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I have a bad taste in my mouth due to silver fillings, please help!

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
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Hello DR JULLIAN, I HAD A SILVER FILLIN AND NEW TOOTH FITTED OVER 3 YRS. I BEGINNING TO NOTICE THAT THEY DO SMELL AND I HAVE GOT BAD TASTE IN MY MOUTH. PLZ HELP,
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You are more likely to have gu… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My sons gum erosion is definitely a medical issue, can you give me some advice on this?

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
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My son who is 8 has some fairly substantial gum erosion under is front lower tooth. I was referred to an orthodontist who has said this is because his top and lower teeth have no gap and so when he talks/eats, there is friction and this is causing the gum to erode. His suggestion is a brace which he says is needed to bring my sons top teeth forward to create a gap. Under the new NHS rules he says no gap means no cover and has quoted £1000 for brace. Surely a condition that is medical and not cosmetic chould be covered? I am aware that my son could loose his tooth if the gum erodes anymore which surely makes this a medical issue- a crooked finger would not be fixed by the NHS to make it look nicer, however i am sure that something would be done to help prevent someone with a condition from losing one.Is this not the same for teeth? Please can you advise me? Thank you,
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Unfortunately the NHS has a li… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can i have dental implants on the NHS?

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
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hi i broke 4 of my front teeth when i was younger but was too scared to go to a dentist. when i was 20 i eventually went but it was too late and had the teeth removed and had a denture placed. im now 24 and feel old wearing false teeth and u can tell they are not real. i want to eat food and smile confidently. im an nhs patient and im not sure wether i could have implants or something different on the nhs. could u give me any advice please??,
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The NHS will not cover implant… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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How do I go about getting the right teeth line up?

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
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Hi, I used to have braces and I was given retainers to wear but over time I stopped wearing them. Now when I bite down, only one side of teeth line up and the other side doesn’t line up correctly. How could I go about fixing this and would it be expensive?,
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You probably need more orthodo… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can I have my dental veneers replaced on the NHS?

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
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I have had veneers since I was 15 yrs old as I had a gap between my two front teeth. Dentist thought veneers would be solution. I got them done free on NHS. I have had veneers replaced since then as I am now 33 yrs old – these were also done for free on the NHS. I have now had these replacement veneers for 7 yrs but one is so thin that it has a slight chip in it and it has moved forward and is not inline with rest of teeth. I am now looking for this to be replaced – would I have to pay for this private or could I get this done again free on the NHS??,
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If you were able to have the v… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Any recommendations for the most natural looking veneers?

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
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what kind of veneers would you recommend that look natural and are long lasting (ie empress)? does it matter how many times you replace them,
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At the moment the strongest ve… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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What is is the best filling I can have?

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
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i have a chipped tooth, bottom left at the back towards the tongue side.the tooth already has a small filling.i had the chipped tooth filled with a white filling but it came out after 24 hours. i want a filling which is permanent. please give me advice on which is the best filling to have. the dentist has told me that if the filling comes out he will fill it in again.,
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In my practice I restore back … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I need dentures fast, please help

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
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my ex kicked 7 of my teeth out three weeks ago but my nhs dentist keeps makin me wait,he said it will be another three weeks till he can give me dentures,i am willin to pay as i am very upset and won’t leave my home.wat can i do and is he taking to long.,
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It can take some time for dent… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Is the surgery that i need available on the NHS?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
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Q. I am 21 years old. About 6 years ago I was under orthodontic treatment. I was offered to have surgery when I was roughly 15 to correct my jaw alignment. The options were to bring my upper jaw forward and my lower jaw back Aswell as have braces. At the time I turned down the surgery as I felt it was too much of a major operation although my confidence was very low. Now I have re considered having the surgery as my self confidence is even worse, causing paranoia and my self esteem is at its lowest. Alongside this I believe the gap between my teeth has increased. I am 21 and would like to know if i can get this surgery done on the NHS as I can’t afford private treatment. Many Thanks,,
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Would braces hlep my condition?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
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Hi, I am 28 and my 2 front teeth kind of overlap each other and my overbite i feel is quite bad. I am wanting to have braces but wonder if it will help me in any way and which type of brace would be of benefit. thanks,
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