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Is wisdom tooth the culprit for moving teeth?

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Q.
Hello, I have had really straight teeth my entire life, up until the past year I have noticed my teeth dramatically moving. My right front tooth on top is twisting and turning out. The bottom two teeth are turning into each other. I am 22 years old. I have not had my wisdoms taken out. I was wondering if they are the culprit, and if that is right when I have them removed will my teeth go back in place?,
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The wisdom teeth are not the c… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Dentist recommends root canal but how long will this last?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Q.
My dentist recommends a root canal but Im nervous because I want to know the success rates and to know how long I can expect the root canal to last. I do not want to pay for root canal then six months later pay for something else on it.,
A.
Root canal treatment is requir… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can venees treat crooked and discoloured teeth?

Monday, January 25th, 2010
Q.
My teeth are stained by tetracycline when I was a child. I also underwent Orthodontic treatment as a young adult and now my teeth are slowly returning to their original (crooked) position. And I have had an organ transplant which requires me to take immuno- suppressant medication. What treatment would help me with the first two problems. Would veneers be suitable considering the third?,
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Veneers would be a good option… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can I get treatment for missing tooth on NHS?

Monday, January 25th, 2010
Q.
hi, i have recently just lost most of my tooth, i still have the root and some tooth left in my gum, i was wondering if you could help me and tell the best way i still could have a tooth there and if it is available on the nhs as im not on benifits but i am on child tax credits, thank you for reading this,
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You may be able to have a post… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Should I get ortho treatment with NHS or private dentist?

Monday, January 25th, 2010
Q.
Hi there i was wondering if you could help me. I have recently started the process of orthadontic treatment. Im 22 years of age with an overbite. I recently saw a private orthadontist who advised me that i would need corrective jaw sugery to bring my top jaw back and move my lower jaw foward. But this would only be possible for me to do through the NHS rather than going private. I just want to know if i stayed with the private orthadontist and had my teeth straightened would i then be able to look in to having the sugery done?,
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This would need to be carefull… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Is jaw pain caused by dental implants?

Monday, January 25th, 2010
Q.
hi mr caplan, ihave implants and i was wondering if the cause of pain in your joints was a result of implants,as i saw a programme that said pain can come from fillings and dentistry.thanks,
A.
No – jaw pain is usually cause… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Is it normal that gum has not droped yet following veneers?

Monday, January 25th, 2010
Q.
My friend got 4 veneers done about 6 weeks ago and her gum has yet to drop on one side. is it normal?or would you recommend another way to easy her mind.,
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It can take a while for the gu… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can I get insurance for dental implants?

Monday, January 25th, 2010
Q.
in June this year i was playing cricket and had my two front teeth knocked out, i am 29 years old and my dentist gave me options on what he could do for my teeth, i decided to have dental implants which as you are aware are very expensive and i had to pay some money out my own pocket. I play alot of sports and i have tried to find an insurance company that will cover my implants and teeth in case of future injury. I would very much appreciate your help on this matter.,
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I am sorry but I do not know t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Where can I go for neuromuscular dentistry?

Monday, January 25th, 2010
Q.
Hello can you give me any advice and where to go for neuromuscular dentistry i live in wiltshire, i have been suffering many years with migraines, back,neck and shoulder pain, tinnitus,etc , also mostly on my left side of the face have had tooth problems ie tooth extractions, and absus, please help, many thanks.,
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A good place to start would be… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Are dental implants a possiblity if gum disease is sorted?

Monday, January 25th, 2010
Q.
hi i have suffered with bone loss through gum disease since i was in my thirties. i am now 43 and the appearance of my teeth do bother me, although i have not yet lost any teeth.why can,t bone be grafted before losing the teeth ? what , if any reasons, would prevent me from having successful implants in the future, and could i begin with my dental implants before the teeth look any worse ? lastly, how many implants are needed to replace 20 teeth, and what would they cost , including bone grafting ? i am grateful for any advice as this problem is affecting me greatly yours gratefully sandy,
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Broadly speaking you need to h… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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