I have 9 missing teeth at 14 NHS dental implants

Published July 24th, 2008 by admin

Q. Iam 14 years old and have a 9 adult teeth missing.Apart from the two front top teeth all my teeth are at a 90 degree rotation. We visited a restoritive dentist recently for advice. Who refered us to an orthodontist. Do you think we would have to pay for our restoritive work or implants [...]

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Sucking my thumb has ruined my teeth

Published July 2nd, 2008 by Dr Rob Tennet

Q. I use to suck my thumb growing up and as a result it looks as if my front teeth are missing. What can I do to have the smile I’ve never had?
 
A. I’m guessing why it looks this way in your case.
In a typical thumb sucker the teeth are pushed forward and spread out. [...]

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I have a crooked smile and missing teeth can I get NHS treatment

Published June 30th, 2008 by Dr Riten Patel BDS

Q. Im interested in cosmetic treatment. I hate my teeth, i have a crooked smile. I have had braces but its my jaw that is uneven and im missing some teeth which makes my smile look strange. Is there any treatment i can get on the NHS? As i am a single parent currently studying [...]

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I need to replace my bridge for 3 teeth

Published June 29th, 2008 by Dr Komal Suri

Q. Hello Dr Suri I’ve had a bridge at the lower rear left side of my mouth for many years and it needs replacing. It covers the area of 3 teeth. I have changed dentist who is recommending instead of having a new bridge,to have two crowns and a dental implant for the missing tooth [...]

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I have gum disease that is hereditary can I have a dental implant

Published May 30th, 2008 by Dr Julian Caplan BDS

Q. I have been told by a dentist that i have gum disease which is hereditary runs in my family all my teeth are at the front with one or two at back i have some gum recession i have some teeth that are wobbly i have been told i could have implants fitted can [...]

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How can I stop spitting when I speak will dental implants work

Published May 28th, 2008 by Dr Kalpesh Bohara

Q. I have several back teeth missing from the top and lower part of my mouth. I dont have a problem eating and I dont have any pain. My problem is im spitting when i speak and its horribly embarrassing. A dentist in dubai has told me i need implants but i simply dont have [...]

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If i have a bridge on 3 implants will the new teeth need to be thicker than my own?

Published February 24th, 2008 by Dr Justin Glaister

Q. I have 6 missing front teeth. If I have 3 implants and then a bridge for the 6 teeth will the new teeth be the same thickness as my real teeth or will they have to be thicker to make the bridge strong enough.
A. The restorations should be around the same thickness of you’re [...]

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I lost some teeth and have a horrible plate can i have teeth put in?

Published February 19th, 2008 by Dr Kailesh Solanki

Q. My dentist has give me a a plate for my top teeth because I lost some teeth ,can I have teeth put in instead of this horrible plate .please help. B
A. Hi B, many thanks for your enquiry. There are many ways to replace missing teeth without the need of a removable plate. From [...]

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My teeth were extracted years ago how many teeth can a bridge replace?

Published February 19th, 2008 by Dr Justin Glaister

Q. How many missing teeth can a bridge fill and can this be done many years after teeth have been extracted?
A. Dear A
Bridges can be utilised to replace large gaps as long as the teeth which will support the bridge are in good condition and have a firm foundation ie good bone support.
The length of [...]

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