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My Dentist Says That I Need Surgery To Remove Part Of My Tooth! Are There Any Other Alternatives?

Thursday, July 18th, 2013
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Desperate: That’s me! I have a front left tooth which has previously had a root canal and a crown. Over the past year or so the crown has had to be re-cemented due to loosening up. Now it seems I have a root fracture, an infection which has left me with a constant lump at the top of the gum and again the crown is loose. My dentist recommends minor surgery to remove and replace a part of root which he hopes will then hold a crown, I am on tender hooks and am dreading the prospect of this not working as the thought of having a front tooth removed (although I have dentures to the sides) feels me with dread! Any suggestions? many thanks.

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How Much Would It Cost To Straighten Just Two Teeth?

Thursday, July 18th, 2013
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Hi Dr Hughes. I was hoping that you could give me a little bit of advice. The bottom part of my teeth are fairly straight but straight as it should be and the top part of my mouth 1 tooth is too far back and the other and too in front neither are not in line with the rest of my tooth and because of this I hate smiling and I am always conscience when I have to smile or someone seeing me smile. How much would it cost to get both bottom and top part of my teeth to be straight in line with each other and also for them to be cleaned? Thanks for your help. 

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Is An Implant My Only Option?

Wednesday, July 17th, 2013
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Had a crown for front tooth at least 20 it came loose after about 5 years dentist x-rayed it and refitted which was fine for about 4 years then infection showed up under crown dentist tried to get crown off but it would not budge so used cement to firmly fix it in place as said pulling it off could fracture tooth root. Had regular check ups and all has been well until I had an accident whereby I was hit in the mouth crown is now moving loose by the gum line. Old dentist now gone from practice but new dentist says he will do nothing and recommends implant.Is this only option?

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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

Would A Mini Implant Work As Well As A Regular One For Me?

Wednesday, July 17th, 2013
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Can you say that mini implant could be used instead of implant?
How long mini implant will last?
I do not want to go with all the processing of normal implant,
To whom would you recommended mini implant?
I have loose lower right side at the end tooth and the second probably will be soon affected!
Also lower left side tree toot are missing,
Do you think that only mini implant will do the job?
How much cost mini implant compare to normal implant

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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

Am I Suffering From Bruxism? Or Gum Disease?

Tuesday, July 16th, 2013
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Hi Dr Hughes. Unfortunately my gums are pretty sensitive and bleed pretty easy just by pushing on my teeth with my tounge, could that be from bruxism or is there some kind of gum disease? I suffer from panic disorder could that be an issue also? Iv never had gum problems before. Brush everyday so I know they should be pretty close to healthy. Just wanna make your its nothing to serious would flossing help? My teeth are not sensitive to hot or cold. I have no decaying teeth and they’re pretty healthy. I’m desperately looking for some help! Thank you so much.

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I Can’t Eat With My New Bridge In, Please Help!

Tuesday, July 16th, 2013
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Hi dr hughes. i had a bridge made which consists of 4 particles in the right upper jaw since three weeks , i can eat hardly on it and i have pain when i drink water, the left upper jaw needs a bridge of 3 teeth and i haven’t had it placed in yet , l fear to do the other side while i still have some swelling in the face and pain on drinking water on the right side that i made since 3 weeks, please i need your recommendation and what may be cause of pain. i don’t know what to do. tried painkillers but not making much difference. i scared that i can’t have the other bridge in if its still hurting. please. any advice is very helpful. best wishes to you

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I Had A Tooth Extracted And There’s A Large Gap At The Back Of My Mouth Now, What Are My Options For Replacing It?

Monday, July 15th, 2013
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I would like some information if possible please.

I’ve had extraction on my right second from back tooth. Its left quite a big gap that I know is there and that i want to close up as soon as i can I don’t like the fact that I have a gap and want to get it filled asap.

Any advice please reply. I have been told that i can have a implant but i wanted to see what the other options are.

I’ve had these things called Lumineers or Veneers?

I would like to know how intensive these options are and the best option for myself.

Thanks. 

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How Long Does The Pain Last Following Root Canal Treatment?

Monday, July 15th, 2013
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I have had a root canal done 2/26/13 on a bottom rear molar # 31,how long does the pain last from the root canal and I was told to chew on opposite side soft foods until my restoration,prior to that that regular dentist said I would need a appointment in two or three weeks to finish the restoration (crown),now Im told I cannot get a appointment till April with permanent crown finished in May.Is that to long to wait with a temporary white filling that is used ?? I am very sensitive to pain and have high anxiety with dental work.

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I Can’t Smile Because Of My Broken Teeth, Can You Help Me?

Friday, July 12th, 2013
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Hello. I have got a broken tooth, which is near the front of mouth so I don’t like to smile at all and this has been really getting me down. I stopped going to the dentist two years ago as my dentist often caused me a lot of pain and left me shaking in the chair which put me off for life. He really scared me and he never tried to ease any of my fears or concerns. He was always so abrupt and almost mean! But I want nice teeth so I can smile and I’m only 22. I am desperate for some help! I was wondering if you could help me?…also do you do finance that I could pay off on a monthly basis perhaps?
I do have bad teeth but I brush twice a day now. I’m really trying to get them back to normal once again. Please help me!!! 

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How Much Would It Cost For Me To Have My Missing Front Teeth Replaced With Dental Implants?

Friday, July 12th, 2013
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Hi. I have been conducting some research on dental implants as I’ve been very desperate for the replacement of my missing front teeth for a long time! I finally have the money to have them replaced so I want to know how much it will cost for me to have 2 implants in the upper jaw at the front? I’m fed up of seeing missing teeth there. So, I would like your advice. Thank you. 

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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