Archive for the ‘Q. Dentures’ Category

How long will it take to get used to my new bridge?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
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Hello Doc.
Last week I had some bridge work done to replace a 2-tooth lower plate, which I’ve lived with for over 20 years, but which was becoming irritating and ill-fitting. The bridge looks fantastic, but feels very unwelcome in my mouth and I’m starting to panic that I’ve made the wrong decision by having this work done. All I can feel in my mouth is this bridge; eating has become a depressing affair, since the bridge feels like its dominating my taste buds. Will this discomfort subside? How long should I wait before deciding to have the thing removed? Please help!

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At least 3-6 months

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

Could you provide some information on what plates are?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
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what are plates? i have to have them but i don’t know what they are?

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Dear Enquirer,
Plates are anot… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Can I have a temporary bridge fitted once my broken bridge is removed and what are the anaesthetic options?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
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Hi have been told by my dentist that me bridge needs replacing as it has broken , and I will have to have a temp denture fitted for between 6-12 months ! then a new bridge fitted I am really worried about this I am only 45 can I have a temp bridge fitted instead .
I am a nhs patient , but would pay for a temp bridge .
I am having the extraction and procedure with the magic wand as have had a allergic reaction once , can this procedure be done with the wand ? thanking you

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Dear Enquirer,
You should be a… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

If I have gum disease, what can I do to save my teeth?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
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I have been told i have gum disease and been told to quit smoking is there anything else i can do to save my teeth as I’m only 39 and don’t want to lose any.
If i do lose any can i have them replaced.
many thanks

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Dentures might be your only op… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Can implant retained dentures look natural and how can I ensure that they are good quality?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
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Hi
Sorry if this is a repeat email.
I emailed you about implant retained dentures and if they could look like real teeth. My next question is how do I know that the lab that the dentist is using is able to make the dentures that I want. If the dentist I go to only uses one lab and they aren’t able to make what I want then I can’t see the point as to me this is a major factor. What should I be asking the dentist to ensure I get the best look and quality from the lab?
Thanks

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Ask for an example of the labs… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

My tooth keeps breaking. Do I have te get dentures and gan it be done cheaply?

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
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I have a several teeth missing at the side, broken when a tooth was removed and the upper front four are crowned. They are big, ugly and uneven. The biggest problem is one of the upper front incisors, it has a post in the root, and has been glued back four times now, it has just come loose again. My dentist has about given up and says the root is fractured, my only option is dentures. I can’t afford huge amounts for more work, but I do have dental insurance that works with NHS funding. Is there anything that can be done?

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You might be suitable for a b… (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

Can bridgework be better than dentures for decayed teeth?

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
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my teeth are very badly decayed and i was wondering if a bridge would be a better alternative to dentures since i have a few teeth that are still healthy?

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Yes that might work ok if they… (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

My gums are shrinking and my dentures keep loosening. What can I do?

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
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i had a new complete top denture(injection moulded with vivodent teeth) fitted on 25/10/2007(£1150)it was fine to start with,by june 2010 it became very loose even poligrip ultra could not hold it in situ for a working day.after returning to the clinic informed that my gums had shrunk,had denture rebuilt(£750) again fine to begin with but now NOVEMBER the denture is loose again..what are my options- regards 

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If your jaw is shrinking a lot… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Is it possible to have dentures that look perfectly real?

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
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Hi

I was hoping to have full dental implants. Lower implant retained denture and implants on the upper. I have now been told that I have individual implants on the top and also have to have an implant retained denture because I have an overbite and need the lip support.
Is it really possible to have dentures that look like real teeth. If people have to have a crown fitted you can’t tell the difference between that and their own teeth but when you have to have a full denture they don’t seem to look like real teeth. Is it possible to have a denture that is made of porcelain or other material that looks like natural teeth.
As you can probably tell I am getting very distressed about this and I am looking for a new dentist that I can discuss this with and hopefully can do my implants.
I look forward to your response. 

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Some dentures have phenominal … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Why are the lower part of my top dentures turning clear?

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
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Why are the lower part of my top dentures turning clear,You can see through them when I put my finger there. I only had them a year 1/2, now and also they cracked. thank you

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Hello,

It sounds like they ar… (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