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How do mini implants and dentures work together?

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
Q.

with mini implant for the lower jaw do the dentures have to be full or can they just be a horseshoe so there is no bulk behind remaining teeth
thanks in advance


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Any suggestions of how to get my teeth white?

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
Q.

Am just woundering I have a few bad teeth and scared off having them taken out and I don’t want the rest off my teeth going like it a do brush them twice a day now n and having trouble getting them white can you suggest anything


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What can I do to improve my smile?

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
Q.

Hey, I have a gap in between my two top middle teeth and I’d like it gone, My tooth on the right has a crown on it due to breaking it when I was younger, Would it be possible to get this sorted to get the smile I’ve always wanted? Thanks!


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I am considering having my teeth whitened, is there anything I should do first?

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
Q.

Hi there,

I am considering having my teeth whitened with you.

I would like to know which teeth remineralisation products are
the best/preferred.. so that i can go and purchase these in advance
of making my appointment with you.

Thank you for your help. PS.. Do you open during the weekends?
Or are you open just Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm?


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Can you tell me where I can get LANAP treatment in the UK?

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
Q.

Can you tell me where I can get LANAP treatment in the UK?


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Should I have root canal treatment prior to crowns being fitted?

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
Q.

Is it best, or should I say good practice, to have root canal treatment carried out prior to the crown being fitted even if the root of the tooth appears healthy?


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I want crowns to cover gaps between my teeth but I also want to be sedated, can you advise?

Monday, March 7th, 2011
Q.

Hi i am 29 years old and got huge gaps between the 4 top front teeth and ha e been to the dentist this morning for ad ice on how to get these sorted and he said i cant get a brace cos me gums are not that strong and something 2 do with my bite He offered for me to ha e growns done but they would cost around 250 per tooth and they wouldnt be able to put me to sleep during this, which i really would need to be put to sleep cos i got a fear of the dentist. I would like to know if there is anyone thats is willing to put me to sleep and if you got any other ad ice on this for me.
Thank you  ( swansea)


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Can you tell me whether you can pay less than £5000 for two dental implants?

Monday, March 7th, 2011
Q.

Hello Doctor
My friend needs dental implants for two broken teeth,he has been quoted £5000 for the two,he doesnt have this huge amount of money is there any help he can get to reduce this to an affordable price,he is 21 and a full time university student.i would appreaciate your reponse.thank you


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How sturdy are resin bonded bridges?

Friday, March 4th, 2011
Q.

I lost my 2 front teeth many years ago, I had a metal plate fitted but one of the teeth that support this is now a little loose and has had root canal treatment
I am considering a resin bonded bridge. The teeth on either side are healthy. How permanant are these bridges and how much would this procedure cost? Thank you.


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What is the best way to treat receding gums?

Friday, March 4th, 2011
Q.

Hi,

I have receding gums, are fillings effective to cover the bone, how long will this kind of treatment last? will the gums continue to recede?


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