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I have a dental crown right near the front of my mouth on my upper teeth. My other teeth are now looking quite a dirty colour and so I want to get them whitened. If I were to do so would this have any effect on the colour of the crown? Would teeth whuitening make the crown stand out or anything?
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The crown will not be affected by the bleaching process.
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What age would you say a child need to stop sucking a passifier? Or should I not allow child to use a dummy at all as it will only lead to problems with teeth?
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hi many thanks for your email, my advice would be try to get rid of the passifier before the age of three. hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Q.
Do you know a good tooth whitening toothpaste on the market that will do a good job? I don’t have the money to get anything proper so will have to settle for this.
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All tooth whitening toothpaste are similar and many are abrasive. I would recommend some of the whitening strips instead.
Dr. Lemongello
Q.
I have been referred to a dental hygienist but am not exactly sure what it is they do. Obvisouly it is to do with improving oral hygiene but could you give a few more details?
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hi many thanks for your email, a hygienist cleans your teeth and gives advice on oral health care. usually called a scale and polish. hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Q.
Someone mentioned to me the maryland bridge or something along those lines as an alternative to implants? I don’t really know what this is, if you could give me some info?
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A Maryland bridge is a bridge that is bonded to the adjacent teeth instead of reducing the adjacent teeth. Think of a tooth with wings on each side. These wings are bonded to the adjacent teeth. The advantage is that it is minimally invasive to the adjacent teeth. The disadvantages are that they are not as predictable long term and should only be used to replace a missing front tooth. Also, depending on the skill of the dentist and the materials used the esthetic outcome may be compromised.
Dr. Lemongello
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I have been told that one of my teeth has tooth decay and that I will need some treatment to help make sure it does not get any worse. What I would like to know is what the difference between tooth decay and a cavity? or are they just the same?
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hi many thanks for your email, decay is bacteria eating away at the hard tooth tissue makingit soft and brown. a cavity is a decayed area of tooth which then turns into a hole.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
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I have been unable to go to the dentist in about four years now. Just the idea of going to the place has me in a state as I am just so scared of the place. I even hate walking past the place. I used to force myself to go but my dentist just didn’t understand how fearful I was about the whole thing. Could you offer me any advice as to how I can get through this problem?
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hi many thanks for your email, the main thing would be to go for a first appointment and try to build a relationship. the treatment could be done under IV
sedation. hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
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Could you please tell me what the average cost if for enlighten teeth whitening? Having looked at the different types I think this one is the best choice for me.
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The cost varies greatly depending on where you live. I would consult the dentist you are interested in receiving treatment from. Dr. Lemongello
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I have an overbite and was considering lingual braces, but would like your opinion on which braces system is best for fixing this problem? I have heard invisalign can be quite limited in its treatment and I don’t particularly want to get metal braces?
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hi many thanks for your email, invisalign can treatment varied cases but for more complexed treatment fixed braces either lingual or standard braces would be more suitable. you can now get white braces which help to make the treatment more decreet. hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Q.
How long would you say I need to wait aftyer getting
dental implants before I can play sport again. A few days or maybe even a week? I play football by the way.
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I would recommend at least 5-7 days. Consult your dentist. Depending on your surgical situation it could be longer. Dr. Lemongello
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