Archive for the ‘Q. Cosmetic Dentistry’ Category

What can be done for friend’s extremely loose and crooked teeth?

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
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I have a friend who has extremely loose, crooked teeth. So loose and crooked that it is now affecting her ability to eat properly. She was referred to a dentist who removed some of her teeth and has said she is not willing to remove any more teeth as there is nothing wrong with them – her gums being the answer. She also said it was not worth putting in a plate at a cost of around £189, as it would probably have to be done again, if her teeth were to move further.Should she seek a second opinion. She is being treated as an NHS patient. I would welcome your comments. Thank you. ,
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Often if all the teeth are bey… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Is estimated cost of crowns reasonable?

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
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Ever since i was 13 years old an had caps i have hated them in 20 years i have never been happy with my teeth i cry i am trying to save to go private but being a single mum of 2 I am not working at the moment and it is hard i was told it would be £600 for 2 front caps would this be right? or would I be able to get them for a cheaper cost
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Would getting braces at 21 be too old?

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
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Hi, I have quite a severe overbite and crowded bottom teeth. I was never encouraged to have a brace as a child, but I always wish I had. Im 21 now and just wondered what options, if any, I have. I asked my dentist and she advised me that it would take a traditional metal brace to straighten my teeth out and dismissed the idea. Any advise would be helpful! Thanks,
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Hi Lizzy, Fixed braces would m… (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

Dental implant was hammered in, but was this the correct procedure?

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
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hello i just had two dental implants done for a 3 tooth bridge my dentest drill did not work so he used a metal hammer to hammer them in this has resalted in a lot of pain and swelling please can you tell me if this is correct of him to have done the inplants this way and is there more chance of them failing as not drilled in please talk to me,
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Implant protocols vary dependi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Is it possible to have a dental veneer over a capped front tooth?

Friday, May 21st, 2010
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Hi Is it possible to put a vaneer over a capped front tooth? I have a porcelain cap at the moment but where the gum has receded you can see the metal line. i had it filled in but am not really happy with the results. Please help!!! Thank you.,
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You can but to be honest it is… (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

I need another professional opinion in regards to my case, please help!

Friday, May 21st, 2010
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Dear Dr. Solanki, I have had two root canals, crown legthening, two gingivectomies, one laser gum surgery, three crowns, and still have a lot of pain on tooth#8. My options are either have an apicoectomy or tooth removal with implant and crown. I need another professional opinion. Please help me. Thanks
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I am unsure which tooth you ar… (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

Will the dentist fix any other dental problems before the cosmetic surgery is carried out?

Friday, May 21st, 2010
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Will a cosmetic dentist do any work needed on the patient before any cosmetic surgery is carried out. ? I havn’t seen a dentist for approx 4 years..and i know there is some work to be done before i have implants.. I have a certain fear of dentists, but i need to boost my confidence, and i always promised myself that if i ever came into some money, then i would pay and have implants. Thankyou.,
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yes they should be able to do … (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

Can I have the gap filled between my teeth for free?

Thursday, May 20th, 2010
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i have a gap between my two front teeths. how can i fill in this gap. and can i get this for free as I get free dental treatment?,
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You wil not qualify for any ae… (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

What can be done about uncomfortable denture due to centrally placed implant?

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
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Dr Patel, I would appreciate it if you could give me your opinion regarding implant which I had placed 2 months ago in lower jaw. It looks as if they have not been placed centrally and are visible to me at the front. Is this normal. I have been back to my dentist and his reaction was to leave it for another month and see him again. I am struggling in the meantime with a denture which isnt very comfortable. thank you.,
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I cant really advise you witho… (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

I’m not happy with my dental veneers, what can I do? Please help!

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
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Hi I have had my teeth whitened, gums sculptured and 4 veneers on my top teeth, the total cost is £3000, although so far I’ve only paid one finance installment. The veneers were fitted today and I’m really unhappy with the result, the teeth are too big and too long, they are not of even length and are not regular in their shape or appearance. I don’t know what to do and although I appreciate it may be difficult for you to comment on the result, can you advise me as to the best way to proceed. I know the veneers were made in just 3 working days (due to a mistake made by the dentist) and I wonder if that has effected the quality of the veneers I’ve ended up with. I don’t know whether to trust the dentist to try again or whether I should refuse to pay and get a different dentist to replace the veneers. Please help, i’m so upset!! I can email you before and after photos if that will help you to answer.,
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In cases where you are not hap… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk