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Am I spending more than required for fixing my grinding problem?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. I have bridge that was replaced by my general dentist last year. Since then, I had a lot of problems because when the molar (#31) was grind down, it exposed the nerve. I had root canal done. However, after the rct, I was still having pain. The endodontist told me she was not able to get through one of the canals because it was blocked & curved. I went to another endodontist who recommended a retreatment. The tooth feels a little better, with some sensitivity. The bridge is always getting loose because there is not much tooth to hold the bridge. My dentist is recommending a crown lengthening. I am afraid I am spending too much money on this tooth, but would it really be worth it.

A. It may be that the situation is going so down hill that the tooth should be removed , the area allowed to heal and an implant placed.  If you have crown lengthening they will remove bone and this may make placing an implant more complicated if the treatment is not successful.

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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Root has lost small piece can it still support post crown?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. I have post crowns on my two front teeth one i had replaced less than a year ago because it kept coming out it has come out three times since being replaced, and to be honest, although i was told a longer post would solve the problem the post does not look any longer. The root has lost a small piece and i am worried i will end up with no root to put it in to.

A. There comes a time when the root is unable to support a post crown, IF the root is no longer predictable , consider extraction aand replacement with bridges dentures or implants.Rob

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Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
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How long can teeth sustain without supporting dental bridge?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. Hello I recently had a bridge removed containing 2 molars and 1 pre molar it was a 3 bridge how long could I go without any teeth missing the teeth numbers are 17-19 I will eventually will recieve implants when I can afford it

A. The stability of your teeth and jawbone varys from person to person. It is best that the dentist responsible for the implants gets to review the stability from time to time. Interest free schemes are available in some practices.For details of  dental implant payments schemes that are interest free call Amy on 0121 643 0610.Rob

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Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
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Its been years since I smiled due to my bad teeth can you help?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. Hi, i have very bad teeth which includes a few missing(8 or 9)inc the two either side of my top two front teeth, is it possible to have bridges permanantly fitted to pins , also i would be interested in knowing the advantages and dissadvantages of having all my teeth removed. i know this sounds drastic but it has been many years since i smiled while showing my teeth

A. The best options are likely to be bridges , dentures supported by implants or your own teeth / gum. The only way to know which is best in your situation is to start with a clinical assesment with a dentist. StJohns Dental Practice offer a free initial assesment to decide the best route to investigate  call 0121 643 0610.rob

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Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
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Recently done teeth crown causing chewing and biting problem.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Q. I recently had a bridge done for a missing tooth. One of the crowned teeth on the end has not felt right since day one. I cannot bite or chew near the bridge, even soft foods. I am afraid to go back to the dentist because I think he was very unprofessional and could he have taken the tooth down too far?

A. It does sound like it needs looking at and he is the best person to check it as he will know what has been left under neath. It sounds like you may need the root treating to stop the bridge feeling tender.

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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Can a bridge cover the missing teeth and its cost?

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Q. My 17 year old son was recently assaulted causing alot of damage to his mouth. An oral surgeon repaired his pallat however he now has 2 teeth missing a front one and one beside it. My question is a bridge suitable to cover these 2 teeth and roughly how much does this cost? thanks from a concerned mum

A. A bridge might work well however in the long run he may be better off with dental implants. Bridges often mean drilling down the anchor teeth. The cost varies so I would have to see your son to give you an accurate quote.

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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Is it possible to have implants to real teeth?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. I had implants 12years ago appr for 6 teeth top front about 2 years ago one side fell out since then i have had a denture which i dont like .so my top teeth are. teeth 2 implants then part denture then teeth .how can i get ridd of part denture .could a bridge go from implant to real teeth

A. We cannot splint implants to teeth as the teeth move and the implants do not.  You may be able to have more implants placed

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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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Is sub-standard material used for making dental bridges?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. Hello, I had a bridge fitted in April.Yesterday I bit a piece of sellotape off the roll and as a result a piece chipped off the bottom of my tooth. My dentist said I need a new bridge, I was told that bridges are only guaranteed for 3 months, I thought that fillings,crowns etc were guaranteed for 12 months. I had a bridge previously for 12 years with no problems (also using my teeth on Sellotape). This makes me wonder if the materials used are sub-standard as I have done nothing extreme to warrant the damage.

A. In these situations you do need to go back to your dentist with your concerns.  There is no standard guarantee for dental work.  Using your teeth whether they are natural or made by a dentist should ideally only be used for eating food as using them to break cello-tape etc can produce a surprisingly high force on the material.  the bridge may be able to be repaired

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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 have been suggested dentures and implants do I have other options?

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. Hi I have recently suffered a fracture to my upper right canine which had a cantilever bridge attached with a pontic for the lateral incisor. I have the same arrangement on the left upper side and two veneers on my central incisors. This is because I never got my permanent lateral incisors. My dentist says the only option for me is a denture or implants. I really don’t want to go back to having a denture but I don’t think I can afford implants. Would it not be possible to have another type of bridge using my front incisor and the canine for support? As What other options could I have? thanks

A. This is a possibility but you need to be properly assessed

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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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After my bridge broke I am considering implants please suggest.

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. I had a bridge spanning a gap of two front teeth attached to one canine and one incisor(think thats what its called middle front top) The bridge broke this week and broke the root of the front incisor and broke the post in half in the canine. My dentist says there is no option but to remove them and have a plate. As I have Sjogrens Syndrome, a dry mouth, I am looking for a different option if possible. I take 7.5mg of prednisolone daily for polymyalgia rheumatica and 150mg monthly of ibandronic acid for my bones to stop osteoporosis. Could I be a candidate for implants? Should implants be put in at extraction or do you wait till its healed? Obviously there is a gap where two have been extracted many years ago which would require implants as well. Advise please as extraction is pencilled in for Thursday next week

A. I would try to find a dentist who migt be able to offer you the cahnce of immediate implants, even if you turn out not to be a suitable candidate. In the long run you should still be able to have implants rather than a plate.If your in my area I would be quite happy to take a look for you. contact me on implant@advancedentalclinic.com

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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Can I have implants to support two missing teeth?

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. Hello Dr. Moore, I have a dental bridge for a missing teeth for past 18 years (front upper). In order to strenthen the present arraingment and for cosmetic looks I was considering an implant not available as option when I did the bridge. Is it a good idea to replace the missing tooth with implant and using this also to support the two teeth around it (originally used to make the bridge) ? Or what would be the best option. Thank you and Best Regards,

A. You would need 1 implant for 1 tooth or 2 implants for 2 missing teeth, this would help with the strength of the teeth at the front of the mouth.

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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Can my previous bridges be reused?

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. I lost 3 front teeth in an auto accident 16 years ago. At that time the dentist made crowns for adjoining 5 teeth in the form of a bridge. The bridge has now let go due to decay of (what used to be) healthy natural teeth and I am wanting implants. In this day and age of recycling, reusing and renewing, can my bridge not be retro-fitted for the implants??? Alot of $$$ went into them originally, I find it hard to believe that they cannot be reused.

A. No its a ciustom fitted device so the bridge won’t be used again

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Advance Dental Clinic
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I have been told the cost of dental bridges please explain.

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Q. In the general pricing structures what does “Dental bridges £250 – £800 per unit” mean exactly. What is a ‘unti’? Other proceedures give price per tooth. Does it mean that the entire unit regardless of the amount of teeth is that price? Thank you.

A. Per tooth being replaced plus the teeth used to hold the bridge in place. A 3 unit bridge used to replace 1 tooth would cost £750 if each unit costs £250

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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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My tooth keeps getting infected please look into my issue and suggest.

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Q. I have had a root filling and a gold cap put over the tooth. The tooth keeps getting infected and it may be better to have it out. I have a 5 tooth bridge one tooth away form from the cap and if nothing is replaced it could undermine the bridge. Ive been told that a good option is to have an implant but the cost is 2,000 which i cannot afford can it be done chaeper or have you got any suggestions?

A. That is a reasonable cost for an implant.  The only other option would be a denture if there is not a tooth either side of the gap

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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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With a porcelaine bridge what are my teeth whitening options?

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Q. Dear Dr. Patel I ahve been contemplating of getting tooth whitening receantly , as I ahve seen what a positive impct can be. I have no bad teeth, but I ahve two bridges as some gaps needed to be covered some years ago ( large gaps since childhood), and the bridge is porcelaine. Which tooth whitening option would be the best for me ? Your answer will be much be appreciated.

A. If you have your teeth whitened then the porcelain will not change colour if you are happy with this than go ahead otherwise you need to factor into your budget having the bridges replaced after the whitening.

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Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
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Teeth with root canal seems to be broken, what are my options?

Friday, November 20th, 2009
Q. I HAVE A ROOT CANAL.AND I WAS EATING SOMETHING VERY CRUNCHY WHEN I BITE I FELT THAT MY TEETH MOVE. MY DENTIST TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO WAY UNTYL THE CROWN COME OUT TO SEE IF THE PORTION OF THE TEETH IS OK BECAUSE WHEN HE CHECKED HE FELT THAT THE TEETH IS BROKE TOO. IS THERE OTHER ATERVATIVE.IS ONE OF MY FRONT TEETH

A. I would ask him to remove it and fit a temporary plate then consider a bridge or implant

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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Have been told I would loose all my teeth

Friday, November 20th, 2009
Q. Good afternoon,I have just visited a dentist who says that I need root canal surgery,and prescribed antibiotics because of an abcess.I had an upper bridge 10 teeth fitted 5yrs ago, though not by him, and have been told that I am about to lose all of my teeth, plus the bridge. I am at my wits end. I will not contemplate dentures, and need advise on implants.Please help

A. Options for replacing mising teeth are
1. bridges
2. dentures
3. implants.

Implants are a great way of replacing missing teeth. My advice would be to see an experienced implant dentist to provide you options.

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
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I need to quit smoking to have implants so is bonding an option?

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Q. I am aged seventy two and I have had upper crowns and bridges for about twenty five years, now two of the teeth are crumbling inter palatally. This involves the left central incisor and the canine tooth. The remedy which has been suggested is to cut of my bridge between the central incisors, have the teeth removed on the upper left and then have implants. Until I get a new bridge I will need to wear dentures, the estimated cost for this is £9k. There will be two dentists involved in this; one says that I must stop smoking and the other dentist say that I do not need to. At present I am hoping that “cosmetic bonding” is an alternative. My questions are. Could “cosmetic bonding” prevent the offending teeth from additional crumbling? If implants are the only solution, will I need to stop smoking? Many thanks.

A. Bonding is a good temporary solution although if the teeth need to come out then it might not work that well. If you have implants stopping smoking will help improve the success rate.

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Advance Dental Clinic
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Should I consider having dental implant from a titanium rod?

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Q. Hi, i was wondering if a real tooth can be a replacement for a dental implant rather than titanium?

A. Thanks for your question, the titanium rod is placed into the jawbone but has a natural looking false tooth over the top of it. If you wish to avoid having the titanium rod placed, then you would need to have either a bridge (attached to either one of or both of the teeth either side of the gap) or a denture to fill the gap left by your missing tooth. I hope that this helps.
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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
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Can I have a bridge with two teeth missing?

Monday, November 9th, 2009
Q. Can i have a bridge in where i have about 2 teeth missing?

A. It is a possibllity , but would depend on many factors. I would recommend a consultation.

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
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