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What can be done about teeth that are breaking apart?

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:26:25 +0000

Q. Dear Dr Justin Glaister, Well, I do not know where to start. Firstly I have to get rid of my wisdom teeth (the pain is killing me), and then I have a problem with basicly all my other teeth. My teeth will start breaking bit by bit, starting near the root, and it hurts badly, I have about 10 teeth that is broken. I could not eat for the past few days and whenever I drink hot or cold drinks it hurts. My dentist in south africa said that it is a shortage off calsium. I had this problem since I was 14 (now 22). I live in Swanage, Dorset, England, BH191AN. Is there any advise you can give me in this matter? Regards,

A. Firstly you will need to attend to your teeth before you start gettting chronic infections in your mouth. Then I suggest that you start using a high fluoride toothpaste – which can be bought from a dental surgery or cchemist. Justin Glaister

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
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All teeth are broken so what treatment is best?

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:07:10 +0000

Q. I have Broken ALL my teeth and have realy bad tooth pains evry month. I would like to know what your recomendations are and what treatments are available because I think all my teeth are beyond repair and I am quite woried because I do not have alot of money and would like to know the cost of treatment.,

A. I can’t really tell how bad they are but you might be looking at either fillings and crowns or extraction of the bad teeth and replacement with dentures, bridges or implants. You need to see a dentist as soon as possible you may also qualify for NHS treatment if money is tight.

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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All teeth are broken so what treatment is best?

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:07:10 +0000

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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What is the cost to repair broken denture?

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:23:28 +0000

Q. How much does it cost to repair a broken tooth from a denture?,

A. This varies but less than £100 usually

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Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
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Could you suggest treatment for broken tooth?

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:41:51 +0000

Q. I have a crown for a missing front tooth, supported by two at either side. After taking x rays my dentist says that one of this tooth is broken at gum level. She removed my crown today, and couldn’t do anything. She suggested either a tooth implant(done by another dentist) or another bridge with 5 pieces, which I think is too much just to support one missing tooth. I got no idea what to do now. Could you suggest something. Many Thanks,

A. I would suggest an implant as this is the optimal treatment to replace missing teeth; as it doesn’t affect the adjacent teeth, is often easier to keep clean, is very strong and looks very natural

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
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What treatment can I have for broken teeth?

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:59:20 +0000

Q. Hi I was attacked about two weeks ago and my frount teeth were broken. One of the front teeth has gone gray in colour but I dont get any pain from it. The other olny gives me pain when drinking cold drinks or when cold weather blows onto it and that can be painful. I am not sure what I should do I hope you can advise me. I have been to the dentist to get fillings on the teeth that was also around 2 weeks ago.,

A. You may developing abscesses – I would recommend that you return to your dentist for Xrays and vitality tests of your damaged teeth

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Broke molar tooth but no pain

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:12:34 +0000

Q. hiya doc..l broke my molar while munching away xmas dinner..the problem is l was expecting a big time ache but still havent experience any yet and have just found out dental works are quite dear.any advice doc,

A. You need to see a dentist to have the tooth X-rayed . You will then be able to decide whether the tooth is worth saving

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What are the options for replacing my 3 crumbled teeth

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:47:45 +0000

Q. I have Sjogrens and 3 of my teeth have crumbled and fallen out leaving parts of the teeth in the gum which the dentist will remove. What options do i have when it comes to rplacement teeth, the dentist says a bridge is out of the question. I have a NHS exception card

A. A denture may be your only choice

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Can the crown be placed always over the tooth?

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:14:22 +0000

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.

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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
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2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS 13
Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH
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Is there anyway to remove my bridge and replace the chipped tooth?

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:06:05 +0000

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
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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