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I had a deep filling about a month ago but still now ive pain what could be the problem

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
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About a month ago I had a deep filling,,well it was painful to chew on that side until my dentist shaved a little off one of my teeth that was going into it when i chewed,,well now i have jaw pain, the dentis x rayed it and said there was no decay and didnt see any nerves that could be causing me problems,so he perscribed an antibiotic i have been taking for 7 days,,i still have pain and have to take motrin every 4 hrs,,what could be the problem

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I face looks round wider and larger after my ear canal surgery Is this normal?

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
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I got my braces on in March 2008. I’ve noticed my face is now more rotund, wider and larger & my jaw is more pronounced. I’ve seen my primary physician & we’ve done tests & everything attributes to orthodontics. The side of my face between my cheek bone and ear has stretched out. I can feel my jaw bone in my ear canal-more so on my right side; whereas, prior my ear canal was normal & unobstructed. I feel stuffy in my ears at times. I look worse than before. I am 5’9″ & now my face should be on someone who is 7’0″ tall. I am a caricature now. Is this temporary? Why wouldn’t the orthodontist tell me my face will change during my consultation & during treatment & should I get another consultation from another orthodontist? I have been told that this may be an occlusal problem and my orthodontist should have been aware of this during my consultation and exam prior to treatment. I feel like my jaw is separating from my face. Please help 🙁

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Orthodontist told me i need a jaw surgery and i need to know what it does? how much it cost

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
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I asked Dr.Julian the same question but i was wondering if maybe you would be able to answer it as well, maybe better since it sounds like you have had more experience in with jaws. okay well im 15 and i had braces for about 4 years. before i had them i had a bad gap and my teeth were completly crooked. After i got my braces off my teethe became straight and i did not have a gap anymore but the problem is i have a bad underbite and i have a jaw that jets out (long face shaped). My orthodontist told me that only way to fix it is to get jaw surgrey. I was wondering basically all about it, what it does? if i really should get it? how much it cost? -if you need more information or any questions for me please ask.

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One of my tooth has edged its way out quite severely what are my options and whats the cost

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Hi there, I’ve always had pretty straight teeth, but over the years (I am now 27) one tooth (the one next to my main front one) has edged its way out quite severly. I did speak to a dentist about it, but he said that I couldn’t have a brace because all my other teeth have now shifted and there is not enough space for my wonky tooth to be pushed back into. I am really conscious about this one tooth that seems to be making a bid for freedom and I desperately want to look into what options I have to make it go back into place before it is pushed out of its space altogether. Is there anything that can be done? If so, if it an expensive and time consuming process? Many thanks in advance 

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My son has large gap between his front teeth Will he be funded by NHS for his braces

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Hi my son is soon to go to see a specialist regards having a brace. I am aware though that the NHS are fairly strict on funding braces now and I have a horrible feeling he wont get funding. He has large gaps between his front four teeth and is very self conscious about it. Can you tell me your opinion on how the NHS will view this, and anything I can do to help the situation please? many thanks

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Will the root canal treatment affect the appearance of the veneers

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Hi Dr, I hope you might be ale to give me some advice. I have veneers on my four front teeth. Unfortunately one of the very front ones has been painful ever since they were done and now my dentist tells me that I need a root canal treatment on this tooth. I am gutted as the veneers are beautiful and I’m worried not only about the appearance of the veneers being spoiled by the rct but also the possibility of the tooth not lasting as long as the others. In your experience, is it likely that a root canal done on a veneered tooth will look worse aesthetically afterwards eg. discoluration etc showing through the veneer? I am ever so concerned and would really appreciate your advice, thank you

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Im now keep getting an abscess in one of the root canals can i have something to fix it up?

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Im now 42, when i was 13 i had 2 top front teeth knocked out by cricket ball. both false teeth are held in the gum by white gold bars. i now keep getting an absess in one of the root canals, and this is so painfull. all my dentist does is give me amoxicillin, which does not help much. is there anything else i could do as sometimes the pain brings me to tears? thanks

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Ive 6 teeth taken out and 5 more to be removed what are the treatment available in NHS

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Im 24 and on income support. I have 6 teeth already taken out and am booked in for 5 more to be removed. two of which are front teeth. I would really like the gaps filled as its affecting my confidence. can u advise me on what is available on the NHS as i am exempt from paying for my treatment, so realise its limited for me. Any advice would be gret. thanks.

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I suffer from advanced gum disease and lost couple of teeth can i qualify for dental implants

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Dear dr! at 33years of age i sufer from advance gum deseas. lost couple of teeth. can i qualify for dental implants? my dentist says that i lost lots of bon

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My front teeth still totally stick out how do i get an straight american look can you advice

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Hey. I had braces as a teenager (i am now 24) but due to the shape of my gum my front teeth still totally stick out! Unless I smile you can only see my front teeth. I was wondering what i could do to bring the other teeth in to view? I am very keen to achieve that staright ‘american’ look…or as close to that as possible. Thank you

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