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Will braces correct my bite?

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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I am wearing a jacket crown in my upper front teeth. I have a problem in my bite. its overbite. Will it be possible to wear braces to correct my bite?,
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Yes although it is slightly mo… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I want to change my bridge for something better, any suggestions?

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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i am happy with my top front teeth but my back 4 on both sides i want to have implants ,what i want to no can i have this done along with veneers on the front .below i have a bridge at the back 1 centre tooth and 3 tooth bridge ,i want to change this for something better what options do i have also lower venners to the rest,
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Your best option is to have a … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My face is asymetrical, would braces help?

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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Hi. I have once before had braces, but I am now noticing that my face is asymetrical. I am 23 years old. I am wondering if I were to get braces, at my age, could facial symetry be established? Thank you so much for your help!,
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No – you may need to see a pla… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I have periodontal disease, please help!

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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Hi Dr Caplan, I have periodontal disease in my lower front 2-3 teeth, I have spoken with my dentist,who has taken X-rays. I need to know what can be done , the thought of dentures fills me with sickening dred .I am 62yrs old fit and try to take care of my self , can you help me please?.
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Hi Patricia. Gum treatment ma… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I need a more permanent filling, any advice?

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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i have a small chip on my front tooth it has been filled once and lasted only a few weeks, what can i have done that would last longer and would not cost to much and that my local dentist could carry out. thank you for your help,
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A simple white filling should … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can you recommend any dentists for me?

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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Dear Dr. Caplan, I am an expat living abroad where dentistry is private and very expensive. I will be visiting family in UK next month. Is it possible to go to a reputable dentist to have my teeth cleaned, and possibily a check up at the same time? I would either pay cash, or set up an account. I live in Bethnal Green, East London. Can you please send me a list of reputable dentists in the local area Thank you for your advice. Una.,
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I cannot recommend specific de… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I am in constant pain because of my ruccuring abcesses, please help!

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
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I have to have my lower molar out as it has collapsed and I keep getting recurrent abcesses, however I have a bridge connected from the molar to the middle lower front tooth! If I have the molar removed, I will lose my bridge and will end up with half a mouthful of teeth! I am currently in constant pain and am living on antibiotics and painkillers as I cannot live with half a mouthful of teeth! My dentist will not give me a full denture, but says I cannot have half a lower denture! Please advise as I am in constant pain!,
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In these situations the first … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I am in constant pain because of my ruccuring abcesses, please help!

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Q.
I have to have my lower molar out as it has collapsed and I keep getting recurrent abcesses, however I have a bridge connected from the molar to the middle lower front tooth! If I have the molar removed, I will lose my bridge and will end up with half a mouthful of teeth! I am currently in constant pain and am living on antibiotics and painkillers as I cannot live with half a mouthful of teeth! My dentist will not give me a full denture, but says I cannot have half a lower denture! Please advise as I am in constant pain!,
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In these situations the first … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Are lumineers better than dental veneers?

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
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Hi. Are lumineers cemented in place with traditional veneer cement and if so how are they removed to leave the tooth underneath undamaged? Also, if the tooth is not cut down do the lumineers make your teeth stick-out? Are lumineers better than normal veneers? thanks,
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Both very astute observations … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My upper plate dentures are causing me a great deal of trouble, please help!

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
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Help please I can no longer wear my upper plate dentures. I have had them for approx 8 years now, I am in my fifties. I continually gag now and when I am at home, I dont wear them. I have a responsible, well paid job which involves a lot of meetings, negotiations, client work etc and I am coming to my wits end. My plate just feels like a foreign object and makes me sick. I need to work and be with people but this is ruining my life. Please help. Money is not the over riding factor here – getting my life back is!,
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For cases such as yours implan… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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