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Can an apicetomy be performed in a dental practice?

Monday, January 17th, 2011
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Hello,

My ambition is to study dentistry and i am very keen in learning about apicectomy. Can it be performed in a dental practice? or would the patient have to be referred to a maxillofacial surgeon in a hospital?
i hope you can help me by answering this question.

thank you

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Apicectomys are carried out in… (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 is this grey line on the side of one of my molars?

Monday, January 17th, 2011
Q.

hi, on one of my molors there is a very very small grey line very tiny from looking in the mirrow it looks like a spot the size of when a birow dot but when a light is shone on it it turns into i tiny line this is in one of the ridges of my molor and doesnt hurt in the slightist

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You can get your dentist to ha… (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

How can I improve my bad breath and whiten my teeth?

Monday, January 17th, 2011
Q.

how can i get my teeth white a,s,a,p with out going to see a dentist? my partner says my breath smells of fags but i dont smoke? really need help, fast

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Dear Enquirer,
My advice is to… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Which companies insure dental implants?

Friday, January 14th, 2011
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can you advise me which companies insure implants? i used to use lamp, but found them to be quite awkward and am thinking of using another company.

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I only use Lamp insurance, I a… (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

Can my NHS dentist replace 8 amalgam fillings with composite/ceramic ones?

Friday, January 14th, 2011
Q.

Dear Dr Hughes,

I have 8 amalgam fillings done 10 years ago.

In the last few months i have been thinking that these might cause bad breath as there is a tooth decay underneath. Can this be related to bad breath?

Apart from the above I have good healthy teeth and good dental hygiene and my NHS dentist doesn’t seem to think i need them replaced.

I would like to have them replaced with white composite fillings or ceramic for cosmetic reasons and for a possible relation to bad breath.

I suppose the tooth decay underneath will still be there but less visible.

I would greatly appreciate your advice.

many thanks

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Thank you for your enquiry.

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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

I have sensitive, weak teeth, can you advise me what to do to prevent pain?

Friday, January 14th, 2011
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My teeth are a mess but i feel every dentist i go to they just fob me off, i have very week teeth, i suffer from decay in a bad way, they are very sensitive, i have had to have quite a few teeth taken out, my two front teeth one is capped due to an accident when i was young and the other is decaying from the top, they are also very discoloured, i don’t have the money to pay alot for work on my teeth, every dentist i go to tell me that i must eat or drink sugary food’s and i really don’t, i am getting quite upset and i don’t ever feel like smiling, and they are always hurting could you please advise on where i can go for help, Many Thanks .

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Hi
Try asking for a referral … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

What treatment options are available for my small teeth with gaps inbetween?

Friday, January 14th, 2011
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I don’t consider myself to have bad teeth, but they are small and have gaps. If I wanted to have them cosmetically done, which would be the best option?

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You could have one of 3 things… (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

I still have my ‘baby teeth’, have black gums and I am 26, what could be the reason for this?

Friday, January 14th, 2011
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I am 26 and still have my baby teeth, none of my adult teeth have come through. I also have black gums, why do you think this is? Could there be some sort of connection?

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You are very unfortunate if yo… (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

How does acid affect teeth?

Thursday, January 13th, 2011
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how does acid effect our teeth?

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It leeches the mineral from th… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

What is topical fluoride for?

Thursday, January 13th, 2011
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I was wondering if you could tell me how topical fluoride is used in dentistry please.

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Its used to strengthen teeth o… (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