Q. Hi i WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU IF IS ANYTHING TO BE DONE IN MY SITUATION.i START A FULL MOUTH RESTAURATION LAST YEAR,i MANAGE TO HAVE ALL THE EXTRACTION DONE AND SIX IMPLANTS ON MY UPPER JAW.NOW MY CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE I M ON INCAPACITY BENEFIT,I HAVE A HC2 CERTIFICATE WICH NOT EEMS TO HELP ME MUCH AND MY DENTIST IS NOT PAYING ME ATENTION ANYMORE.I M STUCK IN THE MIDLE WITH A TEMPORARY BRIDGE WICH IS NOT DONE AND FIT IT PROPERLY AND MY DENTIST EVEN SUGEST TO TAKE OUT MY IMPLANTS AND HAVE A DENTURE INSTEAD WICH I THINK IS RIDICULOS.I OFFERED TO PAID THE DIFERENCE FOR THE ABUTMENTS,DIFERENCE ON CROWNS PRICE TO HAVE FIX ATLEAST MY UPPER JAW BUT i CAN’T FIND ANYWHERE SOMEONE TO HELP ME.i BEEN REFUSED BY DENTAL HSPITALS BECAUSE i M NOT AN EMERGENCY BUT THINGS GO WORST WITH EVERY DAY PASSING,CAN’T EAT PROPERLY,MY STOMAC START TO HURT,LOSE WEIGHTS ,GET INFECTION IS LIKE A KNOCK EFECT.ANY HOPE?,

Q. Dear Dr Caplin, I would be very grateful to recieve your view and informal advice. I am a British ex-pat living in Bahrain and following a visit to the dentist today, I would like to get a second view. The dental practice is well regarded but in Bahrain I am cautious of local health care. I have had some discomfort in my upper left middle molar (the one next to the back molar). FYI I have had my wisdom teeth removed some 15 years ago (I am 35). The discomfort is in the form of a sharpe pain with some cold foods, and recently sometimes when chewing. The pain does not last beyond a split second or so. The dentist x-rayed the area and did not mention any problems or decay. He said I simply needed to floss 3 times a day. He said (whcih I saw on the x-ray) that there is a gap between this tooth and the back molar of about 1mm or so, and that this is the cause. Meat gets lodged in the gap and apparantly causes decay/acid which is causing the pain. Simple flossing will stop the pain. He also recommened that I consider a bridge between the two teeth to block the gap and prevent food lodging. My first question is: Is this the only problem that is likley to be occuring? It seems a little straight forward. Is it possible that regular flossing will stop the pain and sensitivity? Or could there be something more significant going on? My concern then arose when he spotted my two front crowns. These are in need of replacement as they are over 15 years old and I have some gum disfiguration (very minor) from the few occassions I have knocked the caps out in my teens. He then suggested that if I had a budget I should get the front caps sorted to give me a better smile and use floss for the molar. My concerns are not cosmetic, but are with the pain in the molar so I want to ensure this is sorted as a priority. He quoted me GBP 1,200 for the molar bridge and GBP 1,400 for replacement of the two front caps. Having not had major dental work done in the UK for some time I would be grateful if you could advise if these costs seem reasonable. I’m sure they are not the cheapest in comparison to some UK dentists however, I would prefer to pay an appropriate amount (i.e. not the cheapest) to recieve good quality treatment. I look forward to your response at your earliest convenience. Regards Mr J Wolfe,

Q. My bridge has just broken and needs to be replaced. I will need a bridge and retainer on UR3 and UR2. What can I expect to pay?,

Q. can someone with no teeth also get bridges and if so, what are some rough prices?,

Q. i have a large over bite and my upper teeth are very lose. I tried to have my dentist put braces on them but was informed that due gum diseas it would not be a good idea to have braces because i would lose them anyway. Could I have those teeth removed a get a bridge instead,

Q. I am a 48 year old female with loose front teeth caused by receding gums and being hit in the mouth due to horse riding accidents. I am very self conscious of my smile. Please could you tell me if I have any options other than Dentures and what sort of cost would be involved. I am desperate to have something done and soon because I am terrified they might fall out when on a date. Thank you very much.,

Q. Implants seem like a great solution to missing teeth but they are expensive and take a long time especially as I need bone grafts too. Would a bridge, say for my two front teeth slow done bone loss as much as implants?,

Q. I need my three front teeth replacing. They were bridged several years ago but now they keep comming loose, my NHS dentist says he cannot do anymore and I should have a plate fitted. I would prefer to keep my teeth without a plate. How much would it cost, and how long does the treatment take.,

Q. I’ve had an extraction next to my wisdom tooth, what options are there available to fill the gap. also could you give me some indication of cost and time and visits needed for the procedure. thanks,

Q. Due to an abscess I lost a tooth, the second one from the back upper right side, I was told I couldn’t have a bridge as I had virgin teeth either side and to opt for an implant, is it possible to have a bridge and is it the cheaper option? Although you can’t see the gap when I speak, I do have a big mouth and wide smile and it makes me feel very awkward now in company and I tend to smile lopsidedly. Many thanks,