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Is there any way to cover my gold crown

Friday, September 25th, 2009
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Hello, i have a question about a crown i had fitted after root canal treatment and it is gold (at the back of my mouth) however it can still be seen when i smile, i have braces fitted at the moment and would just like to ask you would it be possible to get it covered in some way after my braces are removed? Thankyou

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The only way to have a tooth c… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can smoking and drinking affect my teeth?

Friday, September 25th, 2009
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Can smoking and drinking affect my teeth?

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Smoking obviously stains your … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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What can be done to correctly fit an irreplaced crown?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
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I had a crown on a back molar which did not fit correctly and is in the process of being replaced. I have a dull ache in the tooth area to the rear of the tooth. It is not the throbbing of a regular root canal type pain. An endodontist could not see damage to the nerve or root other than the poorly fitting crown which is now gone and a temporary in place. I am getting intermittent pain but am concerned about getting a root canal as a previou s root canal on a bottom molar left permanent nerve damage. What do you suggest?

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The fact that an endodontist c… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Will it hurt to get chipped tooth repaired?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
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I’m twelve and I chipped my canine tooth on gum. My first question, I want to know if it will hurt to get it repaired? My second question, is how did I chip my tooth on gum??

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Generally a little repair will… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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How to repair grinded teeth?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
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Hi there i have always had a great smile untill i staryed grinding my teeth at night a few years ago. now my bottom right molars are much thinner, and my upper right side is worn far more than the other side causing a crooked effect. can this be repaired?

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Yes this can but often require… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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What can you use to rid sulphur back on the tongue?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Q.
What can you use to rid sulphur bac on the tongue? Mouthwash? Thanks

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A tongue scraper is effective … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Is it common to have half moons on the tooth tips and what are the treatment options available?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
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Hi i have the start of tiny pittting to my front top 2 teeth but not decay. each tooth also has white half moons on the tips (i have been told these white markings are genetic) the white half moons change daily from white to yellow (have u ever heard of anything like this before). my dentist says i have 2 choices he can either bond my teeth which would enable him to tone down the white bringing the colour more all together or bleach my teeth. i dont know what to do? i dont want to damamge my teeth i dont want a holowood smile just a more uniformed coloured front teeth . kind regds

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The white patches on your teet… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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What is the cheapest option to fix gap between teeths?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
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Hi im a student and i hate the fact i have a gap inbetween my front two teeth and i would really like to do something about it asap. I have seen the prices to fix this problem and it is way to expensive what would you suggest is the best way to fix this problem.

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Your options are orthodontics,… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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How to deal with a fractured tooth root?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
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Hello there i am a boxer i was in a fight and one of my front big teath got hit and it has been very slightly wobbly its very slight wobble but i push it back it hurts what can this be i went to the dentist he told me just to leave it but now its been 6 mounths and its still the same since then i havent realy brushed my teath much what can you recomend

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Your tooth may have a fracture… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Where in USA can Lava be done on teeth?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
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Hi, I would like to know how much in US Dollars will it cost to have Lava done on my teeth. The top 6 front teeth. DO you have a location in the USA. Where are you located. About 15 yrs ago, I had porcelain crowns put on those teeth, now the metal is expose around the gum line and the teeth looks dull. PLEASE HELP. If you can recommend a good Dentist in Houston Texas area that would be great also. Thanks

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