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How much does silver tooth would cost?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
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Hi. I wanted to know how much a silver tooth would cost, I don’t know anything about it or how it would be done but how much do they normally go for?

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It is not the cost of the mate… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Do I need to scale and polish before teeth whitening?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
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Hi, Assuming that I have very good oral hygiene would it be necessary for me to have a scale and polish just before having my teeth whitened at a dentist (using Zoom) if I had a scale and polish 10 days prior?

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Probably not unless you smoke … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Is there other treatment less expensive than braces?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
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Hi dr, i am 18 yrs old and in fullt ime education. my fron tooth is overlapping the other and out of position. i was wondering is braces the only option becuase its very expensive and i cannot afford to pay it. is there other treatment available? . like for example have the tooth completeley taken out and replaced by a artificial tooth. thank you

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Other options will be more exp… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My front tooth causing discomfort when I tap.

Monday, November 30th, 2009
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I have a toothforth from the front at the bottom,not sure whats its name is,its not really hurting and not overly sensitive to hot and cold,but its uncomfortable if I tap on it,however if I apply pressure to it and tap it I feel no discomfort,the gum nearest to it is shrinking,I am due a checkup in a few weeks but wondered what my dentist is going to say the treatment is going to be.

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Tender to tap on usually means… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My temporary veneer has come off should it matter?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
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Hi My tempory veneer has come off. Does it matter if I don’t get it re-attached and just wait for the final veneer to be attached? (I have to wait 7 days).

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Should be fine provided the co… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Temporary veneers were better than permanents once can it be remade?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
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Hi, I have just had veneers fitted. Firstly I have temporary ones for 3 weeks which I had adjusted once, I little trimmed off the bottom then I was 100% happy with them, so the lab went ahead and made my permanent veneers. But now that I have them fitted they look a lot different from my temps, a lot smaller and shorter. My original teeth looked better, and I have paid over £3000 for te veneers. Would it be possible to go back in and get them re-made? Thanks.

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You need to go back to your de… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Reduced front teeth size causing problem while eating.

Monday, November 30th, 2009
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Hi, my front teeth have reduced in size overtime, causing me to develop a lisp. In addition, i also find it difficult to eat and have to use my side teeth as i cannot penetrate the food with my front teeth. what should i do ?

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It sounds as though you have a… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My temporary filling has chipped should I be concerned?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
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Hi, I had been given a temporary filling about 6 months ago and I am due to have the permanent filling done in a couple of weeks. However, the other night the same tooth (near back of mouth) partially chipped/cracked on the inside edge of the tooth, exposing some of the temporary filling. There is no pain but my question is, should this be of some concern to me given I am about to have a filling, and is the enamel able to be bonded back to the tooth or if not, what procedure, if any, is likely to take place? Many Thanks

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Most likely the dentist will b… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My milk tooth was removed and never grew back.

Monday, November 30th, 2009
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I am 19. I have a canine tooth missing – it never grew in after my milk tooth was removed. I have been told by many people that it would be fine and that I could just leave it as it is, so I did. I’m noticing that my teeth are beginning to shift into the gap, however, considering its been a number of years already since my milk tooth was removed, the other teeth has only shifted a little. What would be the worst thing that could happen and CAN i just leave it as it is?

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You can leave it and the only … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I need a cost effective treatment to straighten my front teeth.

Monday, November 30th, 2009
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Dear Dr Caplan, I am 23 and had braces as a teenager. However, since my wisdom teeth came through, my front two teeth are no longer straight. The left one has been pushed out and I look pretty goofy as a result. I find it quite upsetting. The rest of my teeth are fine. What kind of treatment could help? I do not have much money. Thank you.

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We use a brace that fits on th… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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