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Ive very crooked teeth and one of my top teeth overlaps the other how would you rectify this

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Hi, i feel very embarassed.I have very crooked teeth, one of my top teeth overlaps the other and all the other teeth are crooked, i also have greyish coloured teeth as well. I have never been able to smile.The dentists when i was younger never attemted to correct them.How would you rectify this and how much would it cost.

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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

I had crown for 20 years and they need replacing now can this be done of NHS advice

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Hi there, 30 years ago I had a road accident which resulted in my having to have my four front teeth crowned as they were knocked back in the accident. I had some on for a while and then another set 10 years later which I have now had on for about 20 years. These now need replacing. So I would like to know if this can be done on the NHS and what are the best type to go for. What sort of questions do I need to be asking my dentist in order that the replacements meet my full expectations. Also would you be willing to so them for me and if so how much would it cost. This is a really big thing for me and I need to know I have the right man for the job. I look forward to hearing from you in due course. Regards 

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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

Can porcelain bonded to precious metal permanent bridges be whitened? If so how is it?

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Can porcelain bonded to precious metal permanent bridges be whitened? If so how is the precedure done? How long will the whitening last? What is the approximate cost? And are there any over the counter products that you can recommend that can assist in maintaining this type of whitened teeth for permanent bridges between dentist visits?

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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

I have developed a black line at the gum line of one and going on two teeth please advice

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Hello Dr. Glaister; One year ago I had my four front teeth capped. Now this soon I have developed that black line at the gum line of one and going on two teeth. This started developing within a few weeks. All my dentist said he did not know why. I have since moved to another state. I was in Las Vegas, now in Boston, MA. Thank You,

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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

Ive had a brace for two years and now i felt my front tooth click am i going to loose my teeth

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Im 18 and have had a brace for two years im in the last stage and im due to have them taken off in around two months, around two weeks ago i felt my front tooth ‘click’ and when i looked it had dropped slightly and is a little wobbly. Over the last two weeks it has dropped to around 1/4 cm lower than the other! why is this am i going to loose my tooth after everything! p.s. i have not banged or knocked the tooth.

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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

Im absolutely terrified of dentist and i need to take my teeth out can you please advice me

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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I am absolutely terrified of the dentist, to a point that I can’t even walk past one. My teeth, what is left of them need to be taken out. I have abcesses constantly. Can you please advise me on what to do.

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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

When i wear my retainers why do they need great big blocks in them and it hurts pls advice

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
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When i wear my retainers(braces):- why do they need great big blocks in them?(it hurts alot) how can i stop the pain in my jaws?

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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

I broke my molar tooth and when the piece came off the inside tooth looked black advice?

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
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Hi, I am having some dental issues especially with my molar teeth. Last July I had one of my molar tooth removed and this summer I broke another molar tooth. And when the piece came off the inside of the tooth looked black? Can you tell me what that is and is the inside of my other teeth that color?

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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

What to do? My 11 yr old son front teeth chipped off How much will it cost?

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
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What to do? My 11y/o son front teeth chipped off. How much will it cost?

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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

I vomited from being nauseous and i was curious if this did any permanent damage to my teeth

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
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I recently had gotten sick on a plane ride home and didn’t have access to water to rinse out my mouth after i vomited from being nauseous. I was curious if this did any permanent damage, and the actual buffer capability of saliva. Your answer is greatly appreciated. Sincerely,

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