Q. Hi Dr could you please tell me what options I would have as to replacement teeth if I had to have several removed due to gum disease. Would the dentist be able to fit temporary false teeth to hide obvious spaces while the gums heal? I am at present having the gum disease treated and want to know what my future options are? I am 42 could I get dentures on the nhs?

A. You can get dentures on the NHS. The usual course of treatment is to have an immediate denture placed at the time of tooth extraction.  After a healing period the denture can be relined or a new denture made

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

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