Posts Tagged ‘tooth’

Are there any more options other than track braces?

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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Hi, Im a 28 yr old female. One of my canine (3rd tooth to the right) has not come down and is growing inwards giving a vampire effect. The first (baby) tooth is still there so that is probably why. Thde tooth is now wobbling and will fall out soon, my dentist has told me i will need track braces which I may have to pay for due to my age. Are there any other options as I feel too old for these.,
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You could have invisalign to g… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Worried about the pain caused by my crown

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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two weeks ago my dentist fix a crown on my back tooth, with out conduct treatment, it looks ok at the beginning , but now I cannot bite on that side, I cannot afford cold or hot drink, tell me what to do, I am worried if he needs to open this tooth, how painfull it will be? is a big job? how he will be take the crown out? thank you.,
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You probably just need the bit… (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 lumineers better than dental veneers?

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
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Hi. Are lumineers cemented in place with traditional veneer cement and if so how are they removed to leave the tooth underneath undamaged? Also, if the tooth is not cut down do the lumineers make your teeth stick-out? Are lumineers better than normal veneers? thanks,
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Both very astute observations … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My tooth looks different from my other teeth due to treatment, any suggestions for me?

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
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i hit my front left tooth about 20 years ago and killed the nerve i got a cap i think put over the tooth and it looked like new then after a few years it started to have a blue tinge to it i got another cap put on but this looked bigger and stuck out more also the colour didnt match iv just been to the dentist because i really dont want it any more (had it about 10 years now) iv got a temp cap on just now getting new one fitted in 2 weeks but the dentist said it might be the same because my tooth is (only slightly) pushed forward and they had some trouble matching my colour im spending a lot of money to try and feel better about this tooth but am worried it will just be the same i dont understand how they cant make it fit like the first one i had is there any other options to get my teeth to look the same please help,
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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

Any advice on knocked out tooth?

Friday, March 19th, 2010
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I have fallen over and knocked out 1 front tooth which was put back what I thought was successfully 2 years ago. I am now told that it is being rejected. It is a rather prominent tooth. What is the best route to take and what would be the approximate cost? Thank you,
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if the teeth either side are r… (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 it normal for tongue to bleed?

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
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hi i had a burried tooth in the roof of my mouth which has been exposed. i will be getting a brace in the new year. at the moment i have silver bands on my teeth and some sort of retainter at the roof or my mouth clued to my 2 top teeth. the bands are fine but my tongue keeps rubbing of the metal prongs causing 1 large ulcer. my tongue hits off of it when i swallow. i have been back to the dental hospital and i have had it filled to try and smooth it. is it normal for my tongue to be bleeding and very painful?,
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Orthodontists can be uncomfort… (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

Could the dental implants be placed at the time the teeth is removed

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
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I am considering a complete lower jaw implant procedure that will involve removal of some remaining teeth. Would I have to wait for a healing period after extractions, or could the implants be placed at the time the teeth are removed.

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If the bone is sound then plac… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My two front top teeth are brittle and starting to corode advice please?

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
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Hello, My two front top teeth are brittle and starting to corode abit on the bottom edge, is there anything you would recommend please?

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It depends on the cause, if yo… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Along with my crown the root fell out as well please advice on the treatment

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
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I had a crown which has fallen out, along with the crown coming out the root fell out as well. It is one of the teeth near the front, top row. What advice would you give and is it expensive?

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My advice here is free.An init… (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

The dentist tool went through into my sinus area is it a serious problem?

Monday, December 21st, 2009
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I had a tooth out today, the root stayed and the dentist had to dig the root out, the prob was the dentist tool went through into my sinus area i think, i could blow my nose and wind came out of cavity, it was packed and stitched, have i any worrys, he did give me anti biotics.

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