What treatment can I haev for crooked teeth?

January 21st, 2010
Q. I am 28 and never could afford a dentist. I have a few crooked teeth, no room for them to grow so they kinda turned and point out. I never smile. I dont know if braces would help or if I’m looking to have them all replaced somehow.,
A. You would need to have a consultation with a dentist for them to assess your case
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Can I have any treatment for tooth gap?

January 21st, 2010
Q. I have a filling which is root canal filled, but the entire tooth has now gone from above the gum, leaving me with a gap. My dentist has said he cannot crown it and there is nothing more he can do and has just simply sealed over it with white filling material. It is quite far back so not too noticable but would like to have it sorted. Is there anything I can do?,
A. You could possible have the root extracted and have an implant placed in this gap. I recommend you book a consultation with an Implantologistto see if this would be possible.Kind regardsDr  Justin Glasiterwww.umbrellasmiles.com
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Is there any help for people who are scared of the dentist?

January 21st, 2010
Q. Hey i live in scotland im 20 and i have bad teeth i guess, they have holes but not sore also not black and i brush them gums dont bleed but im terrified from dentists i mean FULL ON, i haven’t been to the dentist for 3 years because of my fear and im worrying about my teeth even tho i am brushing them and looking after them. Is their any information that could help me in getting my teeth better or on right track to health?,
A. You need to find a dentist who can help you overcome your fear. Perhaps a dentist offering sedation for anxious patient might be the best place to start. Have a look on the wb and search for dental sedation clinics.
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Can anything be done for receding gums due to brushing too hard?

January 21st, 2010
Q. Hello. Ive just realised i may have been brushing my teeth too hard and as a result my gums have receeded and I can now feel the ridge of my tooth, im only 28 and am now deeply worried what effects it will have on me, is there anything i can do?,
A. change to a rotary tooth brush and visit your hygienist to have your technique checked
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Can teeth with veneers and crowns be straightened?

January 21st, 2010
Q. Hello, Would really appreciate some advice as I live outside of the UK. I’ve had rather alot of work done on my teeth. I used to wear a wire brace when I was younger to bring in my eye teeth. (UK) Since then I had lost a tooth on my upper right, 2nd back from my eye tooth. As a result I have a gap which isn’t too noticable but my centre line from my front teeth and teeth next to the gap have moved to the right an slightly in the way. On my upper left, I have had crowns and a bridge as a result of my molars breaking from previous grinding.(Belgium). I also had lovely porcelain veneers on my upper front 6 teeth about 10 years ago (in UK). I’m now in the process of getting old mercury fillings replace to white porcelain inlays here in Belgium. I have slightly larger than average teeth but not unsightly. I’m still unhappy with my smile as I find that they are going more to the right, off centre and the upper front left 3 teeth are slightly more buck teeth than the left due the gap on the right. I feel this could be sorted out with the 6 month smile..? Or some kind of brace..? Even though my dentist thinks they look great..but knows they are off centre but won’t offer any solution. I feel after the birth of each of my 3 sons births during the last 5 years, my teeth have got more off centre and buck on the left! With all of the above, my question is can teeth with veneers, crowns, still be straightened without tension that would ruin the veneers. My confidence has been down re my smile for years.. Please just let me know it’s possible without redoing everything again?!!,
A. You will need to consult a dentist to get a second opinion and have a full examination with a treatment plan outlining the least invaisive way forward.Kind regardsDr Justin Glaisterwww.umbrellasmiles.com
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Would braces be suitable for me?

January 20th, 2010
Q. Dear Dr.Caplan, I am hoping you can give me some advice. About 8 years ago I had my teeth straighted, and about 2 years ago I had the fixed wire on the back of my teeth at the top removed, as I have a tight bite and it was rubbing off the fixture. Unfortunately my teeth have started to move again, and I am not sure how to fix it. I think it is one tooth at the back pushing the others but I’m not sure. Do I have to get the wire at the back fitted again, or are there any other options? I would appreciate any advice you could give me. Thanks very much, and best regards,,
A. If your teeth are unstable I would advise a permanent retainer once your teeth have been moved back into position
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What is the monthly cost for veneers?

January 20th, 2010
Q. want to have about 9 veneers and would like to pay on fianance how much will that cost monthly,
A. This depends on the cost of the veneers and how long you would like to pay over. as an example if the veneers cost £600 each 12 months interest free credit will cost £450 per month.  For a more detailed quote please feel free to contact me on enquiry@advancedentalclinic.com or call my practice to arrange a consultation
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Can I be helped as I am scared of the dentist?

January 20th, 2010
Q. Dear Justin, I am absolutely petrified of the dentist – don’t know why – never had a bad experience – I am in need of some serious work – bridges, crowns etc and I can’t seem to make myself go – what can I do – I am an intelligent woman and can’t understand why I feel like this. Even sedation scares the life out of me – I would very much appreciate your response. Thank you.,
A. Hi, It’s hard to answer your question as you don’t even know yourself why you have a fear of dentists. It is a very common fear which is usually brought on by bad experiences. Sometimes people develop a fear because of things they’ve heard they’re parents or others say whilst they were young. It could also be because you have not found a dentist whom you trust. Have you tried taking sedative drugs such as Valium before your appointment? I think the key is to talk find a dentist you trust – perhaps through a reference if you don’t trust your current dentist and see what they can suggest.
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Is it normal for tooth to feel slightly loose?

January 20th, 2010
Q. Hi there, im 16 years old and my front right tooth has movement. Not all the time. with my fingers i can hold the tooth and when i push back and forward i can feel a little knock on the tooth. Is this a problem or is it normal?. I dont want to loose my front tooth. could it be a lack of brushing. Many Thanks.,
A. Best to visit your dentist to have an Xray to check for root fracture or abscess – however it is probably normal
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Why have I been told I have signs of gum disease?

January 20th, 2010
Q. Hi! I went to my dentist recently and he told me that i was “starting” with gum disease in my bottom left corner. My teeth do bleed when the dentist cleans them and a little when i floss, other than that my teeth are fine. He didn’t seem alarmed at this,but it alarmed me! It sounds really bad! I asked him if i actually had gum disease and he said no, but to take care, visit the dentist every 6 months and floss etc. I had a baby just over a year ago and my teeth started bleeding more when pregnant. Im scared now that i am going to lose my teeth and have an electric tooth brush, floss 3 times a day, brush 3 times a day, and use antibacterial mouthwash twice a day. My parents have recently had dental implants due to gum disease but they both smoked heavily all their lives and didnt take care of their teeth. Is it hereditary? Im scared to death! Also (im not sure if im being paranoid) but i think a gap between my 2 front teeth has appeared slightly and im worried this means my gums are residing? Do gaps appear for any other reason? Im going to visit my dads private dentist in February but wanted some advice now as im panicking a bit! I know gum disease takes time to get worse but im terrified of losing my teeth! Thank you very much! Oh and i dont smoke and never have! im 24! Thank you…,
A. It sounds like your doing all the right things with the cleaning. I would also recommend regular visits with a Hygienist and monitoring with the dentist. Gum disease is hereditary but is made much worse if you have poor oral hygiene or smoke. See what your new dentist says as a 2nd opinion would be good to get
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Can I get help for relapsed teeth?

January 20th, 2010
Q. Hi, I was told by my dentist when I was about 11 that my teeth were too big for my mouth and I would need braces. my top and bottom front teeth had begun to overlap. I saw an orthodentist and had 4 teeth extracted from the top and bottom at the back on each side I then wore a retainer for a while and went on to a fixed brace after, for about 18 months. My teeth started to overlap again about a year later and now i’m 21 and dont know what to do to straighten them. I’ve changed dentists since I had my braces as they had closed the surgery and have had trouble ever since finding a denist who will sit down for more than 5 secs and talk to me about it. Please could you advise me on what sort of treatment I would need for this problem and if theres a way that wouldnt cost me thousands of pounds that i dont have. Thanks,
A. Unfortuantly when it comes to straightening teeth there are not many options. If you don’t want to go through braces again then there is another option for straightening teeth called Invisalign. Not everyone is suitable so you’ll need to have a consultation to see if you’re suitable. We have a dentist who works at Umbrella smiles every Friday that is giving complementary consultations if you are interested.The reason why your teeth have probably overlapped again is because you needed to wear a retainer after you completed your treatment. Justin Glaisterwww.umbrellasmiles.com
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How much does a smile makeover cost?

January 20th, 2010
Q. how much does getting smile makeovers cost and how old do you have to be to get it done get bk 2 me soon,
A. In my practice a smile makeover usually deals with at least 8 teeth.  The cost varies dependign on the treatment involved but in my practice the fee ranges from £6 K to £9 K.  Generally I would not carry out a smile makeover on a patient less than 18 years old.
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Can veneers make my teeth level?

January 20th, 2010
Q. My two front teeth are not level with my cupids bow and the teeth next to my front teeth are not the same size. I know I can have veneers to make them level but can veneers be used to make my front teeth level with my cupids bow or will they always be to the side of my mouth?,
A. I’m not really sure what you mean, however veneers can normally correct most discrepancies with tooth size and position.
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Can clips give me back a good smile?

January 20th, 2010
Q. hi i am from London, and i am a student here in london,,,i am 27 years of age , my teeth’s are kind of disoriented , i used to wear clips i mean the permanent ones, in which i suffered some kind of allergy, and this was happened like 6 to 7 years before back in India , now i want to put the clips back so that i can have a good smile..so please help me regarding this…thanking you,
A. I recommend you book an appointment with a dentist.Kind regardsDr Jstin Glaisterwww.umbrellasmiles.com
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Can filling or root canal be done through crown?

January 20th, 2010
Q. I had a tooth crowned to facilitate a bridging. Recently I am having some pain in this particular tooth. Can you advise me if filling or root canal can be done through the porcelain crown?,
A. Yes it can.  It can be more difficult to achieve a good result and sometimes it is best to have a specialist treat the tooth.
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What can be done about teeth growing on top of each other?

January 20th, 2010
Q. my teeth are growing on top of each other what do i do,
A. Go to an orthodontist and see what they suggest, you may nee a brace to sort them out, depending on your age.
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I am afriad of dentist bu need treatment. What can be done?

January 20th, 2010
Q. please can you help..ive been a very nerves patient since i was 6 years old, when a dentist pulled a tooth out by mistake with no pain killers i screamed that much the clearner came in..since then going to the dentist has been traumatic…at the age of 16 i was chucked out of a surgery because of fear!! i was a little uncontrolable the job wasn’t even finished.I’m 32 this year with horrible teeth i wear my 3 dentures all the time which i hate. i’m confidence is very low because of my teeth. Which is making me depressed. all i would love to do is to smile without worring they are looking at my teeth.,
A. Its a bit of a circle, first find a dentist that you trust ( maybe a practice that offers sedation ) . then decide a budget to get your teeth healthy, good gums no decay etc. the final stage decide what you can affordable budget for  bridges, implants , dentures etc. and getting a smile that gives you confidence.Rob
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Can I have uncomfortable denture replaced?

January 20th, 2010
Q. Hi there, I suffer from gum recession and it is likely that I will eventually lose my teeth; due to periodontic problems. I just had two teeth out and have had a partial denture fitted on a plate. Whilst the denture looks good, the plate in the roof of my mouth feels so awful. Bulky etc. It cost me £400. When my gums heal, then is it right that I will have to have another one made? again loads more money. I hate my smile, with the gum recession and am thinking about just having the front 6 teeth out and be done with it. Any ideas?,
A. Dentures unfortuantly are never comfortable. There are other options besides dentures, but they are usually costly. It’s advisable to see a Periodontist for your gums before you make any decision to remove teeth. We hate seeing patients lose teeth!
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Will my chomping teeth damage crowns?

January 20th, 2010
Q. Most of my front teeth, top and bottom, are spaced, my two front teeth at the top are starting to wear, I do’nt grind my teeth but I do constantaly chomp, you would not know I am even doing it, as it is tiny movements, I have had a mouth guard made but I found it very uncomfortable, I have all ready asked my dentist about getting crowns fitted but am concerned about my chomping, and will my crowns last, please advise.,
A. If you are a chomper or a clencher you can have crowns or veneers but would be recommended to have a night guard made to protect the remaining teeth. Materials used today are very strong and can cope with surprisingly strong forces – however the way your teeth work together ( occlusion) needs to be carefully developed to allow the forces and the way you move your jaws to produce an even pressure on the crowns
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What crowns would you recommend for missing teeth?

January 20th, 2010
Q. Hi Doc, I have had extensive radiation to my mouth and hence jaw for throat cancer.Prior to the radiation I had my rear teeth both top and bottom surgically removed.I now have 9 on the top and 10 on the bottom I have lost most of the strenght in my given teeth and have reconstructions done prior to have them all crowned. I have also had one root canal performed. What type of crowns would you recommend and do you think I could ask for a reduction in price for the quantity that is necessary? I should also mention that I suffer from “dry mouth” and am uable to eat as a normal person would. I am 52 years of age.,
A. I’m sorry to hear of your problems. I would probably recommend porcelain bonded to metal crowns as these are the strongest and most versatile. You could ask for a discount, however the lab costs don’t change and the complexity of the treatment goes up as more teeth are placed, adding to the time needed so the bulk discount doesn’t always apply.
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