I have toothache and my teeth are in a bad state

Q. i have today been to an nhs dentist my teeth are in quite a state and have very bad toothache, as i am terrifed of going(burst in to tears when i got there)after examination i was told that 2 teeth need taking out. i beleve one does and asked if the other one could [...]

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what should i do after my tooth cap has fallen off

Q. 2 years ago i had my front tooth capped as it was discloured due to having previously undergone root canal treatment on it. Recently as i was biting into a chocolate the full cap came off including the peg part of my tooth. The cap has temporarily been put back in using some kind [...]

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My front teeth are short due to grinding and biting my nail

Q. My two bottom front teeth are very short, I think due to a habit of gritting my teeth (which I still do) and from biting my nails when I was younger. They are not unsightly and I do not have any problems with them but I wonder if they should be protected to prevent [...]

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I have yellow stained teeth and a lot of decay with silver fillings what would it cost to fix this

Q. I know it is hard to estimate without a consultation, but i just want to get an idea of costs. I have yellow stained teeth, and there seems to be decay between the teeths, on my lower and upper teeth. I have quite alot of silver fillings too, my dental health is poor. I [...]

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I have had fillings on my teeth which are stained

Q. Dear Dr Komal, I’ve always had problems with my teeth. A few years ago I had braces on my teeth which built my confidence up for a while and i loved to smile. But since i had my filling placed on my 2nd to front tooth and the side of my front tooth started [...]

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My crown has come off my back tooth

Q. My crown has fallen off my back molar. Can I eat? I can’t sleep because I’m worried. What is the worst case senario?
 
A. The best thing you can do is see your dentist ASAP. The longer the crown is off the more likely the teeth above and either side will move into the space [...]

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