Posts Tagged ‘composite’

Should I have veeners replaced due to receding gums?

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
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Hi, I had veneers put on my top 8 teeth about 8 years ago. Over time my gums have receded a bit and there is a visible line between my gum and where the veneer hits my tooth, one of them being a little bit dark. Only on my two front teeth though. I really don’t want to have them replaced at this time if I don’t have to. Is it possible to use white composite to fill the gaps? Will it hurt my dental health if I don’t have them replaced now? I’ve also read that they tend to “pop off” after you’ve had them replaced. Need unbiased advice on whether I should have them replaced or not. Thanks!!,
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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Crown on one of the front tooth sticks out further than the other.

Friday, November 27th, 2009
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I have a gap inbetwwen my two front teeth i have had it forever, when i i was younger chippd one of my front teeth and now have a crown the tooth underneeth has been made smaaler for the crown to fit, the tooth stiks out further thenn the other one and they look terrible is there anyway i can get them fixd how much would it cost or can i get it on the nhs as iam a single mum and 18

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

What should be done if the dentures doesn’t fit?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
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MY SISTER HAS HAD DENTURES FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS AND CANNOT GET THEM TO FIT.SHE HAS BEEN BACK MANY TIMES & DIFFERENT DENTIST.SHES ABOUT NUTS,WHAT SHOULD SHE DO?

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

Between Emax & Empress II which has better features?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
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Dear Dr Caplan. What are the difference between Emax veneers and Empress II veneers. Are the emax porcelain veneers more beautiful, thinest and strongest that the old well known Empress II porcelain? Thanks

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

Could you plz give some details for resin composite crown?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
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Hi, Dr. Glaister: Dentist said I had a vertical crack in my lower left molar (tooth number 18) in the back of the tooth. It doesn’t hurt although sometimes I feel sensitivity when I chew. He said I should have a crown. I heard the cheapest crown is a resin composite. What is the life expectancy of that kind of crown and can it be done quickly in one visit? Is it different than a metal or porcelain crown inthat they don’t have to grind your teeth?

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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

How would brace affect the composite fillings in my teeth advice?

Sunday, October 4th, 2009
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Hi, I had two composite fillings in my two front teeth a month ago…I wanted to know, if i wanted to get braces how would that affect my teeth…aslo the tooth that had the most composite in it, feels slightly thinner (in width) than the other. It feels as if its not as durable as the other, like its more prone to breakage; would u give me some advice pleasseeee!!! Thank You

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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

How much roughly composite bonding would actually cost me?

Friday, October 2nd, 2009
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Hello there. I would just like to know how much roughly ‘composite bonding’ would actually cost me. I havnt been to a dentist in years, but i think im in need of serious attention as my enamel is showing through, badly…and its knocking my confidence. My front tooth is also quite mishapen, and im not after ‘perfect’ teeth, just a bit to help me smile again!

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

I had a composite filling which broke off what can i do?

Monday, September 14th, 2009
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Dr. Moore, A year ago, I had a composite filling put into my front tooth. A few days ago, the bottom part of the tooth broke off in two places and the composite filling from the front remaining part to the top has come out completely; leaving only a thin part of my real tooth behind. Is this tooth salvagable for a crown?

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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

Can u give me some information about porcelain composite crowns?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Hi I have a composite crown bonded to a metal post that was fitted 20 years ago when I broke my upper front incisor that I would like to replace for cosmetic reasons. Due to my gums receeding a few mm you can now see a line of grey natural tooth around the gum line. I have asked my dentist about the most natural looking replacement and she is very keen to fit another metal/porceline composite crown. I have never been happy with the one I have, it has always been a different size, shape and colour to my other main incisor so I asked about an all porceline crown and she said that her practice fits procera crowns but that because I have a metal post and not a ground down tooth to use as an anchor that an all porceline crown would be too thick and would break. I made it clear that cost was not a consideration but she insisted that a composite crown was my best bet. Apart from the crown my teeth are completely average, they are average size, shape, colour etc. Your opinion would be valued. Thanks

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

Common mistakes during composite fillings

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
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Hello Doctor… How are you?? I have questions about the composite fillings , What are the common mistakes that could happen during the procedure of a composite filling ?? and why these mistakes could happen ? Thanks alot doctor Wish you the best

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