October 23rd, 2009
Q. Hi, I have just found out that my top right rear molar, is dying as a result of a deep filling, which is now beging to rest on the nerve of the tooth. The dentist has shown me the x-ray and said that as the root is so bent and not easily identifiable, he does not believe a root canal would be sucsessful. I have also had a bad expererience of root canal’s, where within months I had absess, and lost the tooth anyway. My dentist has said that my only option really is therefore too losse the tooth. My concern with this is that due to braces and overcrowding I had already had all my wisdom teeth removed and to loose this back tooth, I run the risk of my jaw bone disolving, there is already evidence of this on the x-ray following the wisdom extraction 3 years ago. I asked if there was any other options and he told me I would need splints and a crown which would cost about £2000. I am only 31 and worry that if I don’t make the right choice now it will be too late, I can’t afford £2000 for a tooth, but as it stands a booked for an extraction the week before xmas??!! Reading some of your other responses to questions indicate the crown can be placed over the tooth, can this not always be done? Any advise would be great. Thanks
A. hi many thanks for your enquiry, my advice would be to ask to be referred to an endodontist for a second opinion. THere are many teeth which general dentists just do not have the skill to treat. however an endodontist is highly experianced at root canal treatment and can give you an idea of whether they feel it can be treated and level of sucess. once the root canal treatment is done it is then best to crown the tooth.
hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
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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October 23rd, 2009
Q. I had surgery on my jaw in january for orthodontic purposes. my jaw was broken on eash side and slid forward to correct my bite. It was done on my bottom jaw. In august they discovered the plate was infected. I had this removed. Since then i have had a lump on my gum and small bits of bone have been coming out. can anyone help with what this mite be? my dentist is worried the bone in my jaw is crumbeling away. but my orthadontist says it is fine
A. You might asked to be referred back to the surgion who carried out your bilateral saggital split to check on what is going on.
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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October 23rd, 2009
Q. I’m getting a root canal in a couple of days on my number 9 tooth, and i also have to get it veneered, and im getting my other front tooth veneered too, so it will match, so lets say i get my root canal on a tuesday, how soon do you think i can see an cosmetic dentist
A. hi many thanks for your email. you can see a cosmetic dentist straight away as the treatment will then need to be planned before the dentist then embarks upon starting the veneers. hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
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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October 23rd, 2009
Q. Hello. I had veneers placed in my upper canines. However they are bulky and much bigger thay my original teeth. I would like to replace them. However I am worried that any further work done would damage my underlying teeth. How easy or advisable is it to remove veneers (they are well cemented)? Would you recommend replacing the veneers with no risk at all? Thank you.
A. Veneers are a cosmetic treatment so obviously if they don’t look right they aren’t right. Removing the veneer will entail trimming down some tooth tissue and if the veneer is how I suspect you will need even more tooth removing in the proces of making new veneers that are not bulk like the ones you have now.
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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October 23rd, 2009
Q. I have two crowns. One, next to the big front tooth was done in March. The nest- the big front tooth was finished in May. I have burning sensation ever since and my mouth on the right side of my face swells, hurts sometimes into my right nostril and my right eye tears, ever since the crown surgery. Dentist says to take advil – 899 milligrams 3 x per day. Now the advil does not take the swelling down and it hurts to talk. I am out of dental insurance for this year and I think the problem is bigger than stress. A referral in the Elkhart, South Bend, Mishawaka, Plymouth, Nappanee area might help?
A. It sounds like a second opinion might be useful, this is a uk based website so we don’t really have much information on the dentist in the US
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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October 23rd, 2009
Q. hi i would like ask : the size of my front teeth are quite big and they stick out . i have had treatment in the past to straighten my teeth but im still not happy with the size on my front teeth. i would like to smile with confidence. is there any fink you can recommend? thank you so much
A. Hi, thanks for your question. Now that your teeth have been straightened, you may wish to consider having the front teeth veneered. When having veneers, the dentist would prepare the teeth (allowing them to make the veneers shorter than your natural teeth were) before fitting the thin layers of porcelain over the front surfaces of your teeth. Dental veneers can be used to improve the shape, colour, size and general appearance of teeth. I hope that this helps.
Kind regards
Dr Kailesh Solanki
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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October 23rd, 2009
Q. HI my daughter is 11 years old and has staining on her teeth since they grew through ( tetracycline) can anything be done as she is very self concious . Thank you
A. hi many thanks, the only thing that would help with the staining which is conservative at the age she is, would be direct composite veneers. i dont think this would completely mask the staining but would help massively. hope this is helpful,
Dr Kailesh Solanki
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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October 23rd, 2009
Q. i am getting a tooth extracted but my dentist has refered me 2the clinic for sedation can you please tell me wot it involves and if ill be able to feel anything i am a very nervous patient thank you
A. Sedation helps you relax when you have tooth out you will still have local ana
esthetic so you won’t feel anything
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: dentist, detist, false teeth, fear of dentist, general anaesthetic, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, Q. Orthodontics, scared of dentist, sedation
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October 23rd, 2009
Q. At the moment I have a 4 tooth bridge which is at the front on my upper teeth. It is a hinge which I have been told is broken so at the moment this is only supported on the one side which is on a post. I have been told by 2 dentists that as this is a large bridge I will now have to have a denture which although not happy have accepted this is the only solution. My problem that before I had my bridge had a plate and as have a strong gag reflex didn’t not get on with this at all also when I was eating it shifted as was most uncomfortable. I have been shown a denture that is metal and doesn’t seem to cover the roof of my mouth would this be a better option than the normal partial acrylic denture for me? I have been told that this is not available on the NHS? Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
A. hi many thanks for your email, my advice is to think about dental implants which are fixed and do not require a plate. the cost of a four unit bridge on two implants are approx £5000. msny practices do offer interest free credit to help finance the treatment.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
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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October 23rd, 2009
Q. As an early teen I had chipped the top, front 6 of my teeth rollerblading. They felt loose for a while and had always bothered me the way they healed. It bothers me how my front teeth are displayed slightly misaligned to my left and with an overbite as well. The Army Dentist insisted on putting veneers over them. That never did anything to fix the misalignment problem of the front two top teeth being aligned under my nose. It seems the injury I must have suffered as a kid made the teeth grow in this way after they healed. I am disappointed and finished with the idea of trying to salvage my smile at this point in my life. I am wondering if you may be able to let me know if there is a possibility that there is a Dentist out there that would extract my front, top 6 teeth or as many as needed to have an average looking smile that is aligned under my nose. Thanks very much
A. if the teeth are healthy you should look into clear positioner orthodontics such as clearstep or invisalign
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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October 23rd, 2009
Q. I am a 24 year old type 1 diabetic. As a result I suffer from gum disease, and 1 of my bottom front teeth has fallen out. I receive free NHS medical care and medication and was wondering if an implant is what I need and if it is available for me on NHS?
A. An implant would work well but it is unlikely that you would be able to have an implant on the NHS. You will also need to make sure your gum disease is controlled before considering a replacement tooth.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: dental implant, dental implants, gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, immediate dental implants, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants, NHS, nhs crowns, nhs dentist, nhs dentistry, Q. Dental Implants, Q. gums, receeded gums, receeding gums
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October 23rd, 2009
Q. what dental practice would you recommend i get my teeth whitened at in london? i woul like to go somewhere i can trust to not damge my teeth and to get good results? what tooth whitening is recommended?
A. I would recommend home whitening over power bleaching. Go to the BACD web site to find a dentist near 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: clean the teeth, cost teeth whitening, dentist, dentist london, dentistry, detist, home bleaching, power bleaching, Q. Teeth Whitening, teeth whiten, teeth whitening, teeth whitenning, tooth whitening, white teeth
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October 23rd, 2009
Q. Hi Dr. Solanki, I’m a bit clueless when it comes to dental treatments to be honest. I had an absolute butcher of a dentist in my teens which resulted in me having to go along to the hospital to fix all of the random holes she’s drilled into my teeth. (Of course they were filled with lovely silver fillings and I now have a hideous metal mouth). She also hit nerves left right and centre so as you can imagine I wasn’t in a hurry to go back. I haven’t seen a dentist for quite a few years now – I was holding out until I’d finished university, at which point I planned to get the whole works privately. However, yesterday evening (ironically, I was chewing a piece of gum to freshen my mouth a bit before I could get home to brush my teeth) quite a substanial piece of tooth broke off. It came from a molar which consists mainly of amalgam filling actually. There is no pain but as the filling is quite exposed and at risk of falling out I realise I need to get it seen to asap. I know it’s difficult for you to say without seeing the tooth but do you think a crown is likely to be the most suitable treatment here? If so, I want to get the best looking and most durable type, which I’m led to believe is a CEREC one, is that correct? I know I will need some other teeth seen to as well, for which I’d like some white fillings. My problem is that this is all a bit costly for someone on a student budget! If I were to register as an NHS patient at a surgery which provided these services would I pay only for the treatments not available on the NHS (ie not have to pay full examination charges etc) or would I have to pay the same as a fully private patient? Sorry this email is so long, but as I said, I really don’t have a clue. Many thanks!
A. hi many thanks for your email, the tooth which has broken sounds as if you may need a crown, a crown is usually advocated if the filling is over half the size of the tooth.
Secondly you can register with an NHS dentist and the options that are not available on the NHS will be available on a private basis but just at a higher cost.
CEREC is an option but if we look at data the best type of crown on a molar is a gold crown followed by a porcelain bonded to metal. If you want an all porcelain crown on a back tooth i would recommend a material called zirconia.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
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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October 23rd, 2009
Q. My front tooth has been having alot of pain and just the other day my tooth has been feelin lose, i went to a dentist and he said that i need a root canal? is that the reason why my tooth has been feelin lose because i need a root canal ? Also i have had a root canal on the other side of the same tooth (left side), now i need one on my right side!
A. The abscess underneath your tooth can loosen your tooth due to swelling around the tooth. Following root treatment this should disappear and the tooth firm up
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: abscess, dental pain, front teeth, front tooth, loose teeth, loose tooth, root, root canal, root canal treatment, root canal. veneer, root cleaning
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October 23rd, 2009
Q. hello there, i’m 23 years old and i hate my teeth. i have 2 large front teeth and have fangs either side. my bottom teeth are really crooked. can my front teeth be cut down? i don’t really want braces on show. what do you reccommend? roughly how much does it cost? and how long will it take? thank you
A. Although you don’t want a brace it might be your best option in the long-term. You could try a fixed brace such as 6-month smile cost approx £2500 or Invisalign from £3000. These treatments would take around 6-12 months to complete.
please feel free to contact me if you would like me to take a look for you – 01245 268 494
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: braces, clear fixed braces, cracked tooth, crooked smile, crooked teeth, fixed brace, fixed braces, front teeth, front tooth, invisailgn, invisalign, invisalign brace, invisalign braces, invisible braces, invisile braces, invislaign, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, overbite, Q. Orthodontics
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October 23rd, 2009
Q. I have a bridge (top six teeth) with a broken/chipped tooth. I have had it repaired several times but the repair keeps breaking off. Basically it is non functional. Is there a way to remove my bridge and replace the chipped one or some other procedure to fix it permanently?
A. It sounds like you will need the bridge removing and replacing completely let me know if you would like me to take a look please free to contact me on 01245 268494
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, broken teeth, chipped teeth, chipped tooth, dental bridge, dental bridges, front tooth, maryland bridge, Q. Dental Bridges
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October 23rd, 2009
Q. hello i was wondering if lumineers are more expensive than other types of veneers such as mac or durathin veneers that i have been reading about on your website.
do you know of any clinics in ,manchester that do lumineers and how much this would cost?
A. Hello,
Lumineers are a thin type of veneer and the brand states that they need no or minimal preparation, you must note that lumineers are NOT right for everyone and after a consultation with your dentist you will get a better idea if they are for you. we offer lumineers at our practice and I am not aware of other manchester practices that do but you could do a search online for lumineers in manchester on google.
If you are interested in veneers we do offer a Free consultation
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
Tags: lumineers, Q. Dental Veneers, tooth veneer
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October 22nd, 2009
Q. At approximately what age should treatment begin to widen the upper jaw of my son? His upper jaw is currently narrower than his lower jaw. May thanks, John
A. This treatment can start earlier than conventional orthodontics but varies according to the loss of teeth and the type of bite problem. You should be guided by your orthodontist for individual circumstances.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: jaw, jaw bone, jaw click, jaw joint, Jaw line, jaw pain, loose teeth, loose tooth, offline jaw, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, Q. Orthodontics
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October 22nd, 2009
Q. Dear Dr. Solanki, Having always looked after my teeth, I am very dissapointed to see that the enamel is visibly disintergrating on my inscisors. Twenty years ago the same problem occured and I was given crowns on my two front teeth, which I know feel look too large for my mouth. I am unsure what to do. I have a problem visiting the dentist (though I always do),having had a few unhappy experiences. I would be very grateful for your advice
A. Thanks for your questions. If you are considering having crowns fitted on your incisors, I would recommend that you visit your dentist to discuss this with them. I would also recommend that you ask your dentist to have a wax up created by the laboratory that would be making your crowns. This would involve the dentist taking impressions of your teeth as they are, so that the laboratory would be able to create a realistic impression of how they would look with crowns. To create the perfect look, you may also wish to consider having your front crowns replaced at the same time, but I would recommend that you explain to your dentist prior to any work, exactly what you dislike about your existing crowns. You may also wish to consider gaining a second opinion, by visiting a cosmetic dentist and having them create a wax up as well. This should give you a good idea of what it would be possible to acheive. Many cosmetic dental practices will offer a free initial consultation, which would enable you to gain their opinion without financial loss. I hope this information will be useful to you, but urge you to contact me again should you require any further assistance.
Kind regards
Dr Kailesh Solanki
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
Tags: cavities, crown, crowns, dental crown, dental crowns, enamel, excessive brushing, incisor, nhs crowns, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, porcelain crowns, Q. Dental crowns
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