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I have a new white filling in a tooth. The tooth has become sensitive to temperature changes and pressure. What should I do?

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This is a fairly common occurrence and the causes are probably related to the placement of the new filling. The tooth becomes hypersensitive because its vital soft tissue, located in the centre of the tooth, is in a pre-inflammatory state (pulpal hyperaemia). This condition devel
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Hello, I am 31 years old. I am missing an upper second premolar, which is visible especially when I smile and bothers me greatly. I would like to know what correction options are available, what you recommend, and how much it costs. Vanja

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The classic solution would be to replace the missing tooth with a fixed prosthetic construction or bridge. This solution is appropriate if the neighbouring teeth bordering the gap are already considerably affected: their crowns have been extensively built up with filling material
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Are the substances in amalgam dental fillings very toxic?

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Amalgam was for a long time a subject of controversy in professional dental circles, precisely because of the question of which substances in it are actually harmful and to what extent. The harmful substance is mercury (Hg), or rather its vapours, which are released from the fill
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What should you do if a child chips off a piece of a tooth crown in a fall?

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:This question is more than six months old, so the information in the answer may no longer be accurate.

Dear Sir/Madam! Keep the piece that has broken off (if you find it) in physiological saline. Since this is usually not at hand, it can be replaced with saliva that the child spits into a cup or plastic bag, or with milk. The cup or bag containing the fragment and storage medium c
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How much does a ceramic inlay cost if I am paying privately?

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Dear Sir/Madam! A ceramic inlay made using E-max technology costs EUR 250. There are several different types of ceramic inlays, so prices vary: from EUR 190 to EUR 320. We look forward to your visit.
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Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to know whether you still have capacity to accept new patients (under the concession system) and what the waiting time is for the first examination. Kind regards, J. Kajzer

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:This question is more than six months old, so the information in the answer may no longer be accurate.

Every patient has a free choice of dentist. Every dentist in this country is obliged to accept you according to ethical and moral duty, the insurer's rules and the professional code. The waiting time, of course, depends on the number of registered patients. These waiting times ar
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Dear Sir/Madam, I have a denture that is more than ten years old and I need a new one (complete upper, partial lower with two of my own teeth). I would like to know when you could make a new one and how much it would cost. My insurance is in order. Thank you for your valued reply.

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:This question is more than six months old, so the information in the answer may no longer be accurate.

Dear Sir/Madam! We can make a complete denture for you relatively quickly, given that there have recently been no procedures that could have caused changes to the supporting surface of the denture (alveolar ridges, palate). Four visits are required for fabrication, which means te
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Hello, I have several questions. I would like to have my teeth fixed; my front teeth, both upper and lower, are in very poor condition, as are several back teeth. I would like to know how long it would take to restore the entire dentition, approximately how much it would cost, how long I would have to wait for the work

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:This question is more than six months old, so the information in the answer may no longer be accurate.

Your question is not defined precisely enough for me to discuss the treatment method and price. To make the answer easier, please send me (by e-mail) or bring a panoramic dental X-ray. With your visit, the answer would be straightforward. There is no waiting period for fabricatio
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The lower first premolar was treated and filled. The roots are slightly curved, so the instruments could not reach all the way to the end and bacteria apparently penetrated beyond the filling, which became painful. My dentist advised me to have the tooth extracted, but I would still like to look for another option — pe

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It is very difficult to discuss the method of treatment without an appropriate X-ray. If the lesion in the bone around the root apex is not too large, I would certainly try to preserve the tooth. If the root canal is not negotiable, it would be worth attempting root canal retreat
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Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to know whether tartar removal damages tooth enamel, especially on incisors, which are thinner. It seems to me that tooth cleaning is too rough a procedure for sensitive enamel. On the lower front incisors it seems to me that after tartar removal they have become somewhat darker or that the

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Proper tartar removal does not damage healthy enamel. After tartar removal with a sonic or ultrasonic scaler, the teeth should also be polished or at least air-polished so that they feel pleasant and smooth. Additionally polished enamel is also less susceptible to renewed tartar
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