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Do i go back to the dentist or wait?

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
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Hi, I have been in agony with toothache since last Thursday.  I went to my dentist and was diagnosed with an infection under a crowned tooth and gave me a course of antibiotics to get rid off it. He saw me again 5 days later and drilled through the crown to release the tension caused by the infection and drilled some infection out. He then injected antibiotic into the tooth and put in a temporary filling, until i can receive further treatment. However I have to wait another 2 weeks before he can carry out root canal treatment but I’m in agony but dont know whether i should I go back to see him or persevere. i am trying every painkiller and nothing is helping. What do you suggested. Thanks

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

What’s the price of a veneer and a bridge?

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
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i want some advice on a discoloured tooth as it looks grey, from too much filling and when i smile i you can see it, wanted to know what to do, had a consultation with a private dentist locally but he said it would cost £600 for a veneer, thats quite alot of money, also have a gap on my lower mouth two teeth missing, is there anything i could do to solve this problem, maybe a bridge or something, also would like my teeth whiten, i dont know if nhs dentish do all this or not, but its getting me down as the rest of the teeth are ok. thank you for your time. I live in maidstone, could you recommend anyone or tell me the best way to deal with this. .

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Will the space left after my extraction be filled?

Monday, July 11th, 2011
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Hello Doctor 

i am 23 yrs old. i have been recommended for 4 tooth extraction (4 pre molars) for the treatment of class 2 div 1 and sub div and moderately severe crowding with mandibular arch and braces for one and a half year. but am worried whether the space left out after extraction will b filled ?
what is the success rate of this treatment .
does age factor plays any role in this treatment.
and moreover i have to go for crowning of my upper incisor so whether it is done before braces or after braces when i get proper alignment thank you for your time 

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Why does my face ache after drinking hot drinks?

Monday, July 11th, 2011
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Why does my face ache after a hot drink but does not react to an ice cold drink? It appears that drinking ice cold water does relieve problem. My problem only started to happen after a recent visit abroad.I do brush,my teeth regularly,using an electric tooth brush. I also floss my teeth on a daily basis. I visit the dentist on six monthly basis and i am due to visit in the next month. I am asking this question so that i am fully prepared with any questions that imay need to ask my dentist.

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Are gum grafts the best option for my gum disease?

Monday, July 11th, 2011
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Hi, Im 34 and I have severe gum disease especially on my front bottom teeth the gum no longer fills in between the teeth and I have been told I have lost a bit of bone there as well. Apparently the gum disease is hereditary and I also used to smoke but I gave this up when the dentist told me if I smoked anymore then I would have no teeth left by the time I got to her age.

I am starting to get really conscious of this now, what are my options? I have heard of gum grafts could this help me?
Thanks

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I don’t want to remove my piercing, but it is causing some gum damage.

Monday, July 11th, 2011
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Hello,

I have a lip piercing which has made a V shaped tear in my gum. I brush my teeth twice daily and use mouthwash. However, I am concerned about my tooth falling out. It is in no way loose but it could become so. Another problem is that on one side of the tooth slightly overlaps the one next to it outwards and on the otherside they are pretty much aligned.

Two questions. What is the best way to clean my tooth and exposed part of tooth. And will it fall out? I dont particularly want to take piercing out.

Kind regards.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I am not happy with the fit of my crown, what can I do?

Monday, July 11th, 2011
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hi there, feel a bit down as last week i had cerec crown fitted to lower molar. crown seems fine, however i found i couldn’t floss either side of tooth. I went back and my dentist filed between tooth and said it was sorted. Next day i found i could only floss one side, the other side the floss could only go down half way. My dentist couldn’t fit in an appointment so his colleague tried to get rid of some cement from side of crown and he has left me with a little gap that none of my other teeth have. Yes i can floss now, but the floss goes down the gap without really touching the sides. It feels odd and food is getting trapped in it. Is there some way the gap can be lessened?

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Can I have Lumineers fitted in time for my wedding?

Monday, July 11th, 2011
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Hi There,
Im getting married in October abroad and am looking into lumineers as im a little worried about the shaving to my teeth to get it prepared. I was told by a dentist I visited that lumineers wouldnt work on the top as my teeth are big enough for the size of my mouth so would need to do a bit of teeth shaving. I am looking to have something done and I dont think tooth whitening would work as I have stained teeth not through smoking as I dont smoke ive just always had from childhood now into adulthood. I would like a beautiful smile for my wedding can you tell me how long it would take to have veneers/lumineers from first consultation how many weeks and how many times would I need to visit? Please could you let me know opening times or surgery I would only be able to make it on Saturdays, what is the first available appointment you have?

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I still have pain after root canal treatment.

Monday, July 11th, 2011
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had a root canal done wednesday. Had had a lot of pain b4 and a rather large lump which had started weeping pus b4 treatment. Worried that as i still have a small tender lump on the gum this treatment may be unsuccessful and the infection may not go. I am on antibiotics which finish in 4days time. What do you think ? this tooth had been playing me up for sometime but every-time i had an xray nothing ever showed up until the lump appeared. Thanks 

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Could the problems with my gums be cancerous?

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
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Hello Doctor 

my lower gum at the front hurts also the back of my gum is swelled and my teeth hurt.my gum around my tooth was rotting my gum was coming away from my tooth and fkaking away and my breath started to smell so i used mouth wash and it cleared up a little but is still there.but my gum is still the same.can u please help as i had a friend who new some one and they got cancer in there jaw.i dont know wot else i can tell u. thank you for your time and any help you can give 

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes