I no longer smile due to a dead tooth which is discoloured

Q. I have a dead tooth, left front, if your looking straight at me, and it is now very discoloured, I am looking for advise to rectify the problem, as I no longer smile, as it is so discoloured. My dentist has advised it is very lucky to be there, it was knocked out about [...]

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How long does a single implant take and what are the costs

Q. i want to get an implant done to replace one side missing tooth how long does the procedure take and what are the cost and risks bearing in mind am a busy nurse and working mum with kids.
 
A. the procedure to place a dental implant takes around 1 hour. once the implant is placed [...]

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I have lost a canine baby tooth which is hurting my confidence

Q. I have recently lost a baby canine tooth ( the adult tooth remains unerrupted in my gum) and am finding wearing the temporary denture very uncomfortable. I have been told that a bridge is not possible as the tooth by the gap is fragile so need to explore other options. Would I be able [...]

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I have a pushed back tooth can I have a dental implant

Q. Hi I have a tooth that is pushed back and I am wondering about an implant. Would it be possible to remove the tooth and insert an implant in order that all my upper teeth are then in line. I hope to hear from you soon.
 
A. It is difficult to tell whether an implant [...]

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Portion of my tooth has broken off and is still in my gum

Q. portion of tooth is gone and another portion just broke off but is still in the gum– I have no benefits
 
A. If the root is still sound the tooth can be crowned. Otherwise it sounds as though the tooth needs to be removed. The options then are either-
1. Leave the gap
2. Fill the gap [...]

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I had a filling in my left front tooth and I am worried it will fall out

Q. I am concerned about my left front tooth. A few years ago i had a filling in it, and then i moved dentists and since then the filling has come out. The hole is small in the front of my tooth but i am scared of dentists because last time i went they had [...]

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I had a tooth extracted can I wait one year before having an implant

Q. Dear Sir, I had the extraction of a tooth following an abscess. The dentist who is providing me with the dental treatment is proposing a dental implant. I had the dental extraction in early March. Do you think I can wait one year before deciding to have the dental implant?
 

A. By waiting a year [...]

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I had an accident and knocked my two front teeth out I have a Maryland bridge

Q. I had an accident in December fractured my skull and knocked out my two front teeth, I currently have a maryland bridge fitted for tempory measure and don’t know what to do now I am seeing my surgeon in May, my dentist wants my roots removed to fit another bridge but I would like [...]

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