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| I have a small issue, that my two top front teeth are longer than the rest of my top teeth. I was looking to get them filed and wondered how easy the procedure is, and if there are any down-sides or warnings against having this done? |
Denyse |
| Okay here goes. Eight years ago I got a root canal and a crown on a molar.The insurance company wanted the dentist to take off the crown because one of the pins was into far and it was touching something to do with my sinuses. Well... |
Kim |
| My two front teeth are fake, I have an implant and a crown. I would like to know how to go about whitening my teeth, since the two front ones will not bleach on their own. I would also lie to elongate my two front teeth and fix a small... |
Lori |
| I have one crooked tooth on the upper/front row. I was wondering if it's better to get braces of some sort or to get a cap put on? Which is better for my teeth? |
Nicole |
| Good morning. I have a question for you that I hope you can help me with. I am 30 years old, I brush my teeth twice a day, floss regularly and my teeth are rapidly eroding. This has been going on for about a year and a half. Basically,... |
Jeremy |
| Hello, my front 6 teeth are sticking out and I would like to have them cut off at the gum line and have them covered with porcelain caps, do you do this procedure? If yes how much will it cost? |
Colin |
| I am interested in setting up a consultation appointment regarding a minor 1 cm. gap in my front teeth ... I would like to take the necessary steps to have this gap filled in. |
Julie |
| I think I am pushing my wisdom teeth, and have insurance but I am a student and have no money to pay up front. What are my options? |
Crystal |
| I am 61 years old and my teeth are almost completely gone and those that are there have to come out. I am also missing a lot of bone. I also have a severe case of TMJ syndrome for as long as I can remember. I am not happy at the thought... |
Carol |
| I had pain in a molar, my dentist said that there was substantial decay under a filling in a molar, he cleaned it out and then put a crown on. However, four months later, the tooth still hurts when I bite hard on it and is very sensitive... |
Mike |
| I'm in serious need of some help. I had an accident; and problems before that as well. My teeth were generally healthy aside from a few being slightly crooked. But I have 1 major problem due to crowding. Two teeth grew in the back.... |
Bobby |
| I have a gap between my teeth and I was wondering how much it would cost to fix it (it's not a huge gap)? Is there any way other than giving me veneers? Also I was wondering if this sort of thing is usually covered by dental insurance? |
Sarah |
| I lost one of my upper teeth about 2 years ago and I am considering a dental implant. I was told that there are a number of implant types and that their prices vary. I would like to find out the most common type of implant and the safest... |
Brian |
| I am a 51 year old male and let my teeth decay for the past 12 years. My mouth constantly hurts and I have developed a shame about myself. Can you help me? How much is the cost and what are the procedures? I have a reasonable dental... |
Ken |
| About 4 days ago I had a deep cavity filled on one of my back molars. Now there seems to be a fairly constant pain in that part of my mouth. Before the procedure I did not experience any pain whatsoever. Is this something that frequently happens?
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Karine |
| I am using dentures for a long time on my upper teeth and there are 4 of them. Now I'm planning to have an implant. I'd like to know approximately how much would it cost. |
Allan |
| My name is Connie I had a bridge installed about 10 years ago. Well the tooth underneath was infected and I knew this because of the taste and it was aching. So I went to the dentist, he gave me a root canal under the bridge and it... |
Connie |
| How much does it cost for 77 years old to do dentures (both total)? Thanks |
Damien |
| Do you offer some form of computer modeling? I have a rather complex dental problem, and would like to be able to see how my teeth could/would look at the end of treatment. |
Richard |
| I have buckteeth; how long would I have to keep my braces on if I got clear braces? Which is faster, "Invisalign" or clear braces? Would you be able to see "Invisalign" if I have buckteeth? |
Susie |
| About 5 years ago I had a root canal done on my front tooth and now it's not in the position it used to be, length wise. I've tried to get tooth filing to reshape the tooth, but I was told the opposite will occur, meaning shortage of... |
Malika |
| I am in need of new caps on my front teeth. I am wondering how much roughly it would cost to fix them. I am on a tight budget and do not have insurance. Could you give me a rough estimate on the price? My son Eric is a patient of yours. |
Joanne |
| I was referred to you by a friend of mine, Gino. I have 2 problems with my teeth right now, which is why I decided to ask your advice.
1) I have a crown on a tooth # 3 (as we call it), left side, lower jaw. In the beginning of December... |
Eleonora |
| My tooth has been aching since last night. Last year, I had my dentist fill it and I had asked if I needed a root canal b/c after he filled it, it was still aching a little and very sensitive. My tooth has never been the same. I am... |
Abby |
| Hi, I have 5 teeth that need to have braces to correct them (they are all front teeth in the upper jaw), as they are just not straight. I am 25 and I think it will take more than a year to correct them. I want to know how much should... |
Vivien |
| 10 years ago, I went to an orthodontist and was told I would have to have jaw surgery before I could get braces. I only have one crooked tooth on the top. My problem now is that I am grinding my teeth away and would like to get veneers,... |
Carolyn |
| Can you treat Chronic Periodontists or do I need to see a specialist? |
Chris |
| I have had my braces off for a year and half now and I have a lingual wire, my three bottom teeth are still quite wiggly, is that normal, will I lose them? |
Carol |
| I have two questions I hope you don't mind answering.
First: I had a set of dentures made where my mother had hers done and, unfortunately, I am not happy with the results. When I speak there is a kind of lisp...people notice it.... |
Bryan |
| I am 41 years old and the last time I smiled was when I was 7 years old. Since then I have visited many dentists and no one can come up with the same diagnosis or corrective measure. I simply have buckteeth. What would be the procedure... |
Lynne |
| I was wondering how soon after I get my braces off would it be smart to get porcelain caps on my front teeth. And also, how much do caps cost? |
Heather |
| I went to your office this past Friday. I spoke with your secretary this morning, however, I would like to hear from you about this problem I have. I had a white filling done this past Friday and it hurts when I chew, but it's not hurting... |
Suzanne |
| I am in need of Dentures. Do you do this and if so, how much would it costs' for upper and lower ones, or just for the uppers? |
Sean |
| Can you tell the cost per tooth for Veneers? |
Yan |
| I have a cap on one of my front teeth and therefore I cannot use home bleaching kits. However, my teeth are looking a little yellowish, and I want them whiter. Is there anything that can be done even though I have a cap? |
Thalia |
| How much would it cost me to permanently whiten my teeth when I get my braces off? |
Ada |
| How much do braces cost and how long could Orthodontic Treatment take? |
Amanda |
| A friend of mine had braces and I didn't even know until she told me. I think she said they were clear braces. Are they expensive, do they have to stay on as long as or longer than the normal silver ones, and how can I find out if they... |
Robert |
| I'm a 20 year old woman and my teeth are yellow. They always have been and I don't smoke. I brush every day, yet can't seem to get them white. Can you help and is it expensive? |
Natalie |
| I find that my daughter has had many more cavities since her braces were put on. Why is that, she does brush every day? |
Diane |
| First question:
I have several old fillings from when I was a child and would like to get them replaced with white fillings. Is this a big prodedure and would it be covered by my insurance? (it's not simply cosmetic- have heard bad... |
Bill |
| My upper two front teeth are really not straight since I'm a kid and I was told last year that I need a jaw surgery before they could put the braces, I'm 20 years old.
Could you tell me what could be done and how much? |
John |
| I am wondering if Lumineer is the best technology available to cover the tetracyclin-stained teeth that I have. I want to minimize the damage to the real teeth and to receive the best possible cosmetic output at the same time. Does... |
Ling |
| Dear,
Dr Ben Fong. Today I found out about the Invisalign and I'm wondering how much it would cost me to get it done and how long it would take for my teeth to be straight. (By the way, I have a over bite and my teeth are all straight... |
Rahima |
| I am 27 years old and have recently had 4 impacted wisdom teeth removed. Due to the wisdom teeth and the size of my jaw, my lower teeth have become extremely crowded over the years. On the right side of my lower teeth, the teeth seem... |
Jen |
| Hello,
I am 30 years old and all my teeth are bad. I would like to have full removable dentures. My question is, how much would this cost? How long does the procedure take ie, are all my teeth taken out at once and dentures put... |
Sheryl |
| Dear,
Dr Ben Fong... Thank you for answering my previous letter on the cost of the Invisalign. Now that I know the range of the cost I am really looking forward to getting Invisalign but I’m also wondering do we pay the full cost... |
Rahima |
| Hello Dr Fong.
I have always had a gap between my front teeth, and it didn't really bother me before. Now as I am getting older (21) it appears to be widening and also I am getting gaps in between the neighbouring teeth. I... |
Tee |
| Hello,
I am very interested in Invisalign as an option for my children who are currently 11 and 13 years old. They are both currently scheduled for an orthodontic consultation to discuss braces. However, I am impressed with the... |
Karen |
| Hi Dr. Fong,
I used to have perfect teeth (no cavities, white) until I became pregnant. Since then some of my teeth had to be removed and right now I'm worried about my top front tooth as it is getting a hole in back of it. Before... |
Sheryl |
| Hi Dr. Fong,
I saw that the invisalign cost $3000-$6000. I was wondering which costs more, invisalign or normal brace. On average, which one costs more?
Thank you. |
TTT |
| Hi, I am 20 and I have been thinking about getting braces. My teeth are not too bad and I was wondering if you offer lingual braces? |
Not Given |
| Hello,
I had braces when I was younger, my top teeth were all straight, my bottom ones were left to look a little crowded because, I was told, my mouth was too small for the amount of teeth that I have. One bottom tooth in particular... |
Erica |
| I went to an orthodontist 20 years ago to see about getting braces. I have a couple crooked teeth and an overbite. He told me I would have to get jaw surgery, or my nose would look bigger after I got braces. Is there any new technology... |
Not Given |
| hello, I am 27 and haven't been to a dentist since I was about 12 years old.. I am very scared, even when I think about going (even cry).. I have a tooth on the top right (2 away from the front teeth) and it is much higher than the... |
Toni |
| how can i get invisalign what does it cost and can u tell me more about it?
Thank you |
TTT |
| dr.ben fong i have lots of questions to ask about invisaling if u coluld anser as soon as possible it would b greatly appreciated.thank you.
1.how long do u have to wear invisaligne 4 from what-waht?
2.do u pay an amount on top... |
TTT |
| Good day Dr. Fong,
I'm writing you today because I am 33yrs of age and I have an unusual embarrassing overbite. I feel ashamed to smile because of it. People tell me I have a beautiful face, until I open my mouth. I am a single... |
Ms. Rakia |
| Hi Dr.Fong my name is Caroline and one of my front teeth is a little crooked I was wondering what you would suggest and if I got braces how long you think I would have to wear them.?Also I was curious of the price range for the invisalign... |
Caroline |
| Hello! I have a big gaps between my front teeth.And i wanna know what can i do to fix it. Did i need braces or there another treatment for it. And do you speak french thanks a lot. |
mathieu demers |
| I was just wondering, my insurance policy is 80% reimbursement, but dental procedures can sometimes get costly. I know that some dentists will work out a payment plan, or send your insurance company the bill for the 80% and only charge... |
amanda vaters |
