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I had braces for an overbite and not happy with the result can I have invisaline

Q. hi i am a43 year old woman who has just had her braces off after 18 months i had the treatment for a very large overbite. but i am not happy with the result as i still have a really large overbite and was wondering if i had a couple of teeth out from [...]

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Does teeth whitening work on crowns and veneers

Q. can you you still have your teeth whitened over crowns and veneers.
 
A. the simple answer to this is no. tooth whitening over crowns and veneers will unfortunately no whiten them. tooth whitening only works on natural tooth tissue.

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
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Flixton Manchester M41 8GN
0161 748 5250
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Will veneers look too big for a 4mm gap on my front two teeth

Q. I have a gap between my front teeth about 4mm. I am considering getting venneers, but I am conscious that my front two teeth will look big in comparison to the rest of the teeth. Would you advise a patient in my situation to just get the two teeth done at the front or [...]

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I want a tom cruise style wider smiles

Q. I would like to know a little more about the procedural timings and the costs involved in having the following performed. I also wish to know how to book a consultation. I am looking to solve several issues i have with my teeth. I believe i have fair quality teeth already but wish to [...]

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gum disease due to smoking cause loose teeth

Q. Hi. I have gum disease after many years of smoking. One or two of my teeth are slightly loose. I have recently given up smoking. Will my gum problem improve and would I still be able to have veneers? 
A. The first treatment that you need to have to improve the health and appearance of [...]

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Sucking my thumb has ruined my teeth

Q. I use to suck my thumb growing up and as a result it looks as if my front teeth are missing. What can I do to have the smile I’ve never had?
 
A. I’m guessing why it looks this way in your case.
In a typical thumb sucker the teeth are pushed forward and spread out. [...]

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calcium deficiency caused my teeth to rot and break

Q. when i was younger i suffered from a calcium deficiency, where my body didnt absorb calcium easily, and after that my teeth has started to rot and break, i went to the dentist and the replace sum filing etc, now sum feeling have come out, and im considering veneers as im very self conscious [...]

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my upper teeth are worn and discoloured

Q. I have rather worn upper teeth that are also slightly discoloured, what procedures do you recommend so that i can get the best look?
 
A. If you are interested in improving the colour of your teeth you can have them whitened. This can make things look slightly better and is a very simple form of [...]

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My lower teeth are very gappy can I have train tracks braces

I have perfectly healthy teeth, but only 24 of them so are consequently very gappy teeth - in parts my lower teeth are in front of my upper. I really dont want veneers- as I dont want to destroy my teeth, and even so have been told the gaps are too wide. i have been [...]

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I broke my teeth two years ago can I leave them

Q. Dear sir two years ago accidentally I fall over and broke my front teeth. is it possible to leave the teeth as it is or is there any permanent solution without removing the teeth
 
A. Without clinical aids such as x-rays or even having a visual exam it is hard to tell if a permanent [...]

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My teeth are black and I don’t want a crown

Q. I am 25 yrs lady. I had an accident and front 3 teeth got fractured .I had root canal done that time (10yrs back ) and teeth bonding done on 2 of the teeth . After 2-3 yrs all the three teeth started getting black. I did’t consult doctor after that .Few days back [...]

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what can go wrong with dental veneers

Q. I have just visited a private dentist who told me that veneers would last 15-20years and cost about 7k, is this correct? After this time do the veneers fall off and what will my teeth look like then? Should I visit more than one dentist to gain a 2nd opinion? What can go wrong [...]

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Can I have veneers removed later and go back to my own teeth

Q. I am thinking about getting some veneers fitted, however, I know that the life span of veneers is roughly 10 years. Once I’ve had veneers fitted, if one day I didn’t want them, could I have them removed permanently and go back to how I am now? Does the tooth preparation process to attach [...]

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My veneers are A1 shade but not white enough

Q. I recently had venners fitted to my front teeth, there not as white as i wanted them my dentist says there A1 but I know there not, he charged 145 per tooth which I thought was a good price. Can I have some more veneers put on top of the other ones so I [...]

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I had lumineers on my front teeth now they smell

Q. I got Lumineers on my front 8 teeth, I am now having problems with my gums, they have a smell to them, I am always brushing and flossing them and it is not helping. Is this going to get worse? I never had this problem until they got put on. What do I do?
 
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Cost of dental veneers for one tooth

Q. what is the average price per tooth for full venners
 
A. The cost of veneers varies according to the dentist, but at our clinic the range for veneers is between £475 - £575. With our £575 veneers per tooth. you get a 5 year guarantee on the workmanship to ensure that the quality is maintained.
We [...]

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Do dental veneers hurt when you put them on

Q. Do veneers hurt? as katie prices (the model Jordan ) really hurt her?
 
A. veneers should not hurt. If the correct protocols are followed you should not be in pain after having veneers. To prevent problems with veneers, make sure you go to an experienced dentist who has an extensive postgraduate education on cosmetic dentistry. [...]

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Can I have lumineers so I don’t have to file my teeth to stumps

Q. I was foolish to have veeneers to close the gap in my teeth instead of having a brace. The dentist said three four more times of replacing the veeneers I will have to have them filed down to stumps. Could I have lumineers instead and avoid this happening?
 
A. Lumineers is a brand name for [...]

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Can I replace lost enamel from my tooth

Q. I am really really worried about losing the enamel on my teeth. Is there any way of restoring it apart from removing most of the tooth?
 
A. The first thing that needs to be decided upon is why you are losing enamel in the first place. The usual causes of loss of enamel are
1. Erosion [...]

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Can you place extra gum over a large tooth

Q. How difficult it is to implant gum over an extra large teeth and what hygienic disadvantages are implied in the use of veneers?
 
A. There are different types of gum procedure possible to cover over a defect. These include taking some gum from another area- often the roof of the mouth - or moving some [...]

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