I currently have a temporary bridge
Q. I currently have a temporary bridge (top front 4 teeth) and my dentist is recommending implants for the final bridge. With 2 implants and a 4 tooth bridge I’m looking at a bill of around £6k! I also don’t want to go through the implant surgery being a nervous patient! Would it be possible [...]
chobert instead of a bridge
Q. I am interested in a bridge in my upper right side. Someone has said that I will be offered a ‘chobert’ ? which is a removable device and not a permanent tooth arrangement. I would not be happy with a tooth that needs to be removed like a denture. I would appreciate your comments. [...]
can a bridge be used when there is a gap from 2 missing teeth
Q. can a bridge be used when there is a gap from 2 missing teeth?
A.
Usually yes- provided that there is a tooth either side of the gap and that these teeth are healthy and strong enough.
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
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My boyfriend swallowed a sharp 3 piece bridge
Q. My boyfriend swallowed a sharp 3 piece bridge when eating sushi. What can happen in this situation and what should he do? Wait for it to pass, try to throw up, or go to E.R?
A.
trying to throw up is definitely not advised. small irregular items normally pass within days. it helps if you eat [...]
my bridge feel loose
Q. Hi there. i got a dental bridge. My bridge is just one that is stuck on the back of the other teeth at the front. Anyway lately when i eat i feel one of the teeth is loose. And after a hour from eating it isnt loose anymore. I been to my dentist before [...]
how much would a dental bridge cost
Q. hi im 28 i have a bridge but i am not happy with it as i have a over lap (guffy) it really does affect my confidence, what would be the best sort of treatment for this and the quickest way to correct it and how much approx would it cost,i understand you would [...]
I have 4 missing teeth what can I do
Q. I had a bridge for 6 years and recently became loose and I found out that my anchore teeth are in bad shape and need to come out.that will leave a space of 4 missing teeth on the right side of my mouth.I have one more tooth in the back and the ones on [...]
Tags: bridge, bridges, missing teeth
I have two teeth missing and a denture which I do not like
Q. Dear Dr Komal Suri. I am a 48 year old woman and have two teeth missing on the upper top 5 and 6. i currently wear a denture plate which i detest. When I go out socialising i feel I have no confidence in talking to people male and female. I tried bridge work [...]
Tags: bridge, crowns, dentures, Q. Dental Implants, Q. Missing teeth
I have lost a canine baby tooth which is hurting my confidence
Q. I have recently lost a baby canine tooth ( the adult tooth remains unerrupted in my gum) and am finding wearing the temporary denture very uncomfortable. I have been told that a bridge is not possible as the tooth by the gap is fragile so need to explore other options. Would I be able [...]
Tags: bridge, denture, implant
I am having a procera 10 crown bridge is this porcelain
Q. I am having a ten crown bridge for upper jaw. I think I want Procera. Is Procera 100% porcelain, or porcelian fused to metal?
A. Procera is an all porcelain material which is much stronger than regular porcelain used in dentistry. it is made from an alumina core which is white in colour. there is [...]
Sucking my thumb has ruined my teeth
Q. I use to suck my thumb growing up and as a result it looks as if my front teeth are missing. What can I do to have the smile I’ve never had?
A. I’m guessing why it looks this way in your case.
In a typical thumb sucker the teeth are pushed forward and spread out. [...]
Tags: bridge, crowns, denture, gum, missing teeth, orthodontics, veneers
My bridge feel uncomfortable and bulky
Q. I have recently had a 3 tooth bridge fitted over three months ago. I am sure the dentist has fitted it incorrectly. It is very uncomfortable and feels bulky. The main problem is that on the inside of the bridge there is a lot of metal exposed under the gum where the porcelain does [...]
Tags: bridge
I need a NHS dentist for a dental bridge
Q. Can i find an NHS assisted dentist who will help me make two frontal bridges please. I had one which just came off and it is very embarrassing, as the Gold bridge is exposed. I understand it will be less expensive with the NHS. thank you
A. As you are probably aware it is difficult [...]
Tags: bridge, nhs dentist
Portion of my tooth has broken off and is still in my gum
Q. portion of tooth is gone and another portion just broke off but is still in the gum– I have no benefits
A. If the root is still sound the tooth can be crowned. Otherwise it sounds as though the tooth needs to be removed. The options then are either-
1. Leave the gap
2. Fill the gap [...]
Tags: bridge, denture, implant, tooth
What is the cost of a denture for three teeth and a bridge
Q. I have just had my three front teeth taken out and dentures fitted i had to have one taken out as it was a crown and that was coming out so i asked my dentist to take the other two out as i had never had straight teeth or two front ones since i [...]
Tags: bridge, crown, Q. Dentures
I have some movable teeth can I have fixed stable teeth
Q. I have some very movable teeth and I want to know if there is anyway I could use the stable teeth (approx six) to have a bridge fitted or is it better to have them removed and replaced with a full denture as this will probably be inevitable in the future.
A. The first thing [...]
Tags: bridge, Q. Dentures
Mum has premature menopause and gum disease please help
Q. My Mum has gone in to premature menopause and is now suffering from receding gum disease. She already has a bridge for 70% of her top teeth that she has lost. Apparently the actual jaw bone is rotting and there is nothing for the teeth to hang on to but the teeth themselves are [...]
Tags: bridge, denture, jaw bone
My dentist says that I do not have enough bone for a dental implant
Q. I have just been informed by my dentist that I may not have enough bone for a dental implant. I’m 38, healthy and active. Should I seek a second opinion or request a CT scan. They have offered to slice the gum open to check for sure. It all sounds a bit vague really. [...]
Tags: bridge, dental implant, denture
Which is better all porcelain bridge or metal backed bridge
I am thinking of having porcelain veneers but have a bridge already fitted which will need replacing.What are the pros & cons of having an all porcelain bridge or a metal backed bridge and which is the most expensive? Thank you.
The main advantages of all porcelain are
it reflects light more like a natural tooth, often [...]
Tags: bridge, porcelain veneers
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