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Hello, I want to have veneers on my two top front teeth as I dislike the shape and colour of them (I currently have composite fillings which are unsightly looking).

Two dentists however have told me that veneers would look bulky on my teeth. I don’t understand – why would they look bulky if a veneer is the same thickness as the amount of tooth removed?

My teeth are in line, but I do have a 6mm overbite (which does not bother me). Would this be why they might look bulky?

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Hello Dr.  All of my teeth are very badly ground down due to excess grinding of calcium substitues. I very much would like to ave a beautiful smile. I am embarassed by my teeth. Some of them are also chipped. They are discoloured, just awful.

I know you have a brilliant reputation for putting patients at ease, as this is also a problem for me, dentist phobia.

Anyway, Dr. , if you were able to help me, I can’t express how I grateful and happy I would be. I realise that you are a specialist, but my teeth are so bad that I doubt even you can do anything with them.

I feel depressed and down, just because of my teeth and not being able to smile whenever there is something to smile about.

Yours sincerely 

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22 years ago I had a bridge on on top front teeth; 3 years later i had some problems which meant surgery over the top of the bridge – apersectomy? Very quickly there was some gum recesssion, which has got worse over the last few years – the metal from the bridge was exposed. A composite has now been appiled – slightly better but I remain self conscious. I have lived with a sinus tract over the area since 1989 – my NHS dentist helps me by ” leaving alone” – I get by with occassional discomfort. Because the area is ” weak” can anything be done? Feel a bit depressed over it. Live in Flixton and saw your web page

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more than 3 years ago,my 2 front teeth were prepped for one cap and one lumineer.the prep for the cap was too short and i was sent to an endodonist for post. soon,the post and cap came out.then my lumineer cracked.I’ve had a composite for some time on this tooth.presently i am wearing a flipper in cap space.this week,the tooth beside this cap space just broke off.,so i have 2 teeth missing and composite on other.this must sound like a made up story,but it is true. i don’t know what to do next.i really don’t wan dentures and can’t afford what the cost for implants would be. can you advise me? thanks so much.

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Hello, One of my teeth (in France, it is called Tooth no:16) broke slightly on the outside. Would you say that a repair in composite to be ok. Or would you recommend a crown? What would be a good estimate for the whole job? The existing tooth has an amalgam filling & it will need an inlay core. Could I send you a photo of the tooth and the X-ray??? Thank you.,

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hi i have been to to see a cosmetic dentist about my bottom teeth as they are different hights im very conscious about my teeth but he told me that i could have them filed down but have a composite to bulid them back up so they are level do you think this is a wise idea if not what would you suggest? thanks,

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describe the procedure of ,and the role of the dental nurse in restoring an anterior tooth with a light cured composite? what precautions should be taken to protect the patient and the team during this procedure,

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Hi, I’m thinking about getting braces. I’ve posted some pictures of what my teeth look like now. Can i get a “prediction” of what you think the treatment would be and how long it would take? http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=34720,

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Hi, I had veneers put on my top 8 teeth about 8 years ago. Over time my gums have receded a bit and there is a visible line between my gum and where the veneer hits my tooth, one of them being a little bit dark. Only on my two front teeth though. I really don’t want to have them replaced at this time if I don’t have to. Is it possible to use white composite to fill the gaps? Will it hurt my dental health if I don’t have them replaced now? I’ve also read that they tend to “pop off” after you’ve had them replaced. Need unbiased advice on whether I should have them replaced or not. Thanks!!,

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I have a gap inbetwwen my two front teeth i have had it forever, when i i was younger chippd one of my front teeth and now have a crown the tooth underneeth has been made smaaler for the crown to fit, the tooth stiks out further thenn the other one and they look terrible is there anyway i can get them fixd how much would it cost or can i get it on the nhs as iam a single mum and 18