I have had treatment for gum disease
Q. I have had treatment for gum disease and my gums are much better,but I have some bone loss.I would like to get implants, could you tell me what bone grafting is and if it works? Thankyou
A. hi
bone grafting is relevent where there is not enough bone to place implants ,so if you have had a lot of bone loss we would graft bone from elsewhere in the body to the site we wanted the implant in, or from a donor , animal or synthetic source allow this to integrate with the existing bone and then place an implant.
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Has anyone ever had their teeth broken from getting braces
Q. Has anyone ever had their teeth broken from getting braces?
A. Its not something I’ve heard of.
Complications can be roots dissolving, decay around the brace components, and accelerated gum disease
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Everynight I gets toothpain
Q. Everynight, I gets toothpain. I brush my teeth after each meals. I went to my dentic=sh and she told me that i need to brush my teeth regularly. Sometimes I do takes pain killer but is there any other option what I can do.
A. You should go back to your dentist have an xray taken of the tooth , if is not decayed then there may be another cause of your pain which could then be treated.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Hello my two front teeth are crossed over
Q. Hello, my two front teeth are crossed over. The left tooth covers over the right. I need to know if it is possible to fix this quickly, rather than braces that im guessing take a while. I am a dancer and i have a job that requires my teeth to be straight, and they want to see them on the 27TH Jan. Is there any treatment available? or is braces the only option? Many thanks
A. Hi
Your options are
1. veneers - this depends on the position of the teeth
2. invisalign or clearstep - invisable braces
Of course veneers would be the quickest but braces would be the least invasive (but take longer)
Regards
Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ
Hi i have around 7 teeth missing from childhood
Q. Hi i have around 7 teeth missing from childhood therfore i have a lot of gaps in my teeth to accommodate for the missing teeth. Im very unhappy with my teeth and very concious..can u help?
A. There are many options for missing teeth, Implants being the most ideal. To explore the option most suitable for your case i recommend that you book in for a consultation with an implantologist to see if dental implant s would be an option for you.
Kind regards
Justin Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
I was considering getting Lumineers
Q. Hi I was considering getting Lumineers as I feel really that I lack confidence due to the current condition of my teeth. Looking on the internet, I couldn’t find any information on the cost of this or where I could get it done. I live in Edinburgh, Scotland. Is it really expensive? Because I am 18 years old and am going to University next year, I’m not sure I could afford really expensive treatment, but I really want something to change the way my teeth look, especially my bottom ones which are really ground down and mishaped and jaggy, they are all also quite discoloured and yellow-ish. Also in a unrelated question, I have had braces in the last year, which have since been taken off. The orthodontist applied a metal bar like thing on the back of my top teeth to keep them from separating , and said that I dont need to go back to him , and that the bar will come off itself. Is this true and how long does it take, as I think it is causing a metallic taste in my mouth. Thanks in advance for your help.
A. Veneers are possible but always at a cost. The metal permanent retainer is common practice and you may notice a metallic taste from it.
Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN
Hi I have a huge concern with my teeth
Q. Hi, I have a huge concern with my teeth. I have recently been confirmed as having enamel hypoplasia. Can you tell me anything about the etioliogy and pathology of this condition??? The destruction to my teeth is universal and quite serious. I am only 27 years old and this is a major problem for my self-esteem. I have seen a dentist specialising in oral diseases and aeasthetic surgical procedures and he sees my only option as having crowns put on all my 28 teeth (Yes! the damage is chronic!) I am just seeking a second (objective!) opinion based on this diagnosis and advice for treatment. Oh, and would the NHS provide this treatment? (Im assuming not). And another compounding issue is that I am a (struggling) student, financially independent from my parents. Speaking hypothetically, how much would this operation cost in the UK (with 3 root canal treatments also)?? Are the new ‘Procera-zirconium’ crowns the best on the market, and which crowns have the greatest resilience and longevity?? Thankyou.
A. Hi Enamel hypoplasia is a genetic condition that affects the strength of the enamel. This often leads to decay or excessive wear of the teeth. Occasional when it affects all the teeth the only thing you can do is crown multiple teeth.
with regards to treatment availability, I would guess some of the treatment is available on the NHS. Whether you could find an NHS dentsit willing to take this complex treatment on is another matter. Also the all porcelain or Zirconium crowns you mentioned are very expensive to make and will not be available on the NHS. These crowns are very hard wearing and if constructed properly will last for a very long time. As a guide they cost from £600 per tooth.
i hope this helps regards Andrew
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
I am really interested Lingual braces
Q. I am really interested Lingual braces I just turnt 18 and was wondering if this treatment would cost me. The problem is my front teeth slightly come forward and I have small gaps between the teeth next to my front teeth. As I am 18 and in full time education I am really worried about the cost.
A. Hi
Thre are number of options available to close gaps or straighten teeth
1. conventional ortho
2. lingual braces
3. invisable braces
4. six months ortho
etc
It is difficult to give an exact costing without looking at the mouth, but prices can range from £2000 to £4000 depending on complexity of the case.
Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ
I have weakened enamel on my teeth
Q. I have weakened enamel on my teeth. I have read about remineralising treatment available to help strengthen the enamel. I currently use duraphat toothpaste for my problem - would remineralisation help, and how much does it cost?
A.
hi
if the enamel is weak but not cavitated a high fluoride toothpaste or liquid would help remineralize and toughen the enamel.
the amount of time it is in contact with the tooth surface is crucial the longer the better.
so it would be wise to have mouth trays custom made to hold the fluoride against the teeth without it being washed away
cost approx 140 for trays and fluoride can be bought inexpensively in most places
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
my 2 yr old daughter fell and broke on of her front teeth
Q. my 2 yr old daughter fell and broke on of her front teeth. Can it be replaced and if not why? i took her to her dentist and she will have it extracted in a week, but he said she can’t have it replaced..my question is if not, why??
A. Baby teeth can not be re implanted because they could cause damage to the developing adult tooth which is growing in the gum. if the tooth that came out was an adult tooth your dentist would have re implanted it. Your daughters new adult tooth will erupt between 4-6 years old but it will have to be monitored to make sure it is healthy as sometimes these kinds of accidents can affect them.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
I would like to ask if its possible to replace my original fang teeth
Q. Dear Dr, I would like to ask if its possible to replace my orignal “fang” teeth for permanent Vampire like fangs. If yes, how much would it cost. Thank you
A. I’m not sure what sort of look you’re after, perhaps you need to travel to a dentist in Transillvania to ask for a 2nd opinion!!!
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
I would like to have a silver cap that sits permanently over a tooth
Q. I would like to have a silver cap that sits permanently over a tooth, is this possible or would I have to remove a tooth and replace it with a silver one?
A. Why would you want a silver tooth?
If this is what you would really like then a veneer can be made to go over your natural tooth. Your tooth may have to be shaved down slightly for this to blend in
Kind regards
Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624163
33 High Street
Wendover Buckinghamshire
HP22 6DU
it is to bring to your notice that i have done my bds from bombay
Q. hello doctor, tis is to bring to your notice that i have done my bds from bombay having 6 months experience .i am interested in doing implantology course.i have heard that germany is a good place to learn.please guide me sir thanking you
A. Hi
There are various good courses around the world.
I would strongly recommend the misch courses in USA, which gives great education in relation to surgical and prosthetics. Also I hear that UCLA provide very good courses also.
Unfortunately I am unaware of any courses in Germany.
Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ
I’m 21 years old and I definitely dont want any braces
Q. Hey, I’m 21 years old and I definitely dont want any braces. But, I have this one tooth between my incisor and canine which is completely crooked. It looks like I have a gap in my top half set, and then when you look close enough there is a tooth sitting at a 45 degree angle between two other teeth. Do you think if I had my widsom tooth in the top right corner of my mouth removed, my crooked tooth would straighten up? And if so, how long would it take? Thanks
A. It is very difficult to give you an answer without seeing you. It is highly unlikely removal of a wisdom tooth would cause your teeth to straighten naturally. Orthodontics can now be done in a number of ways and is probably the best way to straighten your teeth.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
MY TEETH AT THE FRONT ARE CROWNS AND THE SIDE ONE IS LOSE
Q. HI MY TEETH AT THE FRONT ARE CROWNS AND THE SIDE ONE IS LOSE. MY DENTIST WANTS TO PUT A PART DENTURE IN ( TAKING MY FRONT TOOTH AND SIDE TOOTH OUT FIRST) I AM CONCERNED THAT MY DENTURES WILL FALL OUT WHILE I SPEAK AND EAT E.T.C I KEEP GETTING ABCESSES I DONT KNOW WAT TO DO GET THEM OUT AND HAVE DONE WITH THEM OR TRY AND SAVE THEM AND TRY AND GET RID OF THE INFECTION PLEASE HELP ME
A. It depends on why the teeth are loose. Widespread gum disease can be managed by extractions , dentures and cleaning, “dead” teeth can be root treated and saved. Personaaly I would prefer treatments that are stable in the long term ( at least five years ) and would ask your dentist for an estimate of the likely result of the options.
If you would like me to give you this type of opinion I would need to do do an initial clinical exam which is free of charge. You can then decide on the best treatment in your case. Follow our web link from the cosmetic guide info.
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
I need 3 implants in my upper left quadrant
Q. Hello Dr Glaister, I need 3 implants in my upper left quadrant following 2 failed bridges. I’m nervous about the treatment as my problem resulted from poor work of dentists. I’ve been quoted £5200 for 3 Imtec Endure implants in Antigua with a dentist who I believe is trustworthy. An alternative quote is £6500 for 3 Nobel Biocare in London. Can you give me any advice on the difference in systems and best value? Many thanks
A. Nibel Biocare is just a brand who make the Implants. The most important factor when considering Implants is to make sure you feel comfortable with the surgeon that is going to place them for you.
One reservation I have about having surgery abroad is that if something goes wrong it then you will need to travel all the way to Antigua to have him look at this.
Personaly I have not come across Imtec Endure Implants, but i do know that Nibel Biocare have a high sucess rate.
Kind regards
Dr J Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
need a bridge on both front teeth
Q. need a bridge on both front teeth have healthy teeth both sides but dentist does not recommend this to me and advises a pallet would you advise the same.
A. Impossible to say without examining you. Your options are a denture, a bridge or implants. If possible I would always try and opt for the implant route as they have the longest success rate.
Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN
The gums of my front teeth are receding day-by-day
Q. The gums of my front teeth are receding day-by-day and the size of both of my front teeth are increasing and also my gums bleed very frequently.since i dont have an health insurance i have not consulted any dentist.which treatment do you suggest for me & what kind of insurance should i take???it would be nice of you if you mention the cost of the treatment as well
A. hi,
your gums are receeding due t the onset of gm disease and possibl lifestyle habits such as smoking, the bleeding is a sign of inflammatory response.
you need to have a full examiation with x rays so the damage can be assessed and treated.
the treatment and hence cost varies greatly and i wold advise tesco as a good insurance unless you can get cigna through your work.
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
my two front teeth are i feel long
Q. my two front teeth are, i feel, long. i have had an idea to file them down. is this possible? another thing is, i would get my teeth whitened, but i feel that it would be to expensive in the clinic, so would you advice me buying a branded one, if so, could you recommend it to me? thank you for your time.
A. Hi You could only file a very small amount of enamel from the teeth before they are damaged and sensitive, I wouldn’t recommend this done at home!!
Shop bought tooth whitening is very hit and miss, whitening tooth pastes tend to remove stain only and can cause abrasion of the enamel resulting in more stain build up in the future. it might be worth investing in good quality professional whitening at a dentist
regards Andrew
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
What can be done for a man of 82 that has lost three crowns
Q. What can be done for a man of 82 that has lost three crowns leaving just the roots at the top along with all my back teeth top and bottom. Twelve front teeth remain six at the top and six at the bottom. What procedures would you recommend in order to achieve a smile as shown here? Thanking you and best wishes
A.
Hi
There are anumber of options to replace missing teeth and improve the smile, in your situation
1. removable dentures
2. fixed bridges
3. dental implants.
Of course it is impossible to give the ideal option without looking the mouth and carrying a full examination.
If you look at www.dental-suite.co.uk , this would provide you a great deal of information.
If there is any further way I can help, please do not hesitate to contact.
Regards
Kal
Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ
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