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My Daughter’s Teeth Are Discoloured, Could You Advise Me On Whitening Options?

Friday, May 31st, 2013
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Hi, My daughter is 14 years old and since her adult teeth came through they have flaws in them and lighter patches, particularly the front teeth both top and bottom. We have been told by our local dentist that this could be due to how she was developing in the womb. She is a Type 1 diabetic. As with other people who have written on this site it does affect her confidence and tries not to smile showing her teeth, as a developing young woman it’s starting to upset her much more and has been the subject of adverse comments at school. I understand that teeth whitening is not available on the NHS. The flaws seem to be in her teeth rather than staining. Are there any options at her age to make her teeth whiter. Advice much appreciated.

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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

One Of My Teeth Hides Behind Another, What Options Are Available?

Thursday, May 30th, 2013
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Hi, I have a tooth that is behind my front tooth and behind what I think is a canine tooth, I have had self-esteem problems with this tooth for years because it looks like the tooth is not there, I am wanting a cosmetic treatment to solve the problem but I am not sure which treatment is most suitable for me. I am also a student so cost will be an issue. Could you possibly recommend a treatment that will work for me and that is particularly cheap? Also if you could give me an estimation of what price you think it is likely to be that would be brilliant too? Thanks, hope to hear from you soon.

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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 Don’t Want A Gap, What Could I Do To Replace My Broken Tooth?

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
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I have a broken tooth which has been filled. My dentist informs me there is insufficient tooth remaining for a crown, or cap as these are likely to break off which may be dangerous as I may swallow it and choke. Also, as there is only one tooth to one side of it (top upper right) my dentist says a bridge would not be suitable. I can not afford an implant and do not want a gap. Is there anything else that could be done?

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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

My Receding Gums And Loose Teeth Are Getting Me Down, What Should I Do?

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
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i have very bad receeding gums and now most of my teeth are loose , i have even stopped smiling because i am so ashamed of them , the only thing i can think is going to happen is that i will need them removing ? that fills me with fear , also i have to admit i dont go to the dentisit due to not one but two very very bad experiences where the socket got infected so bad i was in bed for 2 whole weeks , it didnt help the fact i dont freeze very well nor do i clot so hence an open socket ,i have more or less come to terms with the fact i will need my teeth out but the thought of dentures that you remove and put in a glass at night is just not for me , i have been doing a little homework on what can be done but still not too sure, can i have a full set of dentures but have them fixed permanently ? i just so want to smile again instead of holding my hand to my mouth when i laugh pls help one desperate unhappy lady

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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

Should I Get A Gold Bridge And Gold Fillings?

Friday, May 24th, 2013
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Hi
I recently lost 2 teeth ul5 and ul7 . I’ve been told a need a bridge . Is gold the best option? Also have a lot of silver fillings which are over 15 years old and caused these 2 teeth to crack. I went to 4 different dentists that said they were fine. Should they been replaced with gold do you think? Recently I changed to a private dentist and I would also like to know, how do white composite fillings compare to gold ones and are they an option?Many thanks. Hope to hear back from you soon.

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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 Is It To Go Private For My Veneers Or Will The NHS Do Them?

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
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Hi, I’m 23 and have a big gap between my front two teeth and then two very small teeth either side, I also have stains (from when I was born) on my front teeth. I am very aware of my teeth and how they look. It knocks my confidence and soemtimes I can get quite down about their appearance which obviously impacts on how I act with people and could potentially be limiting me. I went to my NHS dentist but my dentist won’t give me veneers as he says there is nothing medically wrong with my teeth, I don’t have any fillings. How much is it to go private or can I get this treatment on the NHS? Thank you for your help.

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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 Can I Close Up The Gap Between My Front Teeth?

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
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Hello! I am fifteen, and over the last half a year I’ve noticed a gap widening between my two front teeth. It is not too wide, but wide enough to be noticeable. I had this stupid way of drinking which involved me sucking drink through my front teeth. could this be the source of the gap? Also, to be honest with you my brushing routine is not as thorough as I’d like it to be. I know this is my fault and is something that I will work on. With the gap though, could this be a sign of something bad? If not, how can I stop the gap from widening? Sorry for the hassle!
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

I Lost Six Teeth In An Accident, Is A Bridge Right For Me?

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
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Sir,
I have lost front 6 teeth in lower jaw , numbering from first premolar to the other end canine, due to an accident.
Is Dental bridge the right solution to replace the lost teeth and how long the dental bridge will remain.
My age is 24 , did dental bridge will last long without damaging the supporting teeth.
Is their another solution other than Dental bridge and Dental implants? Kindly, suggest the correct solution for the above problem.

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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

An Abscess Formed After My Filling, Is This Normal?

Monday, May 20th, 2013
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i got a filling by my dentist and by the next day an absess had formed,she said i needed root canal treatment but as the anasthetic wore off the pain was really bad, is this normal?also the swellinnhas not gone down, shall i go and get a course of antibiotics? and also ihave had the nerve removed with a temporary filling getting left for a moth,should this happen thankyou very much if you could answer this question

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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 Sick Of My Plate, How Much Are Implants?

Friday, May 17th, 2013
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Hi there I lost my front tooth on accident and 1 on the left, when I was younger,since then I have lost a few more and it’s become a little bit tiresome.At the moment l have plate because my dad didn’t have the sort of money to get what the work that I wanted doing at the time. I don’t feel comfortable with it, it is definitely not for me. So I was thinking recently that now I have a job and stuff it is time to get I perfect smile. The point is l want to have implants, about 7 of them is the amount that I reckon I would need to have perfect smile and be very happy with it. How much money wold be the cost around about?

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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