Archive for the ‘Q. General dentistry’ Category

How can I control my mouth odour that is embarrassing me?

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
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i have mouth odour. how do i control it. it doesn’t take time after eating my mouth starts to smell bad. it embarassed me and my friends. i am tired of it pls help me. thanks.,
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Mouth odour is usually caused … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Dentist said my daughter’s front severely decayed teeth will need to be removed. Is this the only option?

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
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dear docter, my three year old daughter got severe tooth decay in front 4 teeth… the dentist are sayingit has to be removed.. and iam scared of that.. is there any other option to remove the decay without removing the teeth.. the dentist says they ll put her in general anthestia.. is that safe for children.. i cry daily thonking this,
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This is very sad but you shoul… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My 7 year old daughter’s milk teeth have not fallen and her permanent teeth are now erupting. Should I be concerned?

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
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Dr. My daughter is 7 Yrs old and her milk teeth have not fallen…and I noticed that her lower permanent incisors are erupting…,
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I wouldn’t worry all children … (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

I have white spots on my teeth after two years of wearing brackets. Can you help me?

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
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Dear Dr Caplan, I’d been wearing brackets for 2 years before 2 years. Now, I have white spots ot my teeth. I heard that you are into hat sphere! Please, hepl me.,
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white spots are due to decalci… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My damaged front tooth has turned black. I was going to use teeth whitening but I am afraid this will make it more obvious. Any suggestions?

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
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I recently hit my front tooth and now it is a bit black. I was considering starting to use the teeth whitening strips but now um scared that the blackness will show more if I whiten them.any suggestions since I don’t have insurance I can’t exactly go to the dentist.,
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Hi You may have damaged e blo… (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

Can you tell me the benefits of the UDA system for NHS dentists?

Monday, October 25th, 2010
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Hi Dr Patel I have applied for dentistry at university and I have an interview in a few weeks, I am interested to know what the benefits are of the UDA system for NHS dentists? Thanks for your time,
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I do not work on the NHS so I … (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 had toothache in my molar but now it has suddenly stopped. X-rays find nothing. What should I do?

Friday, October 22nd, 2010
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I have had toothache in my upper rear molars so much so I agreed to have a crowned molar extracted. Now three months later I had excructating pain in my back molar whilst I was away but stuck it out by taking very strong pain killers until I got home .I stopped the tablets 36 hrs ago woke up on the day of making an appointment to find the pain has gone and so far no repeat X rays have been inconclusive. Your advice would really be appreciated sincerely ,
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Hi I am sorry to hear about y… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

The tooth next to my extracted tooth is now sensitive. Is this because of the trauma of the extraction?

Friday, October 22nd, 2010
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I had an extraction done and the tooth beside it has no cavities but all of the sudden is very sensitive. Is this because of trauma close to it or should I worry about something else?,
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Its the trauma of the extracti… (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 believe my dry mouth is related to stress. What can be done to treat it?

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
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I have a problem with dry mouth. I believe that it is stress related. My teeth have no saliva on them- they’re screechy dry. How do I resolve this problem. I’ve been suffering with this for close to a year now and my teeth are yellow.,
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I would recommend sugar free g… (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 can I eat and drink after wisdom tooth removal?

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
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what can i eat and drink after a wis dom toother removed,
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Nothing very hot / cold or har… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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