my temporary bridge is very loose
Q. yesterday, was my second visited to the dentist to have my temporary bridge repaired. It has come apart twice this month. I changed my diet, I only eat soft food. But it keeps coming a loose. Help! Repairing it is becoming costly.
A. Why are you being charged for repairing as temporary bridge. Usually if [...]
Tags: bridges
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 [...]
I have had ongoing problems with my teeth for many years
Q. hi doctor, I have had ongoing problems with my teeth for many years, e.g. a small filling, then larger aone then crown then the post crown snapped and i had tooth extracted… i moved onto a maryland bridge as not to effect good teeth…. this has been a similar story for alot of my [...]
Tags: bad teeth, bridges, cavities, composite bonding, cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, dental veneers
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
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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 [...]
is a cerec better than a normal bridge
Q. I have a broken tooth requiring a bridge & another tooth also needing a bridge. I am advised a CEREC replacement would be better than a normal bridge.I realise the CEREC replacement is more expensive but it can be done in a single visit but I am concerned that the CEREC is a proven [...]
I was in a lot of pain after a temporary bridge
Q. Six days ago I had my two upper front teeth pared down on the sides and bottom of the teeth (as they were long) and a temporary bridge fitted. I am due to go back on September 2nd to have permanent half crowns fitted. A day after having the temporary bridge I was in [...]
Tags: bridges
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
how much will it cost to close a gap between my front teeth
Q. I have a gap between my front two teeth which I hate. is there anyway to close this gap? ans how much roughly would this cost?
A. YOur gap may be closed using orthodontics, bonding or veneers/crowns. It very much depends on the size of the gap and the type of result you are looking [...]
Tags: bridges, composite, gappy teeth
using super glue to stick my bridge back gives me a trout pout
Q. I had my three teeth at the front bridged, which was fine, but it only lasted for about a year, the spikes broke ,they are still in my gums now. i am using super glue gel to stick them back in, my dentist went back to his own country(Sweden)I saw another Dentist and was [...]
Tags: bridges, dental bridge, dental bridges, dentures
My son had missing front teeth can he have dental implants on NHS
Q. My 16 year old son has his front two teeth but the teeth either side of these are missing (they have never come through). As well as this all his teeth are quite small, so I am worried that bridges would not be suitable. He has a brace at the moment to keep his [...]
Tags: braces, bridges, crown, denture, gums, nhs dentist
I have a unsightly smile missing teeth broken teeth and want to smile again
Q. I have the most unsightly smile ever, i am 35 years old and have had this problem for a few years. I could not tell you when i was last able to smile as I really don\’t remember. i have 9 missing teeth and 4 broken teeth, all the broken teeth are at the [...]
Tags: bridges, broken teeth, dentures, implants, missing teethj
My crowns fell off I wear dentures and have gum shrinkage
Q. Hello, I am a 52 yr old woman and my life is being ruined by the state of my mouth. I have always had problems with my teeth,and over the years have had Crowns and a Bridge fitted.. The Crowns repeatedly fell off likewise The Bridge was always coming loose. Finally I gave up [...]
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