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Denist drilled through bridge to treat infection. Is this correct method of root canal treatment?

Thursday, August 19th, 2010
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hello, this is about my husband,about month ago started , pain and infection under one of his teeth that has bridge on it. his dentist drilled his bridge and filled it again through it. when my husband said to him about drilling he said this is a general practice which we have been told other wise …now question is : 1- is this the right way to deal with this matter or the bridge must have been removed before drilling into the infected tooth?,
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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

Is there an age limit for braces? I am 44 years old, are there any dangers to my health?

Thursday, August 19th, 2010
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what is the age limit for braces. Can a 44 years old woman get braces? will it be a danger for her health?,
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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

How much gum can be removed by laser contouring?

Thursday, August 19th, 2010
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pls could you tell me how much gum can be removed by lazer during contouring?,
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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 to recommend a solution to correct problems I’m having with front teeth?

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
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Dear Dr Glaister, I used to suck my thumb as a child, and when my upper wisdom teeth came out, my front teeth got pushed forward. I had the wisdom teeth removed, and was given retainers, which I wore for almost 3 years. My problem is that my front two teeth are positioned a little lower than the rest, especially on the right side of my mouth, where my incisor sits above the rest of the teeth, as it began to grow over my milk tooth. So when I laugh, my teeth are not perfectly aligned in height. I also feel as though my teeth protrude just a fraction over my bottom lip when i smile. I am now 24. Could you please tell me whether there is a solution to this at all, and if it involves braces, a quicker way of correcting this? Thank You.,
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Yes braces may be the best 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

I would like to fix a crooked tooth and I’ve heard veneers might be an option. Are they available on the NHS and do you have any extra advice?

Monday, August 9th, 2010
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My teeth are generally in good health, however my front right central incisor is crooked and bumpy along the edge. I was refused braces on the NHS when I was 14 as they said my teeth were not severely bad enough to warrant braces (however I could pay for them myself if I wished, but this was not an option). The tooth really bothers me and I was wondering if a veneer would be a good idea? I’ve heard they’re not very good in the long term and would like some advice please! Also is it likely to be available on the NHS as I am still under 18? Kind Regards, any information is greatly appreciated! ,
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Orthodontic treatment is only … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I wear a permanent retainer but my teeth no longer seem straight. Should I get a removable retainer to wear at night?

Monday, August 9th, 2010
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I’m 20, I had braces for 8 years, and have had them off since I was 15. I have a permanent retainer on the top and bottom, but I have noticed my top teeth are no longer straight. I don’t know if it’s because my wisdom teeth are coming in (because i’m around the right age for that) or what’s going on? Should i go to my dentist to get a removable retainer to wear at night?,
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After you have had othodontic … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I need an urgent implant done. What is the quickest time the procedure can be completed in?

Monday, August 9th, 2010
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i want to do an urgent implant of left lateral incisor tooth.How long the shortest period for this task?,
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12 weeks onwards is normally t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My dentist didn’t explain what veneers were before he prepped my teeth and then I did’t want them. My teeth are now a mess. What can I have done?

Monday, August 9th, 2010
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hi a few years ago i fell on ice and cracked tiny pieces off the inside outer edges of my two front teeth my dentist just stuck filling stuff in them but they kept coming loose and everytime they came out seemed to take pieces of my natural teeth with them.. he then decided i would proberley need veneers i was only 16 and didnt know what they were i thought it was some kind of brace he never explained it was a tooth cover. he had already taken of the top coat of enamel weeks before i had seen these venners that i didnt want and when i told him i still didnt want them he said it was too late because he had prepped my teeth.. so i went too a different denist and he has just coated my teeth for now with filling to protect them.. i had beautiful straight white teeth before this and now they are a total mess but still have good shape is there anything i can have done and should/could i complain thanks,
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Every dentist should explain t… (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

Can I get a filling over my cornw to make it stick?

Monday, August 9th, 2010
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Hi my crown of 20 years has for the past few years been coming off and won’t stick. My dentist did some work on it 10 years ago- as the previous dentist had left cotton wool in it and it used to hurt. so i don’t know if this caused the tooth to become weak. He said nothing can be done as there is no tooth there – but i was thinking of a filling over it – i think he did mention this and then could the crown not be stuk to that-as opposed to bare gum,
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What treatment is there to correct out of place teeth?

Friday, August 6th, 2010
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My two top front teeth sit okay but either side of them the other teeth are really pushed forward and out of place what methords can i have done and what about cost?,
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I would recommend having a 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