yeahyous
New User
Female
10 posts since June 26th, 2009
New User
Female
10 posts since June 26th, 2009
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Yup, I live in the UK, hence the differences with treatments. We are not necessarily ahead of you, I sometimes think things are approved more easily over here. Not always a good thing!
The tooth can be etched with a specially formulated dental acid to take the outermost layer of enamel off, leaving a more even colour to the teeth. This is usually done at a dental hospital, not dental practice. It is not a perfect result but can be tried before veneers or crowns, as a composite layer often fails.
Not sure where you are, but I am in England, and we have to go to the GP for referrals to a specialist. I would go to your doctor and ask his/her advice. Not sure its teeth related.
If you are not consistent with your retainer I would ask for a permanent one to be fitted. Teeth do tend to move anyway as you get older and you may find this is more of a problem for you.
You can have teeth "sandblasted" to remove the white blotches and achieve a better colour, but you would probably need to be referred to a specialist for this via your dentist.
The white patches are usually caused by you having had a virus when your permanent teeth were developing and antibiotics being taken, or hypoplasia, where the enamel fails... more
Does it hurt when you stand up and bend over. If you get a pain then it could be sinus infection, although that usually gives you pain along the roots of your upper teeth. If you feel lightheaded that could be the reason. Have you had a cold or flu like virus lately? IF so you could see your gp as antibiotics may be needed.
Pain on drinking hot... more
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