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My fang teeth overlap, what can I do about this?

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
Q.

The ttooth either side of my two front teeth (Fang teeth ) have always slightly overlapped my front teeth and as a youngster I should have had a brace. I am now 45 and these fangs are now gradually twisting and lifting. My dentist says if it were removed, That the gap left would mean an implant that would be smaller than my actual teeth so would not be recommended. Any ideas


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Why do different dentists price vary so much?

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
Q.

hi,can you explain why 1 place can charge £1000 for a single tooth implant and another place £2500-£3000,when i questioned 1 dentist he said materials used,skill of dentist etc etc how do you find out whether the materials are fit for the purpose etc as not many people would know?
thanks. ps the place that charges £1000 is for the implant and crown etc


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Why does a crown cost £500?

Friday, February 25th, 2011
Q.

For £500 I got a fine business suit in Jermyn Street. For £520 I got a new top for my BMW convertible. Why does one crown cost £500?
Thank you.


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Can a crown be fitted to a sensitive molar to stop pain?

Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Q.

I HAVE A MOLAR WHICH IS SENSITIVE ON ONE SIDE ONLY (INSIDE OF MOUTH), HAVE HAVE HAD DURPHAT AND THE CLEAR VARNISH PUT ON IT OVER A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS, WHICH HAS HELPED SLIGHTLY, THE TOOTH IS NOT DECAYED IN ANY WAY, WHAT CAN BE DONE TO THIS TOOTH TO STOP THIS PROBLEM, CAN A CROWN BE FITTED BY A COSMETIC DENTIST


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How much do instant veneers cost and what are the results – can I get a ‘trial smile’?

Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Q.

Good morning,
I am just wondering how i could go about getting instant veneers just to try them out and how much do they cost? i am never been very confident person due to my teeth and i hate to smile which makes me appear very miserable. I am seriously considering veneers so your help would be gratefully appreiciated. Thank you.


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Is there an age limit for having veneers?

Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Q.

am I to old 63yrs to consider veneers my fromt four top front teethare good but have a large gap inthe middle front . I have lost most of my other teeth and need dentures. all of my adult life I have not been able to smile.


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Would veneers effectively cover the gap between my middle teeth?

Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Q.

Hello, i have a gap in my middle teeth and they are not very white due to being a smoking years ago. Are veneers the awser? what are the cost?
thanks


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How much would treatment cost for upper and lower teeth?

Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Q.

Hi there, i was just woundering how much these would cost to have these done on the top and bottom of my teeth, i think my teeth are to small and ive always wanted somthing like this? how long do they last for?

Many thanks


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The base of my dentures is too thick, what can I do?

Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Q.

3 weeks ago I had all my remaining teeth removed and given immediate dentures. After taking into account and understanding what the dentist has told me about them, I am trouble with the dentures. Firstly the thickness of the base of the denturers are too thick, and when I have both sets in I feel like I have golf balls in my mouth, I cannot speak properly and certainly cannot eat with them, they also look too false. I understand that it takes time to get used to wearing dentures, and I put them in every morning, and try to keep them in as long as i can, in the case of getting used to wearing them, but despite them been adjusted a couple of times the problem still exists. I have spoke to the dentist that did the treatment and he told me there is no way they can be made thinner. I am currently unemployed and on the NHS, please please can you help me


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How can a chipped crown at the bottom of a bridge be fixed?

Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Q.

I have a bridge of 4 teeth on the front upper jaw.One of the crowns has chipped at the bottom of the bridge.Please what can Idoabout this as I cannot and do not want to have the whole bridge replaced ?


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