I have gum disease through thumb sucking can I gave cosmetic dentistry

Published July 14th, 2008 by Dr Julian Caplan BDS

Q. Hi, I’m 23 years old. I sucked my thumb until I was 13. My top teeth were pushed out and my bottom ones were pushed in. My bottom right 1 tooth has even turned 90 degrees so it\’s perpendicular to the others! Because of this, the dentist told me I have pockets in my [...]

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I am looking for a good reputable dentist and hygienist

Published June 28th, 2008 by Dr Justin Glaister

Q. Despite being a regular visitor to the dentist, over the years I have endured considerable dental treatments, some of which have been as a result of poor dentistry. As I approach my late 40\’s I am considering cosmetic dentistry to improve the appearance of my teeth but feel I first of all need a [...]

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What are used at the dental hygienist plastic or ultrasonic scalers

Published May 29th, 2008 by Dr Julian Caplan BDS

Q. At the hygienist appointment plastic scalers are used can the ultra sonic scaler be used also ?
 
A. The hygienist has an array of equipment available to them. Certainly plastic scalers and utrasonic scalers are some of them The hygienist usually uses an ultrasonic scaler to clean the teeth , followed by fine hand scales [...]

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