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Back tooth with amalgam filling causing severe pain.

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. I had back tooth problems. there was hole on my back teeth. it was extream pain. i went to dentiest and did the amalgam filing on that and that i got much more pain on it. i cant bite anything. next day dentist said that i got infection and he gave amoxicillin. and he said that i need to do crown on it. can you please tell me what to do. it herts me a big time.

A. It sounds like the tooth either needs to be extracted or the nerve removed if you are in severe pain. Pop back to your dentist and see what they can do

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Dr Andrew Moore
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Would the tooth grinding adversely affect the implants?

Monday, October 26th, 2009
Q. I am considering implants in my lower jaw as I have lost all the double back teeth. They were havily filled and all abcessed and I had to have them removed. I grind my teeth at night and in the day and wonder if this would have been a factor in my losing them to abcesses. I have had a mouthguard in the past but don’t use one now. Would the tooth grinding adversely affect the implants? Thank you

A. Yes tooth grinding might damage the implant crowns. They will need to be made to fit into your bite very precisely, you might need to wear a bite guard to protect them during the night.

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Dr Andrew Moore
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I have partial crown instead of a full crown Is its normal practice?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Q. I was told i needed a crown on one of my back teeth and actually had it fitted today, when i got home and had a closer look i can see that i have not had a full crown as i was expecting but instead i have a patial crown that only covers half of my tooth.I am a little annoyed that this was not made clear me at the start as i would have rather have had a full crown as i feel that it would be much stronger. Is it normal practice to do this sort of crown?

A. These crowns are very effective without the need to dril down as much tooth tissue so see how it goes as it should work well.

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Dr Andrew Moore
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What kind of financial help can I get to have dentures?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Q. I have really bad teeth. This summer my grandpa paied for me to have my back teeth taken out. We have a low income. My husband works but we have 5 children to take of and im unemployed. I can’t eat much with out my bach teeth and the others hurt.We can’t afford any dental treatment or dentures for me. Im 5-7 and 114 pounds. What kind of help can i get to have my teeth taken out and get dentures so i can eat without pain. I live in Starks,LA. If you know of any thing i can do please let me know.

A. I work in the Uk – you will need ot find an American based web site to ask these questions too- good luck

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
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How much does dental sealant cost?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Q. Dear doc! How much does the dental sealant cost?

A. Hi many thanks for your email, there are many dental sealants but if your referring to a fissure sealant which is placed on back teeth to help protect them from decay it is usally around £50 per tooth. hope this is helpful.

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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
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Could you advice me on straightening of teeth?

Monday, October 19th, 2009
Q. Hello Doc, I am 34 years old and I have a primary tooth between my front tooth and the #2. it protrudes infront the #2, which is still there but twisted behind it. the primary tooth is also shaking slightly. I’ve been to the dentist and i was told i might have to do an extraction. the dentist also gave me this explanation for my top row i hope you can understand. 432112234 the 1s are the two front teeth and they count in both directions as you can see, i have two #2s on the right one of them being the primary tooth… my smile is not one im very proud of so is there any advice you can give me in terms of getting it straightened out? thanks a mil!

A. Its difficult to give you exact ideas without seeing you but one option might be removing the extra tooth and then having them straightened with something like invisalign.

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Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
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Can I hv free treatment for my teeth as I cant afford?

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Q. Hello dr andrew moore my question is since having 5 children my teeth have broke at the back of my mouthand they are horriable i dont think i have smiled properly for about 8 years i need alot of work doing on them and carnt afford it as i am a single parent could you give me some information on how to get help as i just want to smile again

A. You may qualify for fre treatment on the NHS, ask your NHS dentist for advice.

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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Does failing to get a bridge lead to problems?

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Q. Hi, I only have 1 back molar tooth on the bottom rear (the 1 behind it & ahead of it had to be extracted). Are there any problems down the road if I don’t do anything about it – or should I be getting a bridge? I’m told a bridge will run around $3,000.00 but that’s a lot of money! Please let me know if there would be any problems leaving it as is? Thank you!

A. Its always best to replace missing teeth despite the cost as not replacing teeth causes added stress on the other teeth

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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My son baby teeth is still strong without sign of being absorbed advice

Friday, July 31st, 2009
Q. Hi Dr Moore, My son is almost 10 year old and today his dentist told me that he may need to pull out two of his baby teeth because the adult teeth are underneath and one of the roots of the baby teeth are still showing strong without sign of being absorbed. I am wondering if the pulling is necessary (a must) because I would prefer waiting for them naturally fall off rather than the manual intervene. Can you give me some advices on which way is the best for my son? thanks

A. If the baby teeth are in a poor position and preventing eruption of the permanent teeth then removal will help. I would follow your dentists advice or ask for a 2nd opinion from another dentist if you’re not sure

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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How does zoom whitening whiten the back teeth?

Saturday, April 4th, 2009
Q. Hello, How does zoom whitening get to the back of the mouth to whiten the back teeth?

A. Hi As a rule all power whitening techniques can only whiten the fron 10 or 12 teeth in each jaw. Home whitening with trays could whiten the back teeth mre predictably
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Dr Andrew Moore
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I would like to have implants I have 3 lower back teeth missing

Friday, December 12th, 2008
Q. I would like to have implants, I have 3 lower back teeth missing, as it is so expensive I would like to know if I could pay over a fixed amount of time by direct debit.

A. We do offer this service at my practice in Essex please feel free to e-mail me for more details on enquiry@advancedentalclinic.com

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
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hello i have had many fillings in my 40 years

Thursday, December 11th, 2008
Q. Hello,i have had many fillings in my 40 years ive recently had a front tooth taken out which had a root filling and a terrible mess made fitting a false tooth almost half the size of my other tooth cause of the impression im looking fow vaneers i think for a nice smile how much would this cost?? i have holes at least 2 plus discoloured teeth and as i say alot of fillings A LOT thank you

A. It is difficult to quote without an examination. Some practice like ours offer a free initial consultation with a dentist to give you some options with guide prices. i recommend getting two or three quotes before deciding on the best treatment ( and cost ) for you.
Finance may be available for larger items

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Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
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I have a very large filling in one of my upper rear teeth

Monday, December 8th, 2008
Q. Hi, my question relates to crowns. I have a very large filling in one of my upper rear teeth (second from the back) my dentist thought the cavity was really a bit large to be filling but i didn’t want to lose the tooth so it was filled. I’ve been very careful with it and its lasted about 8 months but part of the tooth has now broken off, i assume this will only get worse and so my question is can the filling be ground down allong with the remaining tooth to support a crown, or does the filling have to be removed and the crown bonded just to the tooth as i don’t think there will be enough material to bond to if the filling is removed. thanks.

A. Both options are possible, you will need to go with your dentist’s advice on this, as each case is different. If you’re not happy, get a 2nd opinion from a dentist of a friend you trust

regards  andrew

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Dr Andrew Moore
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my top back tooth needs removing by dentist

Sunday, October 19th, 2008
Q. My dentist has told me that one of my near back top teeth needs removing he say it wuld not be possible to crown it has there is not much tooth left, i think there is as i thought they used some sort of post cn you advise me please

A. Unfortunately it is impossible for me to advise as I would need to assess an Xray of your tooth to determine whether it was possible to save.

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
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i need help and quick my mouth is destroyed

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
Q. I need help and quick my mouth is destroyed i had alot of work done when i was younger but all the teth worked on are either gone or need pulling and because of this i have a major phobia and would love to be put asleep i have gaps in he front where teeth are missing and also at the back i need fillings and teeth removing money for me is a problem only low wage earner please help me get my smile and confidence back thank you

A. You could try to register with an NHS dentist. They may be able to refer you a sedation clinic or a  dental school where treatment could be carried out. The treatment you would recieve would be fairly basic. Teeth would be pulled out, fillings could be replaced and you would probably have a denture to replace your missing teeth. Bridges can be made on the NHS but you probably wouldn’t be able to be put to sleep. There are private dentists that also offer sedation but the cost of treatment is much higher
Kind regards

Dr Komal Suri

Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
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I am extremely embarrassed about my teeth

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Q. Hello, I’m 18 years old and am extremely embarrassed of my teeth due to a diet when I was younger that used to be filled with sugar. I have had several at the back taken out.. 3 amalgam fillings and the rest seem to be decaying. I also have an extra tooth that overlaps one of the teeth on the front of my mouth. I am ashamed to smile and I have a phobia of the dentist and I feel whenever I visit the dentist they have an unfriendly attitude and are unsympathetic about the state of my teeth. They are really depressing me and I feel if I don’t get them fixed then I’ll always be unhappy. I was wondering, what do you think you cost would be to get them fixed? Thanks for taking the time to read and I hope to hear back from you.

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Thank you for your question
You need to find a dentist that you feel comfortable with. Is is almost like an interview process for. The best type of treatment is private because many more treatment options are available to you and if some dentist offer sedation this may be better for you especially if you are nervous. Private dentists are also able to spend more time with you so you will feel less rushed.
It sounds like you need quite a lot of work on your mouth and I’m sure you are considering finances as well. Private dentistry is more expensive than NHS dentistry as everyone knows but there payment plans available at most dental practices now. If you get your mouth sorted out now then there will fewer problems in the future.
I hope this helps and I hope that you get your teeth fixed.
 Kind regards

Dr Komal Suri

Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
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I have badly neglected my teeth

Sunday, September 14th, 2008
Q. I am 62 years old and I have badly neglected my teeth, I have a partial denture and the rest of my teeth are uneven, roots showing etc. In some cases the bone has worn away. All my bottom teeth are okay but very uneven, I don’t know if crowns will be able to rectify the damage. If so I would need approx 16 crowns and a partial denture of 6 teeth. Can you advise on suitability and approx cost?

A. It is very difficult to advise you on suitability. You would need to have x-rays taken, assessment of the health of your gums, mobility scores and then a treatment plan could be devised. If you have a full mouth rehabilitation which is possible you could end up spending between £10,000 and £20,000 depending on your needs.
You need to go and see a cosmetic/restorative dentist for an opinion so that all the correct records can be taken to come up with a suitable treatment plan.

Dr Komal Suri

Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
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can you improve the shape of my face ?

Sunday, February 10th, 2008
Q. At the back of my lower teeth I do not have any teeth and my face goes in at bit what would you suggest to improve the shape of my face, also I have half a top plate due to an accident how much a implants now and would there be some sort of gum to stop lines appearing above my lips.

A. Dear Val,

Thank you for your 3 questions. Taking them in order:

1. Face shape improvement – Your two options are a plate or implants to replace your missing teeth. This would improve the support to your cheeks – just how much is hard to say.

2. replacing your top plate – implants are a definite option. However there is often not enough bone to place the implants . This would mean an extra surgical stage to create some bone . This is called a sinus lift. Once this has been done implants can be placed. Typical implant costs are in the region of £2000 to £3000 but this can vary depending on the experience and location of the dentist. There would be an extra cost for the sinus lift.

3. Extra gum to stop lines. It sounds from this that you have lost a fair amount of bone lost. This can be replaced prior to implant placement with a bone graft or gum can be added to a denture.

In cases where bone loss is a problem a well made denture with precision attachments to the remaining teeth can often be the most simple and cost effective option

Your case needs a proper comprehensive assessment and treatment plan to work out the best options for you from a restorative and financial perspective.

Regards

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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