Q. My question is about my lower teeth, 4 to 5 of them are overcrowded but also some are kind of chipped but do not have a hole in them. Is there a way to get them to line up in every way?
A. You could have the teeth straightened and then have the chipped teeth re built. You need to have a consultation to see what options are available.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Q. About 2 weeks ago, I was hit with a football. I experienced pain and noticed my tooth was loose in every way. Quickly, I braced my tooth using floss and other tooth on opposite side. I have not, and today used front teeth for anything. After a few days,I experienced no pain and sensitivity was reduced. Hot and cold has no effect. Considering that I have very good teeth, 8 or 9 days later, I knew something wasn’t right. I went to my local emergency dental clinic. After the Dr. evaluated x-ray, he said I did the right thing (bracing). The “right part” of root on my lower incisor is cracked. He noticed no inflammation. He wants me to keep bracing and schedule appt. with my Dentist in 2-3 weeks. He said to look 4 color change and on that later appt. with my Dentist, they will run test… Can you please explain the test? Also, I know teeth are (avascular), what is it that I’m hoping for? I’m so upset and fear the worst. If needed, regardless price, I will have to get an implant asap. Please explain how my tooth may be saved? Thank you
A. It really depends on where the tooth has fractured if it looks like it needs to be replace an implant is the best procedure, make sure you find a good dentist who does a lot of implants.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Q. WHEN YOU PUT BRACES ON BABY TEETH WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN YOU LOSE THE BABY TOOTH? WILL THEY HAVE TO REJUST THE BRACES AND WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN THE PERMANET TOOTH COMES IN. THEY SAY MY CHILD NEEDS BRACES THESE ARE QUESTIONS THAT I FORGOT TO ASK THE DENTIST.
A. Im afraid i am not an orthontist so cannot advise you on this. Please give your orthodontist a call.
Kind regards
Dr Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Q. I had veneers fitted on 6 of my front teeth at the top and they are all beginning to come loose as apparently the teeth under them are beginning to rot (i only had them done 3 years ago). I have had to have one of these teeth removed completely (one right at the front) and am now having to wear a denture plate thing which keeps falling out when i speak and i cant eat with it in. I have not been able to leave the house or see anyone because i am so depressed and my gp has put me on anti depressants (not just because of the tooth – have lost loads of family recently amongst other issues and losing my tooth was the straw that knackered the camels back) . in circumstances like this where patients are upset about the way they look because of thier breast size the nhs sometimes do breast implants – is there any way of getting a tooth implant done on the nhs as i am a single parent and was made redundant a while ago and can’t go back to work as I have just been diagnosed with ME so i just cant afford much – is there anywhere that could help? besides – arent teeth cheaper than boobs?
A. I like your reasoning but unfortunatley I’ve never heard of treatment being done because of these problems.
You could try a teaching hospital as they can sometimes provide subsidised treatments.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. I have tartar on my front teeths on the gumline and I’m losing my teeth what will a specialist do?
A. If the teeth can be saved you might need extensive deep cleaning of the roots of the teeth, if the teeth are too loose to save you may have to consider removal and replacement.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. hello i have periodontal disease i already had the bone implant and its been about 5 month since and my tooth is still loose will it improve how long should it take before any results? and if it doesn’t work is their more i can do about my bone loss as far as tooth replacement if i was to lose it? i am only 26yr old and i don’t want to lose my teeth. Please any hope
A. There is always hope. Obviously periodontal disease at 26 is quite young for the amount of bone loss necessary for a tooth to loosen. You should discuss your concerns with your dentist and I would recommend that you be referred to a specialist periodontist.
Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN
Q. i got hit in the mouth yesterday ,and now i have 2 loose teeth ,will they have to be pulled?
A. If they are very loose you may have to have them out. I would get to a dentist ASAP to see if they can be saved, perhaps splinted together to allow them to firm up?
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. A couple of years ago i got braces on only my upper two front teeth. And now one tooth is moving a little bit. I think it may be one of my other teeth causing it to move, because my other teeth are still crooked. Also, sometimes when i press down on the tooth it moves. Not like its loose, just like underneath. Like its trying to click into place. This is the only tooth that I’m having a problem with. If you could help me that would be awesome.
A.
Go back to your orthodontist to discuss this as they will get worse, do you have retainers? If not make sure you get some.
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Q. Hi, I had braces done 5 years ago, and recently had it redone as my front teeth had become crooked again. Now, 3 weeks later, one of my teeth is shaky (movable with my finger), and when i bite down on it, feels very unstable. What really worries me is that it isnt painful at all. Am i on my way to losing this tooth?
A. Moving the teeth can make them mobile, ask your dentist to check it it might need an x-ray to tell whats happening underneath.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. I have a tooth which feels loose what can i do? i dont want to lose it?
A. You may have to lose it if there is no bone surrounding the tooth. Se your dentist to have the tooth Xrayed to assess the bone levels and to see if gum treatment is possible
Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN
Q. When my son was a toddler he knocked his two bottom teeth on a table. They were not knocked out, but were very loose. Luckily they were okay and becam stronger, he is now 4 and a few months back he opened a bottle with a pull lid with his teeth. One of the two teeth became lose. I thought it would just fall out, months later it is still just lose, causing no pain. The other day I noted his gum was receeded. I assumed this was due to the wobbly tooth. This morning, it fell out, the tooth that is. I am worried that when his new teeth advenualy grows through the gum will still be low and not hold his tooth. Will his gum grow back, and hold his new tooth?
A.
The bone will develop around the growing tooth and support the tooth correctly allowing the gum to be correct – the adult teeth erupt tongue side of the baby teeth and move forwards into their correct place
Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN
Q. Im 18 and have had a brace for two years im in the last stage and im due to have them taken off in around two months, around two weeks ago i felt my front tooth ‘click’ and when i looked it had dropped slightly and is a little wobbly. Over the last two weeks it has dropped to around 1/4 cm lower than the other! why is this am i going to loose my tooth after everything! p.s. i have not banged or knocked the tooth.
A. I woulkd advise you visit your orthodontist so that they can assess whether the bracket on this tooth needs to be removed and replaced in a different position
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Q. i need to see you asap my front teeth are lose and i like to see more, i am 52 years old ,and hoping you can help me, !
A. If you would like to come to my clinic please call my team on 01245 268 494 and they will be happy to arrange a consultation.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. Hiya im in need of dental treatment due to the fact i haveny been for over 10yrs and in that time my teeth have got really dirty and i have lost a few at the back and now i have 3 lose teeth at the very front on the bottom could you please advise me on what treatment i need and the cheapest many thanks
A. The first thing you need to do is to go to a dentist for a full consultation, they can then give you a much better idea of your options prior to starting any treatment
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. I had a very loose tooth in my lower jaw and went to my local dentist. He said he could splint my loose tooth to my other lower teeth with a fixidant by filling all six teeth at the back. He has done this but it is very bulky at the back of my teeth and they look unnatural at the front, ie, they don’t look like individual teeth anymore as the filling joins them altogether. What can be done to sort out this problem.
A. He has performed the correct treatment . Your teeth were obviously in trouble and splinting teeth is the simplest option. The down side is the filling in of the gaps between your teeth are filled in. Another possibility would be to remove the problem teeth and place dental implants. This would allow your teeth to be seperate again but obviously is a more severe option than the one performed by your dentist
Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN
Q. Sir i have problem with my lower front teeth ,its joint has become loose with gum and has started moving ..means i cannot crack any hard stuff with that teeth and also some tiny portion of root of my teeh is broken while i touch it with my tongue ….so ,remedy i need for that
A. You need to visist a dentist, an Xray may be needed to make a proper assessment.
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Q. I have a loose crown which needs to be re-fixed. The adhesive has failed but it seems that the two posts in my root filling are set at an angle which won’t allow the crown to be prised off. My dentist is concerned that forcing it might snap one of the posts and he has advised that I try eating toffees to work it free but if that doesn’t succeed he says he’ll have to cut the crown off. That will be an expensive job. I’ve tried the toffees, pulling and rocking the loose crown and that seems to have loosened it a bit more but it’s still holding firm. Can you suggest anything to help with this problem please?
A.
The advice given so far seems sensible for most cases. If the crown has not come away within a few weeks I would reluctantly divide the crown ( sounds better than cut off) and remove the two sections individualy.
Regards Rob
if you have further problems please call 0121 643 0610
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Q. i,ve got a loose tooth in front of my botton teeth… which will show when i have it pulled.. can i have one added on my partial.. n what is a ballpark figure on the cost?
A. We charge £50 for the addition and £91 for the extraction, hope this helps
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. i am 24yrs old and my upper teeth are all falling out one by one what should i do every dentist i see tell me to get implants but they cost to much.how about dentures will they look natural i am ashame i dont even smile any more can you please help me…..
A. It must be awful for you to be experiencing this….but be aware that there ARE options regarding your teeth. You need not suffer.
As you are still only young and hopefully have many years ahead of you…….the best long term option would be implants- as you have been told in the past. They are the next best thing to your real teeth- and are fixed into your mouth. You are right, however that it is a costly form of treatment. Please do not dismiss the idea straight away. Alot of dental practices offer financial solutions- such as 0% finance. It is not something to go into lightly, but I do advise that you have a consultation regarding your teeth. I would be more than happy to see you myself, or alternatively, I could recommend some good dentists in your area.
On the subject of dentures, there is an art to making them look natural. There are some great denture lab technicians that can construct works of art,- and it IS an option.
In the meantime, I would stress that you have regular dental visits and hygiene visits to stabilise the condition of your remaining teeth.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007
Q. My bottom front tooth is loose (I could pull it out myself) is there any thing that can be done to keep it longer age 54
A. If it is that loose then no, you should see your dentist to advise on an extraction and replacement
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
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