Archive for the ‘Q. General dentistry’ Category

Is it illegal for a non-dentist to carry out laser tooth whitening?

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
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I have been researching tooth whitening online and am a little confused! If it is illegal for anyone not qualified as a dentist to carry out tooth whitening procedures, how is it that so many beauty salons offer laser tooth whitening? I have also found courses available to non dentists offering traing in laser tooth whitening? So is it illegal for a non dentist to carry out these procedures or not?,
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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

Why are my teeth sensitive after treatment?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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Today I had a 45 minute hygienist appt at smilepod and my teeth felt fine. Now as the evening has progressed my teeth are really sensitive and ache, why is this?,
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they often feel like this afte… (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

Why does my dentist only offer me tray whitening instead of laser treatment?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
Q.
why has my dentist only offered me tray whitening costing £500 instead of laser which i can get for 100, also is LED whitening good? dont see it advertized much. Thankyou.,
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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

Is it possible to have a gold tooth fitted without an implant?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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Is it possible to have a gold tooth fitted without an implant? My upper left four has been removed and i would rather not go to either the pain or expense of having a graft. Thank you.,
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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

Does bleaching harm the teeth?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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does bleaching harm the teeth?,
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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 tenderness where I had a root canal done three years ago. What could it be?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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I have some tenderness and a pimple high up on my upper gum where I had a root canal and post/crown about 3 years ago.. What is it and why is it happening? Could it be a result of procedure that was done?,
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Are veneers worth all the money? Will they be suitable for me?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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Sorry to bother you. i have a appointment here in Shreveport but wanted to ask you a ? i have horrible teeth. have had them since i was little. doesnt matter what i do they still get cav all the time. i am going in to see about getting veneers but not sure if they are really for my teeth or not. If i do have them put on would it be worth the money we are spending on them? thanks for you input,
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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

Is it safe to use veneers to solve my bite problems?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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Dear Dr. Moore, I am planning to have the veneers fitted mainly to improve to the wrong bite of my teeth. Is it safe to do or will the veneers keep braking and rapires be even more costly? My previous dentist has always advised me not to use the veneers. I am keen as I realise it will also improve my smile. Should I go ahead and have them fitted? I am 54 years old and keep dreaming of an improved bite and a smile. My bottom teeth are now begining to slide over the top teeth. I would appreciate your comments. Kind regards,
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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

Is there another solution that avoids an operation as I am very scared?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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I have braces on my upper teeth. Recently i went to the dentist and was told that i have a horizontal tooth in my gums, and there my permanent canine is above that. That is, my canine and the horizontal tooth are colliding due to which my canine cant come down. The dentist says thet i will have to have an attachment placed on my tooth to make it straight. Is there any other way to solve this problem as i am scared of operations.,
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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

Will I be able to get braces on the NHS if I’m over twenty-five?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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i am 25yrs old and m teeth are not staight. will i be able to get help towards braces on the nhs? if not how much would it cost?,
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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