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Sore in mouth

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q.
I just got dentures two days ago, but on my bottom gums i have a sore that hurts and i cant stand to wear my dentures, any adice??,

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Implants to replace damaged tooth

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q.
Dear Dr Caplan I have what I think ? is a (2-1-1-2) bridge. I broke it eating a spare rib. It’s still in place but pushed forward. Because I’ve a fear of dental drills I thought it would be better if I consulted a cosmetic dentist who could “knock me out” so to speak and fit implants so that I wouldn’t have to go through regular dental treatment anymore. Also, my gums bleed quite often though I’m very careful about my dental hygene. What do you advise? Thank you for your kind attention.,

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Tooth cracked and painful

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q.
Hi, for the past week front right tooth & the one on its right have been really sore it looked like i cut them, the one its right has stopped hurting it looks like its healed but my front right tooth is cut again from brushing, i brush my teeth regurely once or twice a day. Cause my tooth is sore at the moment i tap it with my bottom teeth & feels like it moves a tiny tiny bit but i cant see it move in the mirror is that like normal or is it the vibration through my teeth or what? im scared & i cant make a dentist appointment for another 2 days & dont even know if i can get appointment!!!,

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Hello. My name is mehdi, an English teacher from Iran

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q.
Dear Dr. Hello. I am an English teacher from Iran. my question is somehow about dentistry. I am going to administer a multiple-choice reading comprehension question pertaining at least ten qustions. would you please send one for me. I want to compare it with my own question to see the reliability of my own test.,

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Is filing teeth safe?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q.
hi, im 22 and after having my fixed brace taken off 6 years ago, i am yet again unhappy with my teeth, mainly my front 2 teeth that are considerably longer than the others, ive heard that filing is an option. how risky is this? and cost. thanx,

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Is it possible that I have a dental implant allergy

Monday, January 4th, 2010
Q.
I have just had a dental implant done and the crown fitted a few weeks ago. A few days after the crown was fitted a started to have a horrible horrible taste in mouth several times a day and antibiotics and mouthwash that my dentist recommended have not made any difference. My dentist insists I do not have an infection and that he has no idea what could be wrong. He did and X-ray and said that it was fine. When I suck on the tooth the tatse fills my mouth. what could it be? the implant is very stable (not loose at all) and I have no pain and no real swelling or inflammation. Could it be an allergy to the implant?,

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is cosmetic dentures different from just regular dentures

Monday, January 4th, 2010
Q.
is cosmetic dentures different from just regular dentures you get from the dentist? coz im not rich, i rely solely on my state insurance to pay for my dental needs and I recently had ALL of my teeth pulled, due to decay and abscesses. Im still waiting to get dentures made by my dentist and Im curious to know if Ill look better, like a photo of a before and after woman i saw here on this page. So question is. Are dentures made by regular dental providers as beautiful as the ones you guys make?,

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Can I wear fixed and removable retainers simultaneously?

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Q.
Can I wear fixed and removable retainers simultaneously as I can’t decide between the two?


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Ive two stained front teeth is lumineers the answer for it?

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Q.
Hi there, on my two front upper teeth i have a atain on each tooth that i cannot remove, i have tried everything. my dentist says it is caused through an illness i had when i was younger. can you tell me how lumineers work and if they are a permanent solution and is there a need for any injections? i have a terrible fear of the dentist.


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I need to have a good smile but I dont deal with pain very well pls advice

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Q.
Hello Dr. Julian, I am 43 yrs old have a wife with perfect teeh, and 2 kids boy 12 wearing braces and a 14 yr teenage girl who doesn’t need braces Yet? As for me well i think i’ve reached rock bottom. I have 4 wisdom teeth that probably need to come out, discolored teeth my front toohhave colored patches, my bottom left tooth is behind and under my tongue very noticeable, and not tomention my left frot tooth is graying and just recently is moving. Since i was a little kid i’have had bad teeth. i was to get braces when i was young but parents could not afford. Many times going to the dentist during regular cavity fixes the novacane did not work i felt pain and disconfort during drilling and i kept getting the its all in your head, i’m almost done, and many other painful experiences. as of 18 we have to pay for dental and with the experiences i’va had i stayed away from dentists. I brush every day though i could have done better. I know it sounds stupid and imature, but i almost don’t want to hear the bad news. I defentaley don’t have the money cause we still have another 17 months for my son’s braces. I know we are long distance, and i know you canot see my teeth, is there any hope for a good looking man in shape bur ad teeth. PS since the horror experiences i don’t deal with pain very well! i would have to be put asleep fo all the work. And i know it can’t be done in one visit. I guess i’m looking for a magical answer. My wish is to smile without out holding back. without any concern.


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