacements and also a Bridge. For the Bridge I need to have a molar extracted. The teeth either side of it are old crowns. One of these teeth has infection in root and needs root canal treatment. I will be having diagnostic wax-up for the treatment. In your opinion in what order would you do the treatment. i.e. extraction first, root canal, wax-up etc. What proceedure would you follow. Thank you.

A. It really depends on many factors and without seeing your mouth i could not even start to advise you. Your dentist would have told you this when giving you your treatment plan and quote. If not, please seek his guidance.

Kind regards
Dr Jusitn Glaister

dr justin glaister

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF

i want smile like actress aishwarya rai plzz give me solution

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Q. my question is my is not good when im smiling that time teeth not showing and my cheek is also to much i want big smile i want smile like actress aishwarya rai plzz give me solution

A. I don’t really understand what you mean, go to a cosmetic dentist and ask him/her to examine you thoroughly for a solution Regards  Andrew

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG