Posts Tagged ‘Cosmetic+dentistry’

I want to straighten my front teeth which are inclined.

Friday, November 27th, 2009
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HI! Im interested in getting my teeth straightened, but im not sure how to go about it. My teeth are pretty straight, except for my two top front teeth which go up abit like this / (but dont actually overlap each other). What would be the best form of treatment? Should I see my dentist first? Hope you can help.

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A simple fixed brace would lik… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I have been told the cost of dental bridges please explain.

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
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In the general pricing structures what does “Dental bridges £250 – £800 per unit” mean exactly. What is a ‘unti’? Other proceedures give price per tooth. Does it mean that the entire unit regardless of the amount of teeth is that price? Thank you.

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Per tooth being replaced plus … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can a discoloured tooth be whitened or a new veneer is required?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
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Hi There, I have a veneer for my front tooth but not for the others and its gone slightly discoloured would I need a new veneer or could I just get whitening also I really want a white gold window as one of my teeth is slight chipped I dont want a full tooth just the outline one can you help at all?

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You may be able to bleach the … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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She can either have them repla… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Does filling fall out if its not capped?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
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I have had many fillings in my front teeth (6-11). Some of them came loose after a couple months. My dentist said that he would like to cap these teeth. He said that my fillings will just keep falling out. Is this true? I have become very depressed about my teeth. I want to keep my teeth for as long as possible. I am only 30. What are my options?

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If teeth are properly bonded t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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They are 2 types of porcelain.… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Need treatment for improving my teeth’s smoothness & flatness

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
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Hi I have a self confidence issue to do with the pointiness of my canine teeth, both top and bottom. What is the best/ recommended way of improving the smoothness/flatness of my teeth? Thanx

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Sometimes careful recontouring… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Is there a cheaper way to get my smile back?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
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Hi i had my front tooth taken out 3years ago after my son kicked me and fractured it, i have had 4 dentures none of them fitted properly,i couldnt eat or drink with it in when i smiled they clicked out of place and because i needed to take it out i lost it? my dentist has offered a bridge for approx £400 or implant for approx £1000 as the nhs doest pay for them, but im currently getting income support is there any cheaper way i can get my smile back?

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A new NHS denture may be an op… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

what is the typical cost of for teeth lumineers or bonding?

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
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What is the typical cost of the from two teeth lumineers or bonding? I had a root canal on one of my from teeth in third grade and the other front tooth is chipping, I’m 26 now and the composite on the front tooth is extreemly discolered. what is my best options?

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It sounds like the tooth may n… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can you provide more insight on 6 months braces?

Friday, November 20th, 2009
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Dear Dr, I would be grateful if you would give me some advice. I am need t get braces to correct overcrowding on both the top and bottom teeth. I have had a consultation for 6 month braces. I am not sure whether to get them or to go for traditional braces. Have you had any dealings with 6 months braces? Would you recommend them?

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I would always recommend tradi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara