Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » dental fillings http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:57:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Shall I replace my amalgam fillings with white composite fillings? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/shall-i-replace-my-amalgam-fillings-with-white-composite-fillings/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/shall-i-replace-my-amalgam-fillings-with-white-composite-fillings/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:25:41 +0000 Dr Sunita Verma http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/shall-i-replace-my-amalgam-fillings-with-white-composite-fillings/
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Dear Dr Verma,

I recently visited a new dentist. I had many amalgam fillings as a child (more than 18 years ago), and have had no recent problems with them. My new dentist has suggested I replace them all over time with white fillings.

I understand that the old filling my “leak” after time, but my xrays apparently show no evidence of decay and I don’t suffer with toothache. I’m not bothered about the cosmetic side of things- so long as the filling is doing its job, I’m happy.

Would you advise replacing the fillings?

Thank you for your time.

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Dear Enquirer,
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hello, i have a question i have a chipped tooth at the bottom of my tooth is actually at the side of my tooth. can they remove my toothor what do they do???? I don’t have any pain, It only bothers me when I drink something cold.. I little nervous because i don’t have insures because my husand changed jobs..

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It would be a bit harsh to rem… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-tooth-is-chipped-do-i-need-it-removing/feed/ 0 Can anything be done about my tooth enamel that has worn away? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-anything-be-done-about-my-tooth-enamel-that-has-worn-away/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-anything-be-done-about-my-tooth-enamel-that-has-worn-away/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:21:01 +0000 Dr Rob Tennet http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-anything-be-done-about-my-tooth-enamel-that-has-worn-away/
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Hi, I have never had any problems with my teeth until now, my teeth are starting to wear down and become sensitive, I’m guessing due to the enamal wearing away. Is there any dental treatment to repair, improve, or prevent any more damage or possibly cover-up the damage that I have done?,
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Adhesive dentistry covers a lo… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-anything-be-done-about-my-tooth-enamel-that-has-worn-away/feed/ 0 Is it normal for my tooth to be so sensitive and painful after having a filling? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-it-normal-for-my-tooth-to-be-so-sensitive-and-painful-after-having-a-filling/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-it-normal-for-my-tooth-to-be-so-sensitive-and-painful-after-having-a-filling/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:20:22 +0000 Dr Kailesh Solanki http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-it-normal-for-my-tooth-to-be-so-sensitive-and-painful-after-having-a-filling/
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Hi, I recently had a filling done, badly. It was very painful so it was re-done with a temporary filling that was then replaced with a permanent one last Tuesday. This filled tooth however is extremely sensitive and painful to any hot/cold drinks going near it. This was done 6 days ago, is this normal and will it settle down or is this not normal? Thank you,
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If it is a deep filling and cl… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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i have a small chip on my front tooth it has been filled once and lasted only a few weeks, what can i have done that would last longer and would not cost to much and that my local dentist could carry out. thank you for your help,
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A simple white filling should … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Hi there, I have a big teeth comparing to my jaw, one of my front teeth stands out, it’s not inline with the others which am not comfortable with. My teeth length varies. Do you think I can sort out my teeth length problem by filing? How about considering a veneer for the front teeth? How much it will cost? would I need a veneer for the filed teeth? Many thanks,
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The amount the appearance of a… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-can-teeth-that-are-out-of-line-be-treated/feed/ 0 How much would it cost to fix front teeth gap? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-much-would-it-cost-to-fix-front-teeth-gap/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-much-would-it-cost-to-fix-front-teeth-gap/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:37:14 +0000 Dr Andrew Moore http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-much-would-it-cost-to-fix-front-teeth-gap/
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I have a small gap in my front teeth that is small. Approx the width of a penny, lol. How much do you think this will cost me to repair?,
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If I have normal fillings, can I have these taken out and have white fillings put in, instead,
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]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-i-have-old-fillings-replaced-with-white-fillings/feed/ 1 What can I do about fallen out filling until I can see dentist? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-can-i-do-about-fallen-out-filling-until-i-can-see-dentist/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-can-i-do-about-fallen-out-filling-until-i-can-see-dentist/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:42:41 +0000 Dr Julian Caplan BDS http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-can-i-do-about-fallen-out-filling-until-i-can-see-dentist/
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A large filling fell out. I cannot get to the dentist until Monday (today is Friday). What can I do until then? I don’t feel any pain, just some slight discomfort. Thanks,
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If you can go to a chemist who… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-can-i-do-about-fallen-out-filling-until-i-can-see-dentist/feed/ 7 What can be done about my horrible looking teeth? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-can-be-done-about-my-horrible-looking-teeth/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-can-be-done-about-my-horrible-looking-teeth/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:33:55 +0000 Dr Julian Caplan BDS http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-can-be-done-about-my-horrible-looking-teeth/
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hi my nme is n i am 22 i have black teeth n 1 chipet one i hate my teeth so much i hate talkin to people i really regret not looing after my teeth i alwys wish if i cud have another chance so i can hve a lovely smile i was wonderin how much it ws to haave my teeth done i carnt aford a lot and i feel so ashemd to go to the dentist if you couled kindley give me some infomation that would be nice thankyou for your time,
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Nowadays there are white filli… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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