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Tom,

We can only really give you a rough guide on here, as we cant examine you properly, I'd recommend going to see a dentist in person and seeing what they say. Alot of dentists may be offering a...

Hi there,

Based upon what you've said, its almost entirely impossible to give you any idea of whats going on without examining you. I would go back and see your doctor/dentist if you are still...

Hi Martin,

If you are a bit nervous about having the implants done, go for the sedation. Its nicer for you, as you wont remember any of the procedure, and its easier for he dentist as you will be...

True Laser whitening should no longer be used, research published in the British Dental Journal showed that using a Laser to warm tooth whitening gel, can lead to a huge increase in the surface...

Hi Ste,

I am sure there is something which could be done. I would suggest you see another dentist for a consultation. I cant really advise you without seeing you.

Pleasure Sotonlady, best of luck!

Olanita: Prices for dental implants are in the region of £2-2500 for simple cases, per tooth + crown. You may want to find a practice that will offer you a free...

Hello, in response to your questions:
1. The cause of the infection is the tooth, removing it will allow your body to clean up any remaining infection.
2. Its usually done under local anaesthetic....

Hi John,

Simple answer, braces first and implants last. 6 months wont make much difference to the implant.

Best of Luck

Hi Dean,

Im sorry to hear about your tooth problems. Firstly, price wise you would be looking in the region of £30,000 for upper and lower fixed implant bridges. You would be looking at about 6...

Hi Patricia,

I'm sorry to hear you have lost your front teeth. The prices quoted for the implants and crowns are about right. My fee is £2500 for a single implant + crown in the front of the...

Hi Tk79,

Firstly, 3-4 months seems like a very long time to wait between extractions and implant placement. What was the reason given? In most cases where the tooth or root is still present an...

Dear Robyn,
Its difficult to say without seeing you and the radiograph.

Teeth unfortunately, do not grow back, what did your dentist say when you went back?

It may just be a question of allowing sufficient time for the bone to heal and fill in the area where the teeth were. If not they are numerous ways to place implants in areas of poor bone quality, or...

How long is a piece of string. There is no way of telling, if your dentist thinks it will stay put, then best to trust his judgement.

If it comes off, then go see him and he'll use permanent...

If the illness was due to cancer then you could possibly have it done on the NHS.

Hi there,

I'm sorry to hear about the situation you're in, there is no easy solution I'm afraid. My first response is to think VERY CAREFULLY before going abroad seeking cheap implant systems and...

hi!
Its difficult to say without looking! Go see a dentist for an examination and see what he/she says, you may need to see a dentist with a more cosmetic focus.

I wouldnt keep 20% Carbamid Peroxide in over night, if I remember correctly a max of 2 hours is the recommendation. Any longer and you may irritate the gums making them uncomfortable.

There could be a myriad of reasons why you are getting a shooting pain, its probably one of your own teeth and not the implants. Go and see your dentist asap and let them figure out whats going on!

Hi there!

I offer my patients a 3 year warranty as long as they maintain 6 monthly examinations and 6 monthly hygienist appointments (if necessary). The idea of a warranty is something which not...

Hi Romeo,

TO make things clear, there are 2 types of whitening,

1. Power whitening, Laser whitening, zoom whitening: all of these treatments involve you sitting in the dental chair whilst the...

I dont think any exist, as far as Im aware! regular checkups, fantastic oral hygiene and no contact sports is probably the best way to ensure their longevitiy

If your son has hypodontia (missing teeth from birth) he may be eligible for NHS funded implant treatment. I would get your local dentist to refer him to one of the dental teaching hospitals, they...

Dear Nick,

In response to your questions:

1. Yes, this should be possible. However, you may have bone loss in the area and require some bone grafting in order to place the implant. Its hard to...

Dear Soton,

Your question is a common one, I think its good that you have done your homework and been around to numerous dentists to see who offers you what and for how much! It may be worth while...