Archive for the ‘Q. Cosmetic Dentistry’ Category

Is dentist trying his best to make my treatment most expensive?

Friday, February 5th, 2010
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Dr. Moore, I recently cracked a tooth a few months ago. I went to my dentist who did a crown and B/U. Before he started, he stated, “Gee, I hope we don’t have to do a root canal”. It seemed like he drilled very far down for the crown. Seveal wks went by and it still hurt. I went back and he said if it didn’t get better in a few months, I would have to get a root canal. My wife also went to get a new bridge put in. He also seemed to drill too deep to connect her bridge and told her the same thing. Is this coincidence or is he setting us up for more expensive procedures? thanks.,
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How can canine be brought down when labally placed?

Friday, February 5th, 2010
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how to bring down canine when labally placed,
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What questions should I ask dentist about dental implants?

Friday, February 5th, 2010
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Apart from the obvious questions of costs when researching dental implants. What are the other questions that you need to be asking the dentist. Should you be forthright and ask what make they use etc, do they have an inhouse lab etc etc. I am in the process of acquiring a dental implant for one of my front teeth and I want to now what I’ll be getting for my money without coming across rude. Kind regards,
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Can I get invisalign if two of my teeth feel loose?

Friday, February 5th, 2010
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Hi, I am thinking of having Invisalign treatment, but I have 2 very loose teeth and these teeth are the ones which would need the most adjustment. Is Invisalign still an option or is there another treatment available?,
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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 is the price for teeth straightening?

Friday, February 5th, 2010
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how much would it cost to get my teeth straightend and to have them white in the uk,
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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

Why has my bite suddenly changed?

Friday, February 5th, 2010
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Hi, could you help me My bite became open around jan, for no apparent reason. My front teeth stopped meeting and my back molars started meeting, this led to clenching, then ear noise and now my head goes into a locked spasm, and my jaw and occupit muscles, and the only way to release this is to tap on my teeth with my nail whilst rotating my neck. The muscles seem to get hard and snappy, then sort of sticky. Every one has a different diagnosis. I can find no reference to this sort of release with teeth tapping anywhere. I can also release the spasms by tapping my head/scalp. I feel like a freak and it is affecting my health badly. I was advised that having the molars at the back reduced in size my bite could be re-aligned. I have amalgams so they would need to come out first, I am wary of this as it seems more risky than building up a bite, if it didn’t work or made matters worse…what then. I need to know what is going on and why my bite changed to begin with, and why this situation is really affecting my sense of wellbeing. any advice would be very appreciated,
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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 crowns help my child?

Friday, February 5th, 2010
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My 12 year old has cp and several dental problems. Many of which cannot be fixed due to the doubling of the gums(caused by meds) Is there any way to fix this problem?Also is it true that crowns are impossible to put on teeth that grow outward instead od straight?,
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Is implant a good option for me now?

Friday, February 5th, 2010
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Hello Dr. Moore, I have a dental cantilever bridge for missing teeth for past 18 years, at first PM, 24. In order to strengthen the present alignment and for cosmetic looks I was considering an implant not available as option when I did the bridge. My bridge was very tight in contact with my canine, 23 and I feel 23 is pushing it. I did visit my dentist to help in this matter. She told me is not problem with this tight contact. Is almost 4 year from the time I had cemented this bridge, and my 23 is coming out, day by day like orthodontic pressure…and is move more frontal, now is over erupt because is not antagonist to stop, and is bone lost vertical and pocket 10mm, at mesial side of 23. What I can do?,
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Is ooze coming from sinus on gums normal?

Friday, February 5th, 2010
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I have a dental implant which was fitted about two years ago. All was well until about a month and a half ago when I noticed that the gum around the implant was becoming increasingly sore. I saw my dentist who referred me to a dental surgeon (the surgeon who fitted the implant no longer works at the practise). I have a “sinus” on the gum which is constantly oozing in to my mouth and that part of the gum often throbs. I have been advised to scrub the sinus on the gum with cordysl gel and to take mouth washes. Is this normal? The surgeon reckons it is improving and antibiotics are not allowed.,
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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 dental crowns be whitened?

Friday, February 5th, 2010
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Although my dentist failed to tell me I have read enough to see that my coffee stained crowns are irreversable! This is devastating to me due to the fact I had all my front teeth crowned in the whitest on the chart for looks! my question is.. Are there ANYTHING that will whiten or brighten them any at all? I’ll be praying you can give me some tips! thank you so much! judy,
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