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I had brace work at 10 but my front teeth stick out, what can I do?

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
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Hello,

I had braces when i was 10 for 3 years! Unfortuantly they didn’t take any teeth out and now my front two teeth stick out and the gums have start to receed, i also suffer with grinding my teeth at night which has caused the back one’s much problems (i have been doing it since my grandad died when i was 15) and now my dentist wants to take one out as it’s causing me so much pain. The thing is i do not want it out as i am worried they will go even more wonky and cause me even more trouble, i can not afford braces as i am a single mum (I am working but still not alot of spare cash) is there any chance that i would be able to get some sort of insurance so i can claim for the braces or would the NHS do it for free seeing as they made the mistake in the first place? BTW i am now 24.

Thank you

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X-Rays show no problems with my damaged tooth but it still hurts. What’s the deal?

Monday, May 23rd, 2011
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I was assaulted Just over a week ago. The gum above my two front teeth was very painful and sore after the impact. One front tooth is very tender to bite on, it is not loose or broken. I did have an x ray in the hospital and it shows no signs of any damage.The gum around the front teeth is still quite sore and have some discomfort in the front teeth that comes and goes. Do you think there is damage to to the pulp in the tooth? Can an x ray miss something?

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Why are my crowns turning black at the gum?

Monday, May 23rd, 2011
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Hi
About 5 years ago I had 2 crowns fitted to my 2 front teeth.
I went to the dentist yesterday as I have noticed in the last year or so that one of the crowns has developed a grey line at the top at the gum line.

I seem to recall being told before that this was often an issue with crowns as the gum recedes. However when I asked my dentist about the cause, she said that it was nothing to do with gum recession but that she thought there was a problem with the crown. She thinks it might have a crack in it which is causing bacteria to get in and rot the remaining bit of tooth underneath and hence making it go black. She suggests replacing both crowns to ensure a colour match.

Could you give me your opinion please as to the likely cause of this dark line?
Her advice would be very expensive and disappointing after only having them done 5 years ago.

Thanks

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Why is the Gap in my teeth becoming wider?

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
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Hi Dr Verma,
I am very depressed with my front upper teeth. I am 37 year old, and have over the year realised that my front upper teeth have started to widen apart, and the right front upper is started to move outer leave so much gap (similar to Picture 1 from your album below). the same gap have started on the lower front. My question is how to bring them together, and how much its likely to cost me for both upper and lower. I have been to my local dentist and when asked about this all they seem to say is its all age related, my gums have started to shift up which allows the teeth to move. I do get a lot of pain in the mornings as i come to realise that my tongue has probably pushed onto them, and also if i try to bite an apple i get pain straight away, please can you advise. Many thanks

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I am unhappy with the crown and gum contouring my dentist has given me, what can I do?

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
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I have been attending a private practioner & after some gum contouring I have now been fitted with my permanent lava crowns x11. I have had other work done by the same dentist in the last year & have never been satisfied with the results, now after the final fitting I’m really unhappy I felt pressured into accepting them even though they were not made to my specifics i.e. too long & too narrow. She shortened the 2 front ones but the canines are different lengths & so are the premolars! Can they be shortened? & is it normal for all the front teeth to be a different colour to the back teeth? B1 & then from premolars back B2 she said this would look more natural!!!! But instead I look as if I have bad teeth to the side. Any advice would be appreciated.

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How can you treat gummy smiles?

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
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Hi Dr Hughes,

I wanted some advice on the best procedure for correcting overexposure of gums (i.e. high lip line). I’ve read that this can either be corrected with gum contouring or via lip repositioning (or a procedure that limits the movement of the upper lip). I’m a lot less keen on the latter option but, in my opinion, I think that I have what might be called a moderate gummy smile.. I don’t know, a dentist would know best. I’d be happy to send you a photo to get your initial advice ahead of booking a consultation..

I wanted to know if you could explain a bit more about the different options and which would be best.

Could you also kindly tell me what the price range is for this?

Lastly, I have been living in London for year but am just about to move to Dubai for a couple of months, I will be back in the summer. If you could let me know how long the waiting list is, if there is one, I’d appreciate it.

Thanks very much for all your help in advance.

Best,

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Help How can i fix my gummy smile ?

Monday, May 9th, 2011
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hi there Dr Andrew Moore. can you please tell me how much it cost to sort out a gummy smile and, if you can, do you do surgries in birmingham uk?.thank you for this  i am twenty years old no and i am currently weraing braces to straighten my teeth but when i smile i have the problem of a very large gummy smile .i have quite a long face if this makes any difference to your professional opinion in addition to thislso so this doesnt help i jus need some sort of guidence on what can bedone to hide this hideous train track mouth that i have it shatters me everytime i look in the mirror ta. hope you are well.

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I want my teeth straightening.

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
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Dr Hughes

Is it possible to have my teeth straightened through what I think maybe gum disease.
Some have become loose and I had extensive work done when younger to straighten them, but they are out of alignment on the left side and two of my teeth on the bottom have fallen backwards
My gums bleed when brushing and I seem to be producing excessive saliva and it is all very uncomfortable and looks awful
Can you please advise?
I understand there is a procedure where the gums are actually lifted, the gums treated and teeth are put right whilst the gums are lifted – is there such a procedure available?

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Can veneers be used to cover exposed root caused by gum recession?

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
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Hello Dr Andrew Moore. I am sending across a question over for your attention. I hope you have the time to answer it for me: My original teeth are already quite large and long, and I have redeeing gums and exposed roots in nearly all the upper front teeth. I also have quite a gummy smile so it shows every time I smile. My question is: Once receeding gums cause has been stopped and treated, can veneers be placed to cover also the exposed root? If so, and to avoid the veneered teeth looking too long, can the original tooth be shortened prior to veneer? Thanks and I hope you have a nice day!

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Gaps have formed in teeth and caused pain. What can I do?

Thursday, April 21st, 2011
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Dr. Safeer i am 48 years old male having the some problems in my upper teeth. Some gapes occurred on both the sides of my teeth. Food particles cause severe pain. when i clean this by tooth picks or thread pain subside very quicly. i brush two times daily after my lunch and dinner. plz advice what to do . reaching mumbai 0n 02/05/2011

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