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Can I have teeth straightening treatment when i already have crowns?

Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Q. HI Dr Solanki I would really like to clean up the look of my mouth. I would love to have my teeth straightened and bleeched. The problem is I have three crowns (2 becuase my enamel didn’t grow on my teeth and one through falling over and cracking it). Is it possible? Also do you know how long the process would take to straighen the teeth? I assume this can be very expensive?

A. Thanks for your questions, firstly, it is possible to straighten teeth when you have had crowns. Secondly, there are many teeth straightening systems available to you, from systems which can acheive results in as little as six weeks, to systems which are virtually invisible. I would recommend that you consult with a private dental professional to discover which system would be most suitable for you. Many private practitioners who offer these services will also offer a free initial consultation, to enable you to gain the necessary information to make an informed choice without incurring any financial loss. I hope this will be of assistance to you.Kindest RegardsDr Kailesh Solanki

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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
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What is zoom whitening?

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Q. Hello there, I was just wanting to know what zoom whitening is? and how it differs to other cosmetic teeth whitening treatments such as laser bleaching. I look forward to hearing from you

A. Zoom whitening is a type of “laser bleaching”.  A light is shone onto teethwith bleach covering their surface – results can vary and the light does little according to independant research

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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Can pregnant women have lumineers procedure?

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Q. Can pregnant women have the lumineers procedure done without any problem? Also can it depend on how far along pregnant you are?

A. You can have veneers provided you are able to lie down – your bump has not become too big!  You should not have bleaching or amalgams removed

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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Need a nice smile please suggest treatment

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Q. I had root canal on my bottom front tooth which was a grey colour, i since had my teeth bleached and was told to inject the tooth after the bleaching procedure using the trays and bleach provided. This didnt work and the tooth looks terrible compared to my other teeth which are white. What do you suggest? I just want a nice smile.

A. Thanks for your question, you may wish to consider having the tooth veneered. A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain which is made to fit over the front surface of the tooth, and can be used to improve the colour, shape, size and overall aesthetic appearance of a tooth or teeth. The veneer would be made to match the whitened shade of your other teeth, to give a uniform look to your smile. I hope this helps.
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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
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Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH
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How much does it cost to have transparent braces?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Q. How much does it cost to have transparent braces fitted overseas?

A. We charge £3300 for upper and lower braces with a complimentary clean and bleaching

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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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What can I do to get my teeth cleaner and whiter?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Q. I would like to have my teeth bleached whiter, i picked up a home bleaching kit but it said not to use if i have any receding gums or any kind of gum disease, my gums have receded a bit on my at the front & my gums bleed and get sore wer i have crowns fitted. What can i do about getting them cleaner and whiter? thank you

A. Hi many thanks for your email, i think you should consult your dentist who will be able to discuss this with you and give you all the safe options available.

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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
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Could you suggest some options to prevent my teeth going yellowish?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Q. HELLO DR MOORE, I AM A 40 YR OLD FEMALE I DO NOT SMOKE, DONT DRINK RED WINE OR COFFE. BRUSH MT TEETH TWICE A DAY AND FLOSS BUT MY TEETH HAVE STARTED TO GO OFF COLOUR (YELLOWISH). IS THIS PURELY AN AGE THING. I AM SCARED OF BLEACHING AS I DONT WANT MY TEETH TO GET SENSITIVE. I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBS THIS YEAR WITH MY BACK MOLAR (TOOTH WAS DYING). I VALUE YOUR THOUGHT.

A. Bleaching can cause some transient sensitivity but on the whole is a very good way to improve the colour of the teeth with a minimum of fuss and expense

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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I ve discoloured teeth can I still ve teeth whitened?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Q. Hiya, my teeth developed without the enamel being there when i was younger and i’ve been left with ugly discoloured teeth. Am i still able to have my teeth whitened?

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If you have amelogenesis imperfecta it is unlikely that bleaching will help.  You will need some type of porcelain restoration to replace your missing enamel

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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 Bleaching gel cause infection in my canal.Plz suggest

Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Q. I just had a root canal done. I used Bleaching gel to white my teeth is that a good idea what the chances of me geeting an infection in my canal

A. Please consult your dentist, usually it is fine to whitening teeth that have had Root canals, however it may be that the tooth has not had the treatment completed and in this case i would not recommend it. When having treatment carried out always ask your dentist any questions you may have pre and post treatment.

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Is it common to have half moons on the tooth tips and what are the treatment options available?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Q. Hi i have the start of tiny pittting to my front top 2 teeth but not decay. each tooth also has white half moons on the tips (i have been told these white markings are genetic) the white half moons change daily from white to yellow (have u ever heard of anything like this before). my dentist says i have 2 choices he can either bond my teeth which would enable him to tone down the white bringing the colour more all together or bleach my teeth. i dont know what to do? i dont want to damamge my teeth i dont want a holowood smile just a more uniformed coloured front teeth . kind regds

A. The white patches on your teeth can be caused by many things but often is due to a change in calcium metabolism at the time of the front teeth tooth formation.  My first treatmetn of choice would be totry bleaching but please be aware tha tthe white spots will get a lot whiter and stand out form the surrounding teeth.  However once the bleaching is finished you will find the white patches will fade to blend in with the whiter surrounding teeth.  If you still need bonding or veneers this can be done later

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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What works well for obtaining slightly improved teeth?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Q. Hi there my front teeth have 2 white half moons on the tips (some days these tips are pure white another day are yellow) i also have some slight pitting to these 2 front teeth . my dentist has offered to bond them with composite filling and this will make them more of a uniformed colour or deep bleach them. i am not sure which road to take. what do you think? i dont want a holiwood smile just a more uniformed less yellow one kind regs

A. If you just want a slightly improved look then composite bonding works very well

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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Is it possible to bleach teeth on dental crown?

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Q. I would like to have my teeth bleached,but i have crowns on the front,is it still possible for me to have it done

A. Many thanks for your email, if you do have whitening treatment there will be a possibility that the colour of the crowns and natural teeth will not match, if this does occur then the crowns will need replacing. hope this is helpful.

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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
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How often to bleach teeth

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Q. I’m currently whitening my teeth at home with a custom set of trays made at my local dentist’s office. I’m using Optident 20% carbamide peroxide gel (2 hrs per session). After two nights in a row my teeth feel somewhat sensitive and on the third night during whitening I have experiences a couple of mildly painful ‘zingers’. So far I’ve been leaving the treatment a couple of days and then repeating. However, I feel that to get some real results I need to continue the treatment each night for a couple of weeks – which I’m sure will make my teeth more sensitive as I go. Is there any danger in feeling zingers and general sensitivity, and is there more merit in the treatments being done daily rather than spread out over a longer period of time? Many thanks for reading my question and any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated.

A. To get the best results you should bleach on consecutive nights for 2 weeks. The bleach penetrates the enamel, dentine and nerve hence the sensitivity.  There is no permanent damage although the teeth do become porous and you should stay away from staining foods and drinks for the time you bleach and for 2 weeks after. Please be assured that once you stop the bleaching the sensitivity will go away after about a week. 

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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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I have bad teeth can i get them crowned and whitened?

Monday, September 14th, 2009
Q. I want brand new teeth, i hate my teeth, i want them crowned and whitened. how much will this cost about?

A. You should budget from £500 per crown. Obviously it depends how many teeth you need crowned to get a result you are happy with

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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I have sensitive teeth can i get my teeth whitening done?

Friday, September 11th, 2009
Q. I hv extremely sensetiv teeth i want to know if i can hv teeth whitened at dentist without using peroxide. and what is safe to use for whitening teeth on a low budget. thankyou

A. Hi
any non peroxide systems will not bleach the teeth per se , but if you have a high amount of surface staining air abrasion is very effective but you will still experiance sensitivity during this procedure which takes around 20 minutes in chair and is cheaper than bleaching.

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Will my crowns be affected if i get my teeth whitened?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Q. I am thinking about getting my teeth whitened. I have two crowns. Will they come up the same shade as the rest of my teeth. Thanks

A. Your crowns will not be affected by the bleach and you may well need them replaced following the bleaching treatment

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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Can i undergo laser whitening as ive bridges and veneers?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Q. Hiya im a 60 yr old lady with very yellow teeth the bottom 4 are root filled so one has gone really dark the other 3 very discoloured i also have a bridge on either side at the top with 2veneers either side can you tell me if laser teeth whitening is going to work on all my other yellow teeth which are straight and neat looking where do i start to get advise from a dentist or a smile clinic cosmetic dentist Thank you

A. It is probable that even with bleaching you are going to need to have some type of restoration such as a veneer or a crown to disguise the discoloured teeth.  I would try bleaching first and see what results you get but expect to go down the restorative road.

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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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How to remove stains from teeth for free or low cost?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Q. Hello! So here’s the deal: I am getting my braces off in about 2years,and I already have stains. I need to get them off like pronto before my mom notices. And I don’t have time to go see a specialist without her knowing. And I only have like $30. What should I use to get rid of them?

A. Book a hygiene visit at your local NHS dentist it will be free or low cost.

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Dr Justin Glaister
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Is there an easy way to get permanent teeth whitening?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Q. Hi Dr.Andrew,i have naturally yellow teeth n i want to know if there are any simple,painfree,whitening agents i can get easily without going to a dentist.i also want to know if teeth whitening lasts permanently.please i need a fast reply,thank you.

A. If you want a long lasting tooth whitening procedure go to your dentist, there is no quick fix that works well.

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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Can u please suggest a mode to remove the stains for free?

Monday, August 24th, 2009
Q. Hello! So here’s the deal: I am getting my braces off in about 2years,and I already have stains. I need to get them off like pronto before my mom notices. And I don’t have time to go see a specialist without her knowing. And I only have like $30. What should I use to get rid of them?

A.

Probably you need to see a hygienist – if you manage to do this you should stop what ever is causing the staining, such as smoking, coffee drinking etc

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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