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I have just had a dental implant on one of my front teeth

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
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Hi I have just had a dental implant on one of my front teeth aswell as other dental work to my teeth. I have only just finished my treatment in the last two months, and already I am experiencing a problem with my implant, it is loose, I went to my dentist who tells me the screw has worked loose and this is common in implants, and the only way to deal with it is either to wait until it works its way completely loose or drill through the back of the crown to access the screw. Is this the best way! I have just spent so much money both on the implant and the crown, won’t this weaken the crown. So at the moment I am having to put up with a loose tooth. Thank you in advance.

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This is quite common. Often th… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My wife has just returned from a visit to her dentists

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
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My wife has just returned from a visit to her dentists. She went there with a painful tooth. She has been charged £805 for a glass ion filling, PJC and RCT posterior, firstly is this a reasonable price for the treatment? Secondly,she was given no advice as to what options she had for treatment and not told what costs to expect, until after the initial work was done. Are there any guidelines,laid down by professional bodies, which dentists are supposed to follow in cases like this, and where is the best place to complain to about unprofessional conduct and/or breach of guidelines?

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The first thing i would recomm… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I have a crown that becomes infected every year

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
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I have a crown as a front incisor. About once a year in becomes infected and I need antibiotics. The dentist always takes a few days to provide antibiotics and I can be in a lot of pain. The dentist says that I have not choice other than to suffer this or have the crown removed – as the post attaching the crown is so fine. I am suspicious that he is only saying this because he does not have the expertise himself. The dentist who originally did the crown has died. I do not know how to find a dentist who can do this type of work – he was the best I could find after 3 tries with worse equipt practices an is located 60 miles away. I think it is very bad for my health to have so many antibioitcs. How can I find a good dentist?

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A tooth that becomes infected … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I had a brace when I was younger which straightened my teeth out

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
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I had a brace when I was younger which pretty much straightened my teeth out, my top teeth anyway. But the front four teeth at the top are quite oversized compared to the rest which leaves me with a goofy grin when I smile. I don’t mind it but I would like to have them filed/contoured to make a straight smile as apart from this they are in good shape and I hate feeling embarrassed when I smile. I haven’t heard much about this method so I wanted to ask if it is possible and also what kind of price this attracts as it seems like quite a simple technique but I don’t want to be surprised later on! Many thanks for your advice.

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Hi Yes it is a simple techniqu… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I have been successfully treated for periodontal disease

Monday, November 3rd, 2008
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Hi, I have been successfully treated for periodontal disease which is now stable. However some black triangles have appeared. I am extremely depressed about this and cannot smile unselfconsciously. I have been advised that veneers or cosmetic bonding are options but am terrified of the disease starting up again. Obviously I would have regular hygiene visits and practice excellent homecare. I would really appreciate your input on this and also which, in your opinion, is the best option from a hygiene point of view.

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Both options tend to make clea… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I have been informed I cannot have implants as the

Monday, November 3rd, 2008
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I have been informed I cannot have implants as the nerve in my lower jaw is too close to the surface. I need molers as I still have front teeth. I have had dentures but find them difficult. Any suggestions to help me.

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I would 1st take a CT scan of … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I have had a gold crown for 30years and recently

Monday, November 3rd, 2008
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I have had a gold crown for 30years and recently the back edge has moved away from the gum. A year ago my dentist eased it down and filled it. Last week he again filled it with amalgam,this was uncomfortable interfered with my bite and broke and fell out after 4 days. He is worried that the tooth will break if he takes off the gold crown as he doesn’t know what is underneath. What are my options. Should I ask for an x ray?

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It sounds like a new crown wou… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 excessive gum growth possibly due to Phenytoin

Monday, November 3rd, 2008
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I have exccessive gum growth possibly due to my medication (phenytoin) over the last 30 years, do you think that I would be suitable for gum recontouring to my front teeth by laser surgery, I also take warfarin tablets.

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Yes Phenytoin does cause gingi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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im 43 years old and i have a gap in my two front teeth

Monday, November 3rd, 2008
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Im 43 years old and i have a gap in my two front teeth and slightly pushed forward can this be fixed or am i stuck with a ugly smile

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As a rule any problem with the… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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i was just wondering how much tooth whitening costs

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
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Hey, i was just wondering how much tooth whitening costs? The whole of the mouth,not just the front etc.? Also,after the first treatment,at around 18 years of age,will i need to have another teeth whitening session?or does it just happen once,and its all over ? thank you,

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HiIn surgery whitening costs a… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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