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What can be done to make big front teeth look better?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Q. Dr. Glaister, I hate my smile because of my two front teeth, they’re just too big! Alot of people say their front teeth are too long.. but I find mine to be not only long, but very wide as well. Am I just paranoid? Or is there anything I would be able to do to fix my smile in the next couple years (because I am under the age of 18)? http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh209/BKaah/?action=view¤t=teeth.jpg,
A. I couldn’t see the photo to the link, it may have expired. At the end of the day, you are the one who has to be happy with your teeth. It is difficult for me to comment on your situation without seeing you in person. I am more than happy to see you regarding this matterJustin Glaister
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I need to get my front teeth redone can you please advice?

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Q. Hello In terrible pain after a root canal yesterday morning hence i am surfing dental sites at 3.20am but that is not actually anything to do with my question. I just wouldn’t normally have the time to surf and ask the question! When i was 10 years old (1974) i had four second teeth removed due to ovvercrowding (I have a very very small mouth) and then wore braces – rings, wires, elastic bands – you name it for about 2 years having a terrible time moving house from town to village and village had never seen anything quite like my (scaffolding) metal mouth. At 13 years old i had beautiful teeth but at 16 the top and bottom four teeth had been pushed forward and overlapped. I was told this was because i didn’t have enough bone in my mouth, or more recently i shoudl have worn a retainer for longer? When i was 25 a lovely dentist upset by my being upset about my teeth fitted four crowns in my top teeth – they are stuck together – i think they are a bridge and two crowns and they looked great. He wrote to the NHS and also got them done for me at a reduced cost of £150 (NHS coughed up the rest because of the failure of all my orthodental treatment)Twenty years later they need doing again as my gumes have receded and they don’t look good close up but my question relates to my bottom teeth. These are small, overcrowded or pushed forward like my top teeth were, slightly chipped and generallyy don’t look nice. It is just the front bottom four – just like the top bottom four were before cosmetci work. Everytime i’m at the dentist – see a new dentist i ask if something can be done to imrove the look fo them and they always say it would be difficult and not worth it but if i’m about to get my upper teeth done at a small fortune i’d so like my whoel smile to look good and not have ugly looking bottom teeth. Could not he same work that was done on my top teeth (crowns etc ) be done to the bottom. I can’t see how veneers would work these teeth are tiny and overcrowded but of course i’m not the expert. Any advice, are all things possible. Thanks and sorry this eamil is sooooo long.

A. Dear  You seem to have done a fair ammount of dentistry in 45 years. since the 1980s many tecniques in dentistry have changed almost beyond recognition. The standard crown preparation removes about 1-2mm thickness of tooth , your lower front teeth are 4-5mm wide and a therefore the crown is a more destructive option compared with a wider upper tooth. Minimal preparation veneers would be a possible alternative for some people.Meantime local pharamacies can offer specific advice on best painkillers considering any medical factors.RobIf you would like to know more you are welcome to claim a free intial consultation at StJohns , call 0121 643 0610

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My two front top teeth are brittle and starting to corode advice please?

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Q. Hello, My two front top teeth are brittle and starting to corode abit on the bottom edge, is there anything you would recommend please?

A. It depends on the cause, if you grind your teeth at night then maybe a nght time guard would help. If it is erosion then you should reduce the sugar/acid food types from your diet.

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How much would it cost to fix my chipped teeth

Monday, December 21st, 2009
Q. I just about an hour ago chipped me front tooth. It’s a small chip. I was hoping you could maybe give me a ball park price to get it repaired.

A. Any meaningful price would need a clinical exam. Rob

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I have lost my front tooth is dental implant the right option

Friday, December 18th, 2009
Q. Hi Rob I want a permanent solution to my smile. I had an overbite when I was a kid and to correct this I had porcelain crowns in my upper jaw. Since then I have lost my front two teeth which has now been replaced by a platics denture, which is annoying and affecting my eating. After lots of research I think my answer is a dental implant. I do smoke and also have HIV (but my health is good) Could you please advise what options would be avaiable to me. I would like to try and keep costs down and wondered what would be avaiable at what price. Kindest Regards 

A. The biggest question is whether you have a good volume of residual bone where you lost the teeth. Dental implants need to anchored in healthy bone. If you have lost a lot of bone you will need an additional bone graft procedure. Most implantologists would want you to quit smoking before starting treatment.Cost of a single tooth crown and implant £2500- 3000 including minor bone shaping but major bone grafts would be in addition and costed for the specific case.Regards Rob0121 643 0610 for further information.

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Do I need to retreat my front tooth or get an another implant advice

Friday, December 18th, 2009
Q. How succesfull is root canal treatment on front crowns, which were placed originally well over twenty plus years ago, with metal posts and no previous root treatment. I have been having problems and need to have I believe posts removed before treatment. I have had one of my front crowns recently out due to absess and constant pain, and replaced with a dental implant. I am left with the other three front sensitive crowns now., do I treat roots with expensive specialist endodontics work which I am not sure of success or remove crowns… and have another implant placed and bridge work attaching, already in place dental implant. please advise on cost of both treatments approx…. Kind Regards

A. The fine details will determine the best option in your case. However these points to bear in mind1. specialist endodontic retreatment , and replacing the crown will typically cost around half the fee for an implant. typically £2500 for a single tooth ( check in your case )2. the expected life of the retreated tooth maybe 70% for 5 years. The implant maybe 95% in comparison ( check in your case)3. ask which is expected to give the best final appearance in your case.4. if you retreat the tooth you retain the option to place an implant at a later date ( ignoring the cost implications)Robfor further details call 0121 643 0610

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Would it be beneficial for me to get my long front tooth replaced

Friday, December 18th, 2009
Q. Hi doctor . i have long front two teeth . and my maxilla also outside . so i cant close my mouth so it can cause bleeding due to germs entrapment , my doctor recommend the replacement of my front four teeth . my question is that is this beneficial for me or not . i am 22 year old female . at this stage i do not want to take any risk so please kindly guide me .

A. Hi it will definately help when it comes to cosmetics as well as function but without a thourough examination i cannot comment on your case

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Should I consider implants over braces I have time issues?

Monday, December 7th, 2009
Q. One of my front teeth is not aligned with the others because it was taken out a little bit late in my childhood years while removing the milk teeth. Now am 28 and I would like it aligned with the other teeth. Braces take a long time to realign teeth, thats why I wanted to choose a dental implant. What is the process of getting a dental implant and its advantages or disavantages over the other methods.

A. Braces can take as little as 8 weeks to realign your front teeth – far better than an implant

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I need a filling with teeth whitening how much is the cost?

Monday, December 7th, 2009
Q. Hi i have a chip on my front tooth can i have it filled in and will it look real and blend in with my teeth and also i am interested in teeth whitening just to go a couple of shades whiter how much would it cost x

A. Tooth whitening in my cllnic costs £570.  You should have this done before you have your tooth filled

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Its been years since I smiled due to my bad teeth can you help?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. Hi, i have very bad teeth which includes a few missing(8 or 9)inc the two either side of my top two front teeth, is it possible to have bridges permanantly fitted to pins , also i would be interested in knowing the advantages and dissadvantages of having all my teeth removed. i know this sounds drastic but it has been many years since i smiled while showing my teeth

A. The best options are likely to be bridges , dentures supported by implants or your own teeth / gum. The only way to know which is best in your situation is to start with a clinical assesment with a dentist. StJohns Dental Practice offer a free initial assesment to decide the best route to investigate  call 0121 643 0610.rob

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Can lower teeth overlap be fixed by Inman Aligner?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. Hi I have always had a slight overlap on my lower front teeth, however this appears to be getting worse. I am in my early 30s and have all my wisdom teeth, could they be casuing the overlap to worsen? Would removing my wisdom teeth help the issue or would the Inman Aligner be the best method? If so what kind of costs would be involved?

A. The wisdom teeth are not causing your teeth to cross – all teeth naturally want to drift forwards and if your teeth are not sitting next to each other in an even way then they will be prone to slipping.Inman , invisalign or a lingual brace would be a good option for you.  I often would advise a lingual brace to quickly sort out your problem – this would cost approx. £1540 in my practice.

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Small gap in front teeth is getting bigger may be due to gum disease.

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Q. I have consulted a few doctors (dentist) So far answers were not very positive. I have gap in between my front lower teeth. They are moving and gap is becoming bigger. What can be done to either cover the gap or close it?

A. The gap could be closed with either a brace, veneers or by bonding White filling to the teeth it would be good to find out why this gap is getting bigger though as it might be asign of underlying gum disease

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Please suggest the best option for my dental issue.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Q. Hi, my front teeth were not straight with the front of my mouth. this has been a problem for over 30 years. 12 months ago i asked the dentist to crown my 4 front teeth so they would look nice, now one tooth is loose and i,m looking at dental implant. do you visit any other part of the country? i live in northampton. will i have a gap until the implant is complete.(this is my biggest fear) can the proceedure be done over a short period of time? all i want is to smile. people think i’m unhappy because i never smile. can you help?

A. I would always try to remove the tooth and fit the implant at the same time. I’m afraid I don’t work in your area but would be very happy to see you at my clinic in Chelmsford Essex

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NHS dentist has advised to have veneers please advise.

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. My two front teeth are worn away at the bottom i had a bap inbetween when i was growing up for the past couple of years i have been getting the gap filled will tiny fillings iv just recently been to my dentist which is NHs and they said i should get veneers im unsure what to do ?? as my teeth are healthy otherwise

A. My advice would be to firstly find out what has caused your teeth to wear down as this can affect the restorations that are placed on your teeth.  If after this you decide that your tooth shape needs to be improved then a veneer option would be reasonable

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Reduced front teeth size causing problem while eating.

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. Hi, my front teeth have reduced in size overtime, causing me to develop a lisp. In addition, i also find it difficult to eat and have to use my side teeth as i cannot penetrate the food with my front teeth. what should i do ?

A. It sounds as though you have a wear problem.  You may need to have your teeth lengthened to reestablish your correct speech pattern

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Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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I need to change my dentist as my teeth in total are messed up.

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. I am a 29 year old male and near enough all my back teeth have either fallen out or are decaying really badly. I have my front teeth however I feel unless I am able to get some help with this I then they will go the same way. Not to bore you with the details however I have been through a pretty tough time over the past few years and medication has not helped with the decyaing of my teeth I feel. Due to this I have not visited a dentist for years and this has meant I have ended up with the teeth I have. I am now at a point where I both need and want to do something about them and I feel if I could get partial dentures to the back of my mouth, both upper and lower this would help me out. The problem I have is that I live in Scotland, (Glasgow Area) and I do not know who to go for to help me out and also any idea of the cost I would be looking at for this. I am totally and utterly embarassed by the way I have let my mouth/teeth get into the mess they have. I do now however need help and would hate for a dentist to give me into trouble for the mess of my mouth as I am already mortified. Any help or assistance you are able to give would be greatly apprieciated. Thanks very much in advance

A. I would suggest you visit a dentist in your area – I have taught David Cashel – you may contact him

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Can you help as I cannot afford my dental treatment?

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. Hi, im 19 and i have really bad front teeth. i had braces when i was 16 which were removeable. I lost the top part of my brace and never had the option to get a replacement! I haven’t had an arranged apointment to go to my dentist in over 2 years now and i really need braces. Now im 19 im really worried about my teeth and need action taken on them quickly, but i cant afford thousands of pounds to pay for them as im at college and don’t work. what can i do? i would be really greatful if you could help me with this. thankyou.

A. You will need to pay privately – no other way

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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After my bridge broke I am considering implants please suggest.

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. I had a bridge spanning a gap of two front teeth attached to one canine and one incisor(think thats what its called middle front top) The bridge broke this week and broke the root of the front incisor and broke the post in half in the canine. My dentist says there is no option but to remove them and have a plate. As I have Sjogrens Syndrome, a dry mouth, I am looking for a different option if possible. I take 7.5mg of prednisolone daily for polymyalgia rheumatica and 150mg monthly of ibandronic acid for my bones to stop osteoporosis. Could I be a candidate for implants? Should implants be put in at extraction or do you wait till its healed? Obviously there is a gap where two have been extracted many years ago which would require implants as well. Advise please as extraction is pencilled in for Thursday next week

A. I would try to find a dentist who migt be able to offer you the cahnce of immediate implants, even if you turn out not to be a suitable candidate. In the long run you should still be able to have implants rather than a plate.If your in my area I would be quite happy to take a look for you. contact me on implant@advancedentalclinic.com

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Can I have implants to support two missing teeth?

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. Hello Dr. Moore, I have a dental bridge for a missing teeth for past 18 years (front upper). In order to strenthen the present arraingment and for cosmetic looks I was considering an implant not available as option when I did the bridge. Is it a good idea to replace the missing tooth with implant and using this also to support the two teeth around it (originally used to make the bridge) ? Or what would be the best option. Thank you and Best Regards,

A. You would need 1 implant for 1 tooth or 2 implants for 2 missing teeth, this would help with the strength of the teeth at the front of the mouth.

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Is veneers free on nhs as I have valid maternity exemption?

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. Hi, I have a gap in my front teeth. its not majorly hugh. but again it isnt pleasant to look at. one of my front teeth is chipped due to an accident. would i be able to have veneers free on nhs as i have a valid maternity exemption?? or what is the average price range to pay using nsh still?? many thanks

A. Cosmetic dentistry is not covered on the NHS

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