Posts Tagged ‘healthy gums’

Can I Have My Teeth Corrected Without Extraction?

Wednesday, February 18th, 2015
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Hi. I have just finished my forth session of deep cleaning because I have bad bone loss, due to this my front teeth have changed shape. The tooth next to my front tooth has turned and left a big gap. The dentist I’m with says the only two options I have are a plate with a single tooth on or a bridge, but again the tooth will still be pulled until the bridge can be fitted. Is there a way of having a veneer, cap or crown on the tooth rather than it be pulled? I do not want a plate. Thank you. 

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

It’s Time For Me To Consider Implants, Is It Better To Have Individual Implants Fitted Or A Group Of Four?

Thursday, February 6th, 2014
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Hi, through an accident at age 11, I lost my 4 front teeth. I was fitted with a plate and that was replaced at 14. I’ve never had a minutes trouble with adapting to them and they have looked very natural. Today I had a consultation with a dentist nearby who advised me to have implants put in. He said as my gums were good with no disease and I had enough bone, implants would be no problem. I am now 54 and realise I’ve put this off for too long as the teeth on the plate have worn down so need replacing ASAP (although for 40 years he said they were remarkable, I’ve kept them very clean) anyway, could you please tell me what type of different implants there are to chose from. I’m at a loss at all the jargon! I really want to make the right decision and need help doing so. Also how much should I expect to pay for four implants. Lastly, is it better to have individual implants fitted or a group of four- if that makes sense. Many thanks.

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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 burning gums after using Corsodyl mouthwash too often and for too long. Can you help?

Monday, November 26th, 2012
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Dear Dr Kalpesh,

My mum had serious effect of excessive use of the mouthwash. She used this mouthwash called Corsodyl Mouthwash for almost 4 months. She used it 4 times in a day with at least 25-30 min at a time until she realised the change in her gums and teethes.
Now she has burning sensation almost all the time and it grows up efficiently if she had any high sugar containing foods. There is some colour change in the lower part of her tongue as well.
Could you please give me some suggestion, how these things could be cured and what major things does she need to do in order to have healthy gums and teeth back.
Thank you. 

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

What will gum peeling involve?

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
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I have melanine hyperpygmentation. My gums are black. My dentist advised me a gum peeling. What are: 1- the differents techniques to remove this black unpleasant color 2- Is-it a long term result 3-What are the contraindications 4-Did have any bad consequenses on the health of my gums,
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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

Do you have any advice about getting my teeth whitened?

Friday, February 26th, 2010
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Hello doctor, I am a teenager of 15 years of age and I have neglected my teeth for a few years since maybe the age of 7 or 8 where I only brushed once a day or once every other day and I am ashamed to say that I have only just started to think about doing something about it. This has caused stains on my teeth from a young age which have never gone which leads me to fear that these stains are maybe quite deep. I have started an oral hygiene regime in which I’m using Arm and Hammer Advanced Whitening toothpaste and Plax Mouthwash. My question is therefore, do you have any advice or information concerning what I can do to get my teeth healthier and whiter (especially!) and any specific products that would help my teeth stains disappear? Thanks.,
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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Is healing of gums normal following apecectomy?

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
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Hi I had an apecectomy two weeks ago it feels good no pain or anything, however, i have noticed that the original ‘spot’ where the infection was draining on my gum is still there and looks like it still has some infection is this normal?,
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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

Is there any help for people who are scared of the dentist?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
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Hey i live in scotland im 20 and i have bad teeth i guess, they have holes but not sore also not black and i brush them gums dont bleed but im terrified from dentists i mean FULL ON, i haven’t been to the dentist for 3 years because of my fear and im worrying about my teeth even tho i am brushing them and looking after them. Is their any information that could help me in getting my teeth better or on right track to health?,
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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

What treatment is there for loose teeth?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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what is the treatments for loose teeth and a rough guide to costings of these treatments please,
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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

I cant have braces as my roots are too small what are the alternatives?

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
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Hello, I am interested in finding out how i can get teeth straightening done, when i was in high school i was told i cannot have braces as my roots are too small, i am 27 years old now and would really like to know what alternatives there are for me, i have been researching on dentist treatments abroad as they appear to be more cost effective, I also have a problem with my gums, they were different shapes and sized before, I have visited my local dentist about this and the gums have been controlled but the difference in their size remains. If i am honest i am not keen on veneers but perhaps other methods that do not take so long. I am planning on getting married mid 2010 and i hate my smile, i really want some advice on sorting out my gums and teeth sooner rather then later. I hope you can help. Thank you

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

Im suffering from numbness in my gums what could be the problem?

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
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I had 2 veeners fitted 3 months ago i am now suffering numbness in my gum and the tooth dont feel right what could be the problem what should i do?

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