Posts Tagged ‘teeth discolouration’

Need treatment for my discoloured teeth for reasonable cost

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Q. hi i got a single yellow upper front teeth. it looks very ugly . iwant to get rid of this problem .if i go for surgery how much it cost for me pls help

A. Thanks for your question, you may wish to consider having a veneer placed on the tooth. This is a thin layer of porcelain which can be used to alter the size shape and colour of your tooth. The shade of your veneer could be chosen to match your other teeth, hence creating a more uniform look to your smile. Although the costs will vary between practices, you should expect to pay between £400 – £600 for a veneer. Many cosmetic practices who offer these services, will also have the facility to offer payment options such as interest free credit to help spread the cost. I hope this will be of assistance to you.
Kindest Regards
Dr Kailesh Solanki.

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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

What are prices for cosmetic bonding?

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Q. Hello, I am interested in the option of cosmetic bonding as my teeth are slightly even and discoloured. I would like to know the kind of prices that this would involve (I understand this will vary from dentist to dentist so just a rough idea would be great) Thanks

A. Thanks for your question, you are right in that the prices will vary between practices, but you should expect to pay between £80 – £150 for this treatment.
Many Thanks
Dr Kailesh Solanki

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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

Scared to visit dentist for my discoloured rotting teeth

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Q. Hello, I have a front tooth that is rotting, it has turned black and does not look nice, I know I need the dentist but I have not had any good experiences with the dentist hence why I’ve put it off for so long, I know I have to go sooner rather than later but I’m worried about what they will do with the tooth in question, will they take it out or can they repair it?

A.

You need the check up before you can get down to details. The good thing is that you dont have to have anything done at the first visit , just decide on some likely options.
Rob

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

What is the best way to cover discoloured teeth?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Q. I damaged my front tooth when i was younger this made it slack I was then given root treatment and in time my tooth started to discolour, it was then suggested i get an veneer, this venner looked good but after 3 yrs it chipped and I needed to get it replaced,my second veneer was only in for 2 weeks when it cracked from the inside.I was then given my third within 6 months this one became noticeably darker, my dentist advised me to get yet another, I am just home from appt and this veneer is slightly better but at my gum area all you can see is blackness. I did say that I was’nt happy with it but he expressed that is the best he can do with what he has to work with, my own tooth is black and yellow as he showed me. i am wondering if you could advise on any other options. thanks

A. Thanks for your questions, you may wish to consider having a crown on the tooth instead of a veneer. Although it would involve more preperation of the tooth, a crown would be much less transparent hence consealing the discolouration. I would recommend that you speak to your dentist to gain his professional opinion on the merit of this in your case. I hope that his helps.
Kind Regards
DR Kailesh Solanki

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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

What are the symptons of acid erosion?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Q. My two front teeth appeared to be thinning and therefore appearing darker for the last few months, however recently I managed to look behind my front teeth using a mirror and saw that there is a black mark on each one. Is this acid erosion and how do I get rid of this problem?

A. You need to review your diet to prevent this worsening and see your dentist

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

Is plastic teeth caps better than others?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Q. hello, I’m considering having my two discolored front teeth capped. the only affordable option is with plastic caps. given today’s technology, are plastic caps of a higher standard than a few years ago, please? thank you. pat

A. They are but I would recommend porcelain for long term treatment

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

Is there any treatment for preventing teeth decay?

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Q. my six front teeth are starting to rotten with yellow hole forming and turning gray. the front one has a hole going up to my gums that is gray as well. so i was wondering if there is anything i can do to prevent more decaying of my teeth?

A. Firstly you should get these teeth filled and then cut out sugary foods and drinks from your diet. The use of a flouride tooth paste will also help when brushing 2-3 times a day.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Can anything be done for teeth staining?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Q. HI my daughter is 11 years old and has staining on her teeth since they grew through ( tetracycline) can anything be done as she is very self concious . Thank you

A. hi many thanks, the only thing that would help with the staining which is conservative at the age she is, would be direct composite veneers. i dont think this would completely mask the staining but would help massively. hope this is helpful,

Dr Kailesh Solanki

dr kailesh solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

What would be the cost of treatment crown whitening cleaning

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Q. I have been a sufferer of bulimia nervosa for about 8 years now and have suffered very severe enamel erosion as a result of it – I haven’t been to see the dentist in a long time because I know my mouth is a disaster area and until I have managed to recover I don’t want any dental work done that I might later wreck again. I imagine my mouth is full of cavities etc so that will have to be treated and I was also wondering what the cost of cosmetic treatment would be? At the very least I would guess I need crowns on upper front teeth (front 6 at least) because they are transparant at the edges – every tooth in my mouth has a greyish discolouring where my teeth are turning transparant at the tips and are mostly yellow everywhere else so I will most likely need cleaning and whitening too. Could you estimate the cost of this treatment? Is treatment even possible do you recon? Thank you for your time.

A. I have experience treating patients with severe loss of enamel due to various types of acid damage.  Often crowns are required due to enamel damage on the inside surfaces of the teeth.  Due to the tongue position when you are being sick the damage is often limited to the upper teeth.  Treatment in the past has cost from £6000 depending on how many teeth need to be treated. I also make a mouth guard that you can wear to protect your teeth during your illness. Please visit me for a free consultation if you wish to discuss this further. 

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

I ve teeth discoloration will zoom whitening work?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Q. I was born with a discolouration on my teeth (a slightly yellowy checkered effect up close) due to how I passed through the birth canal or something like that! Would zoom whitening work on my teeth or would this only emphasise the problem? Thanks

A. hi many thanks for your email, with such intrinsic staining there are two outcomes with tooth whitening, the first is the problem will decrease and the staining will blend, the second outcome is that the whitening will emphisize the problem. the main concern is that until you try you wont know.

hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

Could you tell me the foods that can stain teeth?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Q. hi dr bohara, could u tell me the worst foods that stain teeth not drinks and i know smoking does? kind regds

A. Mainly food which contains dyes can stain your teeth. Of course regular visits to the hygienist and good oral hygiene , will limit this

dr kalpesh bohara

Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ

How to protect the teeth if they have front teeth bonded?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Q. How do you protect your teeth if you have had the front teeth bonded? And what type of toothpaste should you use to keep your teeth from staining?

A. One way to protect your teeth would be to wear a night guard to protect them during your sleep.  Simple toothpasts form your local chemist/supermarket will do a good job to keep your teeth clean – you may want ot visit your hygienist as well!

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

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

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Could you advice any way to replace my bad teeth?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Q. Hi I have quite bad teeth, they are all crooked and miscoloured. I am looking to get them all replaced with brand new teeth so they are straight and white and makes my smile better. Could you advise any way I can get this done and what an example price could be? Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you

A. hi many thanks for your email, the best thing would be to seek the advice of a cosmetic dentist to assess and plan your new smile, if your existing teeth can be used as a foundation then the cost may be around £15,000 – £25,000, if all your teeth need to be removed and dental implants used to give you new teeth the cost could be as much as £30,000 to £40,000. hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

dr kailesh solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

Could you list worst foods that could stain teeth?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Q. hi dr butt i was wondering if u could tell me the worst foods that stain teeth kind regds

A. tea coffee, corsodyl mouthwash
green tea
smoking

dr safeer butt

Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex

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?

A.

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

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

What can be done to restore the original teeth colour?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Q. My 10 year old son fell off his bike a nd broke his two front teeth. The dentist did a good job and thankfully his teeth haven’t turned black and died. Unfortuneatley the made up part of his teeth are a different shade from what was left and its pretty obvious. Is there any thing that can be done to make them look better.

A. Resurfacing the restoration may help but it depends whether your child will allow the dentist 30 mins of working time to achieve the best result

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

How can I get rid of white stains?

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Q. After two nights using NiteWhite ACP 22% I noticed white stains on my teeth. Should I continue with the whitening or will the white stains get even worse and more noticeable? How can I get rid of these white stains? Is it possible to get an even color now or are these white stains staying ? Can the dentist get rid of them ?

A. The white stains are areas of enamel that were white before you started treatment but at a level that was not noticable.  They become more pronounced during treatment but blend back in once bleaching is stopped

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

Which drink stains the teeth most?

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Q. Which drinks stain teeth the most?

A. Black tea, green tea, red wine and then coffee.  Tea without milk is the biggest stainer.  Soy sauce can also stain teeth.

dr riten patel

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

Is brushing the teeth after vomiting harmful?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Q. I had a person on an ed website ask if brushing your teeth after purging (vomiting) is harmfull to your teeth. Is it or is that a myth?

A. Yes it is harmful to your teeth. This is because with are bringing up acids when vomiting and if you brush your teeth straight after this, this is very abrasive to your teeth.

Kind regards

Dr Justin Glaister

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