Posts Tagged ‘gum recession’

I have bad rotten teeth what treatment do u suggest me?

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
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Hi, I’m 28 years old and i have always had bad teeth and oral hygiene in general. The last time i visited a dentist was around 14 years ago. The teeth that didn’t have to be extracted had fillings so my mouth was already in quite a mess. Now it has got to the stage where at least 50% of my teeth have completly rotted away right down to the gum line and below. All i see now when i open my mouth is big black holes in my gums. The remaining teeth, mostly being the front visable ones have very bad cavities and are discusting to look at. Having done research online i am absolutly petrified of related health issues caused by bad oral hygeine. I’m so depressed right now i just dont know what to do, I have no friends, people think i am ignorent because i never smile and dont like to look at people when they speak to me incase they look at my teeth. I am jobless at the moment, i wanna go back to work but too worried about what the interviewer will think when he see’s my teeth. I really want friends and to socialise but im just so embarassed to go anywhere or speak to anyone. I currently recieve social security benefits so spending thousands of pounds to fix my teeth is not an option for me. I just don’t know what to do or where to turn, i just want to be able to smile and laugh without looking at the floor or putting my hand over my mouth. I have a partner of 8 years who keeps telling me to sort it but she just dosn’t understand why i carn’t face going to see a dentist. I carn’t even smile in front of my 3 children because im so scared of them seeing my bad teeth and asking questions about them, even my own kids think im ignorent and misrable. I’m quite sure i’m way past the help of a regular dentist because i don’t believe any of my teeth can be saved and its actually my gums that look pretty messed up now. Please help me turn my life around and smile again. Your help and advice is very much appreciated.


Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

My mother has lost majority of her teeth what can i do?

Monday, September 14th, 2009
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Hi, I would like to request a consultation for my Mother. She has over the last 8 months lost the majority of her teeth. After recently visiting a Dentist from the National Health Service in London, she has been told that she does not have sufficient bone to recomment implants. I was researching on the Internet where I say your advert regarding Sinus Lifting. I would like for you to speak with my Mother in regards to this procedure. I am a little confused about why we were not recommended anything like this from the Dentist she went to visit. I look forward to hearing from you.


Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Im diagnosed for periodental disease can i get implants and bone grafts?

Friday, September 11th, 2009
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Dear Dr Butt I am a 32 year old female having been diagnosed with acute periodontal disease. I have already lost 5 teeth and Guys hospital have given a poor diagnosis. I have severe bone loss and a denture top right has been recommended for now. I was devestated when told but now having got used to the info, I realize the out come is poor. My treatment is being paid for by HC2 certificate. Can you tell me about implants and bone grafts and the cost. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I am in West London. I have everything going for me and this is a particularly grim time for me. Kind regards


Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Are gum diseases hereditary?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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I have suffered from receeding gums for years and have had deep cleaning treatment at sheffield teaching hospital. i m 43 years old. i have nearly always used a sonic toothbrush and for the last 3 years indent brushes and dental floss. when i was about 21 i had the skin that attaches the bottom lip cut because the dentist thought that it may be pulling the gum down. it made no difference. My dad suffered the same and had all his teeth out at 22, and his father before that at a similar age. Is it possible for this to be a hereditary factor.


Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

I have periodental disease and receeding gums can i get my smile back?

Friday, September 4th, 2009
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Hi Dr Moore, despite visiting my NHS dentist for the last five yeats, he did nothing to diagnose my periodntal disease, i was not aware till i lost a tooth and moved dentist. my new dentist has been excellent, and ive had periodontal cuerretge fora year now, the disease has been controlled. but the gum recession is absolutely shocking, i have been devastated and i am anxious to find out what soft tissue grafts might do to improve my smile. the dentist i ahve been seeing is not really knowledageble in this area.. and i am bewildered as to a good practise to visit who might be able to help in this area. any light you could shed (london or nearabouts) would be fantastic. kind regards.


Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Can u give me ur opinion on having gum implants?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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My husband had two back teeth removed (one by mistake) when he was in his 40’s and he is now 74 and has receding gums. On the whole his teeth are still very good but he is bothered by not being able to chew properly and with today’s technology we wondered if he would be able to have implants fitted with this gum problem? We live in Spain and he did visit a dentist who told him she couldn’t do it. Could you advise and is it worth going for a second opinion?


Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Are dentures very realistic to the teeth?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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HI, 2 YEARS AGO I HAD TO HAVE SOME BOTTOM FRONT TEETH REMOVED DUE TO GUM DISEASE. I HAD THEM REPLACED WITH DENTURES. I HAVE ALSO LOST MOST OF MY GUM AT THE BOTTOM. THE DENTURES ARE NOW QUITE LOOSE AND AS THEY HAVE SETTLED MY TEETH AT EITHER SIDE OF THEM ARE NOW HIGHER, WHICH MAKES ME FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE. MY DENTURES DO NOT HAVE ANY GUM UNDER THE TEETH WHICH MAKES THEM LOOK LIKE FANGS. COULD YOU PLEASE ADVISE ME AS TO WHETHER A DENTIST CAN MAKE FALSE GUM DENTURES WHICH WOULD NOT MAKE MY DISAPPEARING GUM SO VISIBLE WHEN I TALK OR SMILE? I HAD MY TEETH DONE WITH A PRIVATE DENTIST BECAUSE AT THE TIME I HAD THE SPARE MONEY AND I HAD LOST TWO TEETH AT THE FRONT WHICH NEEDED ATTENTION VERY QUICKLY. I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR REPLY, REGARDS,


Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

cosmetic dentists that use pink composite resin for gum receding treatment.

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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Do you know if there are any cosmetic dentists that do a proceedure where they use pink composite resin to cover the necks of teeth were the gum has receded thank you.


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

Can my dentist use resin or bonding on my receeding gums?

Monday, August 31st, 2009
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Dr. Tennet I have crown on one my upper molars-the problem is! It was put on 1998, with very little tooth to mount it to. Over the last few years, there has been serious gum receding-you can see the gray dentin—a new crown in not an option due to little tooth left. Can my dentist put sne comp. resin or bonding over the area expose to protect it and to make it look better cosmetically. Thank you for you time.(age 41)


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

I have swollen gums after the removal of my braces advice?

Monday, August 31st, 2009
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I am 27 and had brace on both my top and lower teeth for a year. Got it removed 2 months back, but now my gums r really swollen , have receded a lot , and there is gap between teeth and gums. I cant even eat properly due to the gap in gums around the molars. My dentist says that u will have to live with it now.


Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan