Posts Tagged ‘veneers’

What options do I have for filling in gaps between my front teeth?

Thursday, April 7th, 2011
Q.

Hi,

So I’ve got gaps between my 4 front, upper teeth. I’ve always had them, my brother and sister have them too, but they also have much smaller mouths than me so their gaps are nearly non-existent and barely noticeable.

I’ve spoken to a cosmetic dentist about closing these gaps in the past, but the cost has put me off. I’m very eager to get this sorted out as it’s killing my self confidence and stopping me from smiling.

usually Veneers would be enough to close the gaps, I would require 4, one on each of the teeth (that are too small for my mouth apparently) the problem with this is that the proportions of my teeth would be way off, giving them the appearance of being short and stubby, so to couple this procedure a gum-lift has been recommended, I have a particularly gummy smile too, so this would fit nicely. However my top and bottom teeth also dont interlock (I forget the term, sorry) this means my canines are all worn down, and because they’d be sat next to 4 perfect teeth, these too would need work so that they’d fit in with my smile properly, crowns have been suggested for this.

All this work is well and good, but the cost is coming in at around £4000, which is a little bit of a hindrance for me.

any advice you can provide would be greatly helpful and appreciated. happy to provide photographs if necessary.

Thanks


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

What would be the cheapest option for fixing teeth which are in a bad condition?

Thursday, April 7th, 2011
Q.

sir i’m a patient of pyaria so plz tell me less costly solution. before 2 yrs i have done veenering of my teeth so plz tell me. thanx


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

How can I best correct my broad, protruding teeth?

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
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hi m having broad teeth………n protuded out… i dont want to go for braces…what other option shud be opted


Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Are there options to make veneered teeth look even?

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
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Hello! I was just wondering- my front two teeth are veneered due to an accident. I have noticed that my left front tooth has a low gumline, and the right is about 4mm higher. I understand this was probably the case before the veneers but its really bothering me! Also, the veneer on the right is more ‘built forward’ if that makes sense than the left. I know this is not the greatest problem in the world but I am getting married next year and its bothering me and makes me feel self concious. I hate the thought of the photos! Are there any options avilable to make them more even? Thank you


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

I’m 17, can I restore my treated teeth and feel happy with a new smile?

Monday, April 4th, 2011
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Im 17 years old and I have had ALOT of dental work already such as a root canal and what feels like every one of my teeth filled. It makes me really conscious of my smile and my teeth are now becoming discoloured where i have had these fillings. I really want to have veneers or lumineers but am I too young ? this really gets to me and would do anything to have a new smile. many thanks


Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I regret not having braces when I was 16 and now that I am an adult I’m not sure what is my best option. Orthodonics or veneers?

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
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When i was 16 i was offered a brace which i, stupidy, declined and now i am regretting it as when i recently went to the dentist to ask about having a bace put on she informed me that my teeth had set in place and were very strong so the likely-hood of my teeth staying in place when the brace was taken off was very small. I am very very concious of my teeth being crooked (even though i have been assured many times that they are “not that bad”) and rarely smile with my teeth on show. I have been looking into veneers as these seem like the best option for me. from what i have told you would you say that veneers would be the route i should take? and how much would i be looking at paying for them? Thank you.


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

I’ve got gaps, missing teeth and damage from gum disease, are veneers a good option?

Friday, March 25th, 2011
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I have some black gaps either side if my upper 4’s. I have no 3’s as they erupted late and were removed. Thre is some recession buccally too so the tooth looks like a 3 which is fine but i hate the black spaces which is a result of past perio disease from when i smoked. I have good oral health now and I have heard about guided tissue regeneration. The papillae is still present but has lost the knife edge shape. Can a specialist in this field help or do i have to opt for a bulky vaneer?


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

What is the difference between porcelain onlays and veneers for teeth?

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
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Hi Dr Kaplan,
I was just wondering what the difference was between porcelain veneers and porcelain onlays for front teeth, and whether there is an advantage in one over the other, or a difference in cost.
Cheers,


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

Are Veneers applied individually or in concert?

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
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the veneer should fit one by one, or ca nattached togrther and fit in one long sole veneer?

A.
They are seperate

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

What treatment should I go with for correcting the alignment of my teeth?

Monday, March 14th, 2011
Q.

I have been unhappy with my teeth for a number of years. Aged 16 I had upper “2”s crowned as they were being pushed back by the “3”s . Unfortunately I was never given orthodontics as an option.

Over the years (I am now 46) the colour of my natural teeth has changed, the movement continued and now the right 1 and 2 are pushed back the 3s look too large and the whole smile is unsightly.

A local dentist has suggested crowning 1, 2 and 3 (the 3s are quite long and pointy) and veneers for the 4s and 5s as these are pointing inwards.

My real concern is whether this is going to bring the teeth so far forwards for the 1,2 and 3 (because the 3s are large and will therefore set the outer arc position) that I’ll take on the appearance of the love child of Richard Branson and Janet Street Porter (A look I suspect you are rarely asked for).

How much further forwards would you expect teeth to be following crowning which is not intended to bring things forwards but in fact level things out.

Apologies for the lack of correct technical jargon but I imagine you get the picture.


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