Posts Tagged ‘cosmetic dentistry’

What is a cheap option to replace discoloured and damaged teeth?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q.
Dr Caplan, I need help urgently. My teeth are so bad that i do not feel comfortable talking to people anymore. ever since I got my adult teeth, they have been very yellow. My milk teeth were naturaly white, straight and healthy. I have had fixed braces and my teeth are now straight, but the colour does not imporve. I am no longer happy with myself, I need to do something about them but I am lost about what. One tooth has chipped away and therfore become very brownish. I know I can have vaneers done, but my dentist told me they would cost £250 per tooth, but i need all the front ones doing, a total of 15-16 teeth. I can not afford to pay that much per tooth. Dental implants sound complicated, I do not know if i can get them or how much they would cost. I need a cost effective way and fast. I can not ignore it any longer. Please help :(,
A.
Some dentists would place comp… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Will I need to pay for broken teeth removale before getting braces?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q.
my teeth are broken back teeth, some back teeth have completely come out, this happened during my three pregnancies, i want to consider a brace as my fronth teeh is slightly more forward than the next one and also i have a upper tooth slightly behind the rest of my teeth, if that makes sense, wcould i just go for the brace or will i need to seek attention for the broken teeth? which i had done so but its very costly, id rather just pay for the brace, as im very self conscious.,
A.
hi you will need to have the b… (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

How many teeth needed to have dental bridge?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q.
How many teeth do you require in order to get a bridge? How much does an average bridge cost for the top of the mouth?,
A.
It depends on how many teeth a… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What do with dental crown that keeps coming loose?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q.
I have a double implant at the top back teeth. The abutment and implant are secure but the crown becomes loose every 6 months or so. My dentist uses temp bond each time to re cement the double crown and this seems to disintegrate. He says he prefers this as it is easier to remove but I don`t feel I can rely on it as it has just come loose for the 3rd time over Christmas. What should I do. The implant was performed by a top dental surgeon and not my dentist although he watch the proceedure,
A.
I suspect that the crowns do n… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Should I opt for partial dentire or metal/ plastic one?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q.
I have had a metal partial the last five years that I’ve had to use a partial cement in order to keep it secure in my mouth. Next month I am having more teeth pulled and a new partial made. The only teeth I will have will be my two front teeth on top. I’ve been advised that a metal clasp around those front teeth will result in the teeth shifting. I am so tired of having to re-cement during the day because chewing something has broken the seal loose. I am considering the flexible partial denture and would like some advice and opinions on the flexible partial vs the metal/plastic one I have now. Any advice and opinion would be greatly appreciated.,
A.
In these situations, provided … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Are dental implants available on the NHS?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q.
im 26 years old and all my teeth are crumberling in my mouth and my front 1s are startin to go black i have quiet big teeth and there the first thing you see on me is there any chance i could get inplants on the nhs,
A.
I would try to save the teeth … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Is it normal for teeth to feel loose when wearing braces?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q.
ever since ive had braces my teeth started to become a little loose. is this normal. my teeth arent very loose but whenevr i bite down my teeth move fowards,
A.
During treatment the teeth can… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What food should be avoided after teeth whitening?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q.
Good morning, Im just curiouse to know if there is any foods or drinks i shoul avoid after having teeth whitening with laser and how long should i avoid them for? i would like to know if smoking is ok or should it be avoided and for how long is so?,
A.
After tooth whitening avoid an… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Are dentures or implants best option for missing teeth?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q.
Dr Tennet, I have a close family relative who has already had most bottom molars removed and two at the top (I think). My cousin is now still experiencing pain and has three obvious infections where the teeth are basically beyond repairable. Obviously this is down to lack of oral health but he has pains throughout the whole of is teeth even the front set. If for example thinking about removing them all, what would be the best course of treatment to take. For example if taking them out is it wise to replace with dentures or would implants be the better option. How much would a full restoration of teeth cost? (all teeth replaced),
A.
Cheap implant supported dentur… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can teeth be added to bridgework later?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q.
I currently have an infection in the rootof my eye tooth, taking antibiotics, my dentist has advised root canal or tooth removed. If I have tooth removed, is it possible to have a single false tooth. I already have a bridge on this side, so could another tooth be added to this or would it be separate.,
A.
Teeth cannot be added to exist… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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