Posts Tagged ‘stained teeth’

My teeth are badly stained. What treatments are available on the NHS to address this?

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
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Hi, my front teeth are heavily stained, i don’t drink or smoke or eat sweets. I finally plucked up the courage to see a dentist in chelmsford to recieve NHS treatment. what can be done on the nhs to correct this problem as it has a physcological effect on me.,
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Cosmetic treatment isn’t reall… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

My teeth are badly stained by tetracycline, can I get veneers through the NHS?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
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Hi there, My teeth are badly stained by tetracycline, and have been since I was a child. This has affected my confidence for a very long time now. Would I be entitled to veneers on the NHS as this seems to be the only way to have anything resembling a white smile.,
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in a word no this is still a c… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

What is the best cosmetic treatment for aging teeth?

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
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Dr Moore, I have always had an attractive smile with little cosmetic denistry except the relacement my old silver fillings with white ones. I am now 60 and my teeth are becoming more translucent, my fillings and caps are all different shades and stained and I am very unhappy with how my smile is changing. I have tried bleaching to little avail. What is the best cosmetic treatment for aging teeth. I feel removing my old caps, applying veeners and other options will destroy the integity of my teeth and, as I contiune to age, cosmetic treatments will look good initially but be worse in the long run. Your advice would be greatly appreciated.,
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If you already have crowns the… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Some of my teeth are rotten and others are badly stained, what are my options?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
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Hi Dr Rob Tennet. Some of my teeth are rotten and others are badly stained. i use to go to the dentist regular uptill 12 years ago had bad expirience and not been since. im on a low budget and wondered if you knew of any dentist in the Bedford area that could treat me and not hurt me as the last one did, to give me my confidence back and smile againe im aged 48 and in need of help Thanks,
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I dont know Bedford well but I… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

When I go for a scale and polish it really hurts, is there any way I can have this procedure without pain?

Monday, May 10th, 2010
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Hi I am 55yrs old and my teeth have become more stained as the years have gone on.I go to my dentist regularly and he has given me a quick cursory polish which does not remove all the stains.Also I have very sensitive teeth and it can be quite painful when he uses the water and he gives up quickly.Is there anyway I can have this procedure without the pain Thank you,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

I’m not sure how to approach teeth whitening treatment, what do you suggest?

Thursday, May 6th, 2010
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I am living in Leicester at the moment and coming to my final year at University. My teeth over the last few years have become a little stained through various drinks even though I look after my teeth very well. I was thinking of having or getting them whitened but not sure about how to approach it and what is available. Many thanks,
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Hi there are a variety of whi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

Can you fix a large amalgam filling with a white filling?

Friday, April 30th, 2010
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Are you able to fix a large amalgam filling with a white filling or do the two materials not stick? Also I have a fine line of my front tooth which is stained, what would you recommend to remove this stain? Thank you,
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You can’t stick to amalgam rel… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Can medication cause staining to the teeth?

Thursday, April 8th, 2010
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My mum has been in hospital for 6 weeks due to an infected hip replacement . Over the six weeks i have noticed that her teeth are going very stained (black in colour). The nursing staff are informing me that this is due to the medication that she is taking. does this seem possible ? kind regards
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There are many medications tha… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Is there any treatment available to remove the stains on my teeth?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
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Hi Dr Bohara, I wish to get my teeth whitened which have become stained due to chewing of paan -parag (betel nuts + catechu). The stains are of exogenous nature and even deep scaling and polishing have failed to lighten the colour. I have given up chewing paan parag for over 3 months now. Pls could you advise what the best course of treatment will be at a reasonable cost. Are home kits any good? Thanks, Laxmikant,
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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

How to remvoal stains from the front teeth?

Friday, March 19th, 2010
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My 9 year old daughter has stains on her front teeth. How can this be removed?,
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The staining may be superficia… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 View My Profile Dr Solanki