Archive for the ‘Dr Caplan’s Answers’ Category

Is estimated cost of crowns reasonable?

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Q.
Ever since i was 13 years old an had caps i have hated them in 20 years i have never been happy with my teeth i cry i am trying to save to go private but being a single mum of 2 I am not working at the moment and it is hard i was told it would be £600 for 2 front caps would this be right? or would I be able to get them for a cheaper cost
A.
Although this is a lot for you… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Dental implant was hammered in, but was this the correct procedure?

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Q.
hello i just had two dental implants done for a 3 tooth bridge my dentest drill did not work so he used a metal hammer to hammer them in this has resalted in a lot of pain and swelling please can you tell me if this is correct of him to have done the inplants this way and is there more chance of them failing as not drilled in please talk to me,
A.
Implant protocols vary dependi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

I was told that braces wouldn’t fix my teeth due to the shape of my gums, what can I do?

Monday, May 24th, 2010
Q.
I grew up with buck teeth. The dentist said braces wouldnt fix it due to the shape of my gums. Is there anything medically that can be done to reshape gums or straighten teeth like that?,
A.
An orthodontist is the person … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Is it difficult to colour match with a crown when only doing one front tooth?

Monday, May 24th, 2010
Q.
I broke my front tooth completely in half when I was about 8 yrs. old (I’m 39 now). A root canal was performed on the tooth, and bonding was done to repair the break. The tooth has a grey look to it now, and I went to the dentist today to check into having the bonding redone. The dentist told me that he would never do bonding on the tooth to change the cosmetic appearance, because of the fact that I had the root canal. He said the bonding would still look grey. He suggested a crown, but I’ve read that it’s very difficult to do a color match with a crown when only doing one front tooth. What would you suggest?,
A.
This is difficult but possible… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

The dentist may have to cut my sons gums and attach a brace, what does this mean?

Monday, May 24th, 2010
Q.
my son is 13 and at a checkup at the dentist has been reffered to a orthadontist as some of his bottom teeth havnt come through ,he did xrays and the teeth are there ,he sais that they may cut the gums and attach some sort of brace please can you explain it a bit more thank you,
A.
This usually happens to the ca… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Should I go for the sedation or the general anaesthetic? I’m petrified of the dentist!

Friday, May 21st, 2010
Q.
please advice. im scared of dentist and only go when im in bad pain. the drill the smell, layed there with my mouth open unable to swollow, the needles and the thought of going fills me with dread. on my last visit i had constant pain and was taking 15 strong painkillers in a 24hour period. my dentist gave me antibiotics due to a infected tooth and she sealed another tooth but did explain the sealent is temporey. the dentist did say i might be able for sedation which i said i would do and that a genaral would i believe sort me better. please gave me your option.,
A.
Sedation is very safe in compa… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Is it necessary to go for root canal treatment before crowning, in the case of the front teeth?

Friday, May 21st, 2010
Q.
is it necessary to go for root canal treatment before crowning, in case of front teeth.???if not wat wil happening in future??? wil there be pain while changing the crown in future???plz advice…need to know as soon as possible.,
A.
Teeth are only root filled if … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Is it worth getting lava caps at this point or should I wait until my teeth are in the more “ruined” state?

Friday, May 21st, 2010
Q.
My 4 front upper teeth are somewhat chipped and have had several bonding procedures. I have asked my dentist for a way of preserving the teeth from further chipping and deterioration. He suggested Lava caps. My biggest concern is about the filing of the tooth. My dentist said that old bonding will be filed off but also he will need to file off some of my teeth. Is it worth doing at this point or should I wait until my teeth are in the more “ruined” state? I am concerned because I always remember being told that it’s better to retain as much of the natural tooth as possible. What should I do??? Thank you ever so much for your advise.
,
A.
I would agree that the ideal i… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Can you tell me why my enamel looks grey in colour?

Friday, May 21st, 2010
Q.
Hi Julian, I am 42 years old and for the past 5 years my two top front teeth have turned a grey colour, mainly from the gum area down. Could you tell me what could have possibly caused grey enamel as I’ve often wondered if it is caused by a deficiency in my diet. I used to have lovely white teeth in the past. Could you also give me any advice on what treatment I would need to put this right. Kind Regards Denise,
A.
Sometimes medication that cont… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Should I have my dental crown replaced?

Thursday, May 20th, 2010
Q.
Hi, I hope you can give me some advice. I had a crown fitted (with a root canal) about 2 1/2 years ago. When I first had it done I had to go back several times to have it put back in as it just wasnt secure, she them put a post in it but it has come loose again!. I have just been back to another dentist who put it in again for me but said it probably wouldnt stay because my gums are inflamed around that area and its not going in properly. I am just getting sick of going back and back again. Should I have another crown done? What do you think would be the solution? Hope you can help. Regards.
,
A.
the likely hood is that there … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan