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Should I go for implants or bridges Plz suggest

Monday, October 12th, 2009
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I had an apisectomy roughly ten years ago and have 2 caps on my front teeth. However I have been told that the root is still infected and that I require another operation but there is not a high success rate. What other options are available to me? Should I go for implants or a bridge? I would like something that will last me for a longer time and look natural as my caps are very discoloured. Many thanks

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What would be the reason for lock jaw pain Plz advice

Monday, October 12th, 2009
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I was diagnosed with slight TMJ many years ago and it show up now and again with a lock jaw and difficulty when eating. I used to sleep with a guard on my upper teeth. Do you think it is worth having another guard made? Also do you think an old filling on the bottom molar teeth could be contributing to the lock jaw pain? I plan to be in London during the summer. Thank you very much

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Can there be any emergency treatment for terrible toothache in NHS?

Monday, October 12th, 2009
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Dear Dr Justin Glaister! I am writing to you, as my husband is suffering from terrible toothache for the last 2 weeks. He took so many painkillers by now, and still no help. His tooth is aching almost every day, or every second day. We both know, he should go to a dentist urgently, but sadly we can’t afford those high prices. He is on the NHS waiting list, but it is ever so long. Is it true, if he goes to the hospital for emergency treatment, he gets it for free? We come from Hungary, and waiting to go home at the summer, and sort it out there. But this pain is getting unberable for both of us. Is any advise you could give him? Looking forward to hear from you. Thank you. 

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I m smoker Can anything be done to have veneers?

Monday, October 12th, 2009
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I have 5 front teeth an they r veneers the botton front have 8 2 at the bottom have periodontitis an i wonder if there is anything that can b done for me i am a smoker an would love to have veneers over is it possible an how would i go about it also terrifed of dentists

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Is there anything that can be done to fix discoloured teeth?

Monday, October 12th, 2009
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Hi there, the other week my little boy who is 2 feel and burst his lip and he ha damaged the nerve on his frount tooth. I took him to the dentist and she told me there is nothing she can do with it, but i really need help my wee boy does modeling and with his tooth that colour he cant do it any more. Please can u help my i am willing to pay anything or do anything to get this fixed the tooth isnt chipped or anything its just grey. Is there absoloutley anything that can be done to fix this at anycost. Thank you

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Can anything be done for gappy teeth in cosmetic dentistry?

Monday, October 12th, 2009
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Hi, I am 53 and had conventional orthodontic treatment to straighten my front teeth as a teenager. In recent years, my front teeth have started to move forwards and have gaps. I initially looked into orthodontic treatment but was told that it was unlikely to be successful due to ‘getting long in the tooth’. Is there anything by way of cosmetic dentistry that could done?

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Advice on difference b/w Porcelain Ceramic and Procera Crowns

Monday, October 12th, 2009
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I’ve just been given my treatment plan by my dentist, and I have three different options for crowns. Despite googling all three terms, I still can’t find out the exact difference (besides the price!) Can you please tell me the difference between Porcelain, Ceramic and Procera crowns?

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What is the success rate for implants on people with gum disease?

Monday, October 12th, 2009
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Dear DOCTOR I suffer with periodontal disease which is controlled and my teeth are not loose. Recently I have had a sharp pain on chewing under a molar that is crowned. Following an x-ray I have been told that there is chronic infection low down irritating the nerve and that the tooth will have to come out. I am an NHS patient but am prepared to pay privately to have an implant which the NHS dentist would do. I am told there is no rush to decide providing the pain is only occasional . Does this mean it will not make me ill if I take my time . Also what is the success rate for implants on people with gum disease and would the infection need to be treated before commencing or is chronic infection something that does not go away.Thankyou

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I m 51,should I undergo jaw joint replacement operation?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009
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I am due to have a jaw joint replacement op later this year. I am 51 years old and have undergone many surgeries mainly to my spine. For some reason this surgery scares me and I am feeling reluctant to go through with it. I know I can’t really go on in this much pain and have had many procedures done before being told this is the only way left. Can you reassure me please.

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What can be done to make my teeth healthier?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009
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Hi, I was wondering if there is anything that can be done to make your teeth healthier if they are not as healthy as they should be? I know the normal flossing, brushing, healthy eating and mouthwash but can i be doing anything more? I am terrified of dentists and have recently been for a checkup after about 10 years of not going. My teeth are not too bad, i have been told but i have a wisdom tooth that needs to come out( which has just broken on me). I have also had a filling fall out a few years ago but due to my fear did not get it sorted out but now the dentist says that the gum has grown up though the whole. My dentist says that it has to be removed but when i went for the xrays the dentist at the hospital said that i could have a rootcanal instead which would save the tooth. Apart from the gum thing the tooth is healthy and the roots and centre of the tooth are absolutely fine. How will a root canal help the gum issue? Thank you for taking the time to reply.

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