Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » Experts Answers http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:10:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Can you provide more insight on 6 months braces? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-provide-more-insight-on-6-months-braces/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-provide-more-insight-on-6-months-braces/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:10:25 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-provide-more-insight-on-6-months-braces/ Q. Dear Dr, I would be grateful if you would give me some advice. I am need t get braces to correct overcrowding on both the top and bottom teeth. I have had a consultation for 6 month braces. I am not sure whether to get them or to go for traditional braces. Have you had any dealings with 6 months braces? Would you recommend them?

A. I would always recommend traditional braces as the first choice of treatment. 6 months braces can only be used in specific cases which involve mild to moderate crowding of the front teeth.

dr kalpesh bohara

Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-provide-more-insight-on-6-months-braces/feed/ 0 Need to stop inflamation from spreading http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/need-to-stop-inflamation-from-spreading/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/need-to-stop-inflamation-from-spreading/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:07:24 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/need-to-stop-inflamation-from-spreading/ 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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/need-to-stop-inflamation-from-spreading/feed/ 0 Cost of full set of teeth whitening and porcelain lumineers? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/cost-of-full-set-of-teeth-whitening-and-porcelain-lumineers/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/cost-of-full-set-of-teeth-whitening-and-porcelain-lumineers/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:05:06 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/cost-of-full-set-of-teeth-whitening-and-porcelain-lumineers/ 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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/cost-of-full-set-of-teeth-whitening-and-porcelain-lumineers/feed/ 0 What is the age to have braces and how much would it cost? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-age-to-have-braces-and-how-much-would-it-cost/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-age-to-have-braces-and-how-much-would-it-cost/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:02:47 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-age-to-have-braces-and-how-much-would-it-cost/ 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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-age-to-have-braces-and-how-much-would-it-cost/feed/ 0 Best solution to fix new bite? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/best-solution-to-fix-new-bite/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/best-solution-to-fix-new-bite/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:00:28 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/best-solution-to-fix-new-bite/ 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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/best-solution-to-fix-new-bite/feed/ 0 Chipped tooth has a temporary filling can I have veneers on it? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/chipped-tooth-has-a-temporary-filling-can-i-have-veneers-on-it/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/chipped-tooth-has-a-temporary-filling-can-i-have-veneers-on-it/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:55:15 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/chipped-tooth-has-a-temporary-filling-can-i-have-veneers-on-it/ 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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/chipped-tooth-has-a-temporary-filling-can-i-have-veneers-on-it/feed/ 0 Teeth with root canal seems to be broken, what are my options? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/teeth-with-root-canal-seems-to-be-broken-what-are-my-options/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/teeth-with-root-canal-seems-to-be-broken-what-are-my-options/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:44:47 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/teeth-with-root-canal-seems-to-be-broken-what-are-my-options/ 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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/teeth-with-root-canal-seems-to-be-broken-what-are-my-options/feed/ 0 Does bleaching really work and are there any other alternatives for teeth whitening? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/does-bleaching-really-work-and-are-there-any-other-alternatives-for-teeth-whitening/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/does-bleaching-really-work-and-are-there-any-other-alternatives-for-teeth-whitening/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:39:35 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/does-bleaching-really-work-and-are-there-any-other-alternatives-for-teeth-whitening/ 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

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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

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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

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