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Saturday, April 4th, 2009
Q. I had a crown than a root canal and now i have been told to extract or an implant or bridge or removable denture its my back tooth. I dont know what to do please help
A. If a root canal fails then you firstly have 2 options.
Option 1: Re root canal the tooth with a special Endodontist. The pro of this is that you are doing everything you possibly can to save you existing tooth. Cons are that it may be costly and is not guarenteed to work.
Option 2: Extract the tooth. Pro of this is that you are not investing any money into a tooth that may fail. The cons are that you will be left with a gap and will need to decide on how, if at all, you would like to restore this gap.
The option for a missing tooth are:
option 1: Leave the space. Th pro is that this is the cheapest option. Cons are that you have a space in you mouth and that eventually other teeth may fall into the gap and if it is only the lower jaw, the oposing tooth on the upper jaw my grown down into the space.
Option 2: Denture: This is the cheapest way to restore the gap. Cons are that it is removable and sometimes the plastic may be uncomfortable.
Option 3: A bridge: Pros are that it is a fixed restoration, therefore you will not be able to take it out. However the cons of this treatment are that bridges are very envasive as you have to corwn the teeth either side of the gap (which involves taking away tooth structure) retain the missing tooth. Bridges are advised to be changed every 10-15 years. As the price of a private bridge can be very similar to an Implant, if it is out of these two options an Implant would, without a doubt, be the best option.
Option 4: An Implant: Pros are that an implant is a fixed restoration that doesnt effect any of your other teeth. A titanium screw is implanted into your jaw and a porcelain crown is fixed on top. The cons are that this is the most expensive option with implants costing from £2500.00.
I hope this has help you in making a decision.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
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Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
Q. My front 4 teeth are just fine on the top, however the rest on either side are either broken, decaying or missing. What would be my best bet with dentures? Partials, over dentures, or complete upper set?
A.
It a specific answer that needs a clinical assesment to answer properly. If you are not sure get a couple of dental opinions and decide which outcome best suits your teeth and lifestyle.
Rob
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
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Monday, March 30th, 2009
Q. Dear Dr Solanki, I hope that you can help me…. My Mother has always been plagued by dental problems for as long as I can remember, 15-16 years ago many of her front teeth were chipped decayed and rotten, she was scared stiff of the dentist but over time decided to go and get partial dentures fitted. She is now 70 years of age and her one remaining front tooth has just dropped out, she is happy to just leave it now, but it is my Sisters wedding next April, and she is upset that her mother will be toothless in the photos. My Mother is scared of visiting the dentist again, convinced nothing can be done and that it will be painful, and we can’t afford expensive implants or even to redo her dentures. Are there any economical temporary solutions that would be a Happy Compromise for my sisters big day? I would be very grateful if you could advise me. Happy New Year
A. hi, the best option would be to just add the missing tooth onto her existing dentures, the cost of which would be minimal £100 – £300 depednant on where you went. hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
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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Sunday, March 29th, 2009
Q. can a bridge be done if the tooth adjacent to the missing tooth has had a root canal done on it can a bridge be use to replace two consecutive missing teeth.
A. This depends on how strong the tooth is, you should also consider an implant as a potentially better long-term restoration
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
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Sunday, March 29th, 2009
Q. Dear Sirs i wanted a bridge i could not afford one so the dentist suggested a valplas partial im wondering if this would work for me since im only missing 1 tooth and im wondering if it all come in one piece over the roof of the mouth and is this the only way a valplas can be made?
A. Hi
A valaplast denture is of benefit in some circumstances.There are variety of different type of dentures. It is very difficult to say which is the best approach in your individual case without looking at the mouth.
i would spaek to your dentist to get an idea of the design.
Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ
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Monday, March 23rd, 2009
Q. Hi, I think i have an overbite, when i bite, my front teeth are further foward than my back teeth and it has made me paranoid for years, i feel my chin line is too far set back due to this and often practice pushing my jaw fowards but it obviously doesn’t feel natural and i forget easily, I did have a brace for about a month when i was younger, it worked by locking my jaw into place but i didnt get on with it, the dentist said he could break my jaw in half and fit a metal rod to push it foward but it scared me at that age! Also, when my dentist did the xray for the brace he relised that i had the teeth that are meant to be next to my front teeth missing (they wern’t in my gums to come down), therefore, my canines grew in the wrong place so are next to my front teeth and i hate them, i am left with a milk tooth where the canine shouldve pushed it out and on the other side, a gap where the milk tooth came out. my two front teeth have begun crssing over too now. i wondered what you would reccomend. Thankyou. Also, i have
A. hi
it sounds like you have an overjet instead of an overbite. depending on its severity your dentists original plan may be right.this is not fun but gives very good results, any non surgery option will most likely give compromised results
with regards to the missing teeth you can consider braces to open up the space again or disguising the existing teeth to look right with veneers
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: braces, front teeth, jaw, jaw bone
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Monday, March 23rd, 2009
Q. Hi, I have finally plucked up the courage to get my mouth into shape (I’m terrified of dentists…) and I realise I need a lot of work. I have 5 missing teeth, I need my teeth whitening and I’m sure I need fillings… I’m currently a student and have no idea how much it will cost to get the work done that I need. Could you please throw me a ball park figure, And also would it hurt? Thank you,
A. Hi
i’m sure it won’t hurt especially with modern local anaesthetics, heres some ball park figures we chage at my practice in Essex:
Tooth whitening £400
White Fillings from £85
Single tooth implant and crown £2000
5 tooth bridge on 3 implants £7000
Hope this helps
regards Andrew
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: missing teeth, missing teethj, teeth fillings, teeth whiten, teeth whitening, teeth whitenning
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
Q. Im 44 years old and have lost all my teeth apart from the bottom front 4. At the age of 25 I saw a local dentist because I needed some back teeth filled he told me not to worry about the back teeth but said my upper front teeth needed urgent attention they seemed fine to me but I agreed for him to do what he thought was best. He then proceeded to file my 6 upper teeth to stubs and placed temporary caps over the stubs,the following week he fitted my caps all of which had gaps at the back where I could put the tip of my tounge . When I complained he told me I had used up all my nhs funds to come back in 6 months when there would be more funds. I went straight to another dentist in tears . It took a year of weekly visits,they replaced the caps with teeth on pins and removed the back teeth. Unfortuntley the front teeth begain to fall out,due to embarressment Ijust left things sticking them back myself. Then in 2002 I suffered a respitory arrest and whilst paramedics were working on me the teeth must have come loose and lost, Ihad a denture made but I kept gagging but I also suffer from narcolepsey & Caterplexy so a dentures not realy safe I cant afford Implants as im a single parent on benefits . Can anything be done for me, Ive hid myself away for nearly 10yrs only going to my parents or local shops I have no friends and now my daughters are 19 & 16 im scared of being alone. Im still attrative until i open my mouth. I might be lucky and find a partner who could live with my illness but I dont stand any chance with no teeth. please help.
A. hi many thanks for your enquiry, there are mini implants which can support dentures and means the denture is not so big, so gagging does not occur. this is not as costly as conventional implants. otherwise your only option is dentures. hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
kissdental
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
Winner of Best Private dental practice 2007
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
Q. salam doctor.am 17, three yearz back from now wen i was 14,while runnig i smashed into car nd half chipped one of my incisor teeth.. though itz only visible when i smile but i want to get it treated, could u advice me that could it be some how repaired or is their any treatment 4 this..nd exactly hw much would it cost?
A. hi your treatment options if the nerve is still intact would be a white filling direct bonding, a veneer or a crown.
the filling might cost around 150, a crown or veneer from 400-550
if the nerve is dead you will need a root canal filling around 200 then a crown
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: broken teeth, chipped teeth
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Thursday, March 5th, 2009
Q. A few years ago I noticed my back top teeth turning black and slowly move forward. It starts on the bottom and a little hole gets bigger. I brush and floss and I feel its not helping. I also have a broken back tooth. My dentist says hell have to extract them after my fills work off. I am 24 and do I need false teeth such as dentures? Are there implants avail for my teeth? If so are they made straight and white?
A. Hi
If you have missing teeth the options available to you to replace them are
1. dentures
2. bridges
3. implants
Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ
Tags: black teeth, implants
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Friday, February 6th, 2009
Q. my daughter has #9 missing what is the best replacement @this point ?
A. It depends how old she is. If she is over 16, she may be eligible for an implant. You need to go and see an implant dentist to find out whether it is feasible. If she is not yet old enough then a maryland bridge could be placed until she is. This type of bridge is not the strongest type of bridge but it is least destructive to the teeth on either side so that when it is time for the implant the adjacent teeth will be left healthy
Kind regards
Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624163
33 High Street
Wendover Buckinghamshire
HP22 6DU
Tags: bridge, implant
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Friday, January 2nd, 2009
Q. how to replace missing teeth
A. Options include Dentures bridges or Implants
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: bridge, bridges, dental implant, dental implants, denture, dentures, missing teeth, missing teethj
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Q. hi i have a lot of missing teeth and bad teeth i want them all out i have health and hospital cover
A. If your teeth are passed saving then having them removed is a good option. Dental implants could then be placed to give you new teeth. Please go see a good dentist to assess your teeth first and give you all options available as your teeth may be able to be saved.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: bad teeth, dental implant, dental implants, dental insurance, missing teethj, teeth implant, teeth removed
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
Q. My 17 year old son as been assaulted and had his front tooth kicked out,the one next to it is chipped. A dentist as advised that a Maryland bridge is the best option and the chipped tooth to be filled. I just wanted to know considering his age whether this is the best option. Thank you.
A. Probably,as he needs a minimally invasive treatment in the first instance. Long term a dental implant might be a good option depending on the localised damage to the bone. However implants are not a good idea when the facial bone structure is still growing / maturing. Also std criminal injury compensation is unlikely to cover costs, check all insurance such as travel & household as some policies might give cover.
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: bridge, bridges, dental bridge, dental bridges, maryland bridge, missing teeth
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
Q. i’ve just recently had one bottom front tooth replaced with a denture. I’m 22 and would like to know if there are anything else to improve my tooth e.g Bridges. My dentist said my tooth was to weak and damanaged for a crown. please help
A. The options open to you are:
1. a denture
2. a bridge – either adhesive bridge( maryland) or conventional bridge
3. An implant
Of these 3 options an implant is most likely to be the best result but depends on cost and how much bone and room you have in the area where you lost your tooth
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: bridge, bridges, denture, dentures, implant, implants
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
Q. hi there, im 19 now but when i was 8 i knocked out my 2 front adult teeth. i haved use a plate in my mouth with 2 fake teeth on the end since. I now want permenent teeth, whats the best option, however my teeth need straightening aswell, so what do i get sorted first? thank you
A. You have several options orthodontics, veneers, bridges & implants. Our practice offers Cosmetic guide enquiries a free initial assesment with a dentist. You will probably have 2 or 3 good options, the best for you will depend on affordability, the time / ammount of treatment and the condition of the other teeth / supporting bone etc.
The first step is deciding the best route by getting one or two opinions based on a clinical assesment. This may cost a small ammount but it is well worth it for a lifetime decision.
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: bridge, bridges, dental bridge, dental bridges, dental implant, dental implants, dental inplant, dental veneers, vaneers, venee, veneer, veneers
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Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Q. i hav my front 2 teeth missing and have a plate which iv had for 4 yrs my other 2 front teeth are at an angle and i cannot afford a brace shood i jst get my other2 front teeth oot .or shood i try n get implants?? thanks
A. I would always recommend saving teeth unless there are untreatable issues with them. Please look at the implant possiblities as ( after proper assessment into your medical history, gum health, smoking bone levels etc) they have a high success rate and may well be a good option for you.
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 implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, dental inplant, implant, implant dentist
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Q. I have had a bridge fitted on my top teeth due to the lateral incisor being missing on one side. I am not happy with the results as the 3 teeth now look bulky, stick out too much and are not a good colour match. I have been back to my cosmetic dentist who has said that it was difficult due to limited space because my canine had moved across a little to compensate for the gap. She has offered to do it again using a porcelain only bridge for a better colour match (& apparently less bulky), but she has warned me that the extra grinding required might kill the tooth and it would then need root canal treatment. She has quoted me £300 extra for a new bridge (plus £150 per tooth for any root canal treatment needed). Do you think opting for an all porcelain bridge is the best option for me now? And do you think it is reasonable for my dentist to request more money when I am unhappy with the initail result? Also, what are the risks of having a dead tooth? My teeth are currently very healthy. Thank you.
A. I would need to see the teeth as they are now, the pretreatment casts/photos/XRays to let you know what the best option is and the risks.
Liability for extra costs depends on what was promised before you started. In context £300 is less than the lab fee I pay my technician for a three unit all ceramic bridge, and I would be also be losing my overheads. However we spend a fair time and effort predicting the result to the patient before we start treatment.
Let me know how you get on
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: bridge, bridges
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Q. I recently received a trauma to my two upper front teeth which resulted in one snapping quite high up and the other discolouring. The snapped tooth has been fitted with a carbon-fibre post and the orginal tooth adhered back on but regularly comes loose being very irritating and leaving an unpleasant taste in my mouth. I was charged £198 for this procedure but am now considering crowns but my dentist says they will be £600 each is this correct. Should I not receive a crown for no further charge as his recommended treatment has not worked?
A. Hi
High quality cosmetical crowns cost about £600.00. Quality usually suffers,if it is less than this. The qulaity is dependable on the technician who is producing the crown.
Regarding your comment about not receiving any further charges, i would recommend to discuss this with your dentist.
Regards
Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ
Tags: crown, crowns, dental crown, dental crowns
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Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
Q. I am 43 years old and I have lost 3 teeth and have one crown. Although most of these are near the back I hate smiling just in case people notice. I don’t have alot of confidence in my current dentist who gives no real feedback on my teeth. I have considered implants but the cost is an issue. What can I do?
A. The best advice I can give you is to ask your friends in your area whether they can recommend a dentist. Within my practice I offer a free consultation to give you an idea of options and costs. If this is of interest to you please contact my receptionist .
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 implants, dental implants costs, misplaced tooth, missing teeth
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