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Is My Bone Graft Likely To Be As Troublesome As My Dentist Says?

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
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Dear Andrew,

I have a question about bone grafts for a dental implant (upper left molar).

I am told by my dentist that due to bone loss I will need a bone graft to allow am implant to take. A 360 degree x-ray was taken.

I am however very concerned about the likelihood of the bone graft taking giving what the dentist said.

He indicated that for a 2 month period after the bone draft I would not be able to sneeze or cough (or fly/ swim) since this will dislodge the bone graft. He also said I would have bleeding from my nose from the sinus cavity.

Given at least in the case of coughing / sneezing these activities that are largely involuntary, I am left with the impression that a bone graft is highly likely to fail.

The dentist I saw did indicate he was not the one to perform the bone graft and as such I am unsure of the risks.

Any advice is appreciated.

Kind regards.


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

Why Do I Keep Losing Teeth?

Friday, April 26th, 2013
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After leaving my private dentist years ago i went back to nhs dentist in my area. Everything i visit i end up loosing a tooth x 2 now and i feel they are not carrying out the necessary work until it is too late, I’m fed up asking for them to complete all the work and have even pre booked 5 appointments. I’m sick to death now as mouth is starting to fall apart. I have lost two teeth and looks like a third is going to have come out.  I’m totally down in the dumps and this has taken away my confidence in a big way, even though the teeth aren’t front facing i feel awful and avoid smiling as i appear to have a gaping black hole when I smile .. its looks dreadful and considering i had such a lovely smile i feel my teeth are simply not looked after when visiting . Never do they polish or clean them. just seems to big issues like teeth removal or a cap etc.

what do I do ?


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

Should I Get A Porcelain Upper Arch Implant Done?

Friday, April 26th, 2013
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I have seen two dentistry experts over getting a full upper arch implant done and both have said two different things to me one has told me that the acrylic would not last and i would need porcelain and the other has said that porcelain would damage my own bottom teeth as they would wear down over time so i don’t now which one i should go for also one is saying they will make dentures for me until my gums have healed after having the four implants then after 4 month the would the fix my permanent teeth so can you please help me as i don’t know who is right and what way or what type i should get my bone is fine for this treatment waiting your reply asp thank you and I really look forward to seeing how you can advise me.


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 Think The Inman Aligner Would Be Good For Me, How Do I Begin The Process?

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
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I am interested in having my teeth straightened and just wanted a bit more information on what you think would be the best treatment for myself I have been thinking about the Inman aligner due to my particular problems. I just have no idea on how to start the process! Do I have to come in for a consultation and if so will I have to pay for it? It would be great if you could contact me. So, my phone number is 07956392697 if I don’t answer please leave me a voice mail and I will get back to you at the earliest possible time I hope to be hearing from you soon thank you if a phone call is not possible you can alternatively email me but I prefer talking on the phone thanks again!


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

Can I Whiten My Teeth From Home?

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
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Good Evening I was would like to ask you for your expert advice, my Sister and I would like to have our teeth whitened but are really confused. We had it done professionally a couple of years ago by our dentist.For which we paid £500 each, but when we went home we ate a banana roll as we’re vegan and we didn’t know or think that the colour of the food would affect our teeth but, we later found out by reading about it online that it would. I would allso like to point out that  we also didn’t continue with any home whitening kits as we weren’t told to. Can we just buy the home whitening kits? Or do we need them whitened by a dentist first? Thanks


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

Can I Apply For Funding To Replace My Lost Implant Bridge?

Monday, April 22nd, 2013
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Hello Dr, I am in somewhat of an incredulous position.

I have lost my implant bridge.

I had 3 implants 4 teeth fitted in Jan 2012. Looked fantastic.

In the interim i had relocated away from where i had the implants done.

My bridge had become loose in Feb this year and as i hadn’t registered with a local dentist i used some dental fixative cream as an interim measure.

I went to bed one night and in the morning woke to find my bridge gone??

I looked throughout my flat; absolutely everywhere, I checked and rechecked my bedding; i went to hospital and was x-rayed and metal detected, as i thought i may have swallowed them; nothing found.

I have searched and re-searched my flat.

I am currently unemployed and claiming Income Support; i have no funds to replace my bridge.

I have visited an NHS dentist and they recommend i remove the support posts and have a 4 tooth plate. I am finding this hard to accept after paying nearly £10,000 for the implants.

Is there anyway of applying for funds to have this done?

Surely the cost difference for a bridge against removing the posts and fitting a plate is marginal?

I would appreciate any advice you could give me.

Thanks


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 find it impossible to wear my dentures

Friday, April 19th, 2013
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I eventually gave in and let my dentist cut back my 2 front teeth and have dentures. I can’t wear them. They feel too thick and make me choke. The teeth on dentures are very small, the size my original teeth have become due to wear. I cannot smile and show teeth when they are in as they are too short. and not a very nice colour. I kept putting off having dentures as I was worried about having them. They are only the top set. After trying with dentures, I ended up getting an abscess on my bottom wisdom tooth that had a GOLD crown (which I have since found out isn’t really gold)and had to have it taken out at the hospital I no longer have any confidence i n him after my last visit last year despite being with him over 30 years. I was an NHS patient but will soon have a small windfall to enable me to go private.


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 Received Implants Last September And Still Can’t Brush My Teeth Properly, What Should I Do?

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
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I got dental implants surgery in late september .
I still have some original teeth and some temporary bridges and teeth but it still hurts to brush
,though I am brushing very softly and using corsodyl mouth wash and toothpaste quite a lot
I can see tartar around my implants what Can i do to get rid of tartar so implant does not fail? The tartar is building up more and more every day and it is really beginning to worry me! My breath is turning bad too, I keep receiving comments from family members. It has been months since my surgery, surely they should have healed up enough for me to brush my teeth properly by now? What would you recommend I should do? I can’t seem to remove the tartar no matter what I try and the implants cost me a fortune so I can’t have them fail on me! Please help, my dentist says to keep using the mouth wash but I don’t think it’s helping! 


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 You Know Where I Can Get My Denture Treatment Done Under Sedation?

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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HI my question is….

I unfortunately have to wear full dentures due to a massive phobia of dentists. I have a full top set but require further work on my bottom teeth and have in place a denture.. Is there anywhere where I can have sedation to get this work done. I would love to have a fixed denture but I think it will be too expensive but however I’m not sure on the old style denture as afraid it’ll be loose and possibly fall out all the time. Please please advise me on where to go. I live in the Oxford area and would like the work done asap. Also if possible could you give me an approx cost.. Please note I must be under sedation for the work to be carried out.. Many Thanks.


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 Crowns Keep Falling Out, Is It The Cement They Are Using?

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013
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My lower front tooth was grinded down for a crown. The dentist put a temporary in but it keeps falling out; on the second time I swallowed it.. this happened years ago same scenario. My tooth got infected and I went through hell and almost lost the tooth. this one has a root canal in it and I am getting disgusted . the dentist said it will take 3 weeks for my tooth.i paid half already and  I sure don’t want to go through like last time..I already know if they continue to use the same cement that don’t hold,ill be going back more times to get it put back. are these dentist afraid to use stronger cement ,I have almost all my teeth with crowns and  I had crowns put in 35 years ago by a good polish dentist and I never had a temporary fall out . tell me whats the problem with these new dentist. and i never had a crown fall out. I feel like moving on to a new dentist give me some advise here maybe I can tell the dentist what cement to use .3rd visit coming up to have a new temporary maid since I swallowed the old one.


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