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yo man, i like to play a lot of sax. i was just wondering if this will have a detrimental impact on my mouth later on in life? is there a link between playin too much sax and dental problems? if there is, i’ll have to take up the flute or somethin thanks
A.
I am unaware of any negative effect the sax will have. Just be carful not to hit your teeth with it. Dr. Lemongello
Q.
I have been having bad
toothache so I went to the dentist. the dentist took some x-rays and examined my teeth but said that he was not sure what was causing the tooth ache. He said my teeth looked to be in good shape and said he could not see ny required treatment to help ease the pain. All he did was recommend painkillers. Not much help really. Do you know of anything else that may be causing this annoying tooth ache?
A.
hi many thanks for your email, i think you maybe better trying to seek the advice of a second dentist for a second opinion. hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Q.
I know smoking when getting
dental implants is a no no. But what other joyou activities are prohibited during this time?
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There are few restrictions. Intially, you should aviod smoking, the use of alcohol, and stick to a softer diet to avoid disturbing the implant site. See, you can still do most of your favorite things!
Dr. Lemongello
Q.
What are the biggest causes of teeth staining? I don’t smoke and try to stay away from coffee but my teeth are getting a nasty colour to them? What other things may be causing this?
A.
hi many thanks for your email, although smoking and coffee and red wine are the main reasons for staining, other things such as food that you eat and drink can cause staining. also the age of your teeth can cause them to look discoloured. staining can be classified as intrinsic(internal) or extrinsic(external). extrinsic staining can be removed by a hygienist visit. intrinsic staining is much harder to remove and things like whitening can help.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Q.
Are mini implants just another option when it comes to
dental implants or do they do a different job entirely and are used for a different purpose when it coems to replacing mssing teeth?
A.
No, in my opinion there are very few indications for mini implants. They were originally designed as temporary implants. The only place I would recommend them is to hold in a full lower denture only when finances are a major concern. Conventional implants are significantly better in all situations.
Q.
Since starting treatment with braces I am finding that my mouth gets really dry and that I have to drink lots of water to keep on top of it. I would have thought that I would be producing more saliva after hearing about braces. Will this go away, is there something I can do?
A.
hi many thanks for your email, some people react differently to things in there mouths. see how it goes but keep drinking the water and hopefully things will get better.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Q.
The government tell people to eat five a day of fruit and veg but then I am told that the acidity in fruit eats away at teeth. What can I do to win here? Its like I am going in circles!
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There are many differnt types of fruits and vegtables. Not all of them are high in acid and sugar. The key is moderation and diversity.
Dr. Lemongello
Q.
When I was younger I had to get far too many dental fillings, the horrible looking grey ones as well. Now, I make sure to keep my teeth in a much better ciondition but I still have the horrible grey fillings there. Would I be able to get them changed for the better looking modern ones or are they likely to come to thed of their life soon enough anyway?
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hi many thanks for your email, this is a very common treatment, the silver fillings can be replaced for white ones. hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
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can you tell me how long ths veneer treatment takes? can it be done in one day would this make it cost more for me? what material is best? sorry for so many questions but my wayward front tooth needs some serious makeover! Thanks doc
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Veneers can be placed in 2 visits about 2 weeks apart. If planned properly we can place veneers in less time but there is an additional cost. For example, we have started treatment on a Thursday and completed it on Tuesday. There is no one type of veneer that is better than another. What is important is using the right type of veneer and material based on your situation. Visit our website www.lernerlemongello.com for more information. Dr. Lemongello
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I am contemplating getting lingual braces as I can’t afford the more expensive systems but don’t really want to get braces on my front teeth. Do they hurt a lot considering that they are on the inside of teeth? Cut tongue up and gums?
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Lingual braces should be very similar in cost as other orthodontic treatment and should not be any more uncomfortable. If you don’t want braces on your front teeth and you are a candidate for Invisalign you should consider this instead.
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