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What can be done about receding gums and sensitive teeth?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
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Dear Dr Solanki, My gums are receding and my teeth are now very sensitive what can I do myslef to reverse the process, does this happen because i am brushing too hard, if I use a softer brush will my gums come back. I cannot stand the pain and if i try to scratch the top of my tooth with my nail it really hurts. A.F.B


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Dr Kailesh Solanki

Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS.
13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH.
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I have missing teeth and gum disease what can be done?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
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Dear Rob since kindly receiveing my wisdom teeth i have had nothing but trouble with my teeth. i currently have to missing teeth from the back (with another on its way) and receeding gums at the front. i am not a vain lady but the thought of having no front teeth upsets me greatly could you please tell me the options i have if or when my front teeth go? and if there is an option (not on a pallet) could i have it done before all of them fall out ?? and what kind of cost would i be looking at? i look forward to hearing from you anxiously waiting K


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Dr Rob Tennet

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

I have periodontal disease can i get cosmetic dentistry on NHS ?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
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Hi ive been told by my dentist that i have got periodontal disease and she had given me antibiotics for this she has refered me to see an orthodontics at my local hospital my top teeth are crooked and one of them i had to have it taken out , i now wear a denture for this which i use adhesive to hold this in place, but everytime i wear it im suffering with terrible headaches. she has refered me to see an orthodontics at my local hospital as i did ask her could she straighten my teeth out she said no, my bottom 4 teeth are horrid you can see the roots of the two middle ones and either side of this the gums have receeded and when i go out when the cold hits my mouth the pain is horrendous, would i be able to have some sort of cosmetic denist surgery on the nhs as im on tax credits and i cant afford to pay the full price i havent smiled in a long time this would boost my self esteem and make me confident person i ve been told that i sufer with bad breath too help.. thankyou so much L


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Dr Justin Glaister

Umbrella
11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810

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I have gum recession because I brush my teeth too hard and makes my teeth look too long, waht can be done?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
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I have quite marked gum recession (my dentist told me that I’d brushed my teeth too hard). It affects my upper incisors most. It makes them appear very long compared to the other teeth. Can anything be done to improve the appearance


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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
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My top set of dentures do not stay in place and I have gum disease?

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
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I have Gum Disease and already have a full set of upper dentures. I am having a full bottom set in a few weeks time. The top set do not stay in place even with adhesive and I wondered what I can do about this.


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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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