I have a bridge with the front tooth missing therefore other front tooth and tooth at side of missing one being the bridge. my bridge has become loose and I have recently discovered that I have an infection in the other front tooth,i have been told i need a bigger bridge of 6 teeth which would include the 2 molars, my question is, is it necessary to grind down that amount of good teeth? The dentist said it would be because of the weight of the teeth. i have also been quoted 3,200 is this a reasonable price or should I look for another opinion?
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Do I Need A Bigger Bridge?
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013My Teeth Are Badly Cracked, Should I Go For Bonding Or Crowns?
Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 My front teeth are very badly cracked, i want to know what is best to have now
Bonding or Crown/ Cap, i have only ever had them filled, but they keep wearing away, what is the next best thing to do, because they are very thin now and i am very worried about them
can you please advise me as i will be going back to my Dentist, i really need to deal with this problem, as i do not smile anymore, please can you help me with my problem, my tooth brush gets caught in them, food get caught in them, they are getting worse, and now i feel i have to do something about them, what do suggest for me, Crowns or Bonding, i have been reading about both of them, but i am not sure, i need to know because the money i spend on them, i want them to a good 15/20 years. is there any advice you can give to me.
Kind Regards.
Can You Help Me Plan The Best Course Of Treatment For My Weakened, Decayed Teeth?
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013Dear Dr.,
I have several issues, my front teeth are severely decayed and broken this has just added to the other issue. I had a car accident while in the Royal Navy and have been a wheelchair user for 10+ years which means I struggle to carry and pick things up. I without really thinking about it carry stuff in my teeth or drag at a sleeve etc. with my teeth really wearing them down. Essential I’ve been left with a mouth that looks like a cemetery with lots of broken tombstone. Due to the injuries I received I’ve been on major painkillers for sometime that usually means I struggle to get any relief from normal drugs a dentist uses. My teeth have got to the point where I’m surprised when they don’t hurt.
I’ve saved some money which I don’t want to flush away with the wrong treatment.
Please help
My Personal Problems Meant That I Neglected My Teeth, How Do I Get Them Fixed?
Monday, March 25th, 2013 Hello doctor, I need some advice as I have been in a severely depressed state of mind and have just been referred back to my GP from the community mental health team. This was an ongoing situation over the last three years +
During this time and before, My teeth were neglected due to my state of mind. Just on the top row I only have 3 good / whole teeth and the rest are either missing or badly broken. My back molars top and bottom were extracted in hospital when I was 7 or 8.
To this day I dont know why.
I am too ashamed to go to a dentist and am wondering – should I go to hospital or see my own GP first. I am just starting to pick up the pieces in life and now have my heart set on being a new person and being able to smile.
I live in Kingston upon Thames, London. I am 42 and allergic to aspirin and penicillin – Just for reference.
I am eligible for NHS as I am on DLA & ESA and currently not working.
I have suffered from PERICARDITIS for about 6 years now as it is a re-occurring symptom. I am currently on simvastatins for cholestoral. Other medication includes amitryptaline, isosorbide mononitrate, co-dydramol, sertraline, zopiclone (taken rarely). Just to give an insight of my medical history. Hope to hear from you shortly.
Yours Gratefully.
My Eating Disorder Ruined My Teeth, Where Can I Get Free Treatment?
Monday, March 25th, 2013Hi Dr Patel, I have had an eating disorder for the last 30 years due to child abuse, the good news I am better the bad news its taken its toll on my teeth, I want to be able to gain that bubbly confident me again and have that smile again! instead of hiding away at home, I feel so down, I previousl dentist say I need 10 implants and that they have to take all my top existing teeth out, my four bottom front teeth are ok but need four implants each side are needed, I have a temporary three false teeth at the top, but it makes me feel constantly sick! its makes my gums very sore and red… It will cost 10.000 which I haven’t got! do you know if I can have free treatment?? or any hospitals that use people like me, for students training dentistry? i HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME!!! I am 52 year old lady that wants her grandchildren to see there nanny smile again. I hope you can help me and look forward to your relpy.
Are Tooth Whitening And Bleaching The Same Thing?
Monday, March 25th, 2013 hey there i wanna know basically if tooth whitening and bleaching are the same things??????
my second question is, do i appreciates my relatives to have a treatment of tooth bleaching? what are the side effects?
some people says that tooth whitening or bleaching has many side effects..like hypersensitivity..
my mother has a problem o chipping of enamel surface..she used to take smokeless tobacco..but she experienced chipping of enamel when she lefts taking smokeless tobacco ( beatle nuts, paan) i found this strange as i thought it would cause less damage..so what is the reason behind this? does she has a favourable effects for taking paan at this stage? please do reply i’m also a dental student
Receding Gums And Bad Teeth, Which Implants Should I Go For?
Friday, March 22nd, 2013Hi Dr, I am 62 years old and to be blunt my upper teeth have seen better days! I have receding gums and now since having researched on the internet about the ‘all on 4’ dental implants I am now becoming a bit confused as to which is the better option for me, ‘all on 4’, or the 6 implants treatment option that I have seen. This is because some say that 6 implants will support the arch better and last longer. Also I understand that the 6 implants comes with a ceramic arch with zirconia better than acrylic or do you know of any better materials in use currently for constructing the arch. If it is any help to your accuracy in answering my questions I would like to make it clear that I am looking for something that will last for a very long time and look very good.