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Are braces safe for me to have?

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012
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Hi Doc,

I am in the process of having braces. My lower left premolar has been removed. Today my upper left pre-molar has been removed. However while removing this, my tooth got broke and a small piece has been left in the root itself. My doctor said it is not a problem. He also said if i have to get it removed I will have to go through a minor surgery. So I want to know whether ignoring that can I go ahead with my braces. Will I be able to go for braces keeping that there in the first place. If i have to undergo surgery what are the risks involved? Is it a common problem or a rare risky occurrence?

Thank you for your time and support.

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What treatment is suitable for a receding chin?

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012
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Hi
I am asking this on behalf of my 22 year old son , as we are unsure as to what kind of consultation or clinic is needed.
He wore braces for 2 years but was unhappy about the result after time he returned to the orthodontist and was told his teeth were in fact perfect, and that his concern about looking ‘goofy’ was that he had a short upper lip and possibly a slightly receded chin.
so he would now like to have somebody who can evaluate his face/teeth and make his smile better as he struggles to close his mouth naturally, and this is affecting his confidence massively, we do not no which area of help to look at is it dentistry/cosmetic surgery ideally he would just like a more natural look .

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How much would veneers and whitening be?

Wednesday, September 26th, 2012
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Hi

I have been considering dental veneers and teeth whitening as I’m not happy with my teeth. I have fangs next to my big teeth which are not too bad but I would have them out of choice. On my right ride next to the dang I also have a tooth which has grown higher in the gum than it gum than it should have (when I was younger the tooth grew whilst my baby tooth was still there and then the baby tooth fell out) and as a result of this when I smile it looks as though I am missing a tooth. My dentist told me this could only be corrected by a brace however I’m not keen on this as I worry it may move my other teeth which are straight and fine as they are. Is this something that could potentially be corrected with a veneer? If so what would the approximate cost of 3 veneers and teeth whitening be? The staining on my teeth isn’t bad but is probably too much for my age. Thank you.

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Why are my composite fillings so sensitive?

Wednesday, September 26th, 2012
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Hi,
Several months ago I had an amalgam filling replaced with a nice new composite one. I noticed that several weeks after the filling was replaced I began to get quite moderate sensitivity with that particular tooth, and was advised to massage the area with a toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth. This provided only minimal relief, so I stopped using it, as I thought it may actually be making thingss worse. I am interested in the enlighten tooth whitening system, however Im pretty scared that I may get some difficulties with that one particular tooth, and be in a lot of pain should I go ahead, What should I expect in terms of the sensitivity aspect of this system. Im really interested in going ahead with it, but not if Im likley to be in a lot of pain. Could you advise please.

Kind regards 

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Am I suitable for bridges? Will they be better for me than dental implants?

Friday, September 14th, 2012
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Hi, i was born with a few missing teeth, so I have braces now, so they can arrange the teeth that i already have to be put in their right places. I can’t wait to finally have that beautiful smile and healthy mouth that iv always wanted. Now i have 2 choices either bridges or implants. I defiantly want bridges but on the bottom part of my teeth and on the front part, i have 4 missing teeth all in one row, but i do have teeth on each side but in the middle their are 4 missing so can i have bridges and if yes will it be good for me and well basically work well?

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My parents want me to receive my brace treatment in Pakistan, would I be able to have check-ups in the UK?

Monday, September 3rd, 2012
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well my problem is that i want to have braces put in, however my parents want them to be done in Pakistan. And they also think that i have to stay there for the whole treatment (e.g check ups etc.). i just want to know if dentist in London would do my check ups instead of me staying there, because college is starting soon and i do not want to miss out. i need to know before my dad heads off back to Pakistan. and oh can you please help me, i got discolored teeth, they are because of lack of calcium my dentist said. i want to know how to hide them before i do a crown and veneer treatment! thanks for reading hope to hear from you soon!

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My upper 4 front teeth are protruding, what would be the best type of treatment for me?

Friday, August 31st, 2012
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Hello, I am male and 21 years old. My upper front four teeth have drifted outside alignment by about 1.5 cm from their normal position. I want to make them shift back to their normal position. I have heard about some available treatments relating to this problem but i am still getting confused about what to do and what steps to take next. What can kind of treatments do you think will help me? are braces helpful in all situations? and what are the other available treatments that can be beneficial for me?. can a bridge be placed to replace the teeth instead or is that a silly idea? what do you think? I need all the help I can get so thank you.

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I have been suffering from tooth pain for around 4 years now after having root canal surgery, what’s causing this problem?

Thursday, August 30th, 2012
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Hello,  i have suffered from tooth pain in my left side canine tooth for about 4 years, which was treated with antibiotics but the pain never went. 2-3 years ago I had a root canal performed on it, since I still experience pain and i have told my dentist several times he gives x-rays every time but says there’s nothing wrong, the tooth has dullness now and looks rather awful, and i now experience pain in the canine but on the right side also it’s very similar pain, but not as agonising. I’m fed up of my dentist I feel fobbed off constantly, I’m wondering if I should demand to be referred to hospital regarding it. I’d be really grateful for your opinion. Thank you.

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I have a large gap between my two front teeth because of thumb sucking, how can I have this fixed in time for my wedding?

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
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hi , i have a bad bite through 31 years of thumb sucking it really affects my confidence and is it possible to have it corrected at all or is too late? … i have no self esteem it effects my everyday living and i find it really upsetting thank you for any help you can provide me with . i have been to see my local dentist as im a nhs patient i dont think there are many options avaliable too me with out me going private the gap between my top and bottom teeth are also touching. the space size is the size of the tip of my thumb and i really want it correcting as im getting married very soon and i want to have the perfect smile for the perfect day.

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Some of my adult teeth didn’t come through and now I have large gaps in my smile, what can I do to fix this?

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
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Hello, I just require some general advice please. When I was 18 I was told I needed 3 baby teeth taken out (two at top and one right bottom, all second premolars), so I went to hospital to have them taken out. I am now 25 and the adult teeth never did come through which has led to all the teeth close by to spread out and cause enormous gaps, also I now have a large gap in my front teeth, I did have a free consultation a few years ago but I was told that to have the teeth fixed it would cost me around £3,000. Is there anything else I can do or is there a cheaper way to fix this problem? I’m really self concious about my smile. Thanks for your time.

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