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What is the best bridge cement?

Friday, March 4th, 2011
Q.

I have an old bridge (ie false tooth with metal flaps).
First fitted 15 years came out recently and my new dentist has fitted it now 5 times using 1 cement mixture.
He says i need a new modern bridge but costs are expensive.
Is there a certain type of cement i can ask to be used in future.

A.
I think the type of bridge you… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can i combine implants with a bridge?

Friday, March 4th, 2011
Q.

my bridge of 4 teeth is broken and am considering a implant but would it be possiable for one implant and have a joint crown of 4 teeth attached to the implaint how much would that cost ?

or has it got to be one implant per crown/tooth

A.
You do not need , provided you… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I am missing lots of teeth, can I still get a dental bridge?

Friday, March 4th, 2011
Q.

I was wondering if it is possible to get dental bridges for my top teeth…I only have the front six which means I need both sides in the back..but whenever I look at bridge work it always shows a tooth or teeth missing with some real ones on both sides to attatch to..and I only have the front 6( which are really nice teeth) is a Dental bridge possible

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Unfortunately not except for a… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can you tell me how long the effects of bleaching gel last for?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Q.

Hi! Please could you tell me how long when whitening teeth using a bleaching gel lasts for.

Kind regards

A.
This varies from patient to pa… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Am I predisposed to lymphatic complications since I have primary lymphodema?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Q.

after loosing 10 stone aided by weight loss surgery now have lots of redundant skin on armsm tummy and thighs., I have primary lymphodema and lipodema. Would this make me more predesposed to having complication regarding my lymphatic system? regards

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My teeth are severly decayed but I hate going to the dentist, any advice?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Q.

Hello

I’ve reached a stage of my life where my teeth are affecting all of my life, I’m far too scared about talking to anyone about this and I haven’t visited a dentist in about 6 years as I had a tooth extraction and I hated it.

I hate my teeth, I have to alter my smile so that people can’t see the tops of my teeth as some of them have cavities in the front of them, I recently lost a tooth and it’s now a black stub, 3-4 of my front teeth have decay between them that is noticable if I smile more than I should and if Im not eating or drinking I can sometimes taste the decay in my teeth, I hate it.

I dread meal times and scared of my girlfriend finding out, Im only 21 and this is ruining my life, I have no idea what to do

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For anxious patients it is imp… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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What treatment can straighten 4 front teeth so they don’t point inwards?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Q.

Hi my front 4 teeth are pushed inwards what treatment could I do to make them streight? thank you.

A.
Invisalign will be able to rea… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Despite being 61, can I have my teeth pushed back to stop them sticking out?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Q.

I always had front teeth sticking out but now I see they are coming forward more opening a gap. Is it possible to push the whole lot back. But do not laugh I am 61 years of age with all teeth intact. I psychologically suffer over this problem. Can you please help me?
Regards

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I have treated many people wit… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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What do you think of laser whitening?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Q.

im 64 yrs old and a 4 yrsago had my teeth whitened with the bleaching method, they have reverted back to the colour they were which were never very white.im thing of laser whitening do you think this is a better option , many thanks

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Laser whitening does not last … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Should i get an implant or a bridge?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Q.

my dentist i love recommends false tooth for no. 5 upper bcupsid , as other teeth around are fine and he fels would create more problems down the road.

implaints are way to expensive, but f i can find a resonable dentist, isthhhis teh very best way to go – either als h tooh or bridge if cnt’ afford implan?

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If the remaining teeth are hea… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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