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Can porcelain bonded to precious metal permanent bridges be whitened? If so how is it?

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Can porcelain bonded to precious metal permanent bridges be whitened? If so how is the precedure done? How long will the whitening last? What is the approximate cost? And are there any over the counter products that you can recommend that can assist in maintaining this type of whitened teeth for permanent bridges between dentist visits?

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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

My daughter teeth is blue in colour as the metal fixing cement stuff behind the teeth advice

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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My daughter recently had a bridge fitted and im unsure if the work is acceptable, she has had two replacement teeth fitted on a bridges either side of the two front teeth. The colour now of the two front teeth is a blue colour-as the metal-fixing cement stuff from behind the teeth shows through. Is it normal to have the teeth fixed in with a metal looking not white cement.

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

Im 50 and my jaw would lock and ive broken veneers even my bridges are loose what do i do

Monday, July 20th, 2009
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I am a man in his fifties,i used to pay private,i had a lot of dental work done vineers etc,but in recent yrs ive become sick with a spinal cord disfuction,i used to go into spasms my jaw would lock and ive broken a chiped my vineers,even my bridges are loose ,my whole mouth looks a mess,i cant afford private,i feel so ashamed,i no longer go into spasms as i take Gabapetin,i would so like to smile again.

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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 have a bubble of pus on my gums how much does a valplast dentures cost?

Monday, July 20th, 2009
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Hi I had an accident at work 3 years ago which knocked two of my top teeth out. My dentist left the roots in for over a year an a half. He has now taken one root out and I have a small plate. There is one root still in there and everyday I have a bubble of pus on my gum where the root is. I am in agony, I saw a specialist in Guys hosp and he says that most of my teeth are mobile. I also have a slight protusion in my front teeth. All in all I hate the way I look and would either like a valpast partial denture as I have no back teeth to chew with. How much does a valplast denture cost? Or what would you suggest,I dont want a brace for my front teeth so could I have a bridge from one front tooth back, and the same on the other front tooth back? I need some expert advice because my dentist is always in such a rush he never listens to what I would like. I live in Rayleigh Essex. 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

My mother has dentures now is it okay to have 4 implants on the lower jaw and have bridges

Sunday, July 19th, 2009
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My mother is 70 y.o. and has had dentures for over 20 years. However because of the poor quality (Soviet) of dentures and not being able to eat in them she’s eaten down most of the lower side bone. Dentists in a dental clinic in Dubai advised for the lower jaw to set 4 implants and put a bridge and denture on top of it. I would like to get a second opinion from you. Many 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

My dentist tried to take impressions i was gagging so bad. How can i stop gagging?

Thursday, July 16th, 2009
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I went to my dentist today she tried to take impressions i was gagging so bad i took it out, she said its the first time she has seen anyone gag having the bottom impression done,she didnt even try to do the top how can i stop gagging? i was told if she does a bridge its £800.00 each side is this the answer? i cant afford that much

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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

Ive a crown that has an underlying infection is bridges the best option for it?

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
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I have a crown that has an underlying infection. It is surrounded by tow teeth that have relatively large fillings. I have been told that a bridge is my best option, would you agree? Thanks for your time

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It may be a good option if the… (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

My permanent bridge is broken and my dentist says it is due to my grinding Is it correct?

Saturday, July 11th, 2009
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Dr. Bohara, I have a permanent bridge put on by a dentist in 2005. In 2009, it is broken. I paid $3000. She says that the bridge broke due to my grinding. The bridge has also damaged the bottom tooth. I consulted another dentist and he says that the bridge should be replaced at no cost to me. I went to the original dentist and she said that because I grind my teeth I broke the bridge and also have worn out my bottom tooth. She said that she would replace the bridge for 1/2 the price of $3,000. What are dental patients’ rights???? I did not like her office and I did not like her. I’ve also moved and I’m now 3hrs away. Thanks for your guidance.

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

Does the fixed dental bridge have to be drilled off and the whole are be redone?

Thursday, July 9th, 2009
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I have been reading about veneers but I am a little concerned about a couple of things. Firstly my teeth are stained but this is due to ( I have been told) antibiotics (penicillin i think) when I was much younger, so I dont think teeth whitening products are an option for me, also my front teeth are thinning-this is why I thought of veneers. However, what happens when the patient has , say, a crown on one of the teeth intended for a veneer and for a dental bridge(fixed many years ago- I know dentists generally would not use this method now).Does the foxed dentl bridge have to be drilled off and the whole are be redone? Thanks

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

My hygienist put a drill to my dental bridge and now my tooth had rotten how can i fix it?

Thursday, July 9th, 2009
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During a dental check up I was asked if I wanted a scale and polish. I said yes to this during which the hygienist got the drill out and started on the bottom teeth(previously this had been done by hand) she then went to an area where I had a fixed dental bridge and put the drill to it. It scared me a little and I put my hand up to stop. When I was with a previous dentist he said he would leave that are whilst cleaning but always said that I was to keep it clean. I have actually had the dental bridge now for about 30 years. During my latest check up the current dentist said there was a hole around the dental bridge area and said i had a rotten tooth fixed to the dental bridge. I am not sure about this, I have no pain and wonder if the hole he talked about was caused by the hygienist using the drill in a delicate area- should she have done this? Thanks

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