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Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:49:13 +0530 by Senal
Q: I am pradeep from polonnaruwa. My teeth are discloured due to fluoride ( as I think) Before two years i was treated from polonnaruwa privet hospital. There something was applied on my teeth. But i am not satisfy with that treatment. are there any treatmen...
A: Dear Preadeep,
From your description, you are likely to have dental fluorosis.
The treatment is mainly aimed at improving the looks if there are no structural defects in your teeth.
Many treatment options are available including whiten... Read More
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:08:33 +0530 by paul uk
Q: I am visiting Sri Lanka at the end of September 2009. I have dental Fluorosis on my front teeth and I would like to see what treatment I could recieve while I'm in Sri Lanka. It would be a great help if you could inform me of what treatment I could get a...
A: Dear Paul,
Dental fluorosis can be treated with a number of modalities depending on the severity. Some of the options available are, bleaching, micro/macro abrasion of enamel and veneering (porcelain and composite). Milder cases can be treated easily wit... Read More
Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:47:43 +0530 by Kasun
Q: Can we have a perfect colour match of an artificial tooth of a dental bridge or an implant with the existing teeth.
How much does it cost(roughly) for a bridge and an implant....
A: Dear Kasun,
The present day materials have made it possible for the dentist to do a near-perfect color match in porcelain crown and bridge work. As for the costs, it varies with the treatment plan, type of material, the number of units required in the cas... Read More
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:34:20 +0530 by Anonymouse
Q: I was considering an implant to replace a gap between my teeth and would like SLDA to make a recommendation to a good dentist for the job.
Many thanks
smathomas...
A: Dear smathomas
The "Ask from a Professional" facility is for the members of the public to get general information related their oral health care. As a matter of policy, we do not recommend a Member of the Association for a particular p... Read More
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