I lost a tooth when I was pregnant and 4 teeth fell out
Q. hi im having problems with my teeth 4 have fell out ive got 3 loose teeth im going be left with none down 1 side i have had 1 took out as it was a crown and it came out when i was pregnant im so embarrassed ive lost all of my confidence i [...]
Tags: brushing, gums, loose teeth, nhs dentist, Q. Dental crowns
My front teeth are thin with acid erosion from an eating disorder
Q. My two front teeth have been eroded and thinned (thick at the gum then really slim down at the bottom) due to acid erosion caused by years of an eating disorder. Now those days are truly well behind me I am left with a reminder when I see these two eroded front teeth, which [...]
Tags: acid erosion, gums, teeth alignment, veneer
My dentist says I need a full mouth reconstruction which I cannot afford
Q. I have 7 old crowns and all my teeth are filled. My dentist has said my back teeth are breaking away and my gums are in bad shape. I am currently going to have root cleaning treatment as well as regular visits in between to the hygienist. I desperately want my crowns replaced. Is [...]
Tags: broken teeth, cerec, crowns, free consultation, gums, root cleaning, teeth fillings
My son had missing front teeth can he have dental implants on NHS
Q. My 16 year old son has his front two teeth but the teeth either side of these are missing (they have never come through). As well as this all his teeth are quite small, so I am worried that bridges would not be suitable. He has a brace at the moment to keep his [...]
Tags: braces, bridges, crown, denture, gums, nhs dentist
I had lumineers on my front teeth now they smell
Q. I got Lumineers on my front 8 teeth, I am now having problems with my gums, they have a smell to them, I am always brushing and flossing them and it is not helping. Is this going to get worse? I never had this problem until they got put on. What do I do?
A. [...]
Tags: brushing, dental fillings, flossing, gums, lumineers, veneers
I have gum sensitivity with dental crowns
Q. I appear to have some gum issues/sensitivity in relation to six crowns i have had fitted 4 years ago (replaced due to containing metal) to conceal tetracycline unsightly staining. What kind of dentist could assist me with a new set of crowns which might be biocompatible and kind to gums. Also…is it possible to [...]
Can you place extra gum over a large tooth
Q. How difficult it is to implant gum over an extra large teeth and what hygienic disadvantages are implied in the use of veneers?
A. There are different types of gum procedure possible to cover over a defect. These include taking some gum from another area- often the roof of the mouth - or moving some [...]
I am thinking of zoom teeth whitening
Q. hi im thinking of having teeth whitening done . but not sure if there is any cons of it i was thinking of going for this new thing i heard “zoom” which is a 1 hr session and you can get upto 8 shades . can i get some help thank you
A. There are [...]
Tags: gums, teeth decay, zoom
My teeth don’t show when I smile and my top tooth needs braces
Q. I have two questions:
1) The tooth adjacent to my middle top two teeth is at an angle and allows air though when I trying to say ’s’ and as a result makes it difficult for me to speak correctly. I am 42 so can this tooth be straightened with a brace or would it [...]
Tags: braces, crown, gums, veneer
I have very bad teeth what would it cost to get them replaced
Q. I have very bad teeth. In fact i would not say I have a viable tooth left. I am only 27 and do not want to be left with dentures. Is there any way I can get them repaired/replaced with permanent fixture and roughly how much is that
A. Very bad teeth are often very [...]
How can I slow down badly receded gums that are affecting my smile
Q. Hi, I’ve noticed that in the last 6 months my gums are becoming really badly receded and it’s really beginning to affect my smile and the appearance of my teeth. I have always had a problem with receding gums but I can really notice it now. Is there anything i can do to slow [...]
Tags: gums, periodontal disease
my gums are receeding and crowns dropping do i need new crowns
Q. Hello i would like some advice regarding replacing crowns i had 4 crowns fitted about 20 years ago i had no problems with them , but i had new ones fitted about 5 years ago due to receding gums,after about 6 months one of the crowns seemed to be dropping, i was told this [...]
Tags: crowns, gums, periodontist
5 teeth extracted and an immediate denture
Q. I have just had 5 teeth extracted and a immediate denture fitted the front top denture tooth is lower than my own teeth will these change as my gums heal.
A. Dear L
I would expect the denture to bed down into the gum during the first week. This would move the edge of the [...]
Tags: dentures, gums, teeth extraction
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