Posts Tagged ‘smooth teeth’

Is there a way my tooth can be polished to be smoother?

Thursday, February 17th, 2011
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Mark, a few days ago I used a metal pik to dislodged some food/substance from the inner surface of my left front tooth but since I’ve done it the surface doesn’t feel like smooth glass anymore but like rough/burning sandpaper. Is there a way that the tooth surface can be got back to being smooth again? It’s getting me down as it feels uncomfortable and I’m worried i’ve filed the enamel off the tooth and done irreversible damage. Thanks

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It’s certainly possible, th… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

What can I do about having a sore tongue following a scale & polish?

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
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After having a scale & polish at my present dental practice I am left with such a sharp gap between my lower front teeth that my tongue is permanently sore. The dental practitioner has told me there is nothing they can do to correct this except make me a gumshield to wear at night. But it is during the day that I have this awful irritation & soreness. Have I been given the right advice?,
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Go back to your Dentist and ak… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

How much would it cost for me to have the small chips in my teeth fixed?

Friday, August 27th, 2010
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Hi Rob, My front two teeth at the top have some small chips in them. Nothing drastic but enough to make me feel concious about them. I was wondering how much it would cost to get them both fixed. I was thinking that one may need a little shave down and the other a little filler…if that makes sense?? Could you please let me know asap as i am desperate to get this sorted. Many thanks, ,
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Cosmetic fillings cost from ar… (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

I had my teeth bonded for the first time and they feel very rough, is this normal?

Friday, May 21st, 2010
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Hi Dr.Patel: today for the first time i ever had my front bonded. I do feel a bit uncomfortable because it feels very rough as if it has particles of sand on my teeth. Is that feeling ok ?,
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You might get used to it and i… (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