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I lost a tooth when I was pregnant and 4 teeth fell out

Q. hi im having problems with my teeth 4 have fell out ive got 3 loose teeth im going be left with none down 1 side i have had 1 took out as it was a crown and it came out when i was pregnant im so embarrassed ive lost all of my confidence i [...]

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I still have my baby teeth and scared of going to the dentist

Q. hello dr solanki i really need some advice im 29 years of age and still have my baby teeth at the bottom and few at the top i was told i would get adult teeth but my grandad had 3 sets im starting to lose my bottom teeth now and had a denture on [...]

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My front veneer has shattered and now I need a crown

Q. THE VENEER ON MY FRONT INCISOR SHATTERED AND THE DENTIST ADVISES ME TO HAVE A CROWN AS THE TOOTH PREVIOUSLY HAD ROOT CANAL TREATMENT. I AM RELUCTANT TO HAVE SOME OF MY TOOTH REMOVED AND WOULD PREFER JUST TO HAVE THE VENEER REPLACED. HOW MUCH RISK AM I TAKING OF FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE [...]

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My teeth have greyed after trauma and root canal

Q. I recently had trauma to 2 of my front teeth (front left and next left), and had root canals. The teeth have greyed and im having internal bleaching on the teeth. I have been advised that I could avoid crowning for a number of years and have spoken to people whose front tooth has [...]

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My veneer is very sore which I has done in the chec rebublic

Q. My veneer on my bottom tooth is very sore to touch,what do you think would be wrong? I had my dental work done about a month ago in the chez republic.
 
A. if the veneer is sore the tooth may require root canal treatment. this mean due to the procedure you had done the tooth’s [...]

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I have a dead tooth after root canal im in mubai

Q. Hi Doctor I visited the dentist for a filling and during that my dentist told me that my upper left first incisor looked dead to her. When I was young I had braces and probably that did some damage. There is a light vertical crack mark on the tooth but i used to feet [...]

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I want teeth implants and am very nervous

Q. I am looking at getting teeth implants (most of my teeth are capped, filled or missing). I am nervous when visiting a dentist (which I havent for about 8years) If I get implants is this done under local/general anesthetic? Also can you recommend a good Dental Insurance Plan.
 
A. With the appropriate dentist you should [...]

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I have gum sensitivity with dental crowns

Q. I appear to have some gum issues/sensitivity in relation to six crowns i have had fitted 4 years ago (replaced due to containing metal) to conceal tetracycline unsightly staining. What kind of dentist could assist me with a new set of crowns which might be biocompatible and kind to gums. Also…is it possible to [...]

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I have a fear of the dentist and need teeth implanted

Q. i have always had a fear of going to the dentist for as long as i can remember, and with this fear and not that good of a childhood, it has taken its toll on my teeth, i am 30 this year, and want to have the smile i have always dreamed of, i [...]

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I would like to have a white filling on my composite tooth

Hi, i had composite bonding done on my front teeth in the US about 10 years ago. I was biting my nails when part of the bottom of my front tooth came away. My NHS dentist applied a small white filling to the bottom of the tooth but it doesn’t feel right at all. I [...]

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I am looking for a good reputable dentist and hygienist

Q. Despite being a regular visitor to the dentist, over the years I have endured considerable dental treatments, some of which have been as a result of poor dentistry. As I approach my late 40\’s I am considering cosmetic dentistry to improve the appearance of my teeth but feel I first of all need a [...]

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can my growing wisdom tooth cause pain in my other teeth

Q. My wisdom tooth is growing and I was wondering would this cause pain in my other tooth?
 
A. Wisdom teeth can be very painful. Not only can the pain come from the actual tooth but if can feel as if the surrounding teeth are painful as well. It is also common to have a lower [...]

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My dentist put my teeth back after they were knocked out

Q. I knocked out my two front teeth. i had my dentist put them in within two hours. Will my teeth be the same? will i look the same?
 
A. The likely hood is that the teeth will darken as the nerves and blood vessels within them have been damaged. They can be lost later if [...]

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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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Ive got a fear of dentists and need an understanding dentist

Q. After my dentist retired i was seen by his replacement who put me through hell since then i have had various treatment by different dentists but my bottle has gone and now ive got a fear i know i need work doing but cant get myself in to see anybody i need to find [...]

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I have loose teeth and my bones are shrinking I have lost one tooth

Q. Hi, I have been told by my current dentist that the bones are shrinking, and thats why my teeth are very loose and I have lost a tooth as a result. I am only 37 years old and I am very upset and very worried about the rest of my toothes. I also have [...]

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I have an abscess and need root canal is £630 expensive

Q. I went to visit a dentist today complaining of a throbbing tooth ache, my dentist said that he thinks its an abscess he then said that I needed root canal on my molar and did not quote me a price, he is now charging me £630 - isn’t that really expensive?
 
A. Prices vary according [...]

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I am thinking of zoom teeth whitening

Q. hi im thinking of having teeth whitening done . but not sure if there is any cons of it i was thinking of going for this new thing i heard “zoom” which is a 1 hr session and you can get upto 8 shades . can i get some help thank you
 
A. There are [...]

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Several of my front teeth are worn from grinding can I get my teeth whitened

Q. I grind my teeth and several of my front teeth are wearing. I wanted to first get my teeth whitened before I did anything else, the dentist told me that due to having antibiotics as a child this wasn’t possible and I therefore would need 10 veneers on top and 10 on the bottom. [...]

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What are used at the dental hygienist plastic or ultrasonic scalers

Q. At the hygienist appointment plastic scalers are used can the ultra sonic scaler be used also ?
 
A. The hygienist has an array of equipment available to them. Certainly plastic scalers and utrasonic scalers are some of them The hygienist usually uses an ultrasonic scaler to clean the teeth , followed by fine hand scales [...]

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