Archive for February, 2009
Friday, February 27th, 2009
Q. hi my problem is that when i talk you cannot see my teeth which i have been told makes me look like an old lady with no teeth which is very upsetting for me because i am on 23 years old. i have got perfectly fine big straight upper teeth behind my upper lip but i also have a negative bite, is there a way to correct this maybe bring my maxilla lower and forward and push the mandible back? thanks
A. It is difficult to give you advice without seeing you but you could possibly have surgery with orthodontics to correct your jaw positions. Another alternative could be cosmetic work to show more teeth when you smile.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: orthodontic treatment, orthodontics
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Friday, February 27th, 2009
Q. Hello I am 22 years old. My problem is that in those 22years I have had 32 fillings. I went to the dentist today and ave been told I need another 7! I had 6 baby teeth out when I was about 6-I had 6 fillings in my baby teeth- I have had 5 different types of braces. My teeth look ok but they are like chalk! My problem is it cost so much money for these white fillings I am having but I would never have a silver one as alot of my fillings are on the fronts of my teeth- My dentist has said long term I am looking at a mouth full of crowns. My question is shall I continue to pay for these fillings or start having my teeth crowned?? I have been told I have very good gums and I have great dental hygiene. My dentist has said I have some sort of desease in my teeth were the holes grow from the inside of my teeth- I have to be x rayed every time I go to the dentist. Thank you
A.
Your dentist is the best person to advise you as to the correct treatment for your teeth. There may be a problem with your diet if you regularly have decay in your teeth. Write down everything you eat, including snacks and drink, and let your dentist assess your diet. You may have a high sugar diet without realising 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
Tags: crown, crowns, fillings
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Friday, February 27th, 2009
Q. can I glue a temporary cap back since my dentist is not in.
A. I do not recommend this. Either book in with another dentist or wait for an appointment with your dentist.
Kind regards
Dr J Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: crown, crowns, dentist
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Friday, February 27th, 2009
Q. hi there is it possible for the NHS to cover the six month smile procedure?
A. in a word -NO
they deem this a cosmetic procedure
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: NHS, nhs dentistry, smile makeover
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Friday, February 27th, 2009
Q. Dear Dr Solanki, My partner and I are really interested in getting our teeth whitened. It has got to the stage where we are both embarrassed to smile because of the state of our teeth. We have looked at home kits but I have read mixed reviews. What do you recommend as the best way to go about having your teeth whitened? Yours sincerely
A. hi thanks for your enquiry, there are two types of treatments on the market, 1:in surgery 2:home kits.
a combination of the two work the best, the treatments i would recommend are zoom2 advanced power whitening followed by enlighten home whitening. at my practice i call it the ultimate whitening package because if works so well.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
kissdental
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: teeth whitening, teeth whitenning
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Q. I have really badly receding gums and I have problems with eating sometimes I tend to now only go for the soft option.I am only 40 and am always consious of how I look so I dont smile and show these awful teeth I also bite hard on my teeth without always realising day and night please is there anything I can do x
A. The first thing that you need to do is find out whether you have gum disease. This may be a reason why your gums are receeding and your teeth are unsightly. You need to go to a dentist that has a hygienist.
You could also have bite problems so the dentist that you see should have experience in dealing with bite and TMJ issues. Ask the dentist what kind of training he/she has in these areas.
Kind regards
Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624163
33 High Street
Wendover Buckinghamshire
HP22 6DU
Tags: hygienist, receeding gums
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Q. can u tell what ecclusials means my dentist mentioned this at my check up and i didnt want to ask what it was
A. I presume you mean “occlusal” – which is the biting surface of the tooth.
Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ
Tags: occlusal problems
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Q. Hi I had veneers fitted to my front 4 top teeth 20 years ago the gums have now receeded and the original teeth at the top are now very discoloured. All my teeth are discoloured due to lots of medication as a child and my lower gums are also receeding. I would like to know what would be the best treatment to have all my teeth treated to look white as am very self consious of them in the present state Thanks
A. You probably have 2 options – either have beaching and 4 new veneers or have all the teeth visible in your smile venered. This second option may be the best option if your teeth are very discoloured or possibly belaching followed by veneers on all visible teeth.
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: receeded gums, teeth whitenning
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Q. hi, im getting married in aug and have a tooth that sticks out at the front – its really annoying and i just want it be in line with the rest of the teeth in the front. Do i have enough time to get it fixed before my big day and what do u think is needed to sort it out?
A. The fastest fixes are veneers, preliminary orthodontics might be able to get some improvement if combined. I would recommend a detailed treatment plan which may cost a few hundred pounds to simulate a few treatments.
Basically it can be done in most cases.
Some practices like StJohns offer a free preliminary chat with a dentist to discuss the main choices.
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: confidence teeth, cosmetic dentistry
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Q. I have had 3 implants and expect to need more. In the meantime, I have a very loose molar, which although causes no pain appears to be infected (sinuses have awful putrid smell and discharge…treating with cipro) if infection clears can I wait for tooth to fall out naturally (held on by just 1 root at this point) rather than pay for extraction…would prefer to save cash for big bucks of implants…how long will it take? also, weird question …can I choke on it should it fall out in my sleep?
A. If the tooth is infected it is destroying the surrounding bone. The longer you wait the less bone that will remain which will effect placing an implant. The implant might be more expensive as bone re growth may be needed. You can choke on anything so I guess it is possible.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: implants, molar. tooth
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Q. hi Safeer, Im thinking about getting Lingual braces. I have an overbite and my teeth need straightend. My overbite gap from back teeth to front is just under 1cm. Do i qualify to get these braces and how much will they cost? Thanks
A.
hi
anybody can get lingual braces but they have a reputation for being very uncomfortable as well as difficult to eat with,
you should also consider invisalign as well as arch expansion appliances.
your best bet for costs is to see an orthodontist who does lingual braces and compare this to the cost of invisalign , usually 3250 approx
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: orthodontic treatment, orthodontics
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Q. Hi i really want veneers im 16 and i dont knoe if im to young i have a gap between the front teeth but it is only small and my fangs are slightly higher i love big straight teeth. i dont smile on pictures and if i do i look at my teeth and its really noticable so i just wanted to ask 1st am i to young ? and if not how much would it be around how much is it per tooth ? thanks
A. 16 yrs of age is the youngest I would consider treating anyone with porcelain veneers
To get an idea of transformations that can be achieved take a look at www.umbrellasmiles.com the portfolio section.
Prices for the best quality veneers start at £895 per tooth
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: dental veneer costs, venners
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Q. how much would the 6 month smile brace cost me. i had a brace when i was younger but my teeth have gone back to the way they were.
A. hi many thanks for your enquiry, i charge £2500 for the six month smile brace. hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
kissdental
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: braces, cost cosmetic dentistry
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Q. I have tetracycline staining that I have had since I was very young, I also have crowding in the lower set. What would be the best way Lumineers, Veneers? would I need to have a brace to fix the crowding. Also given I may need a full set what would be the typical cost?
A. Hi
Firstly your options on the lower teeth are some form of orthodontics i.e braces, invisalign or clearstep.
If you have tetracycline staining on the upper then your options may be a whitening or veneers. The cost of veneers really depends on how many teeth the patient would want treating. Each veneer costs from £500. Of courses the cost depends on the level of quality of veneers you wish.
Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ
Tags: teeth whitenning, venners
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Q. my teeth are heavily stained can these be cleaned easily enuff by a dentist. i av sore gums therefore i can not brush right to the gum.
A. See your dentist and ask them to refer you to a Hygienist
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: hygienist, stained teeth
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Q. does teeth diseases count in cosmetic treatment
A. If you have decay in your teeth or if you have gum disease, treatment of these things will not count as cosmetic treatment
Kind regards
Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624163
33 High Street
Wendover Buckinghamshire
HP22 6DU
Tags: cosmetic dentistry, decayed teeth
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Q. Hello, i recently had my two front teeth bonded and didn’t like the result. I should have done invislign but my budget would not allow me. Can bonding be removed safely without harming the real tooth? Only the acid solution was used no drilling. If so, how can you tell the bonding from the real tooth? I’ve been to three dentists and they all say removing bonding is real hard and afraid to hit the real tooth when removing bonding from the surface of my teeth. What should I do?
A. I agree that bonding is never truly reversible, you are better to simulate a reasonable comprimise look ( even if that is your old appearance ) then remove the veneers and make a new set to the prescription that you chose.
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: composite bonding, veneers
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Q. just had a wisdom tooth out but only 1 of the roots has come out will this be ok? i have decay under my gold cap is it easy to get the cap off?
A. hi
it depends on a lot of factors -oresence of infection etc best to see how your symptoms go.
it will be easy to remove the cap but you wont be able to use it again
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: crowns, root
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Q. Hi.. I had root canal treatment 5 years ago. I felt from the start that the dentist had not done a great job. I have always had occasional pains and throbbing in the tooth after the treatment. I could put my tongue on the tooth and feel the throb Anyway, the past few days I have been having a very bad ache in it, I went to a new dentist and he said I have an absyss in the tooth, I am taking ABs and Anti Inflammatorys. He said the root canal was a bad job and he could see that from the Xray. I now have to see a root canal specialist and have it redone which I cannot afford. I just want to ask, is this a common thing to happen after 5 years? I look after my teeth. I want to write a letter to the dentist who did the RCT, and ask for a refund. Do you think I am wrong to do this? Thanks in advance..
A. Without seeing the Xray it is not possible for me to comment on the quality of the root filling. Root fillings can be difficult to carry out sometimes due to blockages and twists in the root. A specialst to redo the rot treatment5 would seem like a good idea as redoing root canal traetments can be difficult
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: root canal, root canal treatment
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