Archive for the ‘Q. Cosmetic Dentistry’ Category

Would I be able to get veneers ar my age?

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
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I want to have my teeth straightened and whiter. My teeth are slightly crooked on the left side and they are stained yellow, possibly due to my dietary habits (ie curries etc). I consider my lips to be my best feature but my crooked, yellow teeth ruin a lot of pictures and have made me very self conscious. I am almost 22 and I would like to have veneers but in. Would it be possible to do so at my age?,
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You need to come and see me so… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

What would you recommend for overlapping teeth, fanged teeth and grey teeth?

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
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I just wondered what treatment you would recommend I have a tooth that is going grey and a lot of teeth at the top overlapping and 2 fang teeth at the top I would also like whitening. What price does this treatment tend to cost I realise you might not be able to price it but just an estimate Thank you,
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For the overlapping of your te… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Am I within by rights to request that treatment stops?

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
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My son has had his fixed brace for 8 months and it was intended to pull back his 2 eye teeth. These now look to me like they are perfect but his orthodontist now wants to put bottom baces on. I dont believe that this treatment is required. Please advise if I would be within my rights to request that all treatment stops? I am aware that he would need a retainer after stopping.,
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You need to find out his reaso… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Is it illegal for a non-dentist to carry out laser tooth whitening?

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
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I have been researching tooth whitening online and am a little confused! If it is illegal for anyone not qualified as a dentist to carry out tooth whitening procedures, how is it that so many beauty salons offer laser tooth whitening? I have also found courses available to non dentists offering traing in laser tooth whitening? So is it illegal for a non dentist to carry out these procedures or not?,
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I would always recommend seein… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

Why are my teeth sensitive after treatment?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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Today I had a 45 minute hygienist appt at smilepod and my teeth felt fine. Now as the evening has progressed my teeth are really sensitive and ache, why is this?,
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they often feel like this afte… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Why does my dentist only offer me tray whitening instead of laser treatment?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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why has my dentist only offered me tray whitening costing £500 instead of laser which i can get for 100, also is LED whitening good? dont see it advertized much. Thankyou.,
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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Is it possible to have a gold tooth fitted without an implant?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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Is it possible to have a gold tooth fitted without an implant? My upper left four has been removed and i would rather not go to either the pain or expense of having a graft. Thank you.,
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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Roughly, how much does Six Month Smile treatment cost?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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I was wondering how much the 6 month smile cost? I have just finished dental work of 3 bridges and would now like to smile even bigger. I have paid everything out of pocket and it was very expensive and i cant affford braces but i seen an ad about 6 month smile and it said the cost was less expensive. Called a dentist and they wont tell me but i dont wanna waste my time or theres with a consult. Can you halp i just want a range?,
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Approx costs range depending o… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

Which is the toughest type of crown?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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I had two veneers on my upper front teeth. I’ve had problems with them coming off. One has come off and I’m now going to get crowns. I really want something hardwearing but which also looks good. Can you advise whether metal bonded ones or pure porcelain ones are the toughest?.,
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Zirconium crowns are the stron… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Does bleaching harm the teeth?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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does bleaching harm the teeth?,
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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes