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i still have a Childs tooth

Q. I have been told by my dentist that i still have a Childs tooth and the reason for this is because my adult tooth is laying flat and is unable to push it out. She told me i would need an operation to remove the tooth and Anker the other one down. Would i [...]

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i am in so much pain with my bottom six teeth

Q. i am in so much pain with my bottom six teeth i cant go to the dentist as i had a very very bad experience as a child but i am so misrable and i have no confidence. i have just started a new job and this is holding me back can you help [...]

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I have a very large dog who ran into my front tooth

Q. Hi, I have a very large dog who ran into my front tooth a couple of years ago. Since then I have suffered pain that runs up towards my nose. Over the last couple of months the pain has subsided and the tooth is now turning a grey colour. I think it might be [...]

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I have acid erosion, and my teeth have become discolored

Q. I have acid erosion, and my teeth have become quite discoloured despite the fact I have never smoked, and I don’t drink tea, coffee or red wine. I wonder whether the enamel has worn away so the appearance could be due to the dentine being revealed? The bottom third of my upper front teeth [...]

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should i have white fillings or crowns for a root canal

Q. I have been having treatment for a root cancal on two teeth. My dentist believes that white fillings will be best for these teeth is this the cas as I am aware that crowns may be best. Also a fracture tooth needs repaired. She believes that white filling will be best. Is this also [...]

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I had my to top front teeth recapped 7 weeks ago and had terrible pain ever since

Q. Hi, hope you can advise me. I have always seen a dentist every 6 to 9 months. About 5 years ago I pointed out tomy dentist that my teeth were mobile, but it was kind of ignored. On a weekend I needed emergency treatment due to pain. This dentist took 2 lower molars out [...]

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i have a loose cap that came off my tooth

Q. I have a few upper teeth that are capped. This was done several years ago. Have had no problem except recently one of the front caps became loose and eventually fell out. When I went to the dentist, she told me the cap was broke at the top. She could cement it back in [...]

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how much would it cost for front silver teeth

Q. how much would it be to get my front teeth to silver? but as Permanent would like to know the price alltogether thank u

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Sorry for the delay during my annual leave
The fees would vary according to the number of teeth on show when you smile [...]

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I have just had a veneer replaced on my top front

Q. I have just had a veneer replaced on my top front tooth, has to which dropped off after 1 day and was then stuck back on with something different as the normal stuff wasn’t working (sorry i can’t give you the technical words for what was used). I am in extreme pain every time [...]

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can i get dental insurance to restore my teeth

Q. im just enquiring if i can get any help to restore my teeth , im scared of dentists as ive had bad experiences with few , a friend has told me to take out insurance out 6 a mth and il be able to restore all my teeth without paying only mthly dd is [...]

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I want to have my teeth whitened

Q. Dr Rob, I want to have my teeth whitened but i don’t know which method is going to be the most effective. Laser or the peroxide method without the laser? I’m not interested in the home kits. I want to have it done professionally. Can you help?
A. Both methods achieve the same end result. [...]

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where can i get vampire fang veneers

Q. Would it be possible to get vampire fang veneers? If so how much would it cost? And if not could you reccomend somewhere where i could get this done?
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You can get veneers done. The limiting factor is accomodating the increased size in the existing arrangement with the opposing teeth.  Your jaw alignment would ned [...]

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I have an overbite and protruding lower teeth

Q. I have an overbite and so I also have protruding and raised (middle 3 only) lower teeth and wish to have these levelled. I already have the central lower middle tooth crowned due to an accident. Is it possible to have these 3 teeth cosmeticaaly leveled by crowning? thanks
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Within certain limits, crowning or veneering [...]

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I have been looking into cosmetic dentistry

Q. Hi Dr Rob, I have been looking into cosmetic dentistry for a little while now. I have suffered from poor oral hygiene and crooked teeth for a long time, it has got to the stage where I do not smile. I have a slight over bite, have 2 teeth that are hidden underneath my [...]

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My son fell almost three years ago and he chipped

Q. My son fell almost three years ago and he chipped his front toothe. He was advised to get a root canal and that process lasted about 2 1/2 years. When I finally demanded to get it finished with once and for all, the root canal person sent me to an oral surgeon to do [...]

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My son aged 13 saw his orthodontist today

Q. Hi there. My son aged 13 saw his orthodontist today to have part of his fixed brace fitted (he already wears a twin-block). After having the fixed brace fitted he passed out when he stood up (he’s always been anxious about his teeth). On the way home part of the brace came away from [...]

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WY10 Teeth Whitening Process

Q. Can you give me any information on the effectiveness and safety of the WY10 Teeth Whitening Process
A. Sorry I am not familiar with the system, check the active ingredients. Carbamine peroxide and some formulations of hydrogen peroxide are used safefly and effectively by dentists.

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My lower front teeth are brown on the biting edge

Q. My lower front teeth are brown on the biting edge as the enamel has worn away and the dentine is showing. Would whitening remove this discolouration, please?

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A. No but it would generally freshen up the appearance. In some cases you can mask the area by cosmetic bonding [...]

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considering having dental implant treatment abroad

Q. I need to have a few teeth replaced and I am considerng implants. On of the implants will support some bridge work and I am considering going abroad to have this done at a reasonable price. I live in central London what are my options
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When choosing implants I would stick to a “big company” [...]

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I have discolouration on my teeth and gaps

Q. I have really bad teeth! I have discolouration on most visable teeth, I also have gaps between each one. As you probebly already know it makes me extreamly self consious. I am looking into different cosmetic procedures but am unsure of prices and how long it takes. Could you please try and answer some [...]

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