How long do dental implants last?

September 6th, 2011
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I’m 20 and got a dental implant 2weeks ago, as I’m young I’m really anxious on the long term issues. Do crowns on implants become loose or fall out frequently, as far as your as your aware. It just that there a lot things you read on the internet about loose screws and crowns etc. I know you trust everything you read on the internet, it that its a life long decision and I would greatly appreciate the opinion of a expert. And if there was a time period in the life of the implant where instances such ad these where likely to occur


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Dr Andrew Moore

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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Some of my teeth have started falling out, should I get them all removed and have dentures?

September 6th, 2011
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I am a 48 yr old woman who has MS and due to lots of steroids over the past 19 yearsI have lost some of my bone density in my gums resulting in the ‘falling out’ of teeth. I have 4 crowns at the top front of my mouth but 1 of these rods in my gum has now broken leaving me with a protruding crown. My confidence to talk has gone & I don’t smile open mouthed anymore or if I do I cover my mouth with my hands…PLEASE HELP, as my dentist says that the only solution is to remove it and put it on a plate which I have for the loss of back teeth which I have lost but the plate is not worn as I cannot eat with it in place, and it makes me lisp. I have also asked whether it is an option to have them all removed and dentures but he has said that the teeth I have left (7 top 11 bottom) are too healthy to remove.


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Dr Sunita Verma

Sparkle Dental Boutique
311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT
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I am 27 and still have two of my baby teeth, with my adult teeth now growing over the top of them.

September 6th, 2011
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Hi I would like some advice, I am 27 yrs old and stil have 2 baby teeth on my top row, however my adult teeth which should have pushed these out have grown further back from where they should have. These teeth are almost all through therefore I feel I have 2 rows of teeth and am self conscious, what would you recommend would be my best option as I am gettin married in may 2013 and would like to feel more confident.
Thank You 


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Dr Sunita Verma

Sparkle Dental Boutique
311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT
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Teeth whitening treatments don’t seem to be working, would lumineers be a good option?

September 6th, 2011
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My teeth and gums are healthy I do have one implant at the front which Im very pleased with and one crown which is doing fine. I have some filling but my main complaint now is I really want white teeth as ive tryed whitening treatment but not enough of a change for me I want something to work quickly and be how I want to look from the start. My teeth are very straight and I was thinking that Lumineers may be the way forward as I dont want my teeth worked on or to much preparation if possible. Plus would I have to do something with the Implant and Crown or can this go over the top.


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Dr Rob Tennet

St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
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Can you help me choose the right brace?

September 1st, 2011
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My wife has a 7mm overbit and slightlyl produding two front teeth,she does not have large gaps or crooked teeth, she visited the local Orthodontic practice, paid £150 and was advised to have Ceramic Braces top and bottom for £3000, with two upper extractions(one an old Crown). Invisilgn was ruled out as less effective.She visited her Dentist to have the extraction and was advised they could fit a Brace (Inman Aligner??)top and bottom, no extraction but file the teeth giving an almost as good a result in 4 months, £2400, she did not have extractions as she needed to think.Neither practice provides the treatment the other does and neither mentioned a lingual Brace (ingognito?). We now do not know what to do. She is slightly worried about the conspiciousness of the Ceramic train tracks, particularly on the bottom,but if the Inman aligner is less effective then why not opt for Invisilign, alternatively is an Incognito Lingual brace going to cost more than the £3000 for ceramic train tracks, we may have to pay another £150 just to find out!! Any advice more than welcome.


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Dr Sunita Verma

Sparkle Dental Boutique
311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT
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I am at University, would I have to pay for braces?

September 1st, 2011
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Hi Sunita Verma,
i have a little problem and need a solution please. few years ago i had braces for 2 years when i was studying at my secondary school, but somehow over the years after my treatment my teeth have starated to come back out and this has caused a little gap in my front two teeth which is becoming wide. i am currently in university and was wondering if i could get braces again but would i have to pay now? if so, how much would it cost? also how long would this process take?
Thank you for your time 


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Dr Sunita Verma

Sparkle Dental Boutique
311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT
Web: www.sparkledental.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344

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What can I do about my discoloured teeth?

August 31st, 2011
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In 2007 I had my four front teeth knocked out, I have had root canal treatment on two of the on the right hand side of my mouth. Recently I have had to undergo root treatment on my other two teeth on the left hand side of my mouth, however it has been filled previously in root canal treatment. The dentist is having problems to unfill it all and if she carrys on with the root treatment it is possible that it will be unsuccessful. From all of these problems my front teeth have become highly discoloured and its embarrasing. I would like your help in telling my best possible action to make, although if I were to get dental implants it amounts to £2200 per tooth and that is far too expensive for myself to be able to afford. Also I am having to have gum treatment as i have decay in my gums.
I hope that you can help me as I am only 20 years old and I would like to have nice healthy white teeth.


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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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My teeth are overcrowded what is the best treatment option out of braces, dentures or implants?

August 31st, 2011
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I am 31 years old. I havecrowded teeth.That I have been embarassed of most of my life. They are hard to clean and painful when I eat and they ache sometimes. Are dentures a good option for me? I can’t really afford braces. I was thinking dentures would be a quick, less expensive fix. I’ve been reading about the implants that allow the dentures to snap into place for a better fit and I think that sounds like a good option. Are these a good idea? How long do dentures typically last before a replacement is needed? Please any advice would be appreciated.


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Dr Andrew Moore

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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Is £2000 too much for the treatment of mild orthodontic problems with Invisalign?

August 30th, 2011
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Hello. I had a fixed metal brace on both bottom and top when I was 15, I had it on for 3 years. And I was very silly, and I didn’t keep up with wearing my retainer. this past year, my front tooth has started slipping back into an old position, it’s my right front tooth, it’s pushing so much aginst the front left tooth it’s causing pain and discomfort when eating, the tooth that is pushing on the other tooth has made it very wobbly, I can tell it’s moving at a drastic speed as theres a difference each week, this one tooth that has moved is starting to cause so much problems, its now looking like I have 2 wonky front teeth and I’m so upset about it. I know this is my own silly fault, but I really want to fix this.

I went for an appointment to see about having invasigln ( sp? ) done, he said to me it was a very mild case and would only cost me 2000 and the procedure would probably only take 7 weeks… so I was shocked at the price and with him saying it was barely noticable, I don’t know if he was trying to con me or not, I’m not sure but that seemed a lot of money to me.

I just want the best advice on what would be best for me, and some actual pricelists, I know you can’t give me an exact price but a rough idea would be great. I’m a single Mum and it’s something I feel needs to be done, it’s knocked my confidence a lot, and I’m willing to pay out if it’s not a silly ammount.

Kind regards, thanks for taking time to look at this and I hope you reply. 


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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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Can I have orthodontic treatment, without having my teeth removed?

August 30th, 2011
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Greetings!

Is it possible to aligned crooked teeth like mine (overcrowding teeth) without pulling one or two teeth, which I would like to avoid for many reasons.

Im already in my 40′s and I recognized my front teeth is getting uglier as it is sticking outside and the side teeth appeared more awkward (push inside). My dentist before told me I have smaller jaw thats why. They suggested before to remove one from both side, to have space.But I could not imagine doing this procedure.

I am embarassed with my teeth, I would like to have it done without getting painstaking surgery or something.I hope even with my age I would still have a chance to have it alinged to boost my self confidence.
What is the best dental cosmetic procedure for me? How much would it cost?

I hope to get the best advice from an Expert.

Looking forward to get a reply soon…

Thank you very much! 


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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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