Hello there, I would like a second opinion on my orthodontic treatment! When I was 10 years old I extracted my first molar/left lower jaw as it was so decayed, the empty socket, overtime shrinked and caused my face to be uneven! When I was 17 years old, I had to remove the rest of the First molars (upper left/upper right/lower right) because of decay! Today I am 22 years old and I can notice that I am starting to age prematurely as the gaps from the molar extractions are starting to shrink, causing my face to lose its structure, hollow eyes, “collapsing face ” kind of effect so I was thinking to have bone graft (as I lost serious bone) and then dental implants. But there is one small problem! I started my orthodontic treatment 1 year ago, for a severe malocclusion from where I will have to have jaw surgery to complete the treatment. At the start of the treatment I mentioned to my orthodontist I would like to keep the (molar extraction) gaps open so I can have dental implants but at my appoiment yesterday she said she wants to close the gaps and that’s what we’ve been doing all along during the treatment. I don’t feel is a good idea as my teeth and jaw are very small anyway and I’m scared this will make it even worse../Plus looking in the mirror and seeing my face changing I don’t like what I see/aging prematurely. Now, my questions are: Is it a good idea for my orthodontist to close the gaps? If it’s not, with orthodontic treatment is she able to stretch the gaps back to original shape so I can have the dental implants? If yes, will I be able to have the dental implants during the orthodontic treatment or after/during the jaw surgery? Thank you very much!

I have 2 cracked teeth that hurts when I drink cold drinks, one is cracked in like between 2 teeth and the other is cracked on the back, they are the second teeth from the back at the top and bottom. 1 fang tooth that’s really out of place and one front tooth that is grey and I really need to get them fixed but I don’t know how I would pay for it do dentists expect all the payment in one or do you pay like monthly?

Hi Rob,

Last year i had an accident and lost one of my front teeth completely and had the other snapped in half.
I have begun treatment and have since had root canal treatment in the snapped tooth, which has since grayed.

I have been wearing a denture for the last 12 months, but have always had the intention of implants.
I also have very decayed wisdom teeth and am in no doubt that they need pulling.

Firstly I would like to know if my wisdom teeth would hinder any treatments in the front of my mouth?

Secondly would a crown would be suitable for my snapped tooth with it being grey and having undergone root canal? (this would be to go along side an implant for the missing tooth)

And also, I am currently a NHS patient. Other than the obvious cost of the implant, can any of the cosmetic treatment i may be offered be covered by the NHS?

Thank you

My student had composite resin put on several of her front teeth because of severe decay. Two weeks after the procedure it began to chip away. Is this normal? Is this beacuse of the child’s personal dental care or her eating habits?

i havn’t been to the dentist for 20 years as i am terrified my teeth are in poor health with decay i’m getting married next year and desperatly want them sorting out please can you help?

hi doc i been suffering with my dental issues my question is my 3 of lower tooth are completely decayed can i replace them if yes what’s the procedure

my 2 front teeth are badly decayed from the gumline down approx 1/3.the enamel has decayed away leaving what i assume is dentine underneath whichis adark brown/black colour.there is no pain and i can eat and drink normally.as this is on the surface of my teeth its very embarrasing when i smile.canit be filled with tooth coloured filling

Is there a limit on tooth fillings a person should have ?
What can happen if I have too many fillings?

Hello

I’ve reached a stage of my life where my teeth are affecting all of my life, I’m far too scared about talking to anyone about this and I haven’t visited a dentist in about 6 years as I had a tooth extraction and I hated it.

I hate my teeth, I have to alter my smile so that people can’t see the tops of my teeth as some of them have cavities in the front of them, I recently lost a tooth and it’s now a black stub, 3-4 of my front teeth have decay between them that is noticable if I smile more than I should and if Im not eating or drinking I can sometimes taste the decay in my teeth, I hate it.

I dread meal times and scared of my girlfriend finding out, Im only 21 and this is ruining my life, I have no idea what to do

Hello i have tooth decay in the front top and bottom plus a gap. What will be the best procedure for me to have a winning smile