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Can you give me some information on Lesion Sterilization Tissue Repair (LSTR)?

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
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Hi Dr Butt,

i think i need a root canal treatment as the pain in my tooth is slowly getting worse and is becoming difficult to cope with, i have done some research online and have discovered a new treatment called Lesion Sterilization Tissue Repair (LSTR) using a combination of anti biotics (3Mix-MP)

the reason that i want this treatment is because the tooth is not actually dead and is allowed to heal naturally and so does not become brittle and its always better to have a tooth that is able to function as close to 100% as possible!

do you do this treatment at your clinic or have any plans to in the future?

kind regards

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Will zirconia dental implants look the most natural?

Thursday, August 25th, 2011
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I am having implants as I have lost teeth in both my upper and lower level and now my crowns & bridges on my upper level are all failing. I would like to have a natural look, if possible, not poker straight or Hollywood white but just natural. I was told that Zirconia would be better for that look than Porcelain – is that true. Is it possible to get a natural look with implants atall or will they always look somewhat false? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

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Should I be concerned by Hydrogen Peroxide used in whitening systems?

Thursday, August 18th, 2011
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Dear Dr

I had my teeth whitened at my dentist and she used the reputible company Voco system on me. I was concerned because i wasnt aware that Hydrogen Peroxide was used which is an acid…my question is why do dentists use an acid to whiten teeth? Do your teeth reminilize? I thought enamel didnt heal and i found out that the PH used was 4 and this was in house for 20 mins is this bad? Im worried? Have i got a right to be?

Would appreciate your best advise thankyou for your time,

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What do you do when your veneers are whiter than your other teeth?

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
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Hi there,

Please can you help. My mother recently had two front teeth veneers & whitening process. The veneers were done first then the Brightsmile process, however the veneers are now whiter than her natural teeth. They also look more prominent as they are the two front teeth. I seem to think when my dentist did my teeth the whitening process was done first then colour match the veneers – is there a certain way round to do this?

What would you suggest to rectify this problem.
Thanks for any help you can give 

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What can I do to stop my loose teeth from falling out?

Monday, July 18th, 2011
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IM 19 AND IM AFRIAD THAT BY THE TIME IM 25 I WILL LOSE ALL MY TEETH. MY FRONT TEETH IS VERY LOOSE AND IS A BIT LONGER THAT THE OTHER BECAUSE ITS SLOWLY FALLING OUT. THE DOCTORS SAID THAT I HAVE MASSIVE BONE LOST. AND THERE IS LITTLE THAT THEY CAN DO. ALSO ONE OF MY BOTTOM TEETH ARE ALSO LOOSE, THE DENTIST PLACED A BRACKET IN TO HOLD MY TEETH TOGETHER. I WAS WONDERING IF I WAS ABLE TO GET FALSE TEETH TO REPLACE THE TWO TEETH THAT ARE LOOSE. IM NOT VERY CONFIDENT IN MY SMILE DUE TO MY SITUATION. IF I CAN GET THIS FIXED I WOULD BE A LOT MORE HAPPIER. ALSO WOULD IT BE COSTLY TO HAVE THIS PROCEDURE DONE? I NEED HELP ANY ADVICE?

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considering your age this… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can my gums be reshaped after I have received my dental implants?

Monday, July 11th, 2011
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Hi, I have had tatum implant surgery for two missing teeth. Both gaps are at the top front row and I am due to have the abutments fitted ready for crowns. Where the implants have been fixed into position my gum line has taken it’s own form and shape. Once the crowns are fitted I will be left with gaps where the gum once naturally protruded into a point between each tooth. My question is, can gum be taken from other arears of the gum and applied to existing gum so it acts as a filler then reshapen in order to create a better visual apperance to both the tooth and gum line?

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How do I prevent future cavities after root canal treatment?

Friday, June 24th, 2011
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Dear Sir,  I have the problem of cavity and now I have been advised for RCT.

Please let me know that if a person carier of Hepatitis-B, then there are any dangrious/disadvatages by RCT or NOT.

Secondly, how much period the filing will remain? Please also inform me that RCT is the solution of paid and cavity.

Thirdly, how to prevent from Cavity in future to other thooth?

Sometime I felt paid in other parallel theat, those not affected by cavity? What is the reason for this?

Your reply will be highly appreciated.

Regards, 

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I’m worried that teeth whitening will ruin my teeth.

Friday, June 17th, 2011
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Dear Dentist

My question is regards to whitening � Is Hydrogen Peroxide bad for your teeth or whitening in general does it cause cavities if you used say 30% in house bleaching?
I am confused because it is a weak acid so why do we use it on whitening?

Does a high percent of Hydrogen Peroxide not cause cracks in teeth or make them matte/loose their shine?

How does whitening work? thank you for your time 

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Whitening works by penetra… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I would like smaller front teeth, what are the best treatments?

Monday, June 6th, 2011
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Hello, now my two teeth at the front are quite large and i would like them a bit smaller and pushed back so they are in line with the rest. What would be the best way to sort this problem out? Braces or cosmetic surgery because i want them to be done straight away as wearing braces does take a lot of time. I have a cosmetic dental surgery near where i live but have not yet been to them.
I’m a student and i was wondering how much it would cost for cosmetic dental surgery? thank you for your time 

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How many times can you have veneers replaced?

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
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Hi there doctor ,

I got veneers for my 2 front teeth about a year ago but I’m not too happy about the colour. I’d like to whiten my teeth and replace my veneers to match the new colour of my teeth. Is it possible to replace my veneers? Is there a limit to replacing them? Also, my veneers feel a little shaky sometimes. If they do break off, do I have any other options? I’ve read that veneers can only be replaced twice in a life time at most. Any truth to that?

Thank you for your time 

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