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Can veneer be bonded with gold crown?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. I am thinking about veneers for my top teeth,however I have several teeth that have been crowned with gold, can a veneer be bonded to these crowns or will they need to be replaced with porcelain crowns to match.

A. They will need to be replaced with porcelain based crowns

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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I want my crowded teeth to be fixed without braces.

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. Hi dr.. I have terrible crowding at the bottom and I need my wisdom teeth pulled on the top and bottom..I know Im probably going to need braces..but is there a way to fix them without braces?

A. Veneers cold be done but require a lot of tooth removal and I would not recommend it.

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Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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Veneers have broken should I consider rebonding a veneer or crown?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. Hi Rob, I have several (5) Veneers . They have lasted be for around 15 years. Recently one has broken ( cracked and 1/3 of it fell off). My dentist would like to replace it with a crown as he is concerned about rebonding a veneer. Personally i would prefer another veneer. is there an expert opinion on the pros and cons of this repair

A. There should be no problem rebonding a veneer , maybe there are some other issues. The pro and cons will relate to the subtle details of the individual and you will need a clinical assement for the second opinion. For more details please contact us directlyRob0121 643 0610.

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Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
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How much do porcelain veneers cost on average?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. How much do porcelain veneers cost,on average?

A. £350 – 800 at the upper end systems like lumineers, emax and DaVinci Veneers are market leaders.Rob

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Is 16 years not eligible to have veneers?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. I was wondering if it is possible to get veneers on the nhs, as i had 2 accidents over the years and on each, chipped both my front teeth. At the moment I have caps on them both but one fell off and was put back on so that it sticks forward. The caps are also discoloured and noticible when you look at them. I was told by my dentist that when i reached 16 i could have veneers, yet when i asked at my last appointment he dismissed the question. I am now nearly 17 and have no confidence in my smile, i cannot smile with teeth and it gets me down. If i am not entitled to get veneers on the nhs then how much would it cost per tooth? the 2 teeth on either side of my front teeth are also very wonky aswel and i have gaps in these 4 teeth aswel as the discoloured and wonky caps.

A. If the veneers are justified for functional reasons, then standard veneers are available on the NHS and can also improve the appearance of your teeth. If you want a specific change in the appearance it is likely to be a private tooth veneer. Prices range from £350- 800 per tooth,  at the upper end systems like lumineers, DaVinci, and emax are brand leaders.Before spending significant money you should check that the gum level has ” matured & stabilised” around the teeth because the veneer will follow the existing shape. In some people this takes till around 21 years old.Rob  

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What are the disadvantages of veneers used for fixing teeth gap?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. Hi, i want to close my front gap teeth but i want to know the disadvantages of having veneers and also when you say for example,£200 per unit does that mean per teeth hope to hear from u soon thank

A. Per unit does mean per tooth in most cases. Veneers can be no drilling ( such Lumineers or DaVinci systems )or some drilling and that may make the procedure irreversible without continuing with veneers if the teeth have been prepared.Rob

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Top teeth stick out need to get them back without braces.

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. My top teeth stick out i want them to go back but with out braces

A. You would need to investigate restorative options , reduce the teeth with a drill then realign with crowns or veneers. Rob

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Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
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Need to get back my smile from a history of dental problems.

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. Hi, i am 28 an have had problems with my teeth for years i have advanced gum disease and have recently had 2 taken out at the front on each side so when i smile it doesnt look very nice also the majority of my bottom teeth are wobbly, they are discoloured some crooked and i hate them. My family has a history of dental problems my grandfather,2 aunts an uncle all had their teeth removed before the age of thirty. I would like to have mine removed but dont know how to go about it or what to even ask for. Money is an issue i am a single parent but am so unhappy with my teeth an always embarrased when i laugh or smile and it is affecting my life. I have however considered long term payment plans which would suit if i you can do that with cosmetic dentistry?. My aunt says she has plates but they dont cover the whole roof of her mouth an fit into her gums and look really natural can you tell me what this is and cost etc. I am considering travelling abroad to get something done as my dentist is very unhelpful, i am looking for some help and guidance please….please help me.

A. A free  initial consultation is available at StJohns Dental in Birmingham as well as some other cosmetic practices. I recommend getting some rough prices and price plans from a couple of cosmetic dental practices before deciding on your next move.Rob

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Small gap in front teeth is getting bigger may be due to gum disease.

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Q. I have consulted a few doctors (dentist) So far answers were not very positive. I have gap in between my front lower teeth. They are moving and gap is becoming bigger. What can be done to either cover the gap or close it?

A. The gap could be closed with either a brace, veneers or by bonding White filling to the teeth it would be good to find out why this gap is getting bigger though as it might be asign of underlying gum disease

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Dr Andrew Moore
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Please suggest the best option for my dental issue.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Q. Hi, my front teeth were not straight with the front of my mouth. this has been a problem for over 30 years. 12 months ago i asked the dentist to crown my 4 front teeth so they would look nice, now one tooth is loose and i,m looking at dental implant. do you visit any other part of the country? i live in northampton. will i have a gap until the implant is complete.(this is my biggest fear) can the proceedure be done over a short period of time? all i want is to smile. people think i’m unhappy because i never smile. can you help?

A. I would always try to remove the tooth and fit the implant at the same time. I’m afraid I don’t work in your area but would be very happy to see you at my clinic in Chelmsford Essex

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would a lumineer cover a calcuim mark on my front teeth?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. Hi would a lumineer cover a calcuim mark on my front central?

A. A veneer will – but some enamel will need to be removed so it would not be called a “lumineer”

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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 broken my veneer what can be done?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. Hi I have had a venner fitted to a front tooth for over 8 years (the host tooth was trimmed down, a lot more than I imagined it would, or wanted)and recently on a flight, a hard piece of chocolate won the argument with the venner and part of it broke (about a third)off. What can now be done?? Thanks

A. Initially it can be repaired but you will need to have the veneer replaced

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Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
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Is it possible to get a full set of veneers for free?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. Hey guys, is it possible to get a full set of veneers for free? my husband has the worst enamel that i have ever seen and his teeth seem to be breaking and getting cavities overnight! even the day his wisdom teeth came in, they were already decaying. there is no way we could ever afford a set of veneers, so i was wondering if you guys have any advice on getting free ones. Thanks :)

A. I am afraid not

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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 the canine be reshaped to look as lateral incisor?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. I am missing my upper right lateral incisor. After my orthodontic treatment with braces, the right canine will be next to my right central incisor. How can I make this look esthetically better? The canine can be bleached so it doesn’t look yellowish but can I also use porcelain veneer to make the right canine and left lateral incisor look similar? how is this done? can the canine be reshaped to look as a lateral incisor?

A. This is a difficult problem as the canines are very wide in comparison to lateral incisors.  reshaping with veneers can help to improve the proportions of these teeth compared to your 2 front teeth.  Sometimes multiple veneers are required to get the best result

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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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NHS dentist has advised to have veneers please advise.

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. My two front teeth are worn away at the bottom i had a bap inbetween when i was growing up for the past couple of years i have been getting the gap filled will tiny fillings iv just recently been to my dentist which is NHs and they said i should get veneers im unsure what to do ?? as my teeth are healthy otherwise

A. My advice would be to firstly find out what has caused your teeth to wear down as this can affect the restorations that are placed on your teeth.  If after this you decide that your tooth shape needs to be improved then a veneer option would be reasonable

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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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Among veneers and lumineers which is better and its cost?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. Hello Dr Moore i am thinking of having 2 veneers or lumineers but dont know which to have it is the middle 2 top teeth they are eroding in the middle and the bottoms of them have been ground away .i am 41 years old and i am getting married next year and what cost would it be thanks

A. Hello the veneers sound like a good idea to improve these teeth at my clinic veneers start from £500 each

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Advance Dental Clinic
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Can I smile again with a crooked teeth and gum recession?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. I am 55 and have discloured crooked teeth with recession of gums due to long standing disease. I really want to smile. Is it possible to help me with crowns/veneers?

A. This is often a great solution to aesthetic issues following stabilization of the gum health.  Once they have been fitted it will be very important to see the hygienist 3 monthly to keep the periodontal disease under control.  Please come and see me for a free consultation for me to give you a more informed view

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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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Do I need to scale and polish before teeth whitening?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. Hi, Assuming that I have very good oral hygiene would it be necessary for me to have a scale and polish just before having my teeth whitened at a dentist (using Zoom) if I had a scale and polish 10 days prior?

A. Probably not unless you smoke or drink a lot of coffee/tea

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My temporary veneer has come off should it matter?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. Hi My tempory veneer has come off. Does it matter if I don’t get it re-attached and just wait for the final veneer to be attached? (I have to wait 7 days).

A. Should be fine provided the contacts with the next door teeth are still intact to maintain the space

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101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
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Temporary veneers were better than permanents once can it be remade?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. Hi, I have just had veneers fitted. Firstly I have temporary ones for 3 weeks which I had adjusted once, I little trimmed off the bottom then I was 100% happy with them, so the lab went ahead and made my permanent veneers. But now that I have them fitted they look a lot different from my temps, a lot smaller and shorter. My original teeth looked better, and I have paid over £3000 for te veneers. Would it be possible to go back in and get them re-made? Thanks.

A. You need to go back to your dentist and discuss with them your concerns

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