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Worried to loose tooth due to my grinding habit can I have veneers?

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:01:16 +0000

Q. Hello I grind my teeth a lot in my sleep and sometimes during the day when I am nervous or stressed. My dentist gave me a hard retainer which did not work. He then gave me a softer one which I chewed through. I now sleep with the hard one in and the soft one on top of that, and it helps but not completely. I am now starting to chew through them both. I have a lot of headaches, mainly tension ones, and I often wake up with tension in my neck and shoulders. I have also started to notice that my teeth have become much more sensitive and I am worrying that I am slowly grinding my teeth away and exposing nerves! I was wondering if I do (fingers crossed I don’t), would I be able to get veneers? Also would i get them free or would I pay? And if I did would they be made of something strong enough to put up with my grinding? Thanks!

A. Veneers would not be a good idea as you will break them. The hard splint is what I would recommend - it will need adjustments as your jaw settles into its correct position. Once this has happened the muscles should relax.

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Awful tooth due to bulaemia would like some treatment.

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:47:44 +0000

Q. Hi ia was wondering if u can get anything done about ur lower teeth. i had bulemic an anerexia when i was younger and my teeth are very decayed and worn. i already have a venner on the top teeth. last christmas i tried to kill my self and now my teeth are making me feel bad about myself again.

A. The limiting factor may be the extent of the decay rather than the erosion caused by Bulaemia. Counselling in conjunction with dentistry would seem a sensible first approach.

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St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
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Uneven shaped teeth needs to be analysed for the correct treatment.

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:36:16 +0000

Q. Between the ages of 17 – 19 I had traditional braces. I am now 29 and find that my teeth have relapsed over time as my dentist warned they might. I wear a nightly retainer (which is a replacement if one I had and broke) but my teeth aren’t as they were when I first had my brace removed. The main issues are: a small ‘Madonnaesque’ gap between my front two teeth and the teeth wither side of those are rather short. I was wondering between veneers, invisalign and lumineers what I could consider to correct the problem. I want something that will completely close the gap without too much damage to my teeth which are white and in very good condition.

A. If the teeth are poorly shaped veneers will be the best option – lumineers are just a branded veneer.If the teeth are a nice shape then I wold recommend another brace ( may be invisalign or lingual braces) . Once the teeth are in a good position then I would recommend a fixed retainer – V loop retainer allows you to floss your teeth and holds the teeth in their corredt position

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With a partially broken and gappy front teeth can I have venners?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:03:51 +0000

Q. Hii, i have aproblem in my frontal teath there is aspaces between them also one of my teath part is partly broken just little part ,can i put veneers to it or what can i do ,i really want your advice? sorry for waisting your time

A. If possible I would recommend a brace of some kind to get the teeth in a reasonable position – If they are ina reasonable position then veneers are a great way of giving you a beautiful smile

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Would there be any problem in fixing refitted crown which is sticking out?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:24:16 +0000

Q. Hi, I hope you can help me, i have recently had acrown and a veneer fitted on my two front teeth, my crown came out after only a week. my dentist has put it back in with a stronger cement however has pushed it froward when putting it in. now it sticks out further than my other teeth. my dentist has said she can take it out but will have to numb it and there is the chance the root might crack or the crown. do you have any advise on what to do. Thanks

A. You will need to discuss this with your dentist as I cannot assess your situation without examining you- sorry

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Confused as I cannot find a reason for my smelly and rotting teeth.

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:11:31 +0000

Q. I had a veneer on my lateral incisor around 4 years ago. Last year I noticed that the tooth was discoloured around the gum line and had a bad smell/taste and feeling of pressure – never pain. After several courses of antibotics my Dentist performed root treatment, twice as it was unsuccessful the first time. My tooth still smells and tastes bad and my dentist is baffled – any ideas? I think perhaps there is a gap between the veneer and my tooth and that the front shell of my tooth is rotting, could that be the case – is there anything can be done? Thanks

A. You either have the abscess still present, gum disease or decay underneath your veneer.

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Can veneer be bonded with gold crown?

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:36:02 +0000

Q. I am thinking about veneers for my top teeth,however I have several teeth that have been crowned with gold, can a veneer be bonded to these crowns or will they need to be replaced with porcelain crowns to match.

A. They will need to be replaced with porcelain based crowns

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I want my crowded teeth to be fixed without braces.

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:25:09 +0000

Q. Hi dr.. I have terrible crowding at the bottom and I need my wisdom teeth pulled on the top and bottom..I know Im probably going to need braces..but is there a way to fix them without braces?

A. Veneers cold be done but require a lot of tooth removal and I would not recommend it.

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Veneers have broken should I consider rebonding a veneer or crown?

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:48:19 +0000

Q. Hi Rob, I have several (5) Veneers . They have lasted be for around 15 years. Recently one has broken ( cracked and 1/3 of it fell off). My dentist would like to replace it with a crown as he is concerned about rebonding a veneer. Personally i would prefer another veneer. is there an expert opinion on the pros and cons of this repair

A. There should be no problem rebonding a veneer , maybe there are some other issues. The pro and cons will relate to the subtle details of the individual and you will need a clinical assement for the second opinion. For more details please contact us directlyRob0121 643 0610.

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk Tel: 0121 643 0610

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Is 16 years not eligible to have veneers?

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:12:41 +0000

Q. I was wondering if it is possible to get veneers on the nhs, as i had 2 accidents over the years and on each, chipped both my front teeth. At the moment I have caps on them both but one fell off and was put back on so that it sticks forward. The caps are also discoloured and noticible when you look at them. I was told by my dentist that when i reached 16 i could have veneers, yet when i asked at my last appointment he dismissed the question. I am now nearly 17 and have no confidence in my smile, i cannot smile with teeth and it gets me down. If i am not entitled to get veneers on the nhs then how much would it cost per tooth? the 2 teeth on either side of my front teeth are also very wonky aswel and i have gaps in these 4 teeth aswel as the discoloured and wonky caps.

A. If the veneers are justified for functional reasons, then standard veneers are available on the NHS and can also improve the appearance of your teeth. If you want a specific change in the appearance it is likely to be a private tooth veneer. Prices range from £350- 800 per tooth, at the upper end systems like lumineers, DaVinci, and emax are brand leaders.Before spending significant money you should check that the gum level has ” matured & stabilised” around the teeth because the veneer will follow the existing shape. In some people this takes till around 21 years old.Rob

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk Tel: 0121 643 0610

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