Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » gum shrinkage http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:19:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Why is it recommended to wait 3-4 months after an extraction to have a bridge fitted? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/why-is-it-recommended-to-wait-34-months-after-an-extraction-to-have-a-bridge-fitted/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/why-is-it-recommended-to-wait-34-months-after-an-extraction-to-have-a-bridge-fitted/#comments Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:16:04 +0000 Dr Kailesh Solanki http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/why-is-it-recommended-to-wait-34-months-after-an-extraction-to-have-a-bridge-fitted/
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Hello – why is it recommended to wait 3-6 months after extraction for a bridge to be fitted? Also what are the consequences of waiting say just 2 months?

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]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/why-is-it-recommended-to-wait-34-months-after-an-extraction-to-have-a-bridge-fitted/feed/ 0 I have a large gap between my front teeth due to gum shrinkage. I have been told veneers wouldn’t work so what are my options? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-a-large-gap-between-my-front-teeth-due-to-gum-shrinkage-i-have-been-told-veneers-wouldn-t-work-so-what-are-my-options/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-a-large-gap-between-my-front-teeth-due-to-gum-shrinkage-i-have-been-told-veneers-wouldn-t-work-so-what-are-my-options/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:05:07 +0000 Dr Sunita Verma http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-a-large-gap-between-my-front-teeth-due-to-gum-shrinkage-i-have-been-told-veneers-wouldn-t-work-so-what-are-my-options/
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I have a large gap between my front teeth. My dentist has told me this is due to my gums shrinking. Im 54 a smoker, the size of the gap looks like a tooth is missing. She doesnt think veneers are suitable as this will not cover the gap. What procedure would be advisable.,
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]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-a-large-gap-between-my-front-teeth-due-to-gum-shrinkage-i-have-been-told-veneers-wouldn-t-work-so-what-are-my-options/feed/ 0 My dentures are too large for me now, what should I do? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-dentures-are-too-large-for-me-now-what-should-i-do/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-dentures-are-too-large-for-me-now-what-should-i-do/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:30:29 +0000 Dr Andrew Moore http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-dentures-are-too-large-for-me-now-what-should-i-do/
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dear dr moore i wonder if you could help me i was advised by my dentist 4 yrs ago th have my top teeth out i had dentures put in not as soon as the teeth were taken out 2 weeks later i cannot get use to having them in my mouth and my gums have shrunk so they are a bit big now they are nhs ones and dont match my bottom teeth as where i couldnt wear the dentures my bottom teeth have grown i feel like a monster and dont go out i work as a carer and have tried hard to save 5OOpounds but i know it cost lots more i dont know if you know anywhere what can help me thank you
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A full upper denture made priv… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-dentures-are-too-large-for-me-now-what-should-i-do/feed/ 0 My gums have shrunk, which means I need my crowns and bridge replaced. How successful is crown and bridge renewal? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-gums-have-shrunk-which-means-i-need-my-crowns-and-bridge-replaced-how-successful-is-crown-and-bridge-renewal/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-gums-have-shrunk-which-means-i-need-my-crowns-and-bridge-replaced-how-successful-is-crown-and-bridge-renewal/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:16:40 +0000 Dr Kailesh Solanki http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-gums-have-shrunk-which-means-i-need-my-crowns-and-bridge-replaced-how-successful-is-crown-and-bridge-renewal/
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I am thinking of having my crowns & bridges renewed because of gum shrinkeage i AM 69 YRS HOW SUCCESSFUL IS THE PROCEEDURE,
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Hello, I have already had cosmetic surgery to help straighten my teeth, one front tooth was knocked out and then I had the three remaining front teeth shaped down for a crown, however I still am very unhappy with the way I look (I have an 8-10mm overbite, partly due to the fact my lower jaw needs to be brought forward) what I would like to know is, even though I know dentists don’t like doing it, if it would be possible to remove the remaining front tooth (as it’s the front tooth that’s causing the problem) & then replace this with a straighter bridge?,
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]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/would-it-be-possible-to-remove-my-healthy-remaining-front-tooth-and-get-a-bridge/feed/ 0 Can anythin be dne about the small holes I have between my teeth and the gum line? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-anythin-be-dne-about-the-small-holes-i-have-between-my-teeth-and-the-gum-line/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-anythin-be-dne-about-the-small-holes-i-have-between-my-teeth-and-the-gum-line/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 02:01:47 +0000 Dr Riten Patel BDS http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-anythin-be-dne-about-the-small-holes-i-have-between-my-teeth-and-the-gum-line/
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44 year old man. Just got my braces off, only thing i am bummed about is i have small holes at the gum line on my bottom teeth. Can anything be done about this. I just got my fillings changed and the cosmetic dentist said nothing could be done about holes in between teeth at the gum line. :( ,
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They are called black traingle… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-anythin-be-dne-about-the-small-holes-i-have-between-my-teeth-and-the-gum-line/feed/ 0 I have about 2mm – 5mm of gum recession on most of the teeth advice http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-about-2mm-5mm-of-gum-recession-on-most-of-the-teeth-advice/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-about-2mm-5mm-of-gum-recession-on-most-of-the-teeth-advice/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:39:02 +0000 Dr Rob Tennet http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-about-2mm-5mm-of-gum-recession-on-most-of-the-teeth-advice/
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I am a fit and healthy 22 year old non smoker on Limecycline for acne. My dentist and periodentist say i have generalised recession and no periodental disease, i have a thin gum biotype and have flares on my canines as well as many other teeth. What do you think the best treatment option is for me as the recession is about 2mm – 5mm from most of the teeth and due to staining looks more prominent?

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]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-about-2mm-5mm-of-gum-recession-on-most-of-the-teeth-advice/feed/ 0 Need to fix my bite and get gum graft, please suggest. http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/need-to-fix-my-bite-and-get-gum-graft-please-suggest/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/need-to-fix-my-bite-and-get-gum-graft-please-suggest/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:54:10 +0000 Dr Andrew Moore http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/need-to-fix-my-bite-and-get-gum-graft-please-suggest/
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I am nearly coming to the end of invisalign treatment and have found that my top front teeth have gone forward and caused me to have a bit of an overbite. Also my lower left canine gum has receded, which must be due to brushing too hard as I don’t have gum disease. Will invisalign refinements be able to push my front teeth back a bit? or is there any other treatment that can fix my bite? Where can I go to get a gum graft, as it is causing me a lot of anguish.

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]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/need-to-fix-my-bite-and-get-gum-graft-please-suggest/feed/ 1 Can I gum disease be stopped from spreading further without teeth loss? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-i-gum-disease-be-stopped-from-spreading-further-without-teeth-loss/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-i-gum-disease-be-stopped-from-spreading-further-without-teeth-loss/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:48:11 +0000 Dr Andrew Moore http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-i-gum-disease-be-stopped-from-spreading-further-without-teeth-loss/
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Hi, I am terribly worried. I am 52 and when I went for a routine 6 month check up the other day, I was told by my dentist that I have gum desease. she took an x ray and a lot of the bone on my lower gumms has eroded away. I am devastated! I have always looked after my teeth and never had a dentist show any real concern. I was told about 4 years ago that I had some slight pocketing but to keep flossing etc which I do daily and I have had my teeth de-scaled for years now. I have now been refered to a dental hygienist. Will I lose all my teeth? I am really scared and can’t sleep with worry. The thought of having false teeth terrifies me. Can this be reversed or even stopped in it’s tracks? I will do anything to remedy it. Please can you help?

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The bone loss cannot really be… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-i-gum-disease-be-stopped-from-spreading-further-without-teeth-loss/feed/ 0 Confused as I cannot find a reason for my smelly and rotting teeth. http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/confused-as-i-cannot-find-a-reason-for-my-smelly-and-rotting-teeth/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/confused-as-i-cannot-find-a-reason-for-my-smelly-and-rotting-teeth/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:11:31 +0000 Dr Julian Caplan BDS http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/confused-as-i-cannot-find-a-reason-for-my-smelly-and-rotting-teeth/
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I had a veneer on my lateral incisor around 4 years ago. Last year I noticed that the tooth was discoloured around the gum line and had a bad smell/taste and feeling of pressure – never pain. After several courses of antibotics my Dentist performed root treatment, twice as it was unsuccessful the first time. My tooth still smells and tastes bad and my dentist is baffled – any ideas? I think perhaps there is a gap between the veneer and my tooth and that the front shell of my tooth is rotting, could that be the case – is there anything can be done? Thanks

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You either have the abscess st… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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