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I have a small chip on my tooth and it is very sensitive

Q. Hiya, I have just noticed a small chip in the front of my left tooth. It is only really small but it is a little sensitive. I have heard about Bonding and would really appreciate it if you could tell me the positives and negatives to bonding- also will my dentist do this for [...]

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My bottom teeth are cramped and overlapping

Q. I am 26 years old and terrified of the dentists but always pluck up the courage to make an appointment every 6 months. My teeth are in a very clean and healthy condition but my problem is my front bottom six teeth are really cramped and over lapping giving me slurred speach. I also [...]

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Can I have a veneer on top of a temporary crown

Q. I lost my tooth in the front and had a temporary crown which was done very bad, would it be possible to have a veneer put on top of the temporary crown
A. If I understand this correctly there is a permanent solution already planned.
The short answer is poor quality temporaries are best remade from [...]

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my teeth are not straight what can be done other than braces

Q. Rob Hi. I wanted to ask about my 2 front teeth, altho they aren’t crooked they are not striaght and slightly forward compared to the others, want can be done besides wearing braces to striaght them, the rest of my teeth are all in line
A. If you do not want orthodontic braces, or the [...]

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I have 2 crumbled teeth and my canines stick out can you help me

Q. Hi i’m a 21 year and have had an embarrassing problem with my teeth since i was young. They are in a bad way. Two of my teeth near the back crumbled away just over a year ago and more importantly my two canine teeth stick out!! I was due to have braces as [...]

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i want dentures that look like my own teeth

Q. I have a complete set of dentures, which are 9 years old that move about in my mouth and people can tell straight away that i am wearing them as the gum part can be seen when i smile which i am finding embarracing. i am 51 years old and would like to be [...]

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I need a full set of dentures and teeth extracting what would this cost?

Q. I need a full set of teeth pref dentures but i am only 33 and dont want them coming out or loose. i also need the decayed remaining teeth extracted i have a fear of dentists and panic due to an experience when i was younger.what would be the best solution? and what would [...]

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I have a crooked smile and want a quick solution as I am getting married

Q. Hi, I have over-crowding in my top teeth (and lack of space for movement) which has resulted in a crooked smile. The front teeth are fine, its just the ones that are next to them. I want to get married soon and I’m looking for a quick soultion. I’ve previously started treatment but honestly [...]

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5 teeth extracted and an immediate denture

Q. I have just had 5 teeth extracted and a immediate denture fitted the front top denture tooth is lower than my own teeth will these change as my gums heal.
A.  Dear L
I would expect the denture to bed down into the gum during the first week. This would move the edge of the denture [...]

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how long to dental vaneers last?

Q. how long do Vaneers last at what damage can it cause to the teeth??
A. Dear S
Porcelain Veneers last an average of 10 -20years. The appearance could deteriorate before this time if the gums recede at the neck of the tooth. With the first veneers the resin used to glue the veneer was a weakness; [...]

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