my crowns are developing gaps between them

Published August 17th, 2008 by admin

Q. Hi, I have 5 crowns fitted to my top front teeth and the layout of them have been changing, like big gaps are forming and also they are protruding. I have had braces before and corrected the bite but my dentist said my top jaw is smaller than the bottom. I have [...]

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My dentist says i cant have braces for a gap between my teeth

Published July 22nd, 2008 by admin

Q. Iam a 20year old girl and since i was a child i had a gap in between my teeth, it didn’t bother me but as i got older the gap started to widen more, i went to the dentist and i asked if i could get braces but i was told i cant, i [...]

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Will laser teeth whitening work on a fake front tooth

Published June 28th, 2008 by Dr Julian Caplan BDS

Q. i have a fake front tooth, when i have laser teeth whitening, what will happen to the fake tooth
 
A. Laser whitening only bleaches enamel and dentine. Any other material, such as porcelain ( the usual surface of crowns), will not change in colour. This usually means you will need to change this for a [...]

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Can glass crowns look as natural as tooth veneers

Published April 30th, 2008 by Dr Julian Caplan BDS

Q. When I was a teenager I suffered with bulimia and as a result had acid erosion on my two front teeth. I have recently had venneers replaced on my front two teeth for the second time but also a root canal on one of them also. I am very pleased with the result but [...]

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Can I have teeth whitening on my front crowns

Published April 3rd, 2008 by Dr Justin Glaister

A. i have 2 crowns at the front and i would like my teeth whitened, is this possible? or could i have veneers on these front teeth?
Dear A,
Teeth Whitening is only effective on natural teeth, things such as crowns, Veneers and fillings will not whiten. If you would like a whiter smile you could [...]

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I have periodontal disease and wobbly crowns can i just replace the crowns

Published April 2nd, 2008 by Dr Kailesh Solanki

Q. I have two crowns at the front of my mouth which I have had for approx 15 years. I would like them replaced - as I have periodontal disease and this has caused them to move. One of the crowns is slightly wobbly. Would I be right in thinking that if they were replaced [...]

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I have huge gums and tiny teeth what would surgery cost

Published April 2nd, 2008 by Dr Julian Caplan BDS

Q. Hi there, I am very self-conscious about my smile. I have huge gums and very tiny teeth, they look like baby teeth still. My bottom front teeth wore away all the enamel from my top two front teeth and I have had essentially fillings put on the back of them to stop them wearing [...]

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I have had two teeth taken out will invisalign close the gaps

Published February 19th, 2008 by Dr Safeer Butt

Q. when I was younger I had two teeth taken out at the side of my mouth so that my teeth could be straightened the gaps have still not closed up and do not look very nice when I smile from the side so I rarely smile. Could you advise me of the best option [...]

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