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I would like my teeth to appear straight, would dental veneers help this?

Monday, March 29th, 2010
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Hi, I have considerable toothware to several of my teeth, the enamal has worn away and i also have a crowding problem with my bottom teeth, when i enquired about getting my teeth straightened i was told i had a bad crossbite and would need sugery on my jaw as simply using a brace would not move them sufficently, i am not interested in my bite i just want my teeth to appear straight, would veneers be the answer for me and is there a way of overcoming my crowded bottom teeth without braces, many thanks.,
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Invisible braces followed by v… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Thinking about teeth whitening and lumineer treatment, any advice?

Monday, March 29th, 2010
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I am not happy with my smile. I have moderate peridontal disease and have had treatments but now I am on a regime of bi yearly cleanings. My two front teeth are capped. Now with my gums receding the front teeth don’t look right to me. I was thinking of lumineers and teeth whitening so I am more confident with my smile. Is this something that would be beneficial for me. Thank you for your time.
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Should I have lava crowns?

Monday, March 29th, 2010
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I had root canal treatment on my front tooth but all the root could not be removed the dentist showed me this on xray. The tooth was discoloured and I had veneers on both front teeth which looked good. The tooth is now discoloured again and the dentist explained that it was the dead root reflecting through and has suggested lava crowns.Could the same happen if I had the lava crowns.,
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Lava crowns are more opaque an… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can I still get a crown over my chipped tooth?

Monday, March 29th, 2010
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I finished my root canal procedure about two weeks ago. I was eating and realized my tooth broke. The dentist didn’t advise me that my tooth would be extremely sensitive.I was suppose to go back for a crown eventually. Can I still get a crown over my chipped toth? What do you think the chances of saving my tooth are?,
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Hopefully the tooth can be cro… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I have really crooked teeth and I always feel scared, please help!

Monday, March 29th, 2010
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Hi there, my problem is that i have really crooked teeth, they are in reallybad condition. my question is , is that im 21 years old and its goten me so depressed over the years as ive always hd to hide it away and being scared … what can i do?,
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I would like porcelain crowns on the NHS, please help.

Monday, March 29th, 2010
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I am 45 and 10 weeks pregnant, I have a broken tooth which has previously had root canal work and been advised that I need all my crowns renewed (9 in total)I have been quoted £5k and have asked for NHS work. The dentist advised me that NHS do not provide porcelain crowns. Please advise me how I retain a “real teeth” look without having to adopt 9 lumps of metal in my mouth. My preference is porcelain crowns but anything remotely white will do. Please help me find an affordable option to my problem.,
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Are there any more options other than track braces?

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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Hi, Im a 28 yr old female. One of my canine (3rd tooth to the right) has not come down and is growing inwards giving a vampire effect. The first (baby) tooth is still there so that is probably why. Thde tooth is now wobbling and will fall out soon, my dentist has told me i will need track braces which I may have to pay for due to my age. Are there any other options as I feel too old for these.,
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You could have invisalign to g… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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No sign of an abscess but there is bad pain please help!

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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My 13 y/o son had a broken front tooth repaired in May w/ a veneer placed. For the past 2 days, he has severe pain above the tooth but no notable signs of abscess. This morning he woke up and his front lip is mildly swollen. The pain increases at night with Advil only mildly helping. What do you think is going on and what are his options. He sees the Dentist tomorrow morning. Thanks!!!,
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He probably had an abscess und… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Worried about the pain caused by my crown

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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two weeks ago my dentist fix a crown on my back tooth, with out conduct treatment, it looks ok at the beginning , but now I cannot bite on that side, I cannot afford cold or hot drink, tell me what to do, I am worried if he needs to open this tooth, how painfull it will be? is a big job? how he will be take the crown out? thank you.,
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You probably just need the bit… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I have hypocalcifiction, will I lose all my teeth?

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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hi,dr julian i have good oral hyagine,no poket,no bleeding in gingiva, or any periodontal disease but i have hypocalcifiction in anterior teeth&calculus&sometimes my teeth become mobile and when i drink milk, it becomes good.i go to adentist to remove calculus he said that i would loss my teeth. History:when i were4 years ihave hypocalcfication in blood. Age: iam 28 years old &iam a female,
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It sounds as though you have p… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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