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Will I have permanent stains on my teeth once my braces come off?

Monday, September 6th, 2010
Q.
I am 15 years old and have had my braces on for about 2 and a half years, my teeth have straightened out a lot since the start of the treatment but when i first had my braces, i drank a lot of fizzy drinks such as coke, i have stopped drinking them now but i am worried that when my braces come off, that there will be permanent stains inbedded in my teeth. I would like to know if this is a common issue and if there is a way of getting rid of or covering up the stains, Thankyou.,
A.
You nay have a permanent stain… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can I get veneers done on the NHS?

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Q.
Hello, Is it wise to get veneers? I am with a private dentist and really want them done as I am only 21 and have awful teeth with a big noticable gap between my two front teeth. I have got to the point where I dont like to smile in public. My dentist tells me I should have the procedure done at such a young age. Would I be able to get it done under the NHS as i feel its causing me psychological trauma?,
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The NHS will not cover cosmeti… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My dentist told me I cannot have an implant because I smoke. Is this true?

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Q.
I have a front loose tooth that I think is ready for falling out (my dentist said today he cannot save it) I asked him about implants and he said he will not do it because I smoke. i asked him if I went to a cosmetic dentist and paid privately would they do it I was told no because I smoke. I am prepared to give up smoking with help from my Gp but he still said no-one will do it for me.,
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Smoking is not an absolute con… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Should my dentist be responsible for replacing the cap and the work required to fix my problem?

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Q.
I just had my very back tooth capped last year and had gone back to the dentist for my yearly check-up and was told that I had a leaking tooth where it was just capped which indicated decay. Should the dentist be responsible for replacing the cap and the work required to fix the problem. They mention several times how well I take care of my teeth with brushing and flossing so I do not think it was my fault. Please advise, thank you!,
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In cases like this I can only … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Would a low credit score effect my ability to get dental finance?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Q.
hello, I am 29 i was just wondering if i have a low credit score would that effect me from being able to get finance am in full time work and have been for years if i was to bring my bank statements to show my income but that be ok many thanks,
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It probably would be but we co… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Is it possible to get all my teeth whitened, even though one of my teeth is turning black?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Q.
Hi, My teeth need whitened, all are slighly discoloured however when I was younger I cracked the front left tooth and required a veneer, this tooth is beginning to darken dramaically and I think it will turn black soon. Is it possible to get all my teeth whitened and what would you suggest? (Bleaching, laser treatment or any other affordable procedures) Thank you.,
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Internal bleaching following r… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I was wondering if its possible to have my teeth filed to the same length?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Q.
I have recently had my braces taken off, my teeth are straight but the line of my teeth are not the same length so I was wondering if its possible to have my teeth filed to the same length? thanks,
A.
Recontouring the enamel can of… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can I wear lingual braces with a false tooth?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Q.
I have a very bad gum problem (being treated very well by my dentist) He is refuring me to a specialist clinic and suggested a lingual? to stablise my teeth, could I wear my one false tooth with this kind of brace?,
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If your false tooth is part of… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I thought my teeth were too thin, but my dentist said they were fine. Should I take his word for it?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Q.
I have just been to my local dentist for a check up and i told him that my front teeth are very thin but he seems to think they are fine,shuld i take his word for it? thanks,
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Yes – he is a professional hig… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I had microabraision on my two front teeth about a year ago, but it didn’t work. I would appreciate you opinion on whether I should try again?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Q.
I have previously (about a year ago) had microabraision on my two front teeth which have fluorosis (white stains). It reduced the appearance of one tooth but not the other. The dentist stopped the process as my teeth were getting too sensitive. I wanted to ask whether its worth trying again. I have spoken to a couple of dentists and both have given conflicting advice – one says it may work again and the other said if it didnt work on one tooth it means the stain is too deep in the enamel. The white stain looks brighter some days especially after i have brushed my teeth. I would appreciate your honest opinion,
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I would agree with the dentist… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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