My gum covers a large proportion of my front tooth, what should I do?

October 6th, 2011
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I have Gintivitis at the front of my teeth. Its a large prutruding gum that almost covers my front tooth and i have a very large gap. I dont know what to or where to go for help. its really stressing me as i’ve never been able to smile and i need to. I’ve had this horrible gum since i was a child,and I’ve never onced smiled because i cant and it looks ugly like a piece of chewing gum! I find it hard sometimes to cope with promblem even more when I go in public as people always assume that I’m moody or sad and its annoying all the time. I’ve been searching the net hoping for some answers, you may not be able to help me but I thought I’ll ask as i’m very desperate to smile. it hurts that I cant and i’m afraid that i may never be able to do the one thing thats suppose to come natural to us all. i would be greatful if you could help me or guide me on my next step. Thank you very much for taking time to read my question, I hope to hear from you very soon. 

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Dr Rob Tennet

St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
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What is the right option for my crooked, gapped teeth?

October 6th, 2011
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I would reall like your advice on what I should so about my teeth. I’m 21 years old and when I was about 10/11 I was told that eight of my baby teeth did not have adult teeth growing underneath. My front two teeth were adult teeth but have been crooked since I can remember and have had a gap. I wore fixed braces for two years which straightened them out but the subsequent retainer put strain on one of my molar teeth and subsequently had several fillings and eventually had to come out. I went back to have another retainer but my front teeth had moved apart again. I really lack confidence because of my teeth and don’t know which avenue to go down. I’m a student so money isn’t free flowing, I’m prepared to spend around £2000 on sorting it out but want to be sure I’m taking the right option. I’ve looked into comestic bonding and veneers but would really appreciate your advice on what you would recommend. Thanks

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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Can you help me achieve my ‘perfect’ smile?

October 6th, 2011
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Hello Dr Tennet,

I Have Recently Just Had My Braces Took Off, And I Am Not 100 percent About My Teeth I Have Looked In To Getting A Brand New Mouth Of Dental Implants, Threw My Course Of Getting Braces Gaps Have Been Left In Between Teeth Witch Affects My Smile, My Top Set Of Teeth Are Fine But Also I Am Not 100 Percent Confident With Them And Wanted A New Set Of Top Teeth Also So I Cud Have A Whole Mouth Of Band New Teeth So They Would Be Perfect So I Could Be 100 percent Confident With My Smile, I Was Just Wondering If That Would Be The Right Path To Go In?, i Would Really Appreciate Your opinion As It Will Help Me A lot.

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Dr Rob Tennet

St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
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Would £900 cover the cost of a dental implant?

October 6th, 2011
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Hello Mr Tennet, I have two front teeth missing (1 upper 1 lower) whilst I wear a false plate for my upper it is not a very good fit and given this is my third one it is quite expensive £180-£200 a time. I pay a dental insurance £20 plus a month but this does not cover for “cosmetic” what are my options in terms of implant I could afford around £900 this year would that cover an upper implant? My missing lower tooth is as a result of the gum receeding so I doubt that an implant is an option. Is a consultation exspensive?

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Dr Rob Tennet

St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk Tel: 0121 643 0610

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I have stained teeth and potentially periodontal disease, what can I do?

October 5th, 2011
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hi, im a nineteen year old boy and im really unhappy with my smile it causes me too slip into depression because it dictates a lot of my life.
my mother never from a young imposed any sort of dental hygiene and through out my adolescents i continued oblivious to everything and for this i have suffered, i have a horrible smile and was wondering what you might suggest i do in this situation because its ruining my life and i just dont want to be disgusted when i smile in a mirror. help?
i have severe staining on my front upper teeth and i believe i suffer from periodontitis.
ever since my dentist told me about everything i have been on a very strict hygiene routine im doing everything i can to stop things getting worse but they still are i just need someone to offer me help, im sorry if this sounds dramatic but its getting to a desperate point where i breakdown and im worried it will make things worse i want to change and will do anything to make it happen, i will be eternally great full for help.
Many thanks 

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara

The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough, Leicester, LE11 3BJ
Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144
3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RB
Tel: 0116 312 0054

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I’ve had my bridge since 1977, but due to my gums receding there is now a dark line.

October 5th, 2011
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Hi,
I have a dental bridge which was fitted in 1977 and is still going strong! However, as the gums have receded slightly, a fine dark line is now showing at the gumline. Can I have this bridge replaced or is it likely that the two teeth either side of it would not now be suitable to support a new bridge? If so, what are the best alternatives? Also, would I be better to put up with the appearance of the bridge as it is and wait until it becomes loose or presents me with some other problem, before trying to replace it?

Many thanks

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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I have severe periodontitis and wanted to know the best replacement treatment for my teeth.

October 5th, 2011
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Please could you advise me i am so worried and although i know the situation is terrible some sound advice would at least help me to rest. I have aggressive periodontitis. With the result that i am only 34 and my bone loss is so sever on my front bottom teeth that my dentist said that i won’t them for much longer. I have moved around a lot in my life and seen different dentists and therefore not been under the care of one. This dentist said she will refer me to the hospital after my next hygienist visit but this will be in three months time. Meanwhile she said that there is nothing i can do but wait for my teeth to fall out (aside of course from impeccable hygiene).

My question is this. Would it be better to have my teeth pulled out to preserve any bone that remains. And is it possible if the bone loss is so severe that i may not be able to have dentures? This is my worst nightmare.
I have researched online and would like to know if periodontal laser therapy might be an option.

I do appreciate how busy you are but would so greatly appreciate any advice you are able to give me.
P.S I currently get help with NHS costs as although iam a professional I am a single parent. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. 

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Dr Safeer Butt

S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios
Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex
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My new crown feels too big for my mouth, can I have it filed back?

October 4th, 2011
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I recently had porcelain to metal crown put on to cover an existing tooth that already had a large cavity. The tooth covered was an upper back tooth. The bite feels normal; however the outside out the crown feels like it protrudes from the rest of the teeth. My dentist said this is normal but I feel self conscious like I have a big tooth. Can the crown be filed or smoothed down so that it is flush with the rest of the teeth? Will filing down the outside of the tooth damage the crown?

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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Is tooth reshaping a better option than dental implants?

October 4th, 2011
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My girlfriend underwent canine substitution as treatment for congenital missing maxillary lateral incisors. Functionally they are fine but they still look very much like candies. I have spoken to somedentists who suggest moving all her teeth back to create a space for implants reversing all the work she had done in adolecence which is unacceptable to us. Having done some research into it I have discovered dentist who wrote a paper on managing this condition called kokich who clearly shows that tooth reshaping is an option (this together with a whole host of academic literature of the same). Can you confirm if this is an option and who in Hampshire might undertake such a procedure
Thank 

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Dr Andrew Moore

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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Can I have veneer work done on the NHS?

October 4th, 2011
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Hi there, i am soon to have veneers on my four front top teeth to reduce the large gaps that have developed since i had severe peritonitis last year. I had been hopeful that i could have this work done on or part on the NHS as i already suffer from severe depression and anxiety and these gaps have left me more reclusive and avoiding social situations. I explained this to my dentist but he said as the work was cosmetic i would have to pay the full amount myself and hasn’t applied or contacted the NSH on my behalf. I have made an appointment at my doctors to seek his advice too. Also i was originally asked if i could have a brace to close the gaps but the dentist said because of the past gum disease my teeth/gums might not to be strong enough to have a brace. He also originally said that there was no point just putting veneers on if my teeth were going to keep moving apart. He took xrays a few weeks ago and hasnt took me what the results were, ie if since my last xray the teeth have continued to move apart. Please can you advise my on the way to go forward with this, Thanks

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Dr Andrew Moore

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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