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what should i do after my tooth cap has fallen off

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
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2 years ago i had my front tooth capped as it was discloured due to having previously undergone root canal treatment on it. Recently as i was biting into a chocolate the full cap came off including the peg part of my tooth. The cap has temporarily been put back in using some kind of screw since part of my tooth is no longer there to keep it in place. I’ve been to two different dentists one saying i need a completely new cap and the other saying i just need work doing to support the existing cap. How do i know which one is right?

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If the whole crown has come of… (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 know anyone that offers botox for tmj treatment

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Q.
I am currently under the care of a facial surgeon who has referred me for physio & accupuncture twice a week for TMJ problems. I also wear a mouthguard at night for bruxism. My symptoms are very painful ears (particularly on the right side) temple headaches with accompanying thickening of this area, facial muscle pain, neck, back & teeth pain. My physio/ has suggested botox as the physio has only been successful if I keep going twice a week, as soon as I try and cut down my visits my symptoms return with a vengence. Do you or do you know of anyone that treats TMJ with Botox in the U.K? I have also been treated with muscle relaxing drugs in the past.

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I do not recommend injecting b… (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

braces or teeth filled down for an overbite

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
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I have an overbite and i wondered what could be done to sraighten them and if teeth can be filed down?

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An overbite is very common and… (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

My teeth are thining will tooth whitening work

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
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Hello, i read a post on tooth whitening and thinning teeth, my teeth are thinning the same way and i am very worried, what treatment would be available for me? keeping in mind i dont want to have major stuff done to my teeth i am only 19!! thanks

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If you feel that you are grind… (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

I have been quoted of £730 for Chameleon Porcelain Jacket crown

Monday, August 4th, 2008
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I have a quote of £730 for Chameleon Porcelain Jacket Crown for LR6. Part broke off at the gum which was patched up but there is another fracture down middle so needs crown. Obviously I want to reduce price and metal one on NHS is an alternative since lower molar not a big aesthetic issue. However are there other alternatives to chameleon PJC for this tooth which are functionally as good but cheaper?

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You will find that every denti… (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

What can be used for a small gap of 2 mm between my front teeth

Saturday, July 26th, 2008
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I have a gap between my two front teeth, it’s not too big, a couple of millimetres wide. What type of work would be used to fill in the gap? …and roughly how much would that cost? Kind regards

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If the gap is not too big then… (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

invisable braces or dental veneers for wonky teeth

Sunday, July 13th, 2008
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Hello, i had braces on about 5 years ago but had my retainer took off me , my 4 front teeth (top set)are wonky and nearly all my bottom set, if i had braces again i would want them to be invisable so people cant tell ive got them on, but ive also seen veneers what do you suggest, invisable braces or veneers Thankyou

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There are pros and cons of bot… (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

how do I find a dentist abroad for dental implants and gum disease treatment

Sunday, July 6th, 2008
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I am 59 years old and looking quite good apart from my teeth, which are now quite loose and have gaps between them due to gum disease. My gums are a lot better since I stopped smoking 4 years ago, but the damage has been done. My dentist says I will need dentures but I wondered if I would be a candidate for implants. However as the price in the UK is so high I was thinking about going abroad. How would I set this process in motion?

 

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I am afraid I really would not… (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

I want a tongue bifurcation or split tongue surgery

Saturday, July 5th, 2008
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I have long been considering having a tongue bifurcation or tongue split, purely for cosmetic reasons. Would anybody be able to point me in the direction of a medical professional that could perform this?

 

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I am not sure that any respons… (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

My teeth are black and I don’t want a crown

Monday, June 30th, 2008
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I am 25 yrs lady. I had an accident and front 3 teeth got fractured .I had root canal done that time (10yrs back ) and teeth bonding done on 2 of the teeth . After 2-3 yrs all the three teeth started getting black. I did’t consult doctor after that .Few days back i went to doc and without checking anything he said that its better u go for Crown. I am not mentally prepared for crown because i don\’t want to grind my teeth. Is it ok if i would go for bonding again or veener ? Doctor says that crown keep the teeth strong.Is it the fact ? What is the problem if i go for Veener? Please suggest me something ..i really don\’t want to go for crown.

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If the teeth are very dark the… (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