Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » canine http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:10:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 I need to straighten my tooth is my age a concern? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-need-to-straighten-my-tooth-is-my-age-a-concern/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-need-to-straighten-my-tooth-is-my-age-a-concern/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:32:24 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-need-to-straighten-my-tooth-is-my-age-a-concern/ Q. Hi ive got a cannine that sticks out.My dentist dosnt advise me to have treatment as i am 44 and have lost bone density. Is there anything I could have done to straighten it?

A. A brace maybe an option although you’ll need to treat the bone/gum problem before this is carried out

dr andrew moore

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

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A. It is normal for the canines to do this, my son looks the same! Wait for another 2 years or so and see how they develope as the teeth erupt and the child grows.

dr andrew moore

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/do-new-erupting-teeth-need-any-treatment-as-they-look-uneven/feed/ 0 Whats the risk involved in having dentistry students perform the surgery? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/whats-the-risk-involved-in-having-dentistry-students-perform-the-surgery/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/whats-the-risk-involved-in-having-dentistry-students-perform-the-surgery/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:57:06 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/whats-the-risk-involved-in-having-dentistry-students-perform-the-surgery/ Q. Hello. Five years ago, my orthodontist informed me that I am missing both of my adult upper canines. I am currently 20 and, luckily, I am still in possession of my ‘baby-teeth’ but I fear that I may loose them within the next year. I’ve been told that I will need dental implants, and that they’re very expensive. Being a student, I’m already facing a large amount of debt. Is is possible to get this treatment on the NHS? My dentist has informed me that it may be possible to reduce the cost by having dentistry students perform the surgery. How much risk is involved if I choose to go to a teaching hospital, etc?

A. There should be no risk as the treatment could be performed under supervision of the tutor let me know how much you can afford as I run a course where we use patients to teach other dentists my e mail is implants@advancedentalclinic.com

dr andrew moore

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/whats-the-risk-involved-in-having-dentistry-students-perform-the-surgery/feed/ 0 Is there a possibility to shave the sides of canine Plz advice http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-there-a-possibility-to-shave-the-sides-of-canine-plz-advice/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-there-a-possibility-to-shave-the-sides-of-canine-plz-advice/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:52:33 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-there-a-possibility-to-shave-the-sides-of-canine-plz-advice/ Q. Hello, I’ve had surgery to expose both canines in my palette and a brace to move them forward, however the spaces aren’t large enough for them to move into the correct position. Both caninees sit in place, but behind the natural position. Is it possible to attach a false tooth (or a thick veneer?) to the front of each of the real canines rather than to have a bridge or brace? Or would it be a possibility to shave the sides of each canine and both adjacent teeth on each side to give the canines room to move forward without the removal of any upper molars and use of a brace to create space? Many thanks

A. hi many thanks for your email there is a procedure where you can skim of the tooth tissue on the side of the teeth called IPR which can then create enough space to move the teeth into allignment. my advice is go to see a cosmetic orthodontist and ask his views on what can be achieved. hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

dr kailesh solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-there-a-possibility-to-shave-the-sides-of-canine-plz-advice/feed/ 0 No room in my mouth Is there any option to get incisor teeth? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/no-room-in-my-mouth-is-there-any-option-to-get-incisor-teeth/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/no-room-in-my-mouth-is-there-any-option-to-get-incisor-teeth/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:29:55 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/no-room-in-my-mouth-is-there-any-option-to-get-incisor-teeth/ Q. I was born without incisor teeth but the eye teeth grew in where the incisors should be. On the left side there is no gap for an incisor to go and on the right side, the gap is very small. My incisor teeth are right next to my front teeth. How do I get these teeth when there is no room in my mouth? what are my options?

A. You need to have a consultation the options would either be closing the residual spaces or opening the spaces and then adding 2 new teeth.

dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/no-room-in-my-mouth-is-there-any-option-to-get-incisor-teeth/feed/ 0 My mandibular canine is shifting a bit can you advice on it? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-mandibular-canine-is-shifting-a-bit-can-you-advice-on-it/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-mandibular-canine-is-shifting-a-bit-can-you-advice-on-it/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:17:14 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-mandibular-canine-is-shifting-a-bit-can-you-advice-on-it/ Q. Hi Dr. Patel, I have a permanent retainer on my mandibular incisors for about 6 months now. Past 2 weeks I am noticing that my left mandibular canine is shifting a bit when my tongue puts slight pressure on it. This canine is the last tooth the retainer is attached to… I am worried about why this canine is not stable as my other teeth, and why is feels so loose. I am definelty not looking forward to letting my canine fall out… Like I said, you can’t see the canine moving, but I can feel it going back and forth… Is this something I should get checked right away? I am a dental hygiene student age 19

A. Go and see your dentist and see if the retainer is still attached to that tooth I think the glue may have debonded from that tooth.  Also ask your dentist to check your bite (occlusion) as you may be knocking that tooth.  

dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-mandibular-canine-is-shifting-a-bit-can-you-advice-on-it/feed/ 0 How much would it cost to get my impacted canine exposed? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-much-would-it-cost-to-get-my-impacted-canine-exposed/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-much-would-it-cost-to-get-my-impacted-canine-exposed/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:30:53 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-much-would-it-cost-to-get-my-impacted-canine-exposed/ Q. I have braces. Yesterday my orthodontist tells me that I need oral surgery to get an impacted canine exposed. My new dental insurance doesn’t kick in till January. About how much is this sergury?

A. I am unable to give you a fee for this as there are too many variables.

dr julian caplan

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
AL1 3EN

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-much-would-it-cost-to-get-my-impacted-canine-exposed/feed/ 0 Will it hurt to get chipped tooth repaired? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/will-it-hurt-to-get-chipped-tooth-repaired/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/will-it-hurt-to-get-chipped-tooth-repaired/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:57:10 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/will-it-hurt-to-get-chipped-tooth-repaired/ Q. I’m twelve and I chipped my canine tooth on gum. My first question, I want to know if it will hurt to get it repaired? My second question, is how did I chip my tooth on gum??

A. Generally a little repair will not hurt – you can always have it numbed if it does.  I do not know how you managed to chip your tooth on gum unless the gum was very old

dr julian caplan

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
AL1 3EN

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/will-it-hurt-to-get-chipped-tooth-repaired/feed/ 0 How to treat gum shrinkage for a smoker? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-to-treat-gum-shrinkage-for-a-smoker/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-to-treat-gum-shrinkage-for-a-smoker/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:26:19 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-to-treat-gum-shrinkage-for-a-smoker/ Q. Hi, i am a smoker and i have one tooth my front canine which has gum shrinkage has been for a long while, and is now becoming sore and bleeds when i clean my teeth, please could you tell me what it could be.. Many Thanks

A.

This means that the area needs particular attention when brushing and flossing and that you should book in to see a hygienist to help maintain your teeth and gums. This is doubly necessary for a smoker.

Kind regards
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dr justin glaister

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-to-treat-gum-shrinkage-for-a-smoker/feed/ 0 My canine was removed in childhood can i get it restored now? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-canine-was-removed-in-childhood-can-i-get-it-restored-now/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-canine-was-removed-in-childhood-can-i-get-it-restored-now/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:50:34 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-canine-was-removed-in-childhood-can-i-get-it-restored-now/ Q. As a child my dentist removed a single canine tooth. As a result the centre line of my top teeth is about 3-4mm off centre from my lips, resulting in one-sided appearance. Is it possible to restore the centre line using crowns or implants? Many thanks

A. Yes it is but is a quiet complex treatment and sometimes only partial improvement is possible. I would recommend the treatment is carried out by an experienced cosmetic dentist

dr andrew moore

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

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