Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » Oral Hygiene

Is there any cosmetic dentistry to replace the gaps where gums have receeded?

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:34:57 +0000

Q. I have been successfully treated for gum disease & am now following a good oral hygiene routine of brushing at least twice daily, using interdental brushes,flossing & using mouth wash. However my gums have receeded to some extent. Is there any cosmetic dentistry available replace the gaps where the gums have receeded?

A. You have 2 options. Either have a periodontist(gum specialist ) graft gum or have veneers to reshape your teeth or a combination of both

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

My gums look messed up could you help me pls?

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:05:49 +0000

Q. Hi, I’m 28 years old and i have always had bad teeth and oral hygiene in general. The last time i visited a dentist was around 14 years ago. The teeth that didn’t have to be extracted had fillings so my mouth was already in quite a mess. Now it has got to the stage where at least 50% of my teeth have completly rotted away right down to the gum line and below. All i see now when i open my mouth is big black holes in my gums. The remaining teeth, mostly being the front visable ones have very bad cavities and are discusting to look at. Having done research online i am absolutly petrified of related health issues caused by bad oral hygeine. I’m so depressed right now i just dont know what to do, I have no friends, people think i am ignorent because i never smile and dont like to look at people when they speak to me incase they look at my teeth. I am jobless at the moment, i wanna go back to work but too worried about what the interviewer will think when he see’s my teeth. I really want friends and to socialise but im just so embarassed to go anywhere or speak to anyone. I currently recieve social security benefits so spending thousands of pounds to fix my teeth is not an option for me. I just don’t know what to do or where to turn, i just want to be able to smile and laugh without looking at the floor or putting my hand over my mouth. I have a partner of 8 years who keeps telling me to sort it but she just dosn’t understand why i carn’t face going to see a dentist. I carn’t even smile in front of my 3 children because im so scared of them seeing my bad teeth and asking questions about them, even my own kids think im ignorent and misrable. Lastly i am now limited by what i can eat, i find it almost impossible to chew so i can only eat soft foods. I’m quite sure i’m way past the help of a regular dentist because i don’t believe any of my teeth can be saved and its actually my gums that look pretty messed up now. Please help me turn my life around and smile again. Your help and advice is very much appreciated.

A. Hi, thanks for your questions. Firstly I would like to start by assuring you, that there are ways to improve your situation and get you smiling again. As you are not currently working, and are on benefits you will probably be exempt from charges at your local NHS dental practice. In order to register with your local NHS practice, I would encourage you to view the NHS choices website www.nhs.uk , on the left hand side you will see a section entitled ‘Find and choose services’ by inputting your postcode, this should give you a list of your local NHS dental practices. If you are struggling to find an NHS practice who are taking on new patients, you should contact your local PCT (Primary Care Trust) or NHS direct on 08 45 46 47 and ask if there is a waiting list for your area which you can join. I know that this first step of getting an appointment must be daunting for you, but it could signal the start of a whole new and happier stage in your life. I am sure that your partner and your children will support you when they realise how much it pains you and that you are trying to change things. I wish you the best of luck, and encourage you to contact me again if you require any further assistance.
Kind Regards
Dr Kailesh Solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

I hv infection How long I m not supposed to eat?

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:20:09 +0000

Q. hi i had a root canal a week ago and my dentist found 3 out the 4 nerves had died? 4 days after the root canal it started to really hurt (like under the tooth)i went back on day 7 he said it was mildly infected and he put me on amoxicllin. he said i should still come back the next day for the cerec which i did. my tooth is really sore. my question is how long providing the infection goes should i expect to eat on it because at the moment a bannana is even out of the question. many thanks

A. They may be a number of reasons of why your tooth is still sore, including your bite and a possible infection inside of the tooth. Please book in with oyur dentist to explore further.

Kind regards

Dr Justin Glaister

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

What are the best possible treatments for yellow teeth?

admin — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:28:42 +0000

Q. I have quite yellow teeth,always have since a child. I have recently had bone grafts in both upper and lower jaw due to peridontal disease.Which i am told has been stopped.Now i need 4 crowns.I would like whiter teeth before the new crowns are made.The dentist told me that as i smoke the results will only last a few months?.So i may have to opt for two veneers on the canine teeth,which are the darkest teeth. I live in Cyprus ,so a UK visit is not an option with dental costs involved. What do you think about whitening as opposed to the 2 veneers. Do you have any contact info of a clinic that uses the enlighten system in Cyprus. For over 30 years all i ever wanted was a nice smile, now im confused and wary!!!Please help.

A. I would rather you tried whitening you can always have veneers later. I use the enlighten system and think its the best you could try contacting the enlighten company directly to find a dentist.

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS

What could be done to cure heavy Plague and Gum disease?

admin — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:02:30 +0000

Q. HI MY TWO CENTER BOTTOM TEETH HAVE HEAVY PLAGUE AND I HAVE GUM DISEASE PLUS I DID CHIP ONE OF THEM WILL I LOOSE MY CENTRE ONES DUAL TO THE PLAGUE IAM TAKING MOUTHWASH FOR GINIVTIS AND BRUSHING TWICE A DAY WAT ELSE CAN I DO AS I DONT WANT TO LOSE THEM.

A. Please book in for a check up with your general dentist who will then refer you to his dental hygienist to treat your plague and gum condition.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister

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

What are the options for oral hygiene?

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:31:01 +0000

Q. am only 17 and i hate my teeth i have a gum diease and the front 2 bottom teeth are fake. i really want something done i want to knoe what the best option for me is please help.

You gum disease can be treatment easily by booking in with a Hygienist and having a course of treatment with her and then maintaining your oral health by brushing and flossing twice a day and up keeing you hygiene and dental examinations by attending the dentist once every six month.

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your two bottom teeth i am sure that they can be improved. You did not mention what type of restoration you have on the bottom, but a cosmetic dentist can certainly get things looking great for you.

Please see my clinics website for further details- www.umbrellasmiles.com.

Kind regards
www.umbrellasmiles.com

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

I have bad rotten teeth what treatment do u suggest me?

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:41:48 +0000

Q. Hi, I’m 28 years old and i have always had bad teeth and oral hygiene in general. The last time i visited a dentist was around 14 years ago. The teeth that didn’t have to be extracted had fillings so my mouth was already in quite a mess. Now it has got to the stage where at least 50% of my teeth have completly rotted away right down to the gum line and below. All i see now when i open my mouth is big black holes in my gums. The remaining teeth, mostly being the front visable ones have very bad cavities and are discusting to look at. Having done research online i am absolutly petrified of related health issues caused by bad oral hygeine. I’m so depressed right now i just dont know what to do, I have no friends, people think i am ignorent because i never smile and dont like to look at people when they speak to me incase they look at my teeth. I am jobless at the moment, i wanna go back to work but too worried about what the interviewer will think when he see’s my teeth. I really want friends and to socialise but im just so embarassed to go anywhere or speak to anyone. I currently recieve social security benefits so spending thousands of pounds to fix my teeth is not an option for me. I just don’t know what to do or where to turn, i just want to be able to smile and laugh without looking at the floor or putting my hand over my mouth. I have a partner of 8 years who keeps telling me to sort it but she just dosn’t understand why i carn’t face going to see a dentist. I carn’t even smile in front of my 3 children because im so scared of them seeing my bad teeth and asking questions about them, even my own kids think im ignorent and misrable. I’m quite sure i’m way past the help of a regular dentist because i don’t believe any of my teeth can be saved and its actually my gums that look pretty messed up now. Please help me turn my life around and smile again. Your help and advice is very much appreciated.

A. Hello, I’m sorry to hear of your predictament. I thin k you’re right, a regular dentist probably isn’t going to be able to help you at this stage. Perhaps you hould look into being treated a dental hospital where treatment is free or subsidised and carried out under the supervision of a specialist?

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 recommended routine time for brushing teeth?

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:30:30 +0000

Q. Hi, how long do you recommend brushing your teeth for each day? Thanks very much

A. 3 minutes at least 2x a day

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

My front teeth have tartar and im losing teeth what can i do?

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:18:12 +0000

Q. I have tartar on my front teeths on the gumline and I’m losing my teeth what will a specialist do?

A. If the teeth can be saved you might need extensive deep cleaning of the roots of the teeth, if the teeth are too loose to save you may have to consider removal and replacement.

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

How can i get rid of bad breath?

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:06:30 +0000

Q. Hi Dr Caplan, I have never had my teeth checked or clean all my life and I have very bad breath and can not get rid of it. I have the sonic care tooth brush and brush all the time. also on my bottom teeth on the inside I have some green stains that are on my teeth can this be causeing my bad breath. or is it something else now I really need my teeth cleaned in and out and in between how do I get rid of this bad breath for good.I Live in Haskell,ok and the Dentist are Just to much and I have medicaid bu it does not cover it can you please help me with this bad breath.

A. You have to go and see a dentist. Your bad breath will be caused by decay or gum disease. You need urgent treatment- please do not delay

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN