Archive for the ‘Dr Moore's Answers’ Category

Need to stop inflamation from spreading

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Q. my dentist recently x rayed my teeth finding inflamation under one of my crowns which is supported b a post he said i may lose the tooth .he gave me two options to try and retreat it giving a 50%chance of success or leave it and keep a close eye on it . i am worried the inflamation will spread to other teeth . what is your advice to me .

A. Try the retreatment to prevent the posibility of the inflammation spreading then review the tooth in a few months to see how its settled

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Cost of full set of teeth whitening and porcelain lumineers?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Q. how much is a full set of teeth whitening and how much well a rough guide to how much it would cost to have a full set of porcelain lumineers thanks

A. Tooth whitening costs form £400-650 at our clinic depending on what type is best. veneers start form £500 per tooth. Let me know if you’d like me to take a look to give you a proper quote
regards Andrew 01245 268 494

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

What is the age to have braces and how much would it cost?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Q. hi i just want to ask that my son has lost his milk teeth too early because of tooth decay about age of 1 and half.the upper front 6 teeth as i very worried what to expect and the family dentist say that my son could have crouded teeth when he got his permenant teeth and he may need brace.i wonder how much it cost me to have a brace for a child as he reach the age to have permenant teeth and when should have fit bace.please reply

A. The brace will normally be fitted at age 13 and should be available on the NHS

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Best solution to fix new bite?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Q. Hello Dr Moore, I am 42 years old. I had my mouth half full with crowns by 20 yrs old. By 34, many were needing to be replaced. I begged the dentist to give me an upper plate. I made a good case and I got it. He made me 4 or 5 before I got a good fit. I still have to use a large amount of Fixodent daily to keep it in. Now, at 42 I have had most of my bottom teeth extracted and Im down to 5 in the front. THere are no other teeth/replacements on the bottom at all. The plan is to remove the 5th tooth and I will be left with 4 in the front, and get a partial bottom plate. And make a new top plate to fix the new bite. How will the teeth in the back stay down? I will need to glue down with fixodent? Will it somehow hook on to my front teeth? People Ive known with this, had hooks onto back teeth which I do not have. Please let me know. At this point I just want to be able to chew again.

A. Anything put into the lower jaw will help you to chew although a denture is very difficult to wear if there are only a few teeth to anchor it in place. You might want to consider a denture held in place with dental implants this maybe your best solution in the lower jaw in the long term

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Chipped tooth has a temporary filling can I have veneers on it?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Q. My toddler ran at me with a heavy toy and chipped my top front tooth so it’s on the diagonal. I have had a temporary filling from an emergency NHS dentist. ( I’ve never had a filling before so know nothing about the proceedure etc. ) I saw my dentist today and he informs me that he will be able to do a new filling and make it look like a normal tooth. The rest of the tooth is fine. He said I won’t need a veneer, although could have one done later. I am worried the filling won’t be strong enough (my dentist said I would have to be careful biting into apples etc) What should I do. At the moment I’m finding the temporary filling very wierd and uncomfortable. Would a veneer be a better option or should I stick with the filling?

A. I would try a new filling first then see how it goes and how it looks. It is sometimes very difficult to get a great aesthetic result with a single veneer although it would be a bit stronger.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Teeth with root canal seems to be broken, what are my options?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Q. I HAVE A ROOT CANAL.AND I WAS EATING SOMETHING VERY CRUNCHY WHEN I BITE I FELT THAT MY TEETH MOVE. MY DENTIST TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO WAY UNTYL THE CROWN COME OUT TO SEE IF THE PORTION OF THE TEETH IS OK BECAUSE WHEN HE CHECKED HE FELT THAT THE TEETH IS BROKE TOO. IS THERE OTHER ATERVATIVE.IS ONE OF MY FRONT TEETH

A. I would ask him to remove it and fit a temporary plate then consider a bridge or implant

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Does bleaching really work and are there any other alternatives for teeth whitening?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Q. Hi, I am looking to have my teeth whitened, however my teeth are stained caused by tetracycline. Can you tell me if bleaching will work? or if there are any other alternatives available, please note, I do not want to have vaneers.

A. The whitening will work but might take several months to complete.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Your advice to fix the problems going on in my mouth?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Q. I have a lot of problems going on in my mouth. First off I have a gap becaue I am missing my two teeth on either side next to my canine. My canine’s have moved in the place where those two teeth should have been. Apperently I was not born with them. Near my canine tooth is my old baby canine tooth that never fell whch is loose on the left side. Then on my bottom right I had a tooth removed because it was cracked. What is your advice to fix my teeth?

A. A combination of veneers and implants works well for this type of treatment. If you would like me to take a look for you please call the practice on 01245 268 494

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Relatively large front teeth needs treatment

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Q. i have two large front teeth and absolutely detest them. its giving me really low self esteem and i would really like to do something about them. What are my options and honestly how much will this kind of treatment cost? My two front teeth are longer than my “wedding finger nail” (short) just to give you a rough idea. im getting increasingly depressed about it what can i do?

A. The cost depends on what you have done. If they need veneers this will  normally cost from around £500 per tooth. If the teeth need removal then you could be looking at £500 for a small denture or £4000 for fixed implant supported crowns.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

What are the options as I don’t want to be awake during my dental treatment?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Q. i have got to go under sedation and worried about it, how could i get out of this phobia of being sedated its sounds worrying knowing that ill still be awake during this.

A. Sedation is an excellent  and safe technique for nervous patients, although you’re still ‘awake’ you wpn’t be aware of what is going on around you. Perhaps you should ask your dentist for some more advice regarding the procedure.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

How much do porcelain veneers cost on average?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Q. how much do porcelain veneers cost on average?

A. OUr veneers cost from £500-850 as a guide depending on the technician used and the number placed.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Gum recession has made me depressed and want to consider plastic surgery

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Q. Andrew, I am 24 years old and i have mild gum recession at the top and bottom of my mouth, the front 2 top teeth and the bottom 4 teeth. This is making me very depressed and stressed i have considered plastic surgery to help orevent this from getting any worse, would i be able to do this? What sort of cost would this incur? Thank you your advice is very much appreciated

A. At my clinic in Chelmsford my Periodontist Roberta, charges from £300 to treat this type of recession if you are suitable. If you would like to come in for us to take a look please feel free to call the clinic on 01245 268 494 so we can assess your suitability and give you an accurate idea of costs.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Have some incomplete dental work and need private dentist

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Q. Hi Dr Moore,I would like to ask you what I can do in my situation.I start a full mouths restauration last year,I already pay 10 .000 pounds .all the extraction been done,manage to have 6 implants on my upper jaw as well; still have four off mynteeths on upper jaw who need crowns,on my lower jaw just four teeths on the front.Now my circumstances change,I m on benefit I have a Hc2 certificate wich is not seems to help me much.I am stuck in the midle with a temporarty bridge wich is not even done properly because my dentist not pay any interes any more.My dentist even sugest to have the implants extracted and have ba denture instead wich I think is ridiculos.Anyway what I want to ask is if I have any chance to finish the work with a private dentist and pay the diference for the abutments for example.

A. I’m sure you would be able to find someone who will be happy to finish the work for you. It would be very useful for them to know the type and sizes of implants used so the correct components can be ordered. Unfortunatley none of this treatment is available on the NHS so your NC2 cert isn’t any use. Let me know if you’d like me to take a look Regards
Andrew

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Need medicine for gum infection

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Q. is they out on the market for a infection in the gum?

A. Try corsodyl mouthwash and see a dentist

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Should I consider cosmetic treatment for my endless teeth issues

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Q. over the last few years i have had endless fillings and 4 extractions. my dentist told me i may have rapid caries. currently 14 of my teeth are filled, with one from each side top and bottom missing, all 4 wisdom teeth are ruptured and are growing in awkward shapes and hurt the inside of my mouth and cheeks. i’m only 22 and feel my teeth are so unsightly i am ashamed to smile. i try my best to take care of them but when problems continue to arise it really knocks my confidence. i’m considering cosmetic treatment but don’t know where to start and i’m a very nervous patient so feel fear talking to dentists about procedures. i just wish i could start over with my teeth but understand thats just not possible. i am writing really just to see what treatments are available and what costs i will need to pay. thanks for taking the time to read my question and i look forward to hearing from you.

A. Hello, the options for you are endless depending on what you would like to acheive and the budget you have. You may also want to consider sedation for the longer procedures to help with your anxiety. If you’d like me to take a look I can offer you a free consultation to give you a better idea of your options. Please call the clinic on 01245 268 494

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Should I floss once or twice a day and before or after brushing?

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Q. should i floss once or twice aday and before or after brushing?

A. I would floss every day once is usually enough although morning and night would be great if you have the time!!

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

I have lost my denture can I get a quick replacement?

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Q. I have lost my denture ( 4 front teeth ) can I get a quick replacement.

A. At my clinic in Essex we can normally make one in a few days please call us tomorrow on 01245 268494 if you would like us to arrange this regards andrew

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

My 7 yr old still has no sign of permanent teeth should I worry?

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Q. Hi.. Good Day Dr Moore! I have a 7 year old daughter who lost(she was six year old then) her front milk teeth but it’s almost a year there’s still no sign of the permanent teeth..should I worry already for this..Pls help..

A. It might be worth checking with your dentist although they can take a while to come through even when the baby tooth has come out

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

My dentist is going to cut my cap into four pieces to remove it, is this correct?

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Q. Hello, my dentist done a cap on my tooth a year ago, but it was the wrong size, it has recently started to smell and cause me some discomfort. When he put the cap in the dentist filed the tooth below, is this good practice? Also he didn’t remove the nerve in the remaing part of the tooth, sould he have? I have now been informed by my dentist that it needs to be replaced (me footing the bill!). I am about to book my appointment, and am concerned about the dentists experience, he said that he will cut the cap, that’s already on my tooth, into four, for removal. Does this sound right, because I am very concerned about the remaining part of tooth underneath. Thank you

A. It’s best to cut the crown into pieces before removing it as this protects the tooth underneath You would normally only reomve the nerve if the tooth causes pain or an infection is present

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

My gums have receded to the extent would lumineers be the way forward?

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Q. I have 15 year old veneers on 8 teeth and my gums have receded to the extent that the old scraped down teeth is now visible behind the veneers and is ugly and extremely sensitive. Unfortunately I had one replaced by my dentist last year and it looks even worse, he had to shave half of it away so I could close my teeth, not a great job, and I am terrified of the dentist!! Would lumineers be the way forward for me, and how expensive are they? Thank you :)

A. Lumineers are a type of very thin veneer more suitable for people who have never had treatment on their front teeth so I don’t know if they would be the best option for you. It sounds like you just need the veneers all replaced with good quality veneers made using an experienced dentist and technician.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG