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i have protruding teeth how can i get them aligned?

Monday, September 14th, 2009
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Hi Dr Caplan, I sent a question about 3 weeks ago and haven’t seen a reply yet so I’m not sure if you received e-mail – apologies if you have received it twice. I am 48 years old and I lost one of my front teeth when I was about 13 years old, I had a fall and the dentist removed the broken tooth and fitted a false one on a pallet which I hated. About 17 years ago I had a bridge fitted which now needs attention as it is starting to wear badly. However my problem is that I have protruding front teeth that I would dearly love to have straightened (they are not so bad and they are not crooked in any way – I think the problem was caused with me having a dummy as a child) Am I right in thinking I cannot have an invisible brace fitted when I have a bridge? If not, what do you think my best option would be where I could have an invisible brace fitted? Can I have the bridge removed and have an implant fitted and a brace fitted then? I do hope you can help me – despite my age, my confidence is rock bottom because of this problem and I don’t want to waste anyone’s time by making an appointment. Many thanks in advance. Many thanks

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

All my teeth have faded away what can i do?

Monday, September 14th, 2009
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Dear Dr. Julian, Good Day to you! Hoping that you can help me with my teeth problem it was 10 years ago that my old dentist told me that Im having full denture, to shorten my words that time we dont have money coz i came from poor family, im a filipina and recently working here in Dubai, Im planning to have my vacation and fix my teeth.. Now at this point my upper teeth is all faded i dont know what the exact term or words to used. some of my teeth gone already to the point that only left little in my gums, im using false teeth for 10 years, nearby tooth is damaged. please advice me what to do and what to have? please let me know the budget i shoukd pay… thank you.. With best regards

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Are maryland bridges the best option to hide indent in gums?

Monday, September 14th, 2009
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Thank you for answering my previous question about my 13 year old daughter and the best age for an implant. Since we will be going with a Maryland Bridge until she is 19 and can’t do a bone graft until then, is there anything that can be done to build up the very noticeable indent in her gums above the missing tooth. When she laughs it is extremely noticeable. Since she is only 13 it doesn’t bother her right now but as she gets older say 15 or 16 she will have a problem with it. I wish I had been told by the orthodontist that this indent could have been a possibility when there is a missing adult tooth. We would have waited to start the second phase to open the space until she was 16 or 17 so she could have gone straight to the implant and bone graft after the braces. Please let me know if this would have been a possibility which would have saved us a lot of grief and expense? Thanks.

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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

How many teeth can one have for a bridge?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
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Can you tell me if it is possible to have 4-5 unit bridge for the front top of the mouth and a 4 unit bridge at the bottom front of the mouth and what is the maximum teeth you can have for a bridge.Thankyou

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Can i get bridges or crowns on NHS for my broken tooth?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
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I have a tooth that was filled it broke and the filling came out when dentist removed the back bit of tooth i now have the front half still there and a temporary filling, do i have to have the front of the tooth removed as well as it is visible on the side when i smile i have no pain in the tooth the tooth on the other side of has been removed previously what are my options, can you also get bridges and crowns on NHS charges. thankyou

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Im on my second bridges and not happy can i go for implants?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
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Hi doctor, I lost one of my top front teeth 15 years ago and at the moment i’m on my second bridge. i’m never been happy with the bridges but is it too late now to have an implant? Has the gum receaded too much now? Thanks

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May i know the price of 3 unit bridges and a single tooth implant?

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
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I have received an assessment for extensive dental work to be carried out with a dentist within the practice. Could you give me a price for the following work. UL5 bonded bridge retainer UL6 bonded bridge pontic UL7 bonded bridge retainer UL5 bridge preparation impressions and fit bridge UR7 bonded bridge retainer UR6 bonded bridge pontic UR5 bonded bridge retainer UR7bridge preparation impressions and fit bridge LL4 bonded bridge pontic LL5 bonded bridge retainer LL6 bonded bridge pontic LL7 bonded bridge retainer LL4 bridge preparation impressions fit bridge LR3 bonded bridge retainer LR2bonded bridge pontic LR1 bonded bridge pontic LL1bonded bridge retainer LL2 bonded bridge pontic LL3 bonded bridge retainer LR3 bridge preparation impressions fit bridge LR7 bonded bridge retainer LR6 bonded bridge pontic LR5 bonded bridge retainer LR4 bonded bridge pontic LR7 bridge preparation impressions fit bridge LL 123and4 extraction LR 123and4 extraction UR7 extraction UL 67and8 extraction LL7 maxi dental implants LL7 maxi dental implants LL5 maxi dental implants LL5 maxi dental implants LL3 maxi dental implants LL3maxi dental implants LR3 LR7 LR5 LL1 UR5 UR7 UL5 UL7 maxi dental implants UR4 bonded crown gold or precious metal Ur3 Ur2 UR1 UL1 UL2 UL3 UL4 porcelain veneers If you could me a costing for all of the above work I would be much appreciated. I also have an appointment with evodental liverpool before I make a final decision Thank You

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I have a bridge which is prone to infections plz advice ?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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I have a bridge on the upper left side of my face and it always gets infected. I am so tired of going to the dentist because he says I have an infection and I get put on antibiotics it goes away and comes back. It makes me physically sick. I am tired and depressed. There isn’t pain but more like discomfort. I feel as though someone has hit me in the face.It goes up my nose and gives me a headache I take very good care of my teeth but they are very soft and prone to problems. I hate this bridge. Any suggestions

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Can i undergo laser whitening as ive bridges and veneers?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Hiya im a 60 yr old lady with very yellow teeth the bottom 4 are root filled so one has gone really dark the other 3 very discoloured i also have a bridge on either side at the top with 2veneers either side can you tell me if laser teeth whitening is going to work on all my other yellow teeth which are straight and neat looking where do i start to get advise from a dentist or a smile clinic cosmetic dentist Thank you

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What kind of bridge is best suited to allow the gum to heal properly?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Hi,i had a bridge fitted on my front teeth as my crown fell out and root snapped.My dentist fitted bridge last October but feels really bad and i cannot get used to it,my dentist also advised would take my gum 5-6 months to stop healing before he could do anything with this,can you please advise will my dentist be able to rectify this and make it look better.

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