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How much does a good quality upper denture cost ?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
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I have had partial upper denture fitted nine months ago, it feels like i have an old boot in my mouth. i wonder what what the price of a quality upper denture would be. I have three front teeth left. J


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I have periodontal disease can i get cosmetic dentistry on NHS ?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Q.
Hi ive been told by my dentist that i have got periodontal disease and she had given me antibiotics for this she has refered me to see an orthodontics at my local hospital my top teeth are crooked and one of them i had to have it taken out , i now wear a denture for this which i use adhesive to hold this in place, but everytime i wear it im suffering with terrible headaches. she has refered me to see an orthodontics at my local hospital as i did ask her could she straighten my teeth out she said no, my bottom 4 teeth are horrid you can see the roots of the two middle ones and either side of this the gums have receeded and when i go out when the cold hits my mouth the pain is horrendous, would i be able to have some sort of cosmetic denist surgery on the nhs as im on tax credits and i cant afford to pay the full price i havent smiled in a long time this would boost my self esteem and make me confident person i ve been told that i sufer with bad breath too help.. thankyou so much L


Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

My orthodontist told me that I need 4 of my teeth extracting will Invisalign invisible braces still work ?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Q.
I would like to straighten my teeth and have been told Invisalign could work. however, my main concern is i was once told by an orthodontist i need to extract 4 teeth to have conventional braces. Would the same apply with Invisalign?


Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Should I have implants or veneers on baby teeth ?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Q.
Should I have dental implants to replace my baby teeth or is it better to have dental veneers on them?


Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

My NHS upper denture is rubbish would a flexible denture be better?

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
Q.
Dear justin
thank you very you very much for your reply, i guised implants would be very expensive. could i please ask one last question? as stated the N H S upper denture i had fitted 9 months ago is rubbish i can not eat or talk with them,mind you some of my friends find this very comforting. On returning to my dentist he recommends a flexible upper denture that doesn’t need any of that nasty fixing gum. he is a great guy my dentist but i don’t understand his accent he’s from the middle east, i have talked to the head receptionist she tells she has never seen this type of denture.
im 74 Justin and for £450 this sounds a great denture i would be very grateful for
your opinion . sorry for the typing this is my first month using a computer

p s the bit i did understand is the upper denture has no roof
pushes against the gums and stays put.im very grateful to you Justin for your assistance
JT


Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister