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Any advice on cosmetic dentists?

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:43:16 +0000

Q. Hi, I have a query, I have 3 gaps between my teeth (front, upper teeth). I wanted to get dental bonding/composite to fill in the gaps. The cosmetic dentist I am hoping to do the job is not listed on this site. I just wanted to know how I can best tell if someone has the skills to perform the procedure. Are there any dentists I should be worried about? I know its a bit odd of an odd question, but I would apreciate any help you could give. Thanks,

A. Hi there. If he is an experienced cosmetic dentist then he will be more than qualified to carry out the treatment. There are several skill levels required for such treatment- and there are also many materials that are bad/good quality. If you have any doubts, then perhaps ask to see some before/after pictures of similar cases- as a good cosmetic dentist keeps these records on his profile. The only thing that you should consider is a more long term option. Perhaps porcelain veneers would be a better option for you. Porcelain – provided that a good technician has made them, can look great. They will not stain over time like composite bonding- and are less likely to fracture/chip. Just a thought. You need to consider all your options and be 100% sure that this treatment is right for you. Alternatively, you could opt to have braces to close the gaps.

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS 13
Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Can chipped bridge be repaired?

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:49:56 +0000

Q. I chipped some porcelain off my new 4000.00 bridge and I am wondering if it can be repaired without replacement,

A. Sometimes yes – either with a white filling material or a porcelain veneer if the break is not too large – your bite need to be carefully assessed as to what caused the porcelain to fracture

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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What can be done about front tooth filling that I hate?

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:39:33 +0000

Q. Hi. I have a filling in my front tooth which I cant stand. It makes me very self conscious. Im getting married in June and want some advice on how I can be happy to smile again? Please help.,

A. There are two options for replacing the filling you have to make it more aesthetically pleasing. 1. A composite veneer to match the rest of the teeth – this is not a long term option but the cheapest option. 2. A porcelain veneer – this is a long term option, which does not stain like a composite veneer does, though it is the more expensive option.Justin Glaister

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810

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What can you eat when get veneers?

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:31:59 +0000

Q. hi DR. i wanted to ask you after a person gets the porcelain veneers what can they eat or can they go back to a regular food basis or no?,

A. Once you get veneers it is really important to be careful with what you eat ,most foods and drinks are fine but I always recommend staying away from sticky foods eg toffees and cutting apples before you eat them.

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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With a flurosis front teeth can I have composite to make it look natural?

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:28:06 +0000

Q. Dear Mr Solanki, I have a problem with my two front teeth whereby they are quite mottled/fluorosis. The rest are white and straight. I wonder if it would be possible for this to be disguised with composite to look natural. I dont want the shape of the teeth to change – ideally i wouldnt want it to look obvious that anything had been done. Do u offer this service in your practice and what sort of price would i be looking at for these 2 teeth to be treated in this way to blend in with the others. I would really appreciate your advice, thank you

A. Thanks for your questions, it should be possible for a dentist to disguise the flurosis on your front teeth with composite veneers. However, you may also wish to consider porcelain veneers, which I believe would acheive the most aethetcally pleasing results. i hope this will be of assistance to you.Kindest RegardsDr Kailesh Solanki

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Worried to loose tooth due to my grinding habit can I have veneers?

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:01:16 +0000

Q. Hello I grind my teeth a lot in my sleep and sometimes during the day when I am nervous or stressed. My dentist gave me a hard retainer which did not work. He then gave me a softer one which I chewed through. I now sleep with the hard one in and the soft one on top of that, and it helps but not completely. I am now starting to chew through them both. I have a lot of headaches, mainly tension ones, and I often wake up with tension in my neck and shoulders. I have also started to notice that my teeth have become much more sensitive and I am worrying that I am slowly grinding my teeth away and exposing nerves! I was wondering if I do (fingers crossed I don’t), would I be able to get veneers? Also would i get them free or would I pay? And if I did would they be made of something strong enough to put up with my grinding? Thanks!

A. Veneers would not be a good idea as you will break them. The hard splint is what I would recommend - it will need adjustments as your jaw settles into its correct position. Once this has happened the muscles should relax.

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Awful tooth due to bulaemia would like some treatment.

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:47:44 +0000

Q. Hi ia was wondering if u can get anything done about ur lower teeth. i had bulemic an anerexia when i was younger and my teeth are very decayed and worn. i already have a venner on the top teeth. last christmas i tried to kill my self and now my teeth are making me feel bad about myself again.

A. The limiting factor may be the extent of the decay rather than the erosion caused by Bulaemia. Counselling in conjunction with dentistry would seem a sensible first approach.

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk Tel: 0121 643 0610

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Uneven shaped teeth needs to be analysed for the correct treatment.

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:36:16 +0000

Q. Between the ages of 17 – 19 I had traditional braces. I am now 29 and find that my teeth have relapsed over time as my dentist warned they might. I wear a nightly retainer (which is a replacement if one I had and broke) but my teeth aren’t as they were when I first had my brace removed. The main issues are: a small ‘Madonnaesque’ gap between my front two teeth and the teeth wither side of those are rather short. I was wondering between veneers, invisalign and lumineers what I could consider to correct the problem. I want something that will completely close the gap without too much damage to my teeth which are white and in very good condition.

A. If the teeth are poorly shaped veneers will be the best option – lumineers are just a branded veneer.If the teeth are a nice shape then I wold recommend another brace ( may be invisalign or lingual braces) . Once the teeth are in a good position then I would recommend a fixed retainer – V loop retainer allows you to floss your teeth and holds the teeth in their corredt position

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With a partially broken and gappy front teeth can I have venners?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:03:51 +0000

Q. Hii, i have aproblem in my frontal teath there is aspaces between them also one of my teath part is partly broken just little part ,can i put veneers to it or what can i do ,i really want your advice? sorry for waisting your time

A. If possible I would recommend a brace of some kind to get the teeth in a reasonable position – If they are ina reasonable position then veneers are a great way of giving you a beautiful smile

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What are my options in having cosmetic treament?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:42:01 +0000

Q. Hi Dr I’m an 18 years old student… Last year I had to where a brace on my top teeth …but since I took off my brace my teeth whent back as they where before and they are still moving foward …my dentist say that I can’t where brace again because nhs whon’t pay for it…but my teeth gaps keeps getting bigger…i was thinking if it whas possible for me to get bondings or veneers to close these gaps with the nhs …because i can’t afford to pay.. is not for cosmetic reason..all of my teeth are separate..so please can you let me know wich options are available for me…thank you looking foward to here from you Dr bye bye

A. The NHS will not cover these costs as they will view them as non essential and cosmetic

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