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Is 10 year old enough for veneers?

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
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Hi My 10 year old son fell and chipped the bite wings of his two front teeth and is very upset about it. They have been bonded on but one has moved up and sideways so we are waiting to see the orthodonist. He is mortified and wants his old teeth back. When he smiles you cannot see the bonding but when his mouth is half closed you can clearly see the line and bonding at the bottom is this normal. When will he be old enough for vineers or lumineers. Thank you.,
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I would need to see your … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Coudl there be an abcess after back teeth were removed?

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
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I had all my bottom back teeth taken out but 3 months later i still feel like i have an absess. Is this possible? It also feels like it hasnt closed properly although it has healed. It dose not hurt but i am aware of it all the time.,
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Please return to the dentist w… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Is dental work necessary for my daughter?

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
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I have a question about my 8 year old.She chipped a baby tooth (it is marked S on her chart). The dentist told us the tooth needed to be removed and that a lingual arch needed to be put in. Also, he told us to that that the tooth marked T on the chart had a cavity. He said that this tooth need to be filled and crowned. She has already lost several of her baby teeth. I don’t want to put her through uneeded dental work. Also, I don’t want to have lots of work done on teeth that are going to come out shortly. Can you give me any advice on this? Is the crown really needed? Is the lingual arch really needed? Thanks in advance for any info you can offer.,
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Im afriad it is very difficult… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can my teeth be whitened?

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
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I Doctor ,i was told by my mother that she was sick when i was in her womb and was given antibiotics she believes it what caused my stained teeth. i also have very sensitive teeth.do you think my teeth can get white without veneers or crowns. which system can achieve that.please help thanks,
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It’s hard to tell when it come… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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What could clicking jaw be a sign of?

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
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hello dr; iam from Iran ,around 4 years my jaw click when I open and close my mouth and chewing food but without pain but with bad sound in my mouth . recently this sound in my mouth can hear by someone near to me too and when i am eating hard things like nuts i have found problem with a little pain too. i went to many doctors but without good treatment. iam really worry and i dont know what should i do ? is it possible that i send you the x-ray image of my jaw ? please help me and guid me. excuse me if i cant speak english good. thanks lot rose,
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How do I go about being treated at a dental school?

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
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Hello Dr Glaister. I would like to ask about something you said in another of your answers. A woman asked about implants and you said “Given the situation it may be worth contacting your local dental hospital as your treatment may well be able to be carried out as part of their teaching programme” Do all dental hospitals offer this kind of treatment in a teaching scenario? If not how would I go about finding a hospital that would consider me for treatment ubder their teaching program, and who would I contact there (which official would deal with such requests) ?,
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You would have to have a refer… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Is it normal for tongue to bleed?

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
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hi i had a burried tooth in the roof of my mouth which has been exposed. i will be getting a brace in the new year. at the moment i have silver bands on my teeth and some sort of retainter at the roof or my mouth clued to my 2 top teeth. the bands are fine but my tongue keeps rubbing of the metal prongs causing 1 large ulcer. my tongue hits off of it when i swallow. i have been back to the dental hospital and i have had it filled to try and smooth it. is it normal for my tongue to be bleeding and very painful?,
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Orthodontists can be uncomfort… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Do you do implant supported dentures?

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
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Can you please advise if you do implant supported dentrues for the top set and if so a rough estimate of cost. Many thanks,
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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Will impants affect gumline?

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
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I am in the process of starting 3 implants due to eroding roots to decay under my current (loose) crowns. I have had root canals on all 3 teeth, and surrounding teeth on both sides so a bridge is out of the question. I know with crowns and silver postings it has a tendancy to “dye” the gum. With implants and the “silver” implant, will this have any effect on my gumline. The teeth being done are 7,10,11 in front and I am concerned with this and have found no reports for or against this thought. Please advise. Thank you.,
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Please ask the implantologist … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Should I replace fallen out crowns with implants?

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
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I have 3 crowns in my upper front teeth, 2 incisors, and 1 to my left. I recently had 2 crowns knocked out, and my dentist tells me I have cracked roots, and sugested implants as an option. Would i be better having all 3 done?? What could I look at as an aproximate cost?? And can I savve money by going to Eastern Europe??,
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