Posts Tagged ‘denture’

My diet problems has caused severe dental issues

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Q. Hi, I had a really bad diet throughout my youth years and now i’m in to my late 20’s it is catching up with me (I suffered a food disorder and now i have cured that over the last year and massively improved my diet i also suffered from regurgitation due to the poor diet and stomach acid coming back up has not helped the situation) I have lost 3 lower bottom teeth (on my left side) And have massive decay on the bottom 3 on the right (I think on my next visit i will have to have an extraction on one) What options do i have as i really need to rebuild the back teeth in my mouth or i fear further trouble in the future! Any help/advice will be of great benefit! Thank you for your time!

A. If you can save the teeth on the right you could try crowns. If not then you may need to consider either removable teeth- a denture, or fixed false teeth – dental implants.Implants are probably the best solution as fixed teeth tend to be easy to maintain and are generally more comfortable.

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

My receeding gum line is exposing metal bridge also causing teeth gap

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Q. In early March this year, finally my “baby tooth” cut through – in the roof of my mouth, just behind my eye/front tooth at a pointing outward angle. Nothing special really, except that I’m 43 years old. I needed dental surgery, as it was pushing my front tooth forward and making loose my 3 tooth bridge. I had the surgery at Guy’s Hosipital under the care of a lovely team. It was pretty drastic I must admitt, drilling through the front of my upper gum line to the left of eye tooth and incision/hole drilled in the roof of my mouth to extract said tooth. Nine months later however, I’m left with a widening gap of the eye/front tooth and my 3 tooth bridge is loose, and lower than my gum line. My whole gum line has changed above the bridge so that now you can actully see the metal structure of the bridge itself. The bridge used to fit snug and I never had a gap either at the top of this structure or as is now a gap between my front and eye tooth. I don’t think my upper jaw bone structure would support implants following my surgery. What would you suggest? At this point I am seriously considering a denture of some form, one that does not involve invasive surgery, but then what about the gap between front tooth and eye tooth?

A. Hi it sound like you’ve been through a lot so a denture would seem like an easy option. It might be a good short term option however I guess in the long run you would probably be more comfortable with fixed teeth. This could probably be acheived using an implant supported bridge although it sounds like the bone would need rebuilding firts. Perhaps you could go back to Guys and ask them for their opinion as they have very experienced surgeons who might be able to help you.

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

My teeth has rotted and needs to replaced with dentures

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Q. I have my all my molars basically rotted out and some arent even there front teeth are there in tact but are sure enough to go as well and im in alot of pain sometimes but i have no health insurance.. so my question is.. how much would it cost me to get all my teeth removed and get dentures??? i am a 24 year old male. thank you

A. You need to go to a dentist and will probably have to pay up

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

Want dentures for my missing teeth considering the rest are sensitive

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Q. I’m wanting to have dentures put in as missing four of my teeth and my teeth are also extremely sensitive would this be a good idea to get done? If am to get this done how long would it take and would it be painful to get done? I’m also 16 so would I be able to get this on the NHS or have to pay?

A. Thanks for your question, it is possible to have dentures on NHS. The process to make a denture would usually take between 4 – 8 weeks, depending on the type of denture and the laboratory which is used. This process should not be painful. I hope this helps.
Kindest Regards
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

Can I have implants done on payment plan?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Q. hi my name is michelle and im 26 years old i have had problems with my teeth sice i was a baby they just kept rotting and the dentist didnt no why or how to control it after years of pain i had to have most of them removed and i now only have 7 teeth left and none at the top this is very upsettin for me i have trieda denture but ust can not have it in my mouth do basicly the dentist said there is nothing more they can do im at a loss and have lost all my confidence and can not smile can you help me plase is there sanywhere i can get implaints done on payment plan and how much would it all cost ? im aware i can not have it done on the nhs?

A. hi michelle, there are many practices including mine which offer payment plans interest free and low interest. the cost for fixed teeth per arch to replace a denture ranges from about £10000, to £15000. the best thing would be to book a free consultation think about how much you could afford monthly and we will discuss the right plan of action for your budget. 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

What are the factors to be considered before having dentures?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Q. hi I would just like to know about the metal chrome cobalt denture -the factors that need to be considered before the denture is prepared. thankyou

A. This seems like a question a dentist would ask.  Broadly speaking you need to assess the patients general health.  Then local factors such as bone pathology, gum health, tooth health.  Finally design needs to be considered such as path of insertion, clasping, pretreatment tooth adjustment etc

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

I hav had dentures,bridges and crown fitted Is its possible to ve implants fitted?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Q. I would like to know if it is possible to have a tooth implant fitted under the following circumstances: My permanent lateral incisors were removed when I was a child (roughly 6yrs old) before they could grow after an accident which fractured my jaw. I have had dentures, bridges and now have one crown fitted on one side and nothing on the other. I am now 37 yrs old.

A. hi many thanks for your email, the site that requires the implant needs to be assessed to check there is enough room both height, and width wise for the dental implant and that there is enough bone. 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

Need replacement for naturally lost teeth

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Q. Hi, I am a 49 year old male and i have lost all but 3 of my top teeth, and dont have that many left on the bottom, can you help me please?

A. The treatment for you will probably be a combination of dentures and implants.  The best result would be a fixed bridge attached to implants but this depends on the amount of bone available for the implants and of course cost

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

Confused over the best treatment for my teeth

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Q. I have an overbite and i’m losing my 4 front teeth.I’m thinking of removing the teeth and getting partial acrylic dentures and wearing them for a year and then switching to the flexi partial or dental implants whichever will be easeier on my wallet.My question is should i get braces first and then worry about my teeth falling out later? The reason i ask is because another dentist recommended just that and thought it was odd but then again i’m not a dentist.I will appreciate your response in this matter cause i’m so confused and i need to decide which will be the most effective dental plan for me.Thank you so much.

A. If your remaining teeth would benefit form a better position and if your gum line will be improved for future implants for your 4 front teeth I would also recommend a brace.  Hope that helps

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

What I could do to get my extracted tooth replaced?

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Q. hello, I have just visited my dentist to-day,I have a tooth were there is only the front part left my dentist say’s he is going to remove that front of the tooth as there is a bit of leekage in it,I don’t want to get it taken out as my smile will be ruined and im very fussy about my teeth are there any other suggestions of what i could do to get it replaced without costing a fortune,any advice would be helpful. 

A. Hi
Plesae do not worry as you do have options to replace the gap when your tooth has been removed. The best options would be an implant, however this would be the most expensive option. There is also the option of a bridge, which would involve preparing the teeth on either side for crowns, and then the laboratory would create attach a false tooth to the two crowns to create a three unit bridge. Your final optin would be a partial denture, which would be removable. I hie this helps.
Many thanks
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

I ll have lower front teeth extracted could you advice whether to ve dentures or bridge?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Q. I am about to have lower front pincer tooth extracted, can you please advice on what to get, a partial denture or a bridge and what type. My dentist has not explained the options, please can you help me decide I am at my wits end with worry. As soon as possible.

A. A denture is the quickest and simplest method to fill the gap.  I would recommend this for immediately after having the tooth removed, after this you could have a bridge or an implant if you want a permanently fixed in 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

What is the treatment for my teeth with gum disease

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Q. I am 59 years old. i have lost all of my back teeth due to gum disease. The last of the teeth were removed about two years ago. Since then, due to constantly chewing with my front teeth i am now having problems with them. I have tried a National health service denture but could not get used to it. What treatment would you recommend to replace my back teeth ? and to save my front teeth ?

A. Thanks for your questions, if you are unable to cope with a removable denture, I would suggest that you consider implants. These can be used to stabilise a denture or to support fixed teeth. I would recommend that you attend a consultation with an implant dentist, many of which offer free initial consultations, at which you would be able to discuss the process and make an informed choice based on the facts without any financial commitments. I hope this helps.
Many thanks
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

Teeth look long after gum receding

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Q. My top four front teeth have been on a denture for over 20 years. During that time my gums have receded quite a lot. Both teeth on either side of the four now look silly as the teeth themselves look very long as the gums have receded so much. I have quite a wide smile/laugh but over the years I have tried to limit this as I am very aware of how noticeable the ‘long’ teeth are. Have you any ideas??

A. You probably need a new denture with the teeth correctly placed and the correct amount of gum

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

Can implants replace my dentures?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Q. Dear Rob, I have lost about half of my teeth. I had a set of dentures made up a couple of years ago, but find them impossible to wear, they are extremely uncomfortable. To compound this problem, all of my front teeth were damaged in an accident a number of years ago, and i have a habit of grinding what remains of them. The are becoming quite ‘threadbare’ and sensitive. I am also not in a position to fund the extensive dental surgery I would require to prevent further damage. I believe there are certain criteria that the NHS would consider adequate medical justification for funding implants, and I was wondering if a patient such as myself would fall into this group. Please advise. Many thanks,

A. Your local dental hospital is the best port of call to find out local provision

dr rob tennet

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ

What are the options for my post accident dental issues?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Q. thanks for taking the time to read this. basically i had an accident while playing football which has led to me losing over half of one of my front teeth and the other front tooth being pushed back out of place. also along with that my bottom teeth are quite covered in plaque and rotten due to many a years cola drinking without looking after my teeth and they have become quite rotted and were also slightly pushed back in the accident and feel quite sore. ive not had a dental visit for 12 yrs until i had emergency surgery the day after the accident and all the dentist did was pull my front tooth forward again and glue it to the tooth next to it aswell as to the snapped tooth which he appears to have just covered in glue aswell to stop me cutting my mouth open on. i really dont like the sound of having false teeth put in place as my front teeth top ot bottom but it seems i may lose most of them if this repair work wasnt successful and if my bottom front teeth cant be saved. what are my options as im a unemployed nhs dental user. thanks for yor time

A. Thanks for your questions, I’m sorry to hear about your recent trauma. If you are unfortunate and do have to lose some of your teeth, dentures may not be the only option available to you. It would depend on the stability of the healthy teeth either side of your gap, but you may be able to have a bridge. A bridge is made by putting crowns on the teeth at either side of the gap and then joining the two crowns together by attaching a false tooth in between them. However sometimes the dentist will advise that you have a temporary denture in place for a while after you lose the teeth to allow for the healing process. I hope this helps.
Kind regards
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

What is the best treatment for gum recession?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Q. I have severe gum recession and three front teeth that are loosening,one quite severely.I really find the idea of false teeth repulsive and am really worried.Is there a solution that does not involve having dentures please.Thankyou

A. The best solution is dental implants this will give you back teeth that are permanently fixed in .  You need to get a full assessment done with a cosmetic dentist that does implants.  Your bone levels will also have to be assessed.

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

Total cost to replace all my teeth with dentures?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Q. Almost al my teeth are dead or decaing. How much would it be to get all my teeth pulled out and dentures?

A. You need to discuss this with your dentist

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

Are dentures good enough to replace fallen teeth?

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Q. Hi i am 27 year old woman who has lost most teeth through tooth decay. I am thinking about going back to a dentist for dentures but i am very worried about this due to my age. I am so down and depressed every day about this. Will they look okay and do they feel uncomfortable and like they are going to fall out of your mouth. Please help i’m so down.

A. Your dentist will be able to make good fitting dentures – implants in the future may help

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

What should be done for the missing lower denture which replaced my tooth?

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Q. Hi i have recently had all but my right eye tooth removed and an immediate lower denture placed. However the denture does not fit and despite several adjustments, it keeps aggrevating my mouth so it is not healing and no i am left with no lower denture, what can i do?

A. I would recommed to see the dentist who constructed the denture and discuss your concerns.

dr kalpesh bohara

Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ

What are the options for replacing my 3 crumbled teeth

Monday, October 26th, 2009

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

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