My orthodontist told me that I need 4 of my teeth extracting will Invisalign invisible braces still work ?

January 31st, 2008
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I would like to straighten my teeth and have been told Invisalign could work. however, my main concern is i was once told by an orthodontist i need to extract 4 teeth to have conventional braces. Would the same apply with Invisalign?

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My daughter lost her front tooth…dental implants?

January 31st, 2008
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Dear Dr Riten Patel,
My daughter lost her front tooth the tooth was put back in 5 hours later, she had root canal treatment which didnt work, the dentist said the tooth is hanging on by a tread and it needs to come out, she can have a denture and then a bridge, she is 19 years old, i dont want other teeth damaged, what is the best option for her, ive been thinking about implants, but i dont know what the best thing is. P.F.

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My teeth are rotten and yellow….i dont want false teeth?

January 31st, 2008
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Dear Dr Rob Tennet,
I am 55 yrs old and throughout my life have had poor experiences with various dentists. my teeth are rotten at the back and my front teeth are yellow despite cleaning. i do not want false teeth but would like to look at what alternatives i could have. G.E

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Can dental implants be used if i have gum disease ?

January 31st, 2008
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I really dislike the appearance of my teeth and have for a number of years thought about having dental implants. The only problem for me is that i really dont want to wait a long time to complete the treatment as i understand it can take between 3-6 months. Also can dental implants be done if you suffer from gum disease as i believe i have that also?? Mrs S

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I have missing Teeth are dental implants or bridges the best ?

January 31st, 2008
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Hi. i was looking through in the internet and i found your web.im 19 years old and im missing some teeth. i took them out when i was a little girl and they havent come out since then. n sometimes i have probs with bitin as im missing the last one up and the last one down. my dentist has advised to have an implant or bridges but i dont know which one is the best. and also which is the best toothpaste that you can you as i use colgate. thank you. S

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How long shoud I wait after removing an infected tooth for a dental implant ?

January 31st, 2008
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Hi i have just had a tooth removed due to a slight infection the tooth was not in good condition discoloured and had had root fillling ect. I am going to have to have a implant how long should i wait before starting implant treatment. P

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Should I have implants or veneers on baby teeth ?

January 31st, 2008
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Should I have dental implants to replace my baby teeth or is it better to have dental veneers on them?

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I have bone loss but need quite a few implants the thought of dentures depresses me how much would implants cost and how long would it take?

January 31st, 2008
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Dear Dr Caplan I am 49 years old and have substantial bone loss top and bottom jaws. I have in the past been referred to the dental section of Torbay hospital and now I have my teeth strapped upper and lower. Last year I had some xrays taken and my then dentist thought that there might be enough bone for implants but I would need quite a few I think. I believe the cost would be very expensive but the thought of dentures makes me so depressed. I wondered if you might be able to give me an indication on time span and cost if that my be possible. Yours Sincerely S

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One of my dental implants has fallen out what is the cause of that ?

January 31st, 2008
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I had a couple of implants, 6 and 7, inserted in one session at the beginning of 2006 after bone transplant. Since then biting on that side has not caused me any problems. However, last month the No 7 tooth became loose and, despite antibitiotics treatment, quickly fell out. What would be the likely cause of that (infection?) and can anything be done now please? Many thanks I K

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I have lost my teeth is it possible to have have denture implants are they expensive ?

January 31st, 2008
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I lost my upper teeth and some of my lower teeth after suffering excess acid problems for 10 yrs now i have dentures of which i cant wear the bottom set and i hate the upper ones but i have to wear them,do you think it was possible for me to have denture implants and would this be very expensive. thank you C

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