Archive for January, 2009
Friday, January 30th, 2009
Q. I am a 32yr old woman who has batteled normal teeth problems like cavities all my life but nothing to major aside from 1 root canal.I recently had teeth 20 and 28 extracted…and have a feeling that 2*which had a root canal) and 14 will have to be removed. Im interested in replacing the missing teeth especially after reading how the surronding teeth can shift over time. I am unsure as to which type of replacement to get….any ideas?
A. Implants are good for missing teeth especially if you don’t want to drill down the adjacent teeth for a bridge. Implants also stimulate the bone reducing later shrinkage. they can also be placed at the same time as the tooth is removed. Tooth 28 is your wisdom tooth so replacement is probably unnecessary
Hope this helps Andrew
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: dental implant, implant, implants
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Friday, January 30th, 2009
Q. I have been having troble with my tooth for some time and mu NHS dentist has advised a crown. Could you please advise me how much a crown with a titanium peg would cost(well the range of charges) ? The tooth is, well not the front two but the second one back on my right hand side. Also how do I find a dentist to undertake the work ? we live in Carlisle. Many thanks
A. IF you mean to take the tooth root out and replace with an implant its abut £2000- 2500 from start to finish. If the existing root is still solid a post and crown is around £500-800. Both private fees . If you live in Carlisle, University towns like Newcastle have plenty of implantologists the Association on dental implantology (www.adi.org.uk) will carry members details
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: dental implant, dental implants, root
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Friday, January 30th, 2009
Q. sir my 4 teeth are bit forward and my 1 teeth is half broken so what i suppose to do to make them proper please give me good advise
A. hi seems like you should look at orthodontic braces and a crown
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: crown, crowns, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics
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Friday, January 30th, 2009
Q. I have had TMJ for many years, and the last three years I have suffered with a displaced disc which meant I had chronic facial pain and the disc used to become inflamed quite regularly. My dentist recently gave me a splint to wear 24/7 for about 8 weeks which helped with the facial pain but did nothing for the disc. I then started to experience terrible headaches with the splint so the last time I saw my detist he said he could do no more for me and sent me to a specialist in London. This specialist would like to perform open surgery to re-attach the disc and then adjust my bite. Another specialist has said I could have an arthroscopy. Is it possible you could tell me which would be best please? I was hoping the disc might go back without surgery but it looks like it might not be the case. Many thanks
A.
I do a lot of work with patients suffering with the symptoms you have. I also beleive that surgery is a last resort.
At my clinic the type of TMJ treatment offered is via Neuromuscular dentistry. I would recommed coming in for a consultation to see if this method of treatment can help you before considering any surgery.
If this is of interest you can visit my site on www.umbrellasmiles.com for more information or if you would like to recieve a brochure that goes into more detail, please email my assistant Gina at info@umbrellasmiles.com.
Kind regards
Dr Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: TMJ
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Friday, January 30th, 2009
Q. my teeth are in really bad condition there ones broke and had one removed i haven’t been to a dentist in a long time as im scared but i have a little girl who i want to look after her teeth so means i need to plus my confidence is getting worse for reason to do with my teeth i would like to know if its possible to get my teeth sorted and how much will it cost
A. You need to find a dentist that can spend time with you and offer you all of the treatment options. Without looking at your mouth I cannot tell you what the cost would be. It depends on the condition of your teeth and your treatment choices
Kind regards
Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624163
33 High Street
Wendover Buckinghamshire
HP22 6DU
Tags: broken teeth, cost cosmetic dentistry
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Q. Dear Dr Kailesh The injections given in your mouth to make it numb before drilling etc. do not work on me. They numb my lip, tongue, gum etc. but NOT the nerves in my teeth. I have been treated by dentists using sedation which at least helps me get through it, but I do still remember some pain. Are there any gum injections that are more likely to numb the nerves in my teeth so I don’t need sedation as my dentist has told me he is going to stop doing it and I’m desperate! Thanks.
A. hi many thanks for your enquiry, there is a stronger anaesthetic called articaine which can help improve the effects of anaesthetic. my advice is see if this helps.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
Winner of Best Private dental practice 2007
Tags: gum, gums, sedation
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Q. Dear Sir, I have recently had a porcelain bridge fitted at the front (upper) as I lost my front tooth to an abscess.I am happy with it cosmetically but as my top teeth protrude the dentist sanded down two porcelain teeth at the back as to avoid them catching the lower teeth. Originally he said they would be remade as I paid privately and he said they would be covered by insurance; but now says he has permanently cemented them. The two porcelain teeth that have been sanded are rough on my tongue and I wonder can they still be adjusted.
A. A simple poslish with porcelain poilishers wil usually remove the roughness to produce a glass like finish.
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
Tags: bridge, bridges, porcelain bridge
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Q. hello i am currently living in weymouth and most of my teeth have snapped and i have 8 missing one in front and rest on lower and upper parts of mouth can these be fixed with a doudle set of dentures and if so wot price would it be and will it hurt as i am scared of dentists hence the teeth missing plus i need to get them fixed asap as i keep getting swollen mouth and gums quite alot many thanks
A. NHS fee is £198 for treatment including extractions and dentures, also factor in the need to replace the initial dentures within 6-12 months due to shrinkage / jaw changing shape after healing. Private fees are variable. NHS fees have some exemptions contact NHS direct for details .However it sounds like you need to get it fixed ASAP
Rob
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: chipped teeth, NHS
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Q. I was thinking of having the 6 month ortho and i was wondering if you knew a place where i could have this done. If I go to leicester which is where you are located it would take 7 hours on the train as i live in gloucestershire. Also are there any requirements, I basically have one tooth crown on the right which is slightly in front of the other about 1-2mm, the tooth next to it is slightly back about 3-4mm. So in effect I need the right crown pushed back and the tooth next to it pushed forward. I asked a few years ago if veneers were possible however they said no, at the time though i was on NHS, can pay for it now, no problem with money issues anymore. Hate the thought of braces unless they are invisible, would want the quickest method possible. Any suggestions on a location, any other help would be great. Thanks
A. Hi
It is very diificult to give you a treatment plan without looking at the mouth. The options you have to straighten the teeth are
1. conventional orthodontics
2. six months smile
3. invisalign or clearstep.
We have locations in Leicester and Bedford. If you would like to book a consultation, please contact 01509 23 11 44.
Regards
Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ
Tags: invisailgn, orthodontics
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Q. I have a scratch on my front tooth, that has become really quite visible. It now appears like a small chip out of the front of my tooth. It has recently become sensitive on eating or drinking anything. I am extremely paranoid about this as the tooth appears to be very weak and i am extremely concerened about its appearance. What kind of treatments could cover this scratch/chip, and how much would these be likely to cost.
A. Rather than a scratch it sounds like a crack it needs to be assessed as teeth with cracks can breakdown. It may just need a simple filling but if the crack is very deep it may need a crown.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: chipped tooth, crown, crowns, fillings
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
Q. My 10 year old fell and chipped off the wing bites of his front two teeth. The dentist has repaired them using bonding but he is worried when eating and won’t bite with them because he heard the dentist advising me about being careful when eating hard food. Is Lumineers an option for children? Thank you.
A. hi
im afraid i do not advise veneers for children except in extreme cases as there is an increased chance of root canal being needed
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: chipped teeth, lumineers, veneers
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
Q. How can one floss an already plaqued teeth?
A. Fisrt see the Hygienist to remove the palque and tartar from the teeth. This will claen all the debris from your teeth to make all subsequent oral hygiene measures more effective
Regards Andrew
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: hygienist, oral hygiene
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
Q. I have a sudden outbreak of gum disease next to my only implant which was put in over 2 years ago and has never given me any trouble. I am careful about brushing, flossing and cleaning so this is unexplained. Your site mentions “other drugs can even cause abnormal development of gum disease“. Could you tell me what these might be? Could creatine have any effect? Thank you
A. Hi
Firtsly it is very important to see a hygienist every 3 or 6 months for a 20- 30 mins scale around the mouth, especially if you have implants. Bacteria can get under the gum and cause and inflammation to occur , if it is not regularly cleaned.
i would stress that it is important to see an implant dentist (for an examination)as soon as possible if this problem is occuring, to find out the cause.
Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ
Tags: gum disease, implant
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
Q. I need an implant or possibly more.I have run out of tooth Upper right 6 and lower right 6 and 7.all very heavily filled! Im in Plymouth and need someone who specialises in implants.The list of dentists his site provides doesnt list the top specialists in the area.as a few names on the list are not dentists I would trust to do implants.Please help if you can.
A. I’m afraid i do not place implants so i dont know of anyone in plymouth that specialises in this field. if you want to travel to london i refer my patients to Dr Rivhard Tucker, he is on 57a wimpole street.
sorry I couldnt be more help
Kind regards
Dr Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: implant dentist, implantologist, implants
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
Q. Hi there! I am a women and still young. I would just like to know can we the ordinary people on the street afford cosmetic dentistry and if you can do it through your medical aid. It is a dream of mine to just have a perfect smile to go with the smiles I am carrying in my heart. Please give me advice as to where to go and what to do? Thanking you in advance.
A. Unfortunately the NHS do not provide any kind of cosmetic treatment. NHS treatment is extremely basic and dentists that provide cosmetic and restorative dentistry have to have special training and should have better equipment and materials. Laboratory bills are also much more expensive for cosmetic treatment.
I’m sorry I couldn’t give you any better news
soory
Kind regards
Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624163
33 High Street
Wendover Buckinghamshire
HP22 6DU
Tags: cost cosmetic dentistry, nhs dentistry
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
Q. I am an NHS patient who needs to have 2 implants in my lower jaw. I have a real problem in coping with any loose objects in my mouth. I understand that i will have to pay for the implants, but I am on a very low income. if i pay for the implant part am i entitled to have the crowns on the NHS ?
A. Under the NHS dentists cannot mix NHS and private dentistry on the same ” tooth ” – I presume this is the same for an implant.
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
Tags: crowns, dental implants, NHS, nhs crowns
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
Q. I have been suffering from a very bad odur coming from my two crowns for almost 4 years now. Three months ago one came up in a abscess for which root canal treatment was done. This seemed to eradicate the bad odur from that particular crown, however the bad smell still remains in the other. I am sure that there is some kind of infection however after an xray my dentist isnt sure. I am thinking about having a root canal treatment done on the other crown or possibly having both removed and bridged. This has really effected my life. Any suggestions would be welcome, thank you.
A. hi thanks for your enquiry, i think to have the two teeth removed is a drastic option. if your dentist is unsure about the second crown then ask him to refer you to an endodontist for a consultation, he will be able to assess your case with more experiance. hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
Winner of Best Private dental practice 2007
Tags: abscess, bad teeth, crown, crowns
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
Q. my son is 8 and still has no second perment teeth
A. hi
get your dentist to take an x ray to check if they are there , it canhappen that you get delayed eruption
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: baby teeth, baby tooth
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
Q. Hi, How much would Invisalign cost, just for a top set? just to straighten out my front teeth, as one tooth slightly overlaps the other, Thanks
A. Invisalign varies in price depending on who you go see, it is important to find a highly trained dentist and someone you feel comfortable with. Aprox prices range from £2000- 6000.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: cost cosmetic dentistry, invisailgn, invisalign, invisalign brace, invisalign braces
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
Q. Hi Rob, I grind my teeth badly and have for many years (apparently)i would like to replace four gaps for lovely implants, but how do i stop grinding first. I have a fifth tooth which half at the front has snapped off,made the tooth loose and developed an absess. Treatment did not work and it will have to be extracted. I do not want to go ahead with implants or bridges until i can find a way to stop grinding.
A. You may have read may previous replies which always bang on about sorting out the origional problems before starting treatments like implants. You have treat grinding by a combined approach, retraining habitual factors, and removing the prompts that that trigger the action. It is also important to have maintenance plan for lifetime care & monitoring.
The StJohns practice offers free initial implant consultations at our city centre practice in Birmingham to chat over the ways that you can resolve the grinding now and then control it in future.
Rob
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: grinding habit, implant, implants
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