I had a filling in my left front tooth and I am worried it will fall out

Published May 30th, 2008 by Dr Julian Caplan BDS

Q. I am concerned about my left front tooth. A few years ago i had a filling in it, and then i moved dentists and since then the filling has come out. The hole is small in the front of my tooth but i am scared of dentists because last time i went they had [...]

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I broke a tooth should I have a tooth implant or bridge

Published May 29th, 2008 by Dr Julian Caplan BDS

Q. I broke a tooth and a half sometime last year. I am currently contemplating to either have the tooth implant or the bridge. What are the good and bad of having a tooth implant and a bridge?
A. There are a number of pros and cons in having a bridge or an implant.
Bridges used to [...]

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I swallowed my dental bridge can I get an emergency denture?

Published February 25th, 2008 by Dr Justin Glaister

Q. Hi, I’m really in a pinick as I have being wearing bridges for three years now , until this morning I woke up and they were not there . apparently I had swallowed them in my sleep as shocking as it sounds. I have to go back to work tomorrow and very embarrassed with [...]

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If i have a bridge on 3 implants will the new teeth need to be thicker than my own?

Published February 24th, 2008 by Dr Justin Glaister

Q. I have 6 missing front teeth. If I have 3 implants and then a bridge for the 6 teeth will the new teeth be the same thickness as my real teeth or will they have to be thicker to make the bridge strong enough.
A. The restorations should be around the same thickness of you’re [...]

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My teeth were extracted years ago how many teeth can a bridge replace?

Published February 19th, 2008 by Dr Justin Glaister

Q. How many missing teeth can a bridge fill and can this be done many years after teeth have been extracted?
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Bridges can be utilised to replace large gaps as long as the teeth which will support the bridge are in good condition and have a firm foundation ie good bone support.
The length of [...]

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