Archive for the ‘Q. gums’ Category
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Q. Hello Dr, For the past couple of months (even in between Dentist visits) I have a feeling on my gums. Its a funny clicky, popping feeling as if air was getting under a layer of my gum and then requires for me to press down to pop it away. I hope I’m explaining myself right. I feel so frustrated since I do a lot of public speaking and I’m so afraid of loosing my teeth. My husband calls me paranoid, but what do you think I’m experiencing. At times the feeling last days. Sometimes its a little painful, mostly uncomfortable but mostly frustrating. One dentist ranked out gum disease. I brush three times a day and after i brush the feeling subsides for a while until I eat, chew gum the noise comes back. I even feel it behind my two front teeth’s upper gum. HELP!
A. It is very difficult to give you a diagnosis without seeing you, if you feel your dentist is not examining your problem please find a good dentist or periodontist (gum specialist) so you can have a full examination. It sounds like the gums may have lost some of their “attachment” to the teeth.

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gums, healthy gums, periodontal disease, periodontist
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Q. I have 15 year old veneers on 8 teeth and my gums have receded to the extent that the old scraped down teeth is now visible behind the veneers and is ugly and extremely sensitive. Unfortunately I had one replaced by my dentist last year and it looks even worse, he had to shave half of it away so I could close my teeth, not a great job, and I am terrified of the dentist!! Would lumineers be the way forward for me, and how expensive are they? Thank you
A. Lumineers are a type of very thin veneer more suitable for people who have never had treatment on their front teeth so I don’t know if they would be the best option for you. It sounds like you just need the veneers all replaced with good quality veneers made using an experienced dentist and technician.

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: dental veneer, dental veneer costs, dental veneer gum line, dental veneers, gum, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gums, healthy gums, lumineers
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Q. Dear Dr. Moore, I have four crowns (in the front in the top rig)that are now showing a black line and so need replacing with Porcelain ones, but also my gum is quite dark and not pink. Is it possible to change the posts that are in the gum, or is it possible to lighten the gum in any way? Thank you for your help! Regards
A. Hello the gum can’t really be changed but the posts might be taken out and replaced with White posts and porcelain crowns

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: crown, crowns, dental crown, dental crowns, gum, gums, healthy gums, porcelain, porcelain crowns
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Q. I suffer from severe teeth grinding and i also have bad gum disease although i am only 34 and have never had a filling. i went away travelling and have not seen a dentist for over 5 years. i would like to know if i am treatable and what my options are for a smile makeover as my teeth are now yellowing, there is some movement and the gums are tender sometimes, I have started to become very self conscious and upset about it. Can veneers be fitted if someone has gum disease, what costs am i looking at or do you think i need false teeth?
A. hi many thanks for your email, it is difficult to say whether your teeth are savable or not the best thing would be to come for a free consultation where i can assess your mouth and give you some options on how to improve things for you.
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
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Q. I have been using the Opalesence whitening and have been wearing the gum shields and using the gel for over a week now every other night. However my teeth are extremely sensitive at the minute and I am considering other methods. I dont notice much difference in my teeth either.
A. hi many thanks for your email, the whitening will work it is however a time thing. if the teeth are sensitive i would use the follow regime:
do the whitening twice daily for an hour each time for two weeks you will see a definate difference.
hope this is helpful.
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
Tags: gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, Q. gums, Q. Teeth Whitening, teeth striaghtening, teeth whiten, teeth whitening, teeth whitenning, tooth whitening, white teeth
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Q. I thought of going to have my silver fillings to be replaced with composite materials in one of my molar tooths. But some of the current silver fillings stick to my gums, how does the dentist going to remove it? Will it cause my gums to bleed during the drilling? I am concern that the harmful silver particles will get into my gums.
A. hi many thanks for your email, the silver fillings that are placed close to your gums will still be removed and can be replaced with the white filling material. the silver filling material will not harm your gums.
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
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Q. I am 59 years old. i have lost all of my back teeth due to gum disease. The last of the teeth were removed about two years ago. Since then, due to constantly chewing with my front teeth i am now having problems with them. I have tried a National health service denture but could not get used to it. What treatment would you recommend to replace my back teeth ? and to save my front teeth ?
A. Thanks for your questions, if you are unable to cope with a removable denture, I would suggest that you consider implants. These can be used to stabilise a denture or to support fixed teeth. I would recommend that you attend a consultation with an implant dentist, many of which offer free initial consultations, at which you would be able to discuss the process and make an informed choice based on the facts without any financial commitments. I hope this helps.
Many thanks
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
Tags: bad gums red throat, cost dental implants, dental implants, dental implants costs, dental veneer gum line, denture, dentures, free consultation, free consultations, gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, immediate dental implants, implants, partial denture, partial dentures, teeth implants
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Q. Hi My problem is a gummy smile which has bothered me for some time now. I have recently just finished quite a lot of dental treatment including invisalign treatment, plus a new bridge, veneers and crowns, whilst my teeth look great I still feel I have a gummy smile, is there any additional treatment I could have to correct this? Many thanks
A. Ideally the gums could have been lifted before your veneers were made. It is very difficult now without having to replace your veneers. You could have had crown lengthening treatmnet which would have reduce the gum amount on show.

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: bridge, bridges, cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentists, Cosmetic+dentistry, crooked smile, crown, crowns, dental veneer gum line, gums, invisailgn, invisalign, invisalign brace, invisalign braces, new smile, perfect smile, smile, smile makeover, veneer, veneers, veneerswhite smile
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Q. I have severe gum recession and three front teeth that are loosening,one quite severely.I really find the idea of false teeth repulsive and am really worried.Is there a solution that does not involve having dentures please.Thankyou
A. The best solution is dental implants this will give you back teeth that are permanently fixed in . You need to get a full assessment done with a cosmetic dentist that does implants. Your bone levels will also have to be assessed.

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: cost dental implants, dental implants, dental implants costs, denture, dentures, false teeth, gum, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, immediate dental implants, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants, loose teeth, loose tooth, teeth implants
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Q. I have a temporary on a tooth. It has been in for about 2 weeks. Just recently my gum in front of the temporary is really hurting and is bothering me above the tooth and in between the tooth. What should I do? I have flossed and no food is coming out? Could it be that I have cut the gum with my floss?
A. It does sound like a gum problem, get your dentist to check it out next week

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: bad gums red throat, dental pain, dentistry, gum, gums, healthy gums, swollen gums
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Monday, October 26th, 2009
Q. 2 questions. I am in my 50s a) my gum at the front is receding and makes one of my incisors look a lot longer – is there such a thing as a gum transplant? b) My dentist doesn’t want to replace my metal fillings with white – is this because it might crack my teeth?
A. You can have a gum graft. WHite fillings will strengthen your teth not crack them

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
Tags: dentistry, gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums
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Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Q. I had surgery on my jaw in january for orthodontic purposes. my jaw was broken on eash side and slid forward to correct my bite. It was done on my bottom jaw. In august they discovered the plate was infected. I had this removed. Since then i have had a lump on my gum and small bits of bone have been coming out. can anyone help with what this mite be? my dentist is worried the bone in my jaw is crumbeling away. but my orthadontist says it is fine
A. You might asked to be referred back to the surgion who carried out your bilateral saggital split to check on what is going on.

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
Tags: dental plate, dentist, dentistry, detist, gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, Q. gums, shrinking gums
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Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Q. I am a 24 year old type 1 diabetic. As a result I suffer from gum disease, and 1 of my bottom front teeth has fallen out. I receive free NHS medical care and medication and was wondering if an implant is what I need and if it is available for me on NHS?
A. An implant would work well but it is unlikely that you would be able to have an implant on the NHS. You will also need to make sure your gum disease is controlled before considering a replacement tooth.

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: dental implant, dental implants, gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, immediate dental implants, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants, NHS, nhs crowns, nhs dentist, nhs dentistry, Q. Dental Implants, Q. gums, receeded gums, receeding gums
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Q. hi doctor i wold just like to ask you i have very severe tooth problem, i have all my 4 wisdom tooth coming out,recently my my two front tooth and tooth beside those two front tooth is moving together and causing crowding. i have 2 tooth above on both sides that havent been extracted and the tooth have left small parts inside my gums on both sides therefore it is causing my tooths to crowd because of the 2 unextracted tooth. the gums now are so swollen and my teeths have all moved forward causing my lips to be swollen and i cant smile becaue my face looks different now, you can tell that my tooth got forward and im really bothered by it. i cant go to the dentis for another 1 month because of financial problems is there anyway i can stop this? and my lips swollen? ive stopped going to school now because of this as im so embarassed of my tooth.
A. You should make an appointment with your dotor as soon as possible to get this checked out

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentistry drugs, cosmetic dentists, Cosmetic+dentistry, cost cosmetic dentistry, crooked smile, crooked teeth, crowded teeth, gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, Q. gums, swollen gums
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Q. Hello, I am in my late 50s and have really bad periodontitis as well as big gaps in my front teeths. I was give several options – crowns, porcelain veneers, caps. I was also told that I have to have a surgery to correct the periodontitis (by building bone ?) before the cosmetic procedure can be done. Can you please provide some information on what’s is usually better for patients with periodontitis. Thank you,
A. sorting out the underlying gum problem is your first priority rather than crowning the front teeth to make them look better. I would try to see a specialist Perodontist for the gum treatment and then, when it is stabilised think out any cosmetic treatments.

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: crown, crowns, dental crown, dental crowns, dental veneer, dental veneer costs, dental veneer gum line, dental veneers, gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, periodontal disease, periodontist, Q. gums
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Q. Hello Dr., My upper front 2 teeth are little outwards. All others are in good place. These front teeth are more expanded on sides towards the ends than the hold between gums. Now I want to get them adjusted. What are the possibilities? Do I have to wear braces or there is something like grinding the sides to get them adjusted? Thanks for your answers
A. It sounds like braces might be your best optin unless you consider veneers, however veneers entail some trimming of the teeth.

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: braces, clear fixed braces, composite veneers, dental veneer, dental veneer costs, dental veneer gum line, dental veneers, fixed brace, fixed braces, gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gums, healthy gums, invisalign brace, invisalign braces, invisible braces, invisile braces, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, Q. Dental Veneers, Q. Invisible braces, Q. Orthodontics, vaneers, venee, veneer, veneers
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
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
Tags: dental veneer, dental veneer costs, dental veneer gum line, dental veneers, gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, periodontal disease, periodontist, porcelain veneer, porcelain veneers, Q. Dental Veneers, Q. gums, Q. Orthodontics, vaneers, venee, veneer, veneers, veneerswhite smile, venner, venners
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Q. I am 21 years old and have a dental implant either side of my upper front teeth. I have had them for three years and am not happy with them. Originally they met my gums far higher than my other teeth which just looked wrong, so they then gave me new ones which had gum colour at the top of the tooth to look more in line. However it still looks pretty awful to me and I was wondering if anything else could be done about it. I think this was all because of lack of bone. Thank you.
A. Unfortunately this is a very difficult problem to solve now the implants are in place if there has been extensive bone loss prior to placing implants the bone would be rebuilt first, in your case the implants are present so to rebuild the bone the implants would need to be removed. This is a big step to take but is the only way to acheive the best aesthetic result the only other option might be to try a gum graft although the stability if this is questionable if the underlying bone has receeded.

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: dental implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, dental inplant, gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, immediate dental implants, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants, Q. Dental Implants, receeded gums, receeding gums
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
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
Tags: bad teeth, dental hygeine, gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, NHS, nhs crowns, nhs dentist, nhs dentistry, oral hygiene, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, Q. gums
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Q. Hi Dr Solanki, I had 3 crowns done over 25 years ago and theyre still going strong but above 2 of them, the gums are receding slightly. Is there anything I can do, to alleviate this. My dentist wants me to have them redone but I am concerned about the expense and also I have been told that these days, crowns only last 10 years. Is this true and why. I would like to hold onto mine for as long as possible as I have a fear of the dentist. Thankyou.
A. hi many thanks for your email, the receeding gums are a normal occurance, but your dentist is right the only way to improve the aesthetics at the gum line would be to replace the crowns. all crowns on average last for around 10 years, your crowns have lasted for twenty, some last for 5-7 years so on average that is why a figure of ten years is said.
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
Tags: crown, crowns, dental crown, dental crowns, gold crown, gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, nhs crowns, porcelain crowns, Q. Dental crowns, Q. gums, receeded gums, receeding gums
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