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I have problem with veneered teeth how can I get it fixed?

Monday, October 26th, 2009
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I have had veneers for about 6 months and for the past week I have been experiencing pain under one of them. Last night I could not sleep because the pain got so intense. I’m afraid one of the teeth under the veneer has a problem. How would taking care of this go about?

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You may need the nerve treated… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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What are the options for replacing my 3 crumbled teeth

Monday, October 26th, 2009
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I have Sjogrens and 3 of my teeth have crumbled and fallen out leaving parts of the teeth in the gum which the dentist will remove. What options do i have when it comes to rplacement teeth, the dentist says a bridge is out of the question. I have a NHS exception card

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A denture may be your only cho… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I dont want braces again would a clear plastic shield help?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009
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Hi i wore braces as a teenager however iv noticed my front top teeth have pushed forward again and from side profile they look crooked i was wondering would a clear plastic shield worn at night help as i would not want to go through wearing braces again or do you have any other suggestions. Thank you

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Invislign may be the way forwa… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I ve a lump on my gum could you help with what this might be?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Q.
I had surgery on my jaw in january for orthodontic purposes. my jaw was broken on eash side and slid forward to correct my bite. It was done on my bottom jaw. In august they discovered the plate was infected. I had this removed. Since then i have had a lump on my gum and small bits of bone have been coming out. can anyone help with what this mite be? my dentist is worried the bone in my jaw is crumbeling away. but my orthadontist says it is fine

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You might asked to be referred… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Which is the best dental practice to get my teeth whitened?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Q.
What dental practice would you recommend i get my teeth whitened at in london? i woul like to go somewhere i can trust to not damge my teeth and to get good results? what tooth whitening is recommended?

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I would recommend home whiteni… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My front tooth has lot of pain should I go for root canal?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009
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My front tooth has been having alot of pain and just the other day my tooth has been feelin lose, i went to a dentist and he said that i need a root canal? is that the reason why my tooth has been feelin lose because i need a root canal ? Also i have had a root canal on the other side of the same tooth (left side), now i need one on my right side!

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The abscess underneath your to… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I have yellow teeth what can I do to get them presentable?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
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I have extremely yellow teeth. i dont smoke, drink tea or coffe so i dont understand why my teeth should be so yellow. please could you tell me why this is happening and what i could do to get them a bit more presentable in other words whiter. please answer me as soon as possible because i need to start smiling with confidence thankyou.

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The yellowness of your teeth i… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I have trouble with dentures can I have alveoplasty after my teeth were pulled?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
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I had my teeth pulled about two and half months ago and been having trouble with dentures fitting. now they are saying i need alveoplasty ok. today they sent me to an oral surgeon he stated that i should of had the procedure done at the time my teeth were pulled. i would like your opionon please

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What would be the cost of treatment crown whitening cleaning

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
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I have been a sufferer of bulimia nervosa for about 8 years now and have suffered very severe enamel erosion as a result of it – I haven’t been to see the dentist in a long time because I know my mouth is a disaster area and until I have managed to recover I don’t want any dental work done that I might later wreck again. I imagine my mouth is full of cavities etc so that will have to be treated and I was also wondering what the cost of cosmetic treatment would be? At the very least I would guess I need crowns on upper front teeth (front 6 at least) because they are transparant at the edges – every tooth in my mouth has a greyish discolouring where my teeth are turning transparant at the tips and are mostly yellow everywhere else so I will most likely need cleaning and whitening too. Could you estimate the cost of this treatment? Is treatment even possible do you recon? Thank you for your time.

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I have experience treating pat… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Is there anything wrong with the sticky white saliva coming out?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
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I have soreness in my mouth especially at the tip of my tongue, and i have pain in the roots of my teeth ,sometimes it feels like its all up my face. and i have a sticky white salava coming off my teeth or tongue, been to dentist and they keep saying there is nothing wrong but yet i have all this pain , have you any idea what it could be.

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I would recommend tha tyou ask… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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