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How much does a smile makeover cost?
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010Can filling or root canal be done through crown?
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010Q.
I had a tooth crowned to facilitate a bridging. Recently I am having some pain in this particular tooth. Can you advise me if filling or root canal can be done through the porcelain crown?,
I had a tooth crowned to facilitate a bridging. Recently I am having some pain in this particular tooth. Can you advise me if filling or root canal can be done through the porcelain crown?,
Will my chomping teeth damage crowns?
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010Q.
Most of my front teeth, top and bottom, are spaced, my two front teeth at the top are starting to wear, I do’nt grind my teeth but I do constantaly chomp, you would not know I am even doing it, as it is tiny movements, I have had a mouth guard made but I found it very uncomfortable, I have all ready asked my dentist about getting crowns fitted but am concerned about my chomping, and will my crowns last, please advise.,
Most of my front teeth, top and bottom, are spaced, my two front teeth at the top are starting to wear, I do’nt grind my teeth but I do constantaly chomp, you would not know I am even doing it, as it is tiny movements, I have had a mouth guard made but I found it very uncomfortable, I have all ready asked my dentist about getting crowns fitted but am concerned about my chomping, and will my crowns last, please advise.,
Is gingigel suitable with veneers to treat receding gums?
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Q.
Hi Dr Caplan, I have sensitive teeth so I would like to use a de-sensitizing mouthwash, but I have two veneers and have heard that alcohol weakens the bonding cement. I am unable to find a de-sensitizing mouthwash without alcohol. Is it true that mouthwashes containing alcohol are not suitable for venners? Also, I have heard of a product called Gengigel which helps receding gums. Is this suitable for veneered teeth? Thank you.,
Hi Dr Caplan, I have sensitive teeth so I would like to use a de-sensitizing mouthwash, but I have two veneers and have heard that alcohol weakens the bonding cement. I am unable to find a de-sensitizing mouthwash without alcohol. Is it true that mouthwashes containing alcohol are not suitable for venners? Also, I have heard of a product called Gengigel which helps receding gums. Is this suitable for veneered teeth? Thank you.,
How long will posts last before getting new bridge?
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Q.
Hi I had a four tooth bridge placed five years ago, and recently its become loosened, went to my dentist yesterday and she placed three posts and recemented the bridge!I was told I need a new bridge! How long will the posts and buildup last hold until I can get a new bridge?,
Hi I had a four tooth bridge placed five years ago, and recently its become loosened, went to my dentist yesterday and she placed three posts and recemented the bridge!I was told I need a new bridge! How long will the posts and buildup last hold until I can get a new bridge?,
How can I become a lumineers dentist?
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Q.
Hi, how can a dentist become a Lumineers dentist in UK ?,
Hi, how can a dentist become a Lumineers dentist in UK ?,
Is clicking sound possible nerve damage?
Monday, January 18th, 2010Q.
Hello Dr. Caplan!! First of all, I would like to thank you for your time! My question concerns my left lateral incisor: this adult tooth randomly shifts. This has been going on for several years now and I’m only 18 and get told by doctors that I have very good teeth, so it is not gum disease. It shifts for a couple of days, then stops for a couple of hours. It goes back and forth and up and down. The problem is that it is not exactly visible to the naked eye but I can most certainly feel it. I got braces two days ago and now the pull on this tooth is very painful, especially if I bite down on it. And after it is left alone for a hour, and I gently press it, I hear a faint ‘click’ sound. Could this be nerve damage? Please help me!! Thank you so much in advance!!,
Hello Dr. Caplan!! First of all, I would like to thank you for your time! My question concerns my left lateral incisor: this adult tooth randomly shifts. This has been going on for several years now and I’m only 18 and get told by doctors that I have very good teeth, so it is not gum disease. It shifts for a couple of days, then stops for a couple of hours. It goes back and forth and up and down. The problem is that it is not exactly visible to the naked eye but I can most certainly feel it. I got braces two days ago and now the pull on this tooth is very painful, especially if I bite down on it. And after it is left alone for a hour, and I gently press it, I hear a faint ‘click’ sound. Could this be nerve damage? Please help me!! Thank you so much in advance!!,
Is treatment necessary if there is no pain?
Monday, January 18th, 2010Q.
hi, I slightly chipped a lower back tooth around a year ago. this tooth has a filling in it. a previous dentist said if it is not affecting me it can be left as my tooth would have to be drilled to replace the filling and smooth out the chip; which it is not affecting me. I recently went back to see another dentist and he said that i need the filling sorted to cover the chip as infections can go into the part that is showing the filling which can cause problems. I have no issues with the tooth and I do not want my tooth to be drilled further to make a larger filling to fit round the chip. does it really need doing if I am not in any pain? thatnks,
hi, I slightly chipped a lower back tooth around a year ago. this tooth has a filling in it. a previous dentist said if it is not affecting me it can be left as my tooth would have to be drilled to replace the filling and smooth out the chip; which it is not affecting me. I recently went back to see another dentist and he said that i need the filling sorted to cover the chip as infections can go into the part that is showing the filling which can cause problems. I have no issues with the tooth and I do not want my tooth to be drilled further to make a larger filling to fit round the chip. does it really need doing if I am not in any pain? thatnks,
Should I get crown to replace discoloured tooth?
Monday, January 18th, 2010Q.
About 20 years ago I had an abscess of the tooth just next to the top front tooth. My dentist performed a root canal and put a post in the tooth, but said I didn’t need a crown. He said I should just be careful not to bite into hard foods with that tooth. All seemed fine until a long while later (years) I noticed that tooth was yellowing in color. All of my teeth are slightly yellow (I don’t have the bleached white look), but this one is much darker and more yellowed than the others and it really stands out when I smile. I seem to wonder if this tooth had been crowned, should have been crowned, should get crowned, to rectify this? I understand that bleaching won’t last and would have to be redone periodically? My smile looks horrible now due to this more yellowed tooth. What should I do?,
About 20 years ago I had an abscess of the tooth just next to the top front tooth. My dentist performed a root canal and put a post in the tooth, but said I didn’t need a crown. He said I should just be careful not to bite into hard foods with that tooth. All seemed fine until a long while later (years) I noticed that tooth was yellowing in color. All of my teeth are slightly yellow (I don’t have the bleached white look), but this one is much darker and more yellowed than the others and it really stands out when I smile. I seem to wonder if this tooth had been crowned, should have been crowned, should get crowned, to rectify this? I understand that bleaching won’t last and would have to be redone periodically? My smile looks horrible now due to this more yellowed tooth. What should I do?,
What can I do about fallen out filling until I can see dentist?
Friday, January 15th, 2010Q.
A large filling fell out. I cannot get to the dentist until Monday (today is Friday). What can I do until then? I don’t feel any pain, just some slight discomfort. Thanks,
A large filling fell out. I cannot get to the dentist until Monday (today is Friday). What can I do until then? I don’t feel any pain, just some slight discomfort. Thanks,
