Hi I have just been to my dentist for a checkup
Q. Hi I have just been to my dentist for a check up as I have a problem with shoting pains and aching pains from my top teeth up into my nose I had a nose operation 9 months ago which the ent says has healed well and there is no problems with my nose [...]
Tags: dental fillings, dental pain, fillings, gum, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, receeded gums, receeding gums, shrinking gums, teeth pain, Tooth+fillings, white filling, white fillings
I am 64 and my gums are shrinking
Q. I am 64 and my gums are shrinking and I am noticing a gap which looks as if I have food stuck between my gum and my tooth - this is becoming embarrassing and I was wondering if there was a procedure to correct this - or like the aching joints something I have [...]
Tags: gum, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, periodontist, receeded gums, receeding gums, tooth veneer, vaneers, venee, veneer, veneers, venner, venners, white filling, white fillings
I had veneers placed on my top six teeth two years ago
Q. I had veneers placed on my top six teeth two years ago. They were fine for the first year but since then my gums have been pulling away from the edges of them. I have no gum disease and they do not bleed. My dentist used a special tool to ensure that edges of [...]
Tags: dental veneer, dental veneer gum line, dental veneers, discoloured teeth, gum, gum disease, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, porcelain veneer, porcelain veneers, teeth discolouration, vaneers, venee, veneer, veneers, venner, venners
I am smoker in France my front teeth seem to be spreading apart
Q. Hi, I am a 49 year old smoker who now lives in France, however I am about to be back in the UK for a month, my front teeth seem to be spreading apart from the 2nd ant both sides (not the centre) is there any way I can get them put back together [...]
Tags: bone loss, gum loss, gum shrinkage, teeth pain
I visit a perio every 3 months, i have had gum surgery
Q. Dr.Suri, I visit a perio every 3 months, i have had gum surgery in the past and have had quite a bit of bone loss. i’m not happy with my teet, becuase of the gaps and bone loss in my teet. will lava crowns be an option for me or lumineers. Thank you
A. Lava [...]
Tags: gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage
Since losing my partner to cancer I have no confidence
Q. Since losing my partner to cancer I have no confidence. I have always hated my teeth, but now I’m obsessed. My dentist tells me, even with lottery money, nothing could be done due to my bad gums. I recently had my teeth whitened in the states & already I’m a little happier, although a [...]
Tags: acid erosion, acid teeth, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage
I have gum desease which is being treated at present
Q. I have gum desease which is being treated at present , however it as left me with receeding gums and loose teeth, I would like to correct the problem with a dental implant but can only afford £5.000 . Can you offer any suggestions ?
A. If your gum disease is under controlyour teeth may [...]
Tags: gum disease, gum recession, gum shrinkage
my gums hurt and my upper teeth are pushing upwards
Q. hi, i am 30 years old and have recently in the past couple of months occurred a problem with my upper teeth. i had a perfect overbite and underbite and my teeth have never had any kind of problems in the past but i have no idea whats going on my gums hurt alot [...]
Tags: gum loss, gum shrinkage, gums
I have gum disease and am embarrassed with my teeth
Q. I have gum disease and am embarrassed with my teeth.My gums have been receding gradually for a few years now and this has caused my bottom front four teeth to become lose and gaps are starting to appear. my top four teeth are also beginning to start having gaps.what options of dental work would [...]
Tags: bad gums red throat, gum disease, gum shrinkage
My veneers were fitted too close to my gumline
Q. I have had veneers fitted which look good. but unfortunatly after a few months i have had a bad gum infection above my front teeth, my front and side tooth were previously damaged with a fall 10 years back. I have been advised the veneers are fitted to close to the gum ridge and [...]
Tags: dental veneer, gum disease, gum shrinkage
can i close the space that gum loss has caused
Q. I have gum loss between my two front teeth. The periodontist says it is too small a space to do a gum graft. Is there anything I can do that would cover the space? I know it is small and not obvious to others but it is to me.
A. The best thing for you [...]
Tags: gum loss, gum shrinkage
Mt tooth looks shorter as my gum has shrunk
Q. I got crowns done about two years ago on 4 front teeth but 1 of the front crowns on my front tooth the gum shrunk and the tooth looks shorter than the other one what can i do to fix this.
A.
Hi
Your options are to get the crowns redone. In some case you may require [...]
Tags: crown, crowns, gum, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums
my gums are shrinking and I want a confident smile
Q. i am 57 years old and have shrinkage of the gums i have all my own teeth apart from a bridge at the bottom with 2 teeth on it .which i lost to loosening of the teeth hence gum shrinkage. would love a confident smile what can i do.
A. If your gums are healthy [...]
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