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I have broken and worn front teeth either from grinding or acid erosion over the years, and I am considering porcelain veneers. Given that the treatment is expensive, and that the veneers only last 5 to 10 years, is the cost of replacements likely to be comparable to the initial treatment ? My fear is that although I might be able to find the funds for the initial treatment, i could end up being locked into unaffordable treatments into my old age ?

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Dear Rob,

I’m 20 years old and have extremely sensitive teeth. Notably, this because I’ve suffered bad acid erosion to my teeth due to the diet during my younger years (As a further consequence, the enamel on my front teeth is very thin). Cold and hot foods/ drinks give me a very sharp and agonising pain. Even when I eat foods that aren’t affected by tempature such as chocolate, I feel a painful sensation that goes directly to my back teeth.

I’ve been looking into Lumineers as a way of correcting this problem. I was wondering because of my extreme tooth sensitivity would I be eligible to have them done on the NHS? I’ve decided against traditional veneers because of the unecessary tooth reduction and the fact that I do still have healthy teeth.

Thank you

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Hello, I used to have lovely straight and pearly white teeth.People used to comment on them all of the time. But for the past couple of years I have suffered terribly from bulimia and my wisdom teeth are coming in.
My once beautiful teeth have discoloured, the enamel and actual teeth have worn down and my front teeth have had a few mm chiped off them too from the acid erosion.
This combined with my wisdom teeth moving and therefore overcrowding my bottom jaw is extremely distressing.
Im not sure what action I can take to improve my teeth and hopefully restore them visually to their former glory.Ofcourse, I have stopped vomiting, but the effects are still plain to see.

What would you advise?

Kind regards

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hi
i need a lot of work done to my teeth due to years of drinking coke cola i have not drunk this for a year now due to the damage i done,i am very affraid of dentist as i did start to have work done and the dentist was very abrupt to me during this time and said the damage i did was my own fault,i need the mainly fillings and my front teeth filled i am in pain now when the air gets in my teeth and i would also like the white again could you please help me and advise me on an approx price i would pay

Thank You

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what is the best material for the Anteriors if the patient has very high acidity. All Ceramic and no metal? E-Max? Zirconia coping with Por, build up?
What would be your recomendation?

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I have acid erosion at the back of my front teeth, and crooked chipped teeth that I hate(front top teeth). I was just wondering what would be the best treatment for this and what would be the average treatment price I would be expected to pay?

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I went to visit my dentist for a check up, everything seems fine except my front teeth are weak the enamel is wearing since I have drunk a lot of orange juice then brushed my teeth so my dentist has told me to be careful, One of my front teeth is starting to worry me as its becoming see through at bottom and sides. I wanted to ask whether veneers would help me on my top teeth?

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Hi, im 20 years old and haven’t been to the dentists in a few years because I always hated them has a child. But over the past year Iv noticed my 2 top front teeth are starting to wear away. A gap has appeared in the middle of them and its really starting to effect my confidence. Iv been reading on the internet and it sounds very much like acid erosion. I was just wondering if anything could be done? Thank You

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I have never had any problems with dental hygiene and have never had any fillings but recently I have noticed that the top of my front teeth (top and bottom) are becoming rather transparent. I am extremely worried and don’t know what this means. What could it be?,

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I haven’t been to the dentist in a few years. The last dentist I saw was rude and hurt me alot over a simple fissure seal, and ignored me when i told him so. This has made me really nervous about seeing another dentist since then. In the last few weeks I have noticed some of my teeth are slightly sensitive and I have enamel wearing away on three of my top teeth near the gum line. I have always looked after my teeth so I realise I have to go to a dentist soon but I don’t really trust dentists anymore and was wondering if you had any idea what could be causing my enamel wearing away? I have problems with my stomach and tonsils the last year which means now and again I get very ill and throw up alot. Its since then that I have had problems with my teeth and thought it might be because I can’t brush my teeth well during these “ill times” very well as my throat swells and the slightest pressure on my throat makes me sick. I would just like an idea of what it could be before I pluck up the courage to see a dentist again. Thanks,