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A black line is forming around where my gum and teeth meet. What is the reason for this?

Monday, September 27th, 2010
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Hello Dr. There is a black line on the joint of the gum and teeths which is spreading around very fast. What could be the reason? Would cleaning be of help or I need to go for the treatment, pls. advise. Thanks,
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Normally that happens where th… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I need surgery on my teeth but I have asthma. Can I have pain medicine or local anaesthetic?

Monday, September 27th, 2010
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i went to yke dentist and he was to extract 2 teeth, he tried to but cut part of my gums up left teeth in my mouth that are sticking thew my gums i,am in pain everyday this has been a over a week ago i was told i need surgery on my gums is this painful i have asthma bad can i have general pain medicene or local what is best my asthma is bothering me none please help.,
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My advise would be to go back … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

How many implants do you need to replace a full row of missing teeth?

Monday, September 27th, 2010
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if u have several teeth from ur upper mouth miss how much inplant u have to do to get back a full mouth of teeth or can u few inplant and bridges on to it to help fill in the spaces,
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The best thing to do is to go … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My gums are receding and I want to know whether crowns, veneers or implants would be best?

Monday, September 27th, 2010
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i have receding gums, and no upper back teeth on my left front, due to abcesses, i have veneers on my upper front teeth and some at the back, now i find my gums are receding more and everything I eat gets stuck between my teeth, i had a metal false tooth made so I could chew on both sides , but it was impossible to wear, i am a 59 and a singer and I need to get my teeth sorted, can you please advise whether or not crowns< veneers< or implants would be best for me.,
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My advise is to go and see you… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Dentist recommended corsodyl for daughter’s flare up of gingivitis but this has stained her teeth. What is the best thing to do to restore teeth whiteness?

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
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Hi, my 4 and a half year old daughter had a flare up of gingivitus in june and suffers from oral herpes. the dentist at the time told us to use corsodyl. this has stained her teeth considerably but she does not want the dentist to clean them as she has been through alot. Can you advise what is the best thing i can do to restore some of the whiteness back and get rid of some stains. 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

I have been considering veneers for a while now bit I would really appreciate your opinion. Can you help?

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
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Hello Dr, I was wondering if you could help me? For a while now I have been considering veneers as my two front teeth are slightly crooked and I am very self concious of this. I have also considered invisalign bt I have had braces in the past for an 8month period and after these were removed my teeth remused their original position. Could you please offer your opinion. Thank you,
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Hi. I suggest you go see a Cos… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Is it possible to get treatment for pain relief on the NHS?

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
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I get a lot of jaw ache that wasnt resolved by a night guard i also think my face shape is shifting and a wisdom tooth is digging into my top gum when i bite down. Would any of this trestment be covered on nhs i am 27 with a small child. I get a lot of jaw problems aches clicking and bite problems would i be covered because its not cosnetic but work to be done to ease pain? i dont know if a brace is needed what do you think? thanks,
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Hi. I would advise you to con… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 having trouble with an incisor, crowded teeth and a protruding front tooth. Would Invisalign be right for me?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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Hi my teeth are very crowded. i have an incisor that is raised in the gums and my left front tooth sticks out further than my right. I was wondering if invisalign would be right for me? my bottom teeth are crowded as well.,
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Hi, my best advise would be to… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 have gapped and misshapen teeth. Can you give me any advice on how to sort this out?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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I am unhappy with my teeth and I am unsure what would be the cheapest and most effective way of sorting them out. I am thinking of invisalign and also veneers. The problem I have is a small gap inbetween the front two teeth, and also each tooth either side of the main ones are smaller and one is misshapen. Could you give me any advice on how to sort it out?,
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Thank you for you enquiry Ther… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

How can I find a good, professional dentist in my local area?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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I am simply trying to find a good proffessional, experienced, dentist in my area. I am in such pain and have gone through 2 different dentist, thousands of dollars and alot of b.s. I just want the pain to go away. Please help.. I live in Scottsdale AZ I know I have gum infection and my teeth need work thats about it. But I want it all done right this time. No going back.,
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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