My new porcelain crown has a gap round it ..can I replace it?

January 31st, 2008
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Hello i have just had 4 porcelain crowns fitted and one of them looks out of place and i still have a small gap around it, is it possible that my dentist can remove this one and replace it with another? H

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Can a crown be used to fix a chipped tooth that sticks out ?

January 31st, 2008
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I am considering having a crown procedure performed but my problem is a little complicated; I chipped the outer side of the my left front tooth when I was 10 years old and the dentist just did a crap job in repairing it. I\’m 29 now, hate my smile because my tooth is still chipped slightly and it shows but the problem is that it sticks outwards at a slight angle so a crown would not appear to fix the problem. Can you advise? N

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Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

I have an old crown that is metal at the back and is yellow how can I fix this ?

January 31st, 2008
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I have a crown that was placed on my front second incisor several year ago. I think it is porcelin in front and metal in back. Since getting this crown I have had braces, and my teeth are now much whiter. This crown is darker and does not go all the way up to my gums. I love my new smile, but hate this one tooth as when I smile all you see is that yellow crown. It looks ugly and unnatural. What are my options for fixing this? I would like it to match the color of my now whiter teeth and for it to fit up into my gums so it looks like my other second incisor. What are my options here? B.L

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

My gums are receding and i can see black on my old crowns where can i go?

January 31st, 2008
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Since an accident when I was eleven years old i have had two front crowns. now that I am 49yrs old my gums are reseeding showing the top black of the crowns and on the left this has completely come off whilst I was in Germany on a seminar and have a temporary piece of plastic, could you advise me of where to go as i do not smile as much and that I am getting married in july and would like my old smile back – many thanks to you M

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Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

My crown has fallen off will I need a new crown ?

January 31st, 2008
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My crown has just fallen out from a back molar. Is it possible to replace or will I have to have a new crown fitted? Mrs S

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My gum has become darker after having a crown fitted on my front tooth

January 31st, 2008
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I currently have a crown fitted to my front tooth and the nerve has been removed. Over time the gum is beginning to darken and not look very good. Is there any procedure to turn the gum back to its usual colour?

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Composite bonding has discoloured my teeth ..what can i do?

January 31st, 2008
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Dear Dr Rob Tennet, Hello I have a problem with my teeth, my 2 front teeth are chipped and cracked my dentist used composite on my front tooth and it has made it discoloured etc plus the enamel is coming off. I was wondering how much do you charge for a consultation and how much would the overall cost be and where abouts you are situated thank you for your time.

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

Can my silver fillings be replaces with white fillings on the NHS?

January 31st, 2008
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Dear Dr Solanki,
I have 7 silver fillings mainly on my back teeth and every time I laugh or when im talking to somebody I am aware that people can see these and they have been bothering me more lately since starting my new job. Is it possible to get these replaced with white fillings on the NHS as I cannot afford to pay for these done privately?
G.T.

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Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

My dental fillings from my dentist in Salisbury keep falling out

January 31st, 2008
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Dear Dr Caplan, I moved to Salisbury from Glasgow about 4 years ago. During the time in Scotland, my dentist had occasion to fill certain teeth (in the ‘normal’ manner and to bridge my upper right incisor. One filling in question and the bridge cement lasted at least six years but, on my move to Salisbury, the filling had to be replaced but then replaced again twice within a matter of months of each other. The bridgework also loosened on one side and was re-bonded about two months ago. It has just come away again after biting normally on an oatmeal biscuit. I do not wish to cast aspersions on my dental surgery in Salisbury but I have not previously experienced such replacements in such a short period of time. Are there different grades of dental filling materials/cements for cavities and bridgework? Thank you, J

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My dentist has recommended dental composite bonding for my 4 upper front teeth but does it stain easily ?

January 31st, 2008
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Dear Dr.Caplan, I have a question regarding composite bonding of teeth. To make the story short, my dentist wish to use composite bonding to smoothen the surface of my 4 front upper teeth, the enamel have decreased after an accident that required bracing and repair years ago. I want to avoid veneers or Lumineers, as I am young, and have no issues with the looks of my teeth, they look fine, they just feel rough surfaced. Composite sounds like a good solution, but I have read that it tends to stain very easily, and bleaching it would be impossible. What is your opinion on this matter? Does the potential for future staining of the composite depend on the dentist’s skills when placing it, is it coffee habits, or will such bonding inevitably stain? In case, how many years would this take? And would it be possible to re-do the bonding would this occur? I would much appreciate your opinion.

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