I had a crown on one of my front teeth 15 days back. My tooth had got discolored & it was recommended that I get a crown. I went to my usual family doc who had done my braces earlier. But I’m very unhappy with the crown. she ground my tooth n then gave me a first crown which was a complete disaster. I asked her to replace it at any cost. She did that and it was better than the previous one but I’m not completely happy. it is protruding a bit near the fit at gums & i feel it is a little bigger & bit rounder than my adjacent tooth. The crown has a metal inside. she said that my gums would grow over the joints near the crown & it would look normal but i feel very awkward to smile 🙁 please suggest what to do. I have spoken to her about this & she says this is how one tooth crown would look & everybody who gets one tooth front cap will look the same. Please help. Thanks in advance!
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I Am Unhappy With My New Crown, Can It Be Fixed?
Monday, April 29th, 2013My Dentist Doesn’t Provide Gum Grafting And I’m Struggling To Find One In London Who Does, Can You Help?
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 Hi there
I feel I need to see a gum specialist regarding gum grafting on some of my teeth. I’m totally confused how to find a clinic for a fair consultation. My dentist are pretty clueless and not helpful as its something they can’t provide as a service.
I’m also worried about the crazy cost for such treatment in this country especially London where I live. There are SO may different dentists in my area and I simply cannot choose. I’m prepared to go elsewhere in the uk for the treatment to save costs.
Please can you advise me as to what I should do?Thank you for your time.
I Am Scared My Teeth May Fall Out Due To My Receding Gums, What Can I Do?
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 Hi
I am 52 years old and have never smoked or drunk but I have got badly receding gums which according to my dentist is apparently due to the wrong type of brushing. My teeth are very sensitive and they feel loose. I am getting scared that they are going to fall out. I have regular check ups at my dentist but he just says that it is my own fault for brushing too vigorously and there is nothing that I can do. I was wondering if this is correct or if there are any procedures to stop the gums from getting any worse. If so could you possibly give me a rough idea of costs and where I could get any treatment.Many thanks.
Is there any treatment I can get for badly receding gums caused by overzealous brushing?
Monday, March 18th, 2013 Hello
I am fifty two years old and have never smoked or drunk in my life. I have got badly receding gums apparently due to the wrong type of brushing I have been doing. My teeth are very sensitive and they feel loose.I am scared that they are going to fall out.I have regular check ups at my dentist but he just says that it is my own fault for brushing too vigorously and that there is nothing that I can do.I was wondering if this is correct or if there are any procedures to stop the gums from getting any worse.If so could you possibly give me a rough idea of costs and where I could get any treatment.Many thanks
As I have aged, I have suffered from painful clusters of mouth ulcers, what could be the cause of this?
Thursday, February 14th, 2013Hello Doctor Patel, I’m 22 and I think that I might have a dental condition that I hope you can fix. Ever since I can remember I have suffered from mouth ulcers. When I was younger I didn’t used to get that many, maybe once every 4-5 months. But as I have gotten older, they have got worse. Once I get one, Its like they spread and I get at least another 4 around the area. They are incredibly painful and they take around 3-4 weeks to heal. I get around 3 weeks without one and then they come back. It’s so annoying and they’re so painful. Do you think there is anything that could be done to fix this, My teeth seem in good health to me but I’m sure there must be something else going on. Thank you.
Is it really necessary for me to have gum grafting treatment?
Tuesday, December 11th, 2012Hello Dr Bohara. I recently visited the dentist and she said since my gums are receding I would need gum grafting. She said bonding could not be done since the teeth would appear longer. Since these teeth are in the back of my mouth where noone can notice, I want to avoid the pain and healing of gum grafts. It has been years since I’ve seen a dentist since I had no insurance. I have no pain except from slight sensitivity where the gums have receded, otherwise nothing. It’s more of a cosmetic issue, I’ve had worse from shaving! Also, is a deep cleaning necessary since it’s been so long? I have tartar build-up on my lower front teeth. Thanks for the help!
Can I have dental implants if I have type 1 diabetes?
Tuesday, December 11th, 2012Hi Andrew, I have just returned from my dentist who has advised me that I have a number of loose teeth and that this is due to receding bone in my jaw. It is likely that I will lose these teeth including one which has a bridge attached. I am a 59 year old and have had type 1 diabetes for 30 yrs. My blood glucose control has not been great in the last few years but I’m working on it. Given these factors, am I likely to be suitable for implants? and what do these cost (per tooth). I have done a little research but not sure if I will be suitable and I am worried as I want the teeth replacing as soon and quickly as possible. Thanks for your time.
I have a hypermobile upper lip where can I get it corrected?
Thursday, December 6th, 2012Hello Dr Hughes, I have a hypermobile upper lip, I am looking for a surgeon who can correct this with lip re-positioning but am really struggling to find a London based clinic, or any in the UK at all really. Would you be able to advise me to where I can go to get this correct with a reputable doctor. I would prefer to have it corrected at Harley Street but cannot see that it’s a correction they offer.
thanks for your help and any advice. Kind regards,
Will I be able to get orthodontic braces if my gums are not one hundred per cent healthy?
Monday, December 3rd, 2012Hello I’ve been seeing a cosmetic dentist for nine months now for my dental health. My gums were in a bad condition so I needed them scaling and polishing, I have had 6 visits for scaling and there has been a lot of improvement in my gums. but they are a little red still.i been loooking online for answers . my dentist keeps changing his mind about if i will be able to have braces or not.. should i get a second opinion ?will i ever be able to have braces if gums are still not 100%or what other options would i have to change appearance of protruding uneven teeth.
My teeth have become loose due to receding gums. What can be done to fix this?
Friday, November 30th, 2012Hello, I have some teeth that have become loose/moveable due to reciding gums can any thing be done to give them a more stable seat,if so would the cost be more than having say implants or them removed and a bridge fitted.any help on this matter would be gratefully recieved ,can an implant be bridged to say fill a gap as two of my loose teeth are together really thats all i can tell you,the rest of this is to fill out the question as i need to write a minimum of 500 letters to have the question submitted to you which i think is a mite to many
