Hello,
I visited a dentist (approx 3 years ago) when I was visiting my parents in Australia who told me that I had the beginings of interdental caries on every tooth (showing only on Xray). I am now concerned about some discolouration on my front tooth which looks like a new cavity is beginning. I know I should probably visit my own NHS dentist for the moment. But thinking of the long run, can veneers be put in place even when there are the beginnings of decay? My teeth are not so bad that others would notice unless their attention was drawn and they were to look very closely at my teeth.
I am just constantly worried about my teeth and the future of my teeth as I am only 25 but have always brushed twice a day and now floss and use mouthwash daily.
Any info would be much appreciated!
Thanks!
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I am worried about the discolouration on the front of my teeth
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Friday, January 18th, 2013Hi, after having root canal in my eye tooth, a year later I got an infection in the guu, after numerous anti-biotics my dentist referred me to the hospital to have the tooth removed and a false one on a plate put in. I was very upset as I did not want to have a plate. On visiting the hospital they said they could try and save the tooth by splitting the gum open to rid the infection. I had this procedure last August. Unfortunately the infection is back as my gum is turning black around the tooth again, with discomfort and a nasty taste. I was wondering if you could advise me of the cost of having the tooth removed replaced by a screw in one. Regards
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Friday, January 18th, 2013 I will be extracting a root canal tooth which is a pre-molar on my upper right arch. The tooth directly in front of it is an implant. I’ve been told that my options for tooth replacement are limited because of the implant. It was suggested that I just leave a gap there. (I do not want to get another implant).
Could you please advise me of my options for filling in the gap after my extraction.
Thank you.
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Thursday, January 17th, 2013 Hi I have had an upper right 4 removed and am looking at having an implant (when I have saved up enough)
In the meantime what is the best temporary option?
a partial upper
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or just leaving the gap?
Also with regards to implants how can i be sure i’m going to the right place, my dentist is reluctant to suggest anywhere and various friends have suggested places from Brighton to Budapest ….
Hope you can help – thanks
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Monday, January 7th, 2013I have a stain on my front tooth its a yellow big mark and the bottom of it is chipped as well. I was wondering what I need to do to fix this please. the rest of my teeth are also stained, I dont have any decays or fillings or anything too. I would also like it to be even and straight like a celebrities to be able to smile properly again without hiding my teeth. I would like to know about costs and what treatment it is that I need to get this sorted please. I dont want any teeth to be removed so I would like to keep my normal teeth but at the same time have a nice smile.
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