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I’m not sure what to do about my inwards-facing two front teeth, what is best?

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
Q.

I have always had perfect teeth. Never needed braces. I’m 42 & last year, I began noticing my 2 front teeth starting to turn inward causing a shadow or “split” tooth look in pictures & somewhat of a “beaver” look where the outter sides slightly protrude.
All that bothers me is cosmetic appearance. The dentist said to bond, the oroth said trad. braces because Invisaline leaves gaps. Then there are veeners?!
IF I get the bonding can it be removed if my teeth continue to turn & eventually I have to get braces? The ortho sounded like MOST of my forward crowding was done?! Help!


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Is root canal treatment necessary?

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Q.

Hi
I broke the outer half of an upper molar (filled) some years ago and did nothing about it. The break was above the gum line. It gave me no trouble. Recently I have noticed an occasional very slight headache on the same side of my head and very faint sensitivity in my cheek. The broken tooth is very briefly sensitive to hot and cold. It is not sensitive to pressure or discoloured.

I visited a new dentist who examined and drilled the tooth. He then placed a temporary white filling and told me to return in 4 days for root canal treatment. He did not take an x ray.

I am currently in no discomfort whatsoever. Is it likely that I need root canal treatment? I am reluctant to undergo this if not strictly necessary.

Many Thx


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Would one day dentures be as effective as normal ones?

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Q.

Would a one day service for dentures be as good as a regular dentest office that would take 2-3 weeks to fit you for dentures.


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I want straight teeth but I have a bridge, is is possible?

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Q.

hi i was wondering if you could help me. I really want straight teeth but because of an accident when i was younger which resulted in me having a bridge on one of my front teeth i am not sure whether i can.
And if i can how much would it roughly cost.
Thanks


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Is bonding better than veneers at covering a stained tooth?

Monday, February 21st, 2011
Q.

I have a stained front tooth and am considering having veneers but I have been advised to have bonding instead. What is bonding and would this help a stained tooth. If so is it better than veneers?

I look forward to your reply.


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Why is the colour of my teeth changing?

Monday, February 21st, 2011
Q.

I have noticed the colour draining from my teeth can you tell me why please

thanks


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What is the safest and most effective way to whiten my teeth?

Monday, February 21st, 2011
Q.

Which is the best and safest method to whiten teeth


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I am in a lot of pain after having my wisdom teeth removed, what can I do?

Monday, February 21st, 2011
Q.

I had my two wisdom teeth removed on 09.02. and ever since the pain was so bad that I went to see my dentist 6 days later. I was prescribed antibiotics and antibacterial medication, however the pain continued. On the 8th day I went again and the doctor cleaned the socket and put some medication in. I felt relieved for the rest of the day and slept well during the night but on the next day the pain continued. Honestly the pain is not as severe as it was but still when I lay down it increases and I could not go to sleep. I feel like a walking zombie, never being so miserable.The other thing that concerns me is that my lobe is somehow stiff. After the surgery I felt it was numb but I thought it was from the anastetics. Now when the pain comes, it spreads up to the same lob. This morning I also had a strange feeling going down my neck. I feel horrible and panicking a lot. My doctor ensured me that the condition is improving but I can’t bear it anymore. My doctor told me that it could take up to 3-4 weeks to heal due to the infection. Is everything that I described normal? Is it normal the pain to appear every tiem I put my head down? Please, help me what to do?


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How do you tighten a loose front tooth?

Friday, February 18th, 2011
Q.

i accidentaly hit my husband’s front tooth.and the tooth became loose.what can we do to tighten his tooth.thanks.


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What is the best way to clean my brace?

Friday, February 18th, 2011
Q.

which kind of toottbrush is good for cleaning braces. And how many days will it take to feel normal to eat proper


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