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I have broken and decayed teeth but i fear dentists plz advice?

Monday, September 14th, 2009
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I am 47 years old and have not been to a dentist for 27 years after a quite terryfying experience. I have lost alot of teeth and apart from a few at the front bottom and top the others remaining are broken or decaying. I am scared stiff of the dentist and get panicky just thinking about it. Could you give me some idea of how I will accepted if I go. I do not want to be lectured as i am well aware of my situation. What I need is a sympathic and calming approach but I am really scred this may not be the case.

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My mother has lost majority of her teeth what can i do?

Monday, September 14th, 2009
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Hi, I would like to request a consultation for my Mother. She has over the last 8 months lost the majority of her teeth. After recently visiting a Dentist from the National Health Service in London, she has been told that she does not have sufficient bone to recomment implants. I was researching on the Internet where I say your advert regarding Sinus Lifting. I would like for you to speak with my Mother in regards to this procedure. I am a little confused about why we were not recommended anything like this from the Dentist she went to visit. I look forward to hearing from you.

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I got fitted with veneers but they are sore and painful

Monday, September 14th, 2009
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I wanted a pretty smile so I had my upper 4 front teeth fitted with veneers a little over a year now. The veneers were way to long and bulky. I looked like Buggs Bunny and talked with a hisp. The dentist and I have yelled at each other. He said he will not replace them but keeps grinding them down. I have had pain and throbbing ever since, especially at night (I do wear a night guard because I clench my teeth). The pain at night keeps me awake. I cannot lay on my back or my side without feeling like my front teeth are being pushed around. I cannot get releif. The teeth look OK now but the throbbing at night won’t go away. What do you suggest? I really depressed about this.

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my teeth are on Invisalign but will i have to wear retainers there after?

Monday, September 14th, 2009
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Hi. I’m currently having my teeth reset via an Invisalign treatment which is due to be complete in Jan 2010. The focus is on rotating an upper incisor so that it aligns with the rest of my teeth. I’m told that I’ll need to wear retainers at the end of the treatment and am not sure which type to go for. My dentist has a preference for fixed retainers which need to be worn for at least five years though he suggests wearing them indefinitely. However feedback from his other Invisalign patients has been that there has been regression in the molars and pre-molars which has had an impact on the more visble incisors and canines. The alternative are trays much like the Invisalign trays I currently wear. Initially I was told that I’d need to wear these all day and night for six months and then just nights after that. However I’m told by other people with knowledage of such things that wearing them every night from Day One will be more than sufficient. This sounds fine but my concern is that the teeth will constantly be moving – regressing in the day and then being corrected every night… Also I’m concerned about breaking the retainers (which has happened with several of my Invisalign trays). Plus cleaning is a concern as I can never get my Invisalign trays 100% clean no matter how much I brush them. However the latter would be my preference as I could eat and drink whenever I wanted, clean and floss properly, not worry about getting food caught in fixed retainers, etc. Could you offer your advise and expertise in helping me choose. Also I would be very grateful if you could spell out all the pros and cons of both types of retainer, your patients’ experience and perhaps even any alternatives. Kindest regards Harp

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My 3yr old has wobbly front tooth is it too early to lose her tooth?

Friday, September 11th, 2009
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Hi Dr. Caplan, my daughter will be 3 in 2 weeks time and she already has a very wobbly front tooth. Is this something I should be worried about, surely she is too young to be losing her first teeth, and should I book a visit to the dentist for her. We do take care of her teeth and they are brushed twice a day so am quite concerned. Many thanks.

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I have overcrowded and misaligned teeth how can i fix them?

Friday, September 11th, 2009
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Hi Since being a child I have had an overcrowded mouth. When I was younger I had a retainer brace for my front teeth which stuck out and were moved reletavly back into position. As I have got older my teeth have misalinged and I am very self consious about how they look. Is there any provision through the nhs to have get these fixed by way of braces. Thanks

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I had braces and my teeth straightened but gaps have developed again?

Friday, September 11th, 2009
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Hi Dr Julian Caplan, Im thinking about having my teeth sorted out. I sucked my thumb from when i was two, ive only recently stopped now in 19! I had braces, and my teeth went straight again, but they still wernt very noticable, as my front teeth have been pushed up. Since i’ve had my brace off, my teeth have started to move, and another gap has formed when i close my mouth. What could i have done to them to sort them out? and how much would it cost? thanks.

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Will my crowns be affected if i get my teeth whitened?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
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I am thinking about getting my teeth whitened. I have two crowns. Will they come up the same shade as the rest of my teeth. Thanks

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My lateral incisors and canine stick are protruded what treatment is available?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
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Hello, I’m 19 and I was wondering was cosmetic treatments would be suited for myself. My upper lateral incisors and canine teeth are sticking out that makes them look a little raised due to them coming in before my baby canines had been removed. The rest of my upper teeth are aligned correctly however they slightly slant in. Bottom teeth are fine, what treatments are available? Thanks.

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Can i get bridges or crowns on NHS for my broken tooth?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
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I have a tooth that was filled it broke and the filling came out when dentist removed the back bit of tooth i now have the front half still there and a temporary filling, do i have to have the front of the tooth removed as well as it is visible on the side when i smile i have no pain in the tooth the tooth on the other side of has been removed previously what are my options, can you also get bridges and crowns on NHS charges. thankyou

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