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Is the use of baking-soda-based toothpaste safe? More specifically, what is the possibility of damaging the enamel? Thank you for your answer!

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Dear Sir/Madam! All toothpastes on the market must be safe. Toothpastes contain particles of baking soda for a greater cleaning effect and must not excessively scratch the enamel surface. The recommended frequency of brushing with such and similar toothpastes is indicated on the
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Hello, I would like to know what the procedure is when a veneer comes off. Is it possible to bond the same veneer again, or does a new veneer need to be made? Thank you and best regards!

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Dear Sir/Madam! If the veneer is not damaged, it can be bonded back in place. Have a nice day!
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A surgeon extracted my lower first molar. The injection has still not worn off after five hours. The condition is somewhat better than it was, because I could not close my eye at all. My cheek and lower jaw are numb. I am very worried because I have already had similar experiences on the opposite side of the jaw. I hav

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Dear Sir/Madam! Anaesthesia in the lower jaw is a nerve block. The anaesthetised area is quite large (the skin of the chin, half of the lower lip, all teeth in the lower jaw on one side, half of the tongue), and the effect lasts several hours. The cause of temporary immobility of
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Can I request sedation from a dentist with a public concession? I am willing to pay for it. Best regards

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Dear Sir/Madam! Dental procedures under general anaesthesia are available only at the Dental Clinic in Ljubljana. Dentists may not perform procedures under general anaesthesia without an anaesthesiologist present. Have a nice day!
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Hello, I put the question under the category "other" because I do not know where my case belongs. I have noticed slight dark-blue discoloration of the upper second premolars on both sides. I also have amalgam fillings at this site on both sides - could this be staining? I have no pain, sensitivity or anything else. Tha

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Dear Sir/Madam! Most likely the dark amalgam is showing through the dentin and enamel of the tooth. It would certainly be advisable to have an examination and an X-ray; only then could I say with certainty that it is not caries. Have a nice day!
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Hello. I would like to know the price for the lower jaw. I already have 4 implants placed. I am interested in the price for the prosthetics only (12-14 teeth).

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Dear Sir/Madam! The price of the fixed prosthetic work you are asking about is: -420 Eur (crown on implant) X 4 = 1680 Eur -210 Eur (intermediate units) X 8 = 1680 Eur Total: 3360 Eur. Have a nice day!
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When removing amalgam fillings, do you use OptraDam (Plus) protection? Thank you. Best regards

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Dear Sir/Madam! When removing amalgam fillings we use vacuum suction, and OptraDam when necessary. Have a nice day!
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Good day. Please provide the price for 4 new crowns, removal of the existing crowns, and 1 implant. Kind regards, Haller family

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Good day The prices are: -210 Eur (metal-ceramic crown) X 4 = 840 Eur -750 Eur (Bredent implant). Kind regards
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Dear Sir/Madam, I have quite a few questions: I would need one tooth extracted in the upper jaw and would replace it with an implant. Is tooth extraction included in the price of the implant? Is it possible to place the implant immediately after extraction? In addition, I would need two intermediate units and one crown

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Dear Sir/Madam! Tooth extraction is included in the price of the implant used to replace the tooth. In some cases direct implantation (immediately after extraction) is possible, but more often we decide on implantation after two to three months. The price of the procedures you ar
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Hello, I have a slightly unusual question: my upper right lateral incisor is crooked or set back because there is not enough space between the central incisor and canine. I would like to know whether it is possible to grind down this lateral incisor (it is otherwise completely healthy) and then place a crown on it that

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Dear Sir/Madam! Orthodontic treatment, i.e. braces, is certainly the first and best choice. I also advise against grinding the tooth, but ultimately the decision is yours. It might be worth trying a ceramic veneer. Have a nice day!
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