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What ball park figure would be acceptable for having implant?

Monday, December 7th, 2009
Q. I am 63, had five front teeth ( 4 incisors and one cuspid) removed between the age of 17 and 21. I have all my other teeth intact. I have never got used to a partial, and wondered if there was anything else I could try at my age and so long after removal. ie implants of some sort. I know that if there is not enough bone left it can theoretically be grafted from elsewhere, but realistically, do you think this is possible and what sort of ball park figure would I be looking at if it were?

A. This is possible but you will  need a CT scan to be properly assessed.  A ball park figure for this type of treatment would be !0k to 15K depending on how difficult the case is

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
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Veneers have broken should I consider rebonding a veneer or crown?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
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.

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How can I get my Craze line removed?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. I have a craze line in one of my top front teeth. It is a long vertical line. It is really noticeable when the sun hits it, or under a bright light. Is there anything to do 2 fix this or is it better to leave it? It bothers me a lot by the way it looks. Also how often do you see this as a dentist? How many patients do you get with a craze on one of their two front top teeth? I know it is common in other teeth I just do not notice it with anyone else. Plus I am just 22 years old. How common is this in someone my age? In the two top front teeth in particular? Thanks for your time!

A. Craze lines are very common and often not noticeable by anyone other than the person who has it. If it really bothers you then you might have to consider a veneer to cover it up

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Dr Andrew Moore
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Crown on one of the front tooth sticks out further than the other.

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. 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

A. Very sorry to hear of your situation but cosmetic dentistry is not available on the NHS

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What should be done if the dentures doesn’t fit?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Q. MY SISTER HAS HAD DENTURES FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS AND CANNOT GET THEM TO FIT.SHE HAS BEEN BACK MANY TIMES & DIFFERENT DENTIST.SHES ABOUT NUTS,WHAT SHOULD SHE DO?

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She can either have them replaced or possibly have implants to help support them

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Does filling fall out if its not capped?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Q. I have had many fillings in my front teeth (6-11). Some of them came loose after a couple months. My dentist said that he would like to cap these teeth. He said that my fillings will just keep falling out. Is this true? I have become very depressed about my teeth. I want to keep my teeth for as long as possible. I am only 30. What are my options?

A. If teeth are properly bonded the filllings should not keep falling out – unless there is very little tooth structure left

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Between Emax & Empress II which has better features?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Q. Dear Dr Caplan. What are the difference between Emax veneers and Empress II veneers. Are the emax porcelain veneers more beautiful, thinest and strongest that the old well known Empress II porcelain? Thanks

A. They are 2 types of porcelain.  Emax is made from Lithium Disilicate and is about 3 times stronger than Empress which is made our of feldspathic reenforced with leucite

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Need treatment for improving my teeth’s smoothness & flatness

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Q. Hi I have a self confidence issue to do with the pointiness of my canine teeth, both top and bottom. What is the best/ recommended way of improving the smoothness/flatness of my teeth? Thanx

A. Sometimes careful recontouring and bonding can be minimum dentistry and maximum effect

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Heard veneers are expensive so want to know more about dental bonding

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Q. Hi i have a gap between my to front teeth and i really dislike it alot and was woundering what the best aproach is? ive heard of dentail bonding and was woundering what are your thoughts on that? ive always wanted the top teeth made into veneers to get a perfect smile but it costs to much so thats why i was woundering about bonding and how much roughly would it cost?

A. Thanks for your questions, Dental bonding could be an option, depending on the size of the gap you are trying to close. I would expect you to pay no more than £300 for the two teeth. Your other options would be veneers, which I would expect to cost between £400 – £600 per tooth, or teeth straightening for which I currwently have treatments available from £999. There are many practices now, who are able to offer monthly payments schemes such as interest free credit to help you spread the costs of treatment. I hope this helps.
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Need extensive makeover to my teeth

Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Q. I’m 22 and my teeth are awful! I’m embarassed to smile, laugh and often get told to ‘cheer up’ because of my regular closed mouth expression. My teeth are discoloured, sensitive, and crooked. This is due to lack of dental care when I was a child. I regularly use whitening products, and sensitive toothpastes, I visit the dentist but just seem to have filling upon filling. I’m so scared of one of my front teeth completely falling out. I honestly feel like I would be happier with false teeth, which is a bit of a daunting prospect at the age of 22. Being a student, I cant afford cosmetic dentisty and even the financial plas seem to want £100+ a month, which just isnt an option for me. I don’t seem to have a local dentistry school, and even ones far away seem to have full waiting lists. I’ve considered using a student loan to go abroad to have ‘cheap’ dentistry work done but hav been advised this could make things even worse. What should I do?

A. Its very difficult to have extensive treatment on a budget. You might be able to get some done on the NHS which is usually cheaper than paying privately. You always take a risk when going abroad as often the cost isn’t that much different, especially as the pound is quite weak against the Euro at the moment. You might also have complications that require further visits abroad. I guess the best option would be to save up as much as possible and to start the treatment in stages perhaps using a finance plan to help spread the costs?

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Dr Andrew Moore
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I have yellow teeth what can I do to get them presentable?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Q. I have extremely yellow teeth. i dont smoke, drink tea or coffe so i dont understand why my teeth should be so yellow. please could you tell me why this is happening and what i could do to get them a bit more presentable in other words whiter. please answer me as soon as possible because i need to start smiling with confidence thankyou.

A. The yellowness of your teeth is based on the proportion of enamel to dentine and the water content of the dentine.  A simpler way to treat this is to have your teeth professionally bleached by a dentist.  Treatment can take from 2 weeks to 6 months depending on the type of internal stain

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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I have crooked teeth what surgery can be done to straighten them?

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
Q. Sir hope u fine.sir,my teeth are not staight n remain out of the mouth.i want surgery.is it good or not?im 28 years old.im a christian of Pakistan.people laugh at me

A. You will need to sek out a dentist who will be able to give you a comprehensive examination of your mouth to decide upon the correct treatment for you

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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My 8yr old has a tooth condition how can it be treated?

Monday, September 14th, 2009
Q. Dear Dr. Moore, My 8 year daughter has a rare tooth condition and I am looking for someone who has heard, seen, or treated a similar case. Her top front 4 teeth have come in as two large teeth. She is a beautiful, outgoing, young girl but is already getting teased by the other kids. Any suggestions?

A. Its is very diffucult to treat this sort of problem at an early age as the mouth is changing all the time and any treatment can sometimes affect the new teeth coming through or made ned correcting every 6 months or so. However when the child is being teased and it  starts to affect their confidence I have been known to start the treatment very early and add or adjust things as the child grows and as new teeth come through. It case needs treating on its merits so if you would like me to take a look please contact me on enquiry@advancedentalclinic.com and I will be happy to arrange a full consultation.

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Dr Andrew Moore
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Im 25 and i have overlapping teeth what can i do?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Q. Hello When I was 16 I wore a retainer to sort out my over bite and my front 2 top teeth which cross over (I was a thumb sucker as a child). My treatment was never finished. No, at 25yrs my main concern is my front two top teeth. One overlaps the other, the overlapping tooth get bashed quite a bit and the corner is slowly chipping/wearing away. Apparently I also push my tongue forward onto these two teeth every time I swallow (tongue thrusting) wish is slowly making it worse. I am looking to get my front teeth straightened but am not sure what sort of treatment this would involve and at what cost. Please could you advise on the best affordable solutions for me. I look forward to your reply Many Thanks,

A. I would suggest that you have a consultation with an specialist orthodontist to discuss which orthodontic appliances would best correct your overbite which you are concerned with.
I am confident that this can be improved or completely corrected there are loads of different orthodontic appliances on the market.
The options on the market vary from fixed conventional appliances to clear removable appliances, I would strongly suggest you see a specialist in orthodontics to achieve your desired result.
The cost of the treatment depends from practice to practice so the best option is to shop around and find somewhere that tailors to your budget.
Also with the tongue thrusting issue i would highly suggest that you ask about retention at your orthodontic consulations and what the cost would be at the end of the treatment as retention is life long and vital to prevent relapse of orthodontic result. I would suggest that you enquire about removable and fixed retention as retention can sometimes be at extra cost of the intial orthodontic treatment.

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Can u advice me on subsidized cosmetic treatment?

Monday, August 24th, 2009
Q. Hi Julian i need some advice i haven’t been to a dentist since i was in my early teens i’m now 29, My teeth are really bad and have been since a kid and have affected my confidence greatly i’m also terrified of the dentist since i was given gas as a kid and took a bad reaction to it. I know i have to do something with my teeth as they are only going to get worse and i need my confidence back as it holds me back, my fear is if i need cosmetic treatment and the cost i wouldn’t be able to afford the treatment as my teeth are that bad. Is there any instances where treatment done subsidised i really want to avoid false teeth. Any advice on what to do would be great thanks.

A. My best advice is to find a dentist near you who can offer a free consultation to discuss your trreatment options and costs

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Im very unhappy with my fangs they are very large and sharp can you please help me out

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Q. Hello I wonder if you could help. I am extremely unhappy with my ‘fangs’ and would like to find out if there is something that could be done cheaply. They are very large and sharp and completely ruin my smile. This is seriously knocking my confidence. Please help! Thanks

A. If they are slightly longer than the other teeth- you can have them contoured. As long as the dentist knows what he/she is doing- and the shaping stays in enamel, then you should have no problems. If they stick out too much, then perhaps you should consider orthodontic options- a brace to push them back a little. I would advise you see a cosmetic dentist to discuss your options in person. I would be more than happy to see you at my kissdental practice for a free consultation. Good luck

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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
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Problem with my root canal treatment affecting my confidence and my lifestyle advice

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
Q. Following an accident about 18 months ago one of my front teeth was knocked out- this was able to be replaced by a doctor in A and E. I then had root canal treatment on the tooth by my dentist. Unfortunately the tooth was not replaced straight and is alot more forward than the one at the side of it and slightly overlaps. Since the accident my confidance has been significantly affected. I find I cover my mouth when I laugh or smile. Also I have recently noticed movement in my gum when I bite down on the tooth- im concerned the tooth will crack or fall out and so I tend to eat on one side of my mouth away from the effected tooth. Are there any solutions available to restore my confidance in my smile and with eating food again? Thank you.

A. Yiu need not suffer. I would advise that you consider having a dental implant retained crown. This is a permanent fixed option and is the next best thing to having your real tooth. It sounds as though the tooth is on it’s way out- but I obviously cannot say for sure without seeing you personally and assessing the tooth in question. I recommend that you see your dentist who can refer you for a consultation with an implantologist. Alternatively, I would be more than happy to offer you a free consultation at my kissdental practice. Good luck

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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
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I have bad teeth feel that a nice smile would greatly improve my quality of life

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
Q. Hello, I am 21 years old, I am a student studying psychology than going on to med school, so clearly i am not going to be able afford private cosmetic work done for a very long time. I have such bad teeth, i avoid smiling. I can’t stand looking at my teeth, every time i brush my teeth i have to turn my back to the mirror. My teeth make me so depressed. When i was younger i used to smoke, i also use to have somewhat of an eating disorder, where i use to make my self sick, so my teeth bare the scars of this. Do you know if NHS dentists offer a payment plan? I’d ask my dentist all this, but as you can imagien NHS dentists are very rushed in thier appointments, so i cannot stress enough how depressed my teeth make me. I feel that a nice smile would greatly improve my quality of life, Thank you for your time. PS, if i sent you a pic, would you be able to suggest the best course of action. Thank you

A. You are more than welcome to send me a picture and i can give you more advice.  If you do not feel you can afford private cosmetic care you may be able to visit one of the dental teaching hospitals and they may be able to help you.

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Will be able to get veneers and how much will it cost?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
Q. Im 22 years old I have gaps in my teeth (which i hate) i also have no second back teeth to come through my teeth are really affecting my confidence would i be able to get veneers if i have no second back teeth and what sort of price would i be looking at?

A. Hi many thanks for your email, it sounds quite possible to have veneers fitted in your situation. the best thing would be to seek the advice of a cosmetic dentist. if you need me to recommend one please email back.

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I have a tooth that sticks out at the front

Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Q. Hi, im getting married in aug and have a tooth that sticks out at the front – its really annoying and i just want it be in line with the rest of the teeth in the front. Do i have enough time to get it fixed before my big day and what do u think is needed to sort it out?

A. The fastest fixes are veneers, preliminary orthodontics might be able to get some improvement if combined. I would recommend a detailed treatment plan which may cost a few hundred pounds to simulate a few treatments.
Basically it can be done in most cases.
Some practices like StJohns offer a free preliminary chat with a dentist to discuss the main choices.
Rob

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