Archive for the ‘bridge’ Category

How Effective Are Braces Over A Bridge, And Will The Movement Of Teeth Be Restricted ?

Monday, September 2nd, 2013
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Hi Dr. Andrew, I am wondering, if you could possibly advise me on my current dental condition. I am 24 and have a bridge on my upper four front teeth (the central and lateral incisors, as I believe they are called) as I had an accident and lost a central incisor and cracked the lateral. Now I wish to have orthodontic treatment on both my lower teeth and upper, as I have crooked teeth on the lower and an overbite (overjet) somewhat caused by the bridge. I wanted to ask how effective the braces would be over a bridge as the movement of the teeth underneath might be restricted by the bridge. What solution do you recommend? Thanks for your help.

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

I Have Had My Entire Set Of Teeth Fitted With Dental Implants But I’ve Noticed Some Are A Different Shade. Why?

Monday, September 2nd, 2013
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Hello, After having had problems with my teeth for most of my life, I have just had extensive work and had my entire teeth fitted with dental implants. The next day after the final treatment I noticed that the back quarter of the implants are now a different colour to the other three quarter of the implants. Is this normal? Or is it that the implants are just a different shade to the other implants as they were put in, in separate stages. I heard that they could look darker because I have two old teeth underneath the bridge, but I cannot see this being the case, could you tell me if this is possible? Thank you, I hope you can deal with my request.

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

I Have Had A Gap In My Teeth Since I Was Fifteen Years Old. What Can I Do To Resolve It?

Friday, August 30th, 2013
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Hi. When I was younger I was fitted with a brace to close the gap at the front of my teeth, but it also appeared when my baby teeth either side of my front ones, fell out. There was no bigger ones coming through so I was fitted with a bridge with a black filler behind them which is very unattractive.

Also, after the brace was taken off my gap reappeared and pushed the bridge slightly, so now they are uneven.

I really want to fix this problem as I am 23 now and my teeth have been like this since I have been 15 and I have always had the gap there.

What can I do to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I Recovered A Tooth Playing Rugby. I’m Worried It Will Fall Out When I Eat, Do I Need Treatment?

Friday, August 23rd, 2013
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Hi, I had my tooth knocked out playing a rugby match two years ago. I managed to save the tooth and they put it back in with a brace for six weeks. I haven’t suffered with any problems up until now however, as it has now come loose and it is making it hard for me to chew and eat my food. What are the possible treatment solutions open to me? I’m worried and scared that it may fall out at any moment, and it’s changed the way I sound when I talk. I am also worried about the possible costs that could occur due to my financial restrictions. So I’d like to know the costs? Can you help me with my enquiries? Thanks.

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

I Need Further Surgery After A Failed Root Canal. What Kind Of Cosmetic Treatment Do I Need?

Wednesday, August 21st, 2013
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Hi Dr. Having lost a front tooth a while ago and a bridge covering the gap, I now need to have my other anchoring front tooth removed due to a failed root canal operation. If I opt to have an implant, how is this dealt with? I will have the second anchoring tooth ground down to accept the bridge – in other words I will have 2 missing front teeth and a post tooth that held a crown. I have several questions please, so that I can make an informed choice. The first is to ask, is it possible to have one implant so that a bridge can be refitted? My second question I want to ask is what kind of benefits are available of having a same day implant or is it better to wait? Also in the meantime what will be used cosmetically to cover my two gaps between my front teeth and post tooth?

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Do One Day Implants Really Work And Can I Have a Bridge with Veneers?

Tuesday, August 6th, 2013
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I have 4 front porcelain veneers and need to remove tooth number 8 due to a root deterioration (I had a root canal at a early age and I currently have had an infection on root of tooth 8 for while now with gum separation and have already had 2 apicoectomys done). I am trying to decide between an implant or bridge (conventional or Maryland). Prosthodontist said I could go for a bridge due to already having veneers and a possible color difference if I did implant. I have a real anxiety issue about implants because if it is too long of a process then I don’t think I can go for so long with a temporary or flipper (emotionally speaking). My questions are: 

1) Do one-day implants really work and are they truly done in one day?
2) Can I have Maryland bridge if I have veneers?
Thank you in advance for your response.
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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

My Bridge Has Partially Fallen Off, What Can Be Done To Help Me?

Friday, June 28th, 2013
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Front teeth are bridges, set in two sets of three, one side has fell out and it seems that the stumps are rotted away. the other side has recently broken with the metal underneath one of the teeth showing this truly is a ugly experience I have had these bridges for 15 years and think the problems started last year when I had an abscess and the dentist drilled into the back of the bridge to gain access to the problem, just after this that front bridge weakened and the front of the tooth came off leaving the metal exposed, I really am in shock as my whole appearance has now changed instead of 50 I look 70 what are my options? As apart from the bridge on top I also have gaps with missing teeth either side and my back teeth are also broken.

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Would A Cantilever Bridge Be A Reasonable Form Of Treatment In My Case? Or Would You Recommend Something Else?

Monday, June 24th, 2013
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Dear Dr Butt, on the top left side of my mouth all the teeth after my eye tooth to the back of my mouth are missing. (they crumbled due to medication I was on for many years). Would I be able to have a cantilever bridge for those 3 -4 missing teeth? At the moment I have a dental plate but I think the clasp around my eye tooth is unsightly and I would love not to have something against my palette all the time. If you don’t think the form of treatment I have suggested is any good could you please recommend something else? Something that I could easily look into. Thank you very much for your help in advance, I’m just looking into getting it sorted as soon as possible. It’s beginning to make me feel awfully self conscious, this clasp just looks terrible. I feel like everyone is always looking at it! Thanks again, regards.

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Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Can I Get A Fixed Bridge Instead Of My False Teeth?

Monday, June 10th, 2013
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I lost two front bottom teeth two months ago I was horrified. I was told that I can’t have a bridge at the moment so I have to put up with false teeth. The rest of my teeth are strong but I think the problem is that the gum where I lost my teeth are low. I would like to know if there is a chance of having a bridge fixed as the false teeth keep coming out and feel very uncomfortable. I feel really down I need advice.
It would help if you could tell me how likely you think it is that I’ll be able to get a fixed bridge? Also if you could point me in the direction of a colleague then that would also be brilliant. Regards.

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My Cosmetic Treatment Abroad Has Left Me With Bleeding Gums, What Can Be Done?

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013
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hi 3 years ago i went to hungary and had a metallic brace fitted to my gums to which my dentures attached. during that period my gums have become inflamed ! they also bleed when i brush them . i just wondered what could be done and would the clinic treat me at no extra cost , as i can not afford to pay for any more treatment .the hungarian clinic have a place in london where i went for my check up . but they keep charging me 50 for a consultation do u think my condition is gingivitus or something worse ? i would be very happy with any advise you could give me on how the problem could be solved thanks lee p.s i look forward to hearing from you in the near future !

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes