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Can I expect NHS to fix the hole in my left tooth?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. I have noticed that the tooth to the left of my front one has got a hole there. i am very self consious of this as it looks terrible when i smile or talk,will my nhs dentist be able to rectify this and how? im terrified of the dentist.

A. You probably need a filling that the NHS dentist will be able to provide for you

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
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Lost 5 teeth due to accident and want it to be repaired.

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. Hi,Doc,I had was involved in a traffic accident 20 years ago and lost 5 teeth.At the time i went to the dental hospital in edinburgh and had scans to see if it was possible to get implants.I was told because I had lost some bone in my jaw du e to accident,that there wasn,t enough to affix implants to,,since then i believe it is now possible to graft bone and therefore have procedure done..My question is: Since this was done through having an accident, Is possible to have procedure done on NHS, At the present time I am on incapacity benifits and DLA.Also I am a former seafarer and wonder if the dreadnought society could accomodate this.

A. I’m sorry to hear of your problems but you are very unlikely to be able to have implants done on the nhs as this treatment isn’t available

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Dr Andrew Moore
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Please help me in getting golden teeth.

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. Hello Doctor I have a existing upper denture with four mollars on the right side and three on the left and two front teeth,could I have the two front teeth changed to gold. Many thanks

A. In this situation – as long as the remaining teeth are healthy – I use crowns and precision attachments to hold a denture firmly in place.  This produces a result that is very stable and removable.  If you wish for a non-denture solution then implants are a possibility – you would probably require bone grafting to allow for there to be enough bone available for implant placement.  Hope this helps

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
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Can I smile again with a crooked teeth and gum recession?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. I am 55 and have discloured crooked teeth with recession of gums due to long standing disease. I really want to smile. Is it possible to help me with crowns/veneers?

A. This is often a great solution to aesthetic issues following stabilization of the gum health.  Once they have been fitted it will be very important to see the hygienist 3 monthly to keep the periodontal disease under control.  Please come and see me for a free consultation for me to give you a more informed view

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
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My temporary filling has chipped should I be concerned?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. Hi, I had been given a temporary filling about 6 months ago and I am due to have the permanent filling done in a couple of weeks. However, the other night the same tooth (near back of mouth) partially chipped/cracked on the inside edge of the tooth, exposing some of the temporary filling. There is no pain but my question is, should this be of some concern to me given I am about to have a filling, and is the enamel able to be bonded back to the tooth or if not, what procedure, if any, is likely to take place? Many Thanks

A. Most likely the dentist will be able to restore your tooth with a filling.  However you may need a crown or an onlay later.

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
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Can cosmetic dentistry help my teeth look natural?

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. An accident in my childhood knocked out my front tooth and chipped the took next to it, I am now 17 and the nhs has still not fixed my teeth yet which is distressing as I am meeting new people at college and i find it embarrassing, although i am now in the process of wearing a brace which I started wearing may this year, the plan is that they eventually place a bridge between my existing front tooth and my chipped one but this is only short term as I’m not 18 yet and cannot get a tooth drilled in. however I was wondering what my long terms options are for when i am older apart from getting a tooth drilled in, as I am worried that neither a bridge or a false tooth is going to look quite the same as real teeth, is there any other options that may look more attractive, and if so how much are they likely to cost? And what is the best option? Thank you

A. I’m not entirely sure what is happening for you but it sounds like  a bridge might be your best solution, unfortunately i can’t really tell without see you 1st

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Dr Andrew Moore
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Need the cause and solution for my overbite issue?

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. Dear Experts, I have had 2 front teeth replaced by crowns and implants as a result of an accident. Unfortunately there are some discoloring at the top of the crowns where it meet the gumline which is unsightly. What can be done to rectify this? Also, it may sound silly, but it feels as if my teeth are too short and the bite is all wrong. My jaw and jaw muscles gets really sore when I close my mouth, trying to rest the top and bottom jaw on each other. So as a result, trying to compensate for the pain, I try and rest it on the front teeth. Unfortunately, then it creates an uncomfortable, clenching overbite. It is a very uncomfortable and painful situation and I would appreciate advice on how to correct this.

A. Firstly the crown may need replacing to correct the aesthetic problem. The bite problem is more complex and will need thorough investigation and teatment, perhaps involving a bite guard worn at night and the possible correction of the crowns.

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Crown on one of the front tooth sticks out further than the other.

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. I have a gap inbetwwen my two front teeth i have had it forever, when i i was younger chippd one of my front teeth and now have a crown the tooth underneeth has been made smaaler for the crown to fit, the tooth stiks out further thenn the other one and they look terrible is there anyway i can get them fixd how much would it cost or can i get it on the nhs as iam a single mum and 18

A. Very sorry to hear of your situation but cosmetic dentistry is not available on the NHS

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Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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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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Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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Can my previous bridges be reused?

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. I lost 3 front teeth in an auto accident 16 years ago. At that time the dentist made crowns for adjoining 5 teeth in the form of a bridge. The bridge has now let go due to decay of (what used to be) healthy natural teeth and I am wanting implants. In this day and age of recycling, reusing and renewing, can my bridge not be retro-fitted for the implants??? Alot of $$$ went into them originally, I find it hard to believe that they cannot be reused.

A. No its a ciustom fitted device so the bridge won’t be used again

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How much do crown cost now as my previously fitted crown have fallen?

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. Hello Doctor, I have few tooth’s which are fitted with crown back in india.Now they have fallen.How do i get it fixed?And how much it will cost per teech.I have one crown for a row of 4 teeth and one each crown of other 2 teech, They all have been fallen now.

A. Please come for a proper examination for me to assess your treatment needs – there are many options to fix these problems

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Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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How much tooth is required to have a crown?

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. How much tooth lft from a crack is needed to have a crown put on it

A. We can bond to relatively little tooth

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I need to fix my gappy teeth and looking for monthly payment plans.

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Q. Hi, I have a gap at the side of my mouth and when i smile you can see it. My Nhs doctor told me a few years ago that it needed to come out as my adult tooth needed to come through. 6 years later i am 23 and still no tooth has come through. I need something to be placed there but not sure on what i need. any help would be grateful. Also i have 2 fangs and a gap on my top teeth which i would like something done about. Can you suggest anything please. I would be looking at monthly plans if possible.

A. I recommend that you book in with a cosmetic dentist to assess all the options avaible to you and at what cost. There are many routes available but factors such as your bite need to be taken into consideration therefore i would need to assess your mouth to give you a ccurate KregardsDr Justin Glaister

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My bad teeth is influencing my daily life please suggest on my issues.

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Q. I am wondering what help is available to me. I had to have my top teeth from the canine teeth backwards out 10 years ago due to absesses. Since then I have suffered depression with no confidence and can not form a proper relationship in case anybody finds out that I wear a denture. I have been to a dental hospital who estimated it would cost £30,000 with bone taken from my hip. I have heard of other ways of having implants cheaper without the bone from my hip. Would the NHS be able to contribute because I have suffered with depression for all these years and lost out on 10 years of my life? Every dentist I have gone to have been very unsympathetic and it has come to the point where I can not bear daily life because of this. I think of my teeth 24/7 and it has restricted my life in so many ways. I would be grateful of any advice you can give me or who to go to next. I can not afford to go private Please help.

A. Unfortunately your only root is to have a dental hospital treat you – possibly if you can become involved with a postgraduate programme. Sorry I cannot be of more help

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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I need veneers on NHS is it possible?

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Q. Hi Julian.. i have had years of work done to my teeth under the orthodontists in liverpool which included opperations braces and reatainers.. my teeth ahve improved since i started treatments at the age of 7. I am now 20 and my left front tooth overlaps the one to the left of it making me feel uncomfortable and ashamed.. i was wondering wether i could get veeneers on NHS because i am not working at the moment and woud be able to afford to pay for them.. could u email me back with advice please thankyou.

A. Unfortunately cosmetic work such as Veneers are not avaible on the NHS. You may want to contact a local cosmetic dentist to find out payment options.Kind regards Dr Justin Glaister

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I have wonky teeth and need braces will nhs cover this?

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Q. I got my free braces when i was about 13 i think but since then my teeth are all wonky again and i want to get braces again so i can have straight teeth again will it cost me with the nhs or if not how much will it be with the nhs i am only 16 now

A. It is unlikely that you can have braces on the NHS. If you do have your teeth restraighten you should have life time retention to stop relapses

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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My bite is changed after having crown fitted should I be concerned?

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Q. Hello. I have just had my crown fitted to a lower back tooth. The crown feels a little ‘raised’ and i can’t get the same ‘biting’ feel with my teeth i had prior to it being fitted today. I told my dentist afterwards and he said i should give it time to bear down and settle down. I hope this is true as at the moment it feels odd when i bite down and when i eat. Should i be concerned or just wait a day or two? Many thanks

A. I would wait 3-4 days it should settle in without too many problems.

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Anxious to know exact condition of my teeth and treatment.

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Q. I have quite a complex dental history and received 10 years of orthodontist care…. I had two operations when I was younger as I had an extra set of front teeth that were blocking the other set coming through. I had chains attached to my front teeth while they were still in the gums (am sure there’s a dental term for this!) and they were gradually pulled down with a brace. I didn’t get my front teeth properly until I was 17 and was brace free from 18, wearing a night retainer until I was 19-20. I had root canal treatment on my right front tooth approximately 18 months ago and then a replacement root canal 12 months ago…. through the NHS I requested to go back and see my old orthodontist at the dental hospital as I was concerned about the movement in my front teeth and how it had become discoloured. And I was unhappy with my NHS dentist… These are some of the comments made by my orthodontist in his letter to my regular dentist… I have: – a mild anterior open bite – somewhat spaced malocclusion – a mildly rotated left maxillary central incisor – a discoloured right central incisor I was discharged by my orthodontist but he is happy to see me again, and he has offered to correct the anterior and buccal spacing if this is something I wanted to persue. … and my gums are now receeding! My right front tooth has recently been causing me pain again and I am due to see my NHS dentist late december. At the last root canal treatment I had on my front tooth I also had it whitened but it has returned to its previous discoloured state. I have been thinking about veneers for a long time as I dislike the discolouring, wonky teeth and spaces BUT I’m a little bit clueless as to what would be the best option for me…. It is my two front teeth that concern me most, the discolouring and spacing. Any advice or suggestions would be really appreciated.

A. If the roots are stable then veneers would be a quick option to straighten the teeth and improve there colour.

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Will there be change in the bite after having a crown?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Q. Two days ago i got a crown to one of my front teeth the reason for getting it done was beacause my old tooth was sticking out more than the other front one it looks alot better now its just sits tight in front of the to teeth behind. the promblem is it feels alot different and when i bite my bottom tooth just hits the back of the cronwn. do u think it just a case of getting used to the difference and bite i am in no pain and do like the look. thanks

A. The bite needs adjustment – I am sure your dentist would like to know if you are having any problems

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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Should I choose non NHS dentures or NHS dentures

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Q. I have just been told that my remaining teeth need to be removed and have both upper and lower dentures. I am considering implants but at this time the cost is an issue. I would like an opinion on whether to pay the extra for non nhs dentures in the interim or to have nhs dentures until next year when I can have the implants. Thank You

A. I would guess Private dentures should be a better fit but this depends on who makes them. Implants will provide you with greater stability to the dentures or even fixed teeth. They might be worth paying for in the long run for extra comfort and confidence

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