how do I find a dentist abroad for dental implants and gum disease treatment
Q. I am 59 years old and looking quite good apart from my teeth, which are now quite loose and have gaps between them due to gum disease. My gums are a lot better since I stopped smoking 4 years ago, but the damage has been done. My dentist says I will need dentures but [...]
Tags: gum disease, loose teeth, Q. Dental Implants, Q. Dentures
I lost a tooth when I was pregnant and 4 teeth fell out
Q. hi im having problems with my teeth 4 have fell out ive got 3 loose teeth im going be left with none down 1 side i have had 1 took out as it was a crown and it came out when i was pregnant im so embarrassed ive lost all of my confidence i [...]
Tags: brushing, gums, loose teeth, nhs dentist, Q. Dental crowns
I have old crowns a gap and crooked teeth what is the cost
Q. i have 30 yr old crowns in desperate need of replacement i now also have a gap due to gum shrinking, aslo my bottom teeth are corroked, i am concerned about the cost, but realize i must do something about the crowns, can you help thankyou
A. the replacement crowns should not be a problem, [...]
Tags: crooked teeth, crowns, shrinking gums, teeth gaps
gum disease due to smoking cause loose teeth
Q. Hi. I have gum disease after many years of smoking. One or two of my teeth are slightly loose. I have recently given up smoking. Will my gum problem improve and would I still be able to have veneers?
A. The first treatment that you need to have to improve the health and appearance of [...]
Tags: bone loss, gum disease, loose teeth, periodontal disease, veneers
My teeth are crooked and gums swollen
Q. My teeth are all in the wrong directions and the gums are really swollen and bigger than usual. I feel lack of confidence because i can\’t smile without having to cover my mouth with my hand. What do you suggest?
A. The problems of puffy gums is not uncommon with patients who have teeth which [...]
Tags: braces, clean teeth, orthodontics, swollen gums, teeth straightening
all my teeth are loose I have gum disease
Q. I am 29 yrs old and have a bad gum disease and my i think all my teeth loose. What is my best for me to do at this point?
A. The first thing you need to do is go to your dentist or find one and have a full examination and consultation so they [...]
Tags: gum disease, periodontal disease
I had lumineers on my front teeth now they smell
Q. I got Lumineers on my front 8 teeth, I am now having problems with my gums, they have a smell to them, I am always brushing and flossing them and it is not helping. Is this going to get worse? I never had this problem until they got put on. What do I do?
A. [...]
Tags: brushing, dental fillings, flossing, gums, lumineers, veneers
I have gum sensitivity with dental crowns
Q. I appear to have some gum issues/sensitivity in relation to six crowns i have had fitted 4 years ago (replaced due to containing metal) to conceal tetracycline unsightly staining. What kind of dentist could assist me with a new set of crowns which might be biocompatible and kind to gums. Also…is it possible to [...]
my gums are shrinking and I want a confident smile
Q. i am 57 years old and have shrinkage of the gums i have all my own teeth apart from a bridge at the bottom with 2 teeth on it .which i lost to loosening of the teeth hence gum shrinkage. would love a confident smile what can i do.
A. If your gums are healthy [...]
Tags: dental bridges, gum shrinkage, veneerswhite smile
I would like teeth whitening but I am a smoker
Q. Dear Dr Komal I would like to do a teeth whitening treatment. I would be grateful if you could answer the following two questions:1) I am a smoker, after whitening will I be prone to grey stains which will look worst than if I did not do the treatment?
2) I have a gum disease, [...]
Tags: gum disease, teeth whitening
I chipped my front tooth and several crowns have fallen off the stump
Q. Hi there, I chipped my front tooth some years ago and after various crowns falling off the ’stump’ that was left, the stump rotted completely and was removed. It was replaced with a metal rod to which a crown veneer (?) is now attached. I am happy with the appearance of the tooth but [...]
Tags: chipped tooth, occlusal problems, oral hygiene
I need a NHS dentist for a dental bridge
Q. Can i find an NHS assisted dentist who will help me make two frontal bridges please. I had one which just came off and it is very embarrassing, as the Gold bridge is exposed. I understand it will be less expensive with the NHS. thank you
A. As you are probably aware it is difficult [...]
Tags: bridge, nhs dentist
Can you place extra gum over a large tooth
Q. How difficult it is to implant gum over an extra large teeth and what hygienic disadvantages are implied in the use of veneers?
A. There are different types of gum procedure possible to cover over a defect. These include taking some gum from another area- often the roof of the mouth - or moving some [...]
I don’t have many teeth left can I use a bridge
Q. I don’t have many teeth left only a few bottom teeth of which i need a tooth at the very end of my front lower teeth would it be possible to put a bridge with only one tooth next to it ?
A. It is possible to attach abridge to a single tooth - we [...]
Tags: cantilever bridge, gum disease, Q. Dental Implants
I think I have gum disease due to smoking
Q. I have loose teeth due to gum disease and in the past smoking what is my best choice full dentures.
A. It sounds like you have severe gum disease. A proper diagnosis is first required and the level of bone around your remaining teeth assessed to see if they can be saved. Sometimes they can [...]
Tags: dentures, gum disease, partial denture
My treatment for gum disease has left me with gaps between my teeth
Q. i am being treated for gum disease, with good results, but my gums have receeding exposing gaps in between my teeth. The gap between my fron teeth is particularly bothering me - is there something I can do?
A. I would consult the practitioner who is treating your gum disease and only look for corrective [...]
Tags: gum disease, Q. Orthodontics
I have loose teeth and my bones are shrinking I have lost one tooth
Q. Hi, I have been told by my current dentist that the bones are shrinking, and thats why my teeth are very loose and I have lost a tooth as a result. I am only 37 years old and I am very upset and very worried about the rest of my toothes. I also have [...]
Tags: dental implants, periodontal disease
I am an ex drug user and my teeth are weak can I still have a perfect smile
Q. my teeth are very weak cause i use to be a drug user . i been clean now for a number of years but is it to late for me to have that perfect smile
A. Provided you are to have healthy gums and your teeth are not too broken down then it is highly [...]
Tags: healthy gums
I am thinking of zoom teeth whitening
Q. hi im thinking of having teeth whitening done . but not sure if there is any cons of it i was thinking of going for this new thing i heard “zoom” which is a 1 hr session and you can get upto 8 shades . can i get some help thank you
A. There are [...]
Tags: gums, teeth decay, zoom
I need to have all my teeth taken out due to gum disease
Q. I have recently found out I require all of my teeth to be taken out, due to gum disease. Would I be able to get implants in my full mouth after treatment has settled.
A. Implants are a definite possibility. How simple the treatment all depends on how much bone is available to place the [...]
Tags: gum disease, Q. Dental Bridges, Q. Dental Implants
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