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Teeth & Enamel

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  • Toothsmith wrote: »
    Very likely - but it should polish off easily enough with the hygienist.

    Thanks Toothsmith, :-( will have to pay out! (and find a dentist lol)
    Recently married and loving it x
  • sd8974
    sd8974 Posts: 65 Forumite
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    Thanks for your responses, I just have one additional question...

    I can see that once a tooth has formed, that's it - but does the same go for the enamel because the ameloblasts have been destroyed as the tooth erupts? So, say a dentist drills into a tooth [and removes the enamel] in order to insert a filling, the enamel from the side of the tooth doesn't re-grow over the filling?
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,117 Forumite
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    No - but it would be great if it could!
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
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