Posts Tagged ‘yellow teeth’

How can i get rid of bad breath?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Q. Hi Dr Caplan, I have never had my teeth checked or clean all my life and I have very bad breath and can not get rid of it. I have the sonic care tooth brush and brush all the time. also on my bottom teeth on the inside I have some green stains that are on my teeth can this be causeing my bad breath. or is it something else now I really need my teeth cleaned in and out and in between how do I get rid of this bad breath for good.I Live in Haskell,ok and the Dentist are Just to much and I have medicaid bu it does not cover it can you please help me with this bad breath.

A. You have to go and see a dentist. Your bad breath will be caused by decay or gum disease.  You need urgent treatment- please do not delay

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 bad breath and stains in my mouth?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Q. Hi Dr Moore,I have had bad breath for a long time now but I do brush and the smell is still there.do you know how I can get rid of this once and for all I also have some green stains on the bottom of my teeth on the inside. how do I get rid of this.

A. It sounds like you need to see a dentist and Hygienist to improve the condition of the gums. The green stains are plaque and bacteria build up that have become established over the years and won’t come off with brushing alone.

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 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.

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

Can u gimme some advice on little girls tooth that is pure yellow?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Q. hi am looking for info about my little girls tooth to see if more can be done. one of her front tooth is pure yellow and its a realy bad tooth some has snaped off it aswell. she is nearly 5 years old the dentist she gose to just leaves it and says wait for it to fall out as its still her baby tooth. i have a 7 year old and he has not lost his front tooth yet hers will not last that long she starts school soon and it sticks out like a sore thumb.can kids have things done.many thanks

A. You should take her to a specialist paediatric dentist to ask his/her opinion.

dr justin glaister

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

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.

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

Is this normal to have a grey line on the front two top teeth?

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Q. My 3 year old daughter has suddenly developed a grey line going down her front two top teeth. It looks like someone has drawn on them with a pencil. Is this anything to worry about. Her teeth feel smooth so there are no ridges. Any advice and help much appreciated.

A. very unusual – it may be stain but a proper assessment is required

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

Best way for nervous people going to the dentist

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Q. I am 54 yrs old have never been to the dentists for 30yrs. I am very nervous but at the same time need to have work done in my teeth ie. The full works. Any advice please welcome. Marg

A. Find a dentist via your friends.  If you are very nervous, sedation is a great way of giving you a pleasant time

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 to get rid of stains of my teeth for cheap?

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. Try a whiten toothpaste

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

I was told i cant have my teeth whitened due to long course of antibiotics Is there any other way

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Q. I am considering having my teeth whitened, but was told a few years back that this would not work for me. As a child I was on a long course of antibiotics for a tonsil infection which was they were subsequently removed. I was long use of antibiotics can cause the teeth to yellow and teeth whitening unfortunately would not help this. They are not terribly yellow and I am not a smoker or heavy coffee or tea drinker, so wanted to know is this true, am I unlikely to see any result at all? thank you!

A. Teeth whitening is the least invasive way to try and change the colour of your teeth, as a result it is certainly worth a try but impossible to guarantee the results

dr justin glaister

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

My teeth are totaly yellow and some where a black cracks on the back jaw please advice

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

Q. sir, My teeth are totaly yellow and some where a blck cracks on the back jaw. please advice me about this problem thanks, 

A. hi
you either have decay or staining in the fissures of the teeth, which may need fillings if it is decay
yellow colour is due to inadequate cleaning or staining
you can try bicarbonate toothpaste or whitening

dr safeer butt

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

I want to know more about teeth whitening without spending lots of money. Please advice.

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Q. I have noticed that my teeth are very yellow recently and I would like to know more about teeth whietning. I have heard that some teeth don’t benefit from whitening and I would like to know if there is a way to tell without spending lots of money?

A. Sensitive teeth, heavily filled or crwoned teeth need to be treated differently. Grey shades tend to be slower.

dr rob tennet

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

i have a yellow teeth is there a place were i could get put to sleep as i am very scared

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Q. my teeth are really bad they are yellow and i have a hole at the back of my front teeth and my top teeth are bad to can u fix them, and is there a place were i could get put to sleep as i am very scared.

A. Most problems such as this can be fixed quite easily although if you are very nervous you could try intra venous sedation to help you relax during the treatment

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

i just want to get rid of the dull yellow coloured teeth is vineers a good option?

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

Q. Hello. From an early age, I have had discoloured teeth and I’m at the stage where I’m tired of not being able to smile with confidence like everyone else. I have tried various teeth whitening products such as Crest white strips and even Laser tooth whitening which did bring my teeth up a few shades but not to my satisfaction. I would like to know what you think I should do next? I don’t want to spend more money on products or services that simply don’t work or achieve a decent level of whiteness. I am not looking for Simon Cowell teeth, I just wan’t to get rid of this dull, yellow-coloured look. I was thinking of trying Vineers. (I’m 22 by the way). Do you think Vineers would be the best option? One last question, do you know of a good place I could get that done? I’m not rich but I don’t want to pay for shoddy work either so I’m willing to spend a bit to achieve my goal. Thanks in advance!

A. Hi Veneers are ultimately the most predictable way of improving the colour of the front teeth, however they are expensive starting from £500 per tooth and there will need to be some trimming of the teeth. You could also try professional custom made bleaching trays, we use Enlighten, it works better than laser whitening for most people. Often we use this system first before veneers as it often means placing less veneers.
I’m not sure where you live so I can’t recommend anyone close by, however we are in Essex let me know if I can help enquiry@advancedentalclinic.com or 01245 268 494  Regards  Andrew

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

I have crooked yellow teeth that are cracking and falling out would dentures be an option

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Q. Hi. I have crooked yellow teeth that are cracking and falling out and every tooth is decayed. I’m 32 years old and never had an attractive smile, and its terribly embarrassing. Id like to know if you feel dentures would be an option for me as implants are too expensive. Thank you.

A. Yes dentures can be a very good option for many people especially as implants are much more expensive. See you dentist for a full quote of all the options available

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

i had impression to my teeth but my teeth has gone more yellow is this possible?

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Q. Hello today I have impressions done to my teeth and you might think I have gone crazy but I notice that my teeth hasa gone more yellow. Is this possible? moreover I have noticed that a bit of my shiny cover (enamel?) is gone from one of my teeth. Is the technique so agressive that this is likely to happen? I am quite frustrated because i did it to get a night guard to stop me grinding in the night and now I don’t know if it was such a good idea… Thanks for comments

A. Very unlikely that the impression could cause this. Often the teeth look different due to minor dehydration, this recovers in a day or 2

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

top layer of my mother in law teeth has worn out yellowish in colour will lumineers suit her

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Q. Hi Dr,i would like to give my mother-in-law a surprise christmas gift.The top layer of her teeth has worn out and it’s cover now with yellowish color and she also had a gold crown done by in- experienced person. she than took it out and half of her tooth went with it.Is there any chance she can gain her confidence back.I was thinking of lumineers for her.

A. It’s difficult to comment as I haven’t seen the person myself. lumineers are avery thin veneers- and te under-surface colour of the natural teeth can shine through. This maty not ne the best option if you mother-in-law has yellow teeth. Porcelain veneers may be another option. the tooth that was crowned before will need another crown- if there is enough of the tooth left. this will have to be assessed aswell. It may need root filling etc.
Ideally, she would need to have a consultation to discuss her individual needs, but it sounds like a smile makeover will give her back the confidence that she lacks. Good luck.

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

my teeth are naturally yellow give me some home remedies as i am desperate

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Q. I am 16 and my teeth are naturally yellow. It’s gotten to the point where I avoid photos and cover my mouth when talking to people because I hate the way my teeth look. I can’t afford professional whitening and I have tried lots of home toothpastes but they all just remove stains. (I always brush my teeth at least twice a day and never drink coffee, smoke etc. so this is not the problem.) Please give me some home remedies as I am desperate, thanks.

A. I don’t htink there is a cheap home remdie. I would try to save up for professional home whitenin g as this gives the best result in the long term,

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

The proceline crowns I had 3 years ago gone horrible wrong none to trust please help

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Q. Hi, I have had crowns, (albeit only temps when i was little) since i was 10 due to an accident were i broke my teeth. I had proper crowns fitted when i was 18 and had them in for 10 years, they fitted nice good colour etc but unfortunatly i snapped one…. so i decided to have them replaced 3 years ago and have them done private (more expensive porceline crowns) Well within a year into having them on,they had moved position and they have gone yellow? they discolour more so i have noticed when i go on the sunbed? My dentist said he has no idea why they have done this and says they shoukdnt, but was unwilling to replace them for free or even at a discount! Its now a further 2 years on and they are terrible and i really need them replacing and all my teeth whitening, but i have lost faith in whom to trust to were go to get them replaced? as i dont have the kind of money to keep paying out for them if this is to happen every few years? Thankyou

A. Hi, I do feel for you. I understand it is alot of money you have paid for- but more-so the frustration that you must be feeling.
I would be happy to see you for a consultation to offer my opinions if you wish. Alternatively, i can possibly recommend a good cosmetic dentist to you.
It sounds as though the underlying tooth colour is shining through the porcelain. As they are getting darker, you will probably want them replacing. It sounds as though the teteh have been root filled. The colour of a root filled tooth can darken over time.
When you hav eyour new crowns made, they can be constructed with a core colour blocker – basically, to block out the underneath tooth. Hope this makes sense.
You need to feel comfotable and confident with the dentist who will be carrying outthe treatment, so choose your dentist wisely. Thanks for your enquiry.

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

i just got a filling in my front tooth and now is extemely sensitive can it be fix in nhs?

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Q. hi i have recently missed an appointment at my nhs dentist due to illness. as this was the second appointment i missed i have been removed from the practise. at my previous visit i had a filling in my front tooth, which was only slightly discoloured and was not painful at all. since havin this done my tooth is extemely sensitive and it hurts when i touch where the filling is. Shall i see if the same dentist can fix it for me at the practise where i cant go or shall i just find another nhs dentist. also i was wondering the best whitening process would be either professionally or from over the counter, my teeth are naturally yellow n this really gets me down. i wont even have my picture taken. can this be done on the nhs???

A. Firstly, whitening will not bee done on the NHS. It is a cosmetic treatment, and the NHS will see it as being unneccessary treatment. Does this make sense?
And secondly, if you have been taken off the books at your previous dentist for failing to attend an appointment, then you need to ideally find another prcatice. From the sounds of it, the tooth may just be hypersenstive orif it is tender to touch, it may well need further treatment such as root canal treatment. I would advise that see a cosmetic dentist for the best aesthetic results on your tooth- otherwise your local dental hospital may be an option?

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 can I do to make my daughters teeth white?

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Q. My daughter’s milkteeth was very white. But new teath are very yellowish. Why is that? What can I do to make her teeth white?

A. Hi

Dont worry as these are just her milk teeth. There is nothing really you can do to make them whiter. All I would recommend is regular examinations with the dentist.

dr kalpesh bohara

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