Q. Hi, just wanna ask. My 2 molar teeth was missing is it possible to feel the gap on my teeth? also, how much is the cost of it? Thank you.
A. The costs depend on what is put in the gap. a denture is the cheapest option bridgework the next and implants the most expensive. expect to pay between £3500-4000 for 2 teeth held with implants
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. I thought of going to have my silver fillings to be replaced with composite materials in one of my molar tooths. But some of the current silver fillings stick to my gums, how does the dentist going to remove it? Will it cause my gums to bleed during the drilling? I am concern that the harmful silver particles will get into my gums.
A. hi many thanks for your email, the silver fillings that are placed close to your gums will still be removed and can be replaced with the white filling material. the silver filling material will not harm your gums.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
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. I have only 8 teeth on the top.I think 3 need coming out,i am really scared of having treatment,what would the best to have done.Thank you
A. If it is the loss of teeth your frightened of then you might wish to consider replacement of the teth with immedaite implants as these will feel the most natural.
If it is the actual extractions then you could consider sedation to help you relax during treatment.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. Hi i have recently had all but my right eye tooth removed and an immediate lower denture placed. However the denture does not fit and despite several adjustments, it keeps aggrevating my mouth so it is not healing and no i am left with no lower denture, what can i do?
A. I would recommed to see the dentist who constructed the denture and discuss your concerns.
Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ
Q. im really worried bout my teeth think my dentist hasnt helped,but im conciderin needing sum new teeth has sune i wont av any teeth at the back to chew with.im 25 n i cant stop thinkin that it not b long before all ive got is my front teeth.
A. If you are think you need to have a large course of treatment and are not happy with your current dentist. I suggest that you see a 2 or 3 different practices to get some quotes and decide which option suits you best. Try to decide a budget and what if any comprimisesyou can make on cost, appearance or timing.
Regards Rob
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 recently had several extraction from the top and bottom. I have an overbite and looking into getting braces soon. Will the fact that I have several missing teeth be any problems with getting my overbite corrected?
A. hi many thanks for your email, this is generslly not a problem however the missing teeth do need to be considered in the overall treatment plan. my advice would be to seek an orthodontist for a consultation. hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
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. Hello.I have my upper double back tooth missing. I have been told I have to have a tooth on a plate as I only have one tooth to attach it to. I do not wish to have an implant. Would valplast be suitable? My cheek has sunk!
A. Valplast is a type of material used to make plastic dentures and is a suitable material to replace missing teeth
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 have five missing teeth and have be using dentures. i presently considering implants, but my dentist has advised me that is too expensive and does not worthy it as it is not a permanent solution. i am totally disapointed about this as i have been dreaming of the prospect. pls. can u advise
A. I think your dentist is obviously a bit sceptical of implants as we find them to be an ideal solution for patients with missing teeth. fixed teeth will always feel better than dentures and the cost is relative to the quality of life you will experience without having to wear false teeth.
Why don’t you come to my clinic I might be able to give you more information on the pros and cons of the treatments available for you. regards Andrew 01245 268 494
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. Hi Dr. Moore. I have two maryland bridges replacing my eye teeth. They were recently replaced as the ones that I’ve had since I was 14 (I’m now 30) were chipped etc. That being said, the new ones keep popping out. My dentist has used numerous types of cement but it keeps happening. As my roots are too close together for impants (I was born without the teeth) are there any other options for me? Thank you
A. If the 1st bridges lasted a long time it might be worth trying new bridges perhaps looking more closely at the bite as this is often the reason the bridges come out.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. my two top front teeth are chipped and i am concerned they will chip even more is it possible to repair them, will i have to go private and hoe much roughly will it cost, as i am having trouble finding an nhs dentist.
A. I recommend you call around to find an NHS dentist in your area taking on new patients or visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
If you decided to go down the private route then after your examination your dentist can inform you on the costs involved in repairing this.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Q. yesterday my two front lower teeth moved and when i got home i notice their where turning black from the bottom and is soo weird because my teeth are healthy soo my question is am i going to be a 20 year girl missing two teeth?:(
A. It may be that you have hit these these causing them to become lose. Otherwise it maybe that over time your teeth have moved and you have only just noticed.
Please book an appointment with a dentist.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Q. I have had a partial denture for 20years but my upper teeth have got progressivly worse, my left central incisor has twisted and has receeded the gum quite considerably and is very loose,and has left a large gap between the other central incisor, the next 3 teeth on left upper are missing, the final 3 molars have gum recession also and dont look good. The right central incisor is chipped with slight gum recession, the lateral and canine on the upper right seem to be slightly longer and have slight gum recession, the next 2 molar seem ok, mising the 1st molar and 2nd molar seems ok. Also my teeth do have gaps Would it be better to just have them all pulled and a denture fitted as about half are already missing or need to be pulled. . I am 40yo, your suggestions please.
A. It would be impossible to advise you on this for two reasons, firstly I have not seen your teeth and secondly because I do not work with dentures. I recommend you book an appointment with a dentist who frequently places braces and get an scurate opinion.
Kind regards
Dr Justin glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Q. Hi, I would be very grateful if you could advise me. I am 47 years old. Two weeks ago I had the braces removed from my teeth after wearing them for 15 months. I had overcrowding on my bottom teeth and I felt that my teeth protruded on my top teeth. That was my reason for seeking treatment. One of the first things I noticed was that very soon after having the brace fitted my teeth became quite discoloured, yellowish in appearance. I consoled myself that I could have them whitened when the brace came off but was still worried. I told the orthodontist my concerns and he said that he had noted that my teeth were quite yellowish before he put the brace on but I am sure that the colour changed almost straight away. In particular around the gums about a third of the way up my teeth was quite yellow which I had not noticed before. I decided to wait until the brace came off to see if I could get them whitened. Two weeks ago the brace was removed and the bonded retainer applied straight away. He then cleaned my teeth very rigiously for quite some time. When I looked in the mirror in the surgery I was dismayed at the colour. Very yellow and matte without shine. He cleaned my teeth again with pumice and water spray. They looked better but without shine or vitality. Even now two weeks later the shine has not come back properly and the colour is not right. Also to my horror there were little holes at the top of my teeth where they meet the gums. The holes are each side of the tooth next to my two front teeth on each side of my mouth. Altogether I can see three holes on my top row of teeth. This is also evident on my bottom teeth but not so noticeable. The orthodontist didn’t mention this to me or let me know it had already happened. I cant remember seeing them in my mouth when the brace was in either. At the beginning of my treatment I remember him telling me that this can occur but he can correct it by shaving the sides of the teeth to make them closer together. I am so upset. I paid nearly £4500 for my treatment and didn’t expect them to look like this. I think the holes really age me and I am conscious of smiling broadly. This is a lot of money for me. I couldn’t say how disappointed I was to the orthodontist at the time when he first removed the brace as I was so shocked and I didn’t want to come over as criticizing his work. A few days ago I went back to the orthodontist to have an impression made of my mouth just in case the bonded retainer comes out (I think that was the reason for the impression). I mentioned my worry to the orthodontist about the holes but he only said that they may close on their own but unlikely. I am so disappointed. Surely he could have closed the holes during the treatment. I paid nearly £4500 and didn’t expect this to happen. Is it too late for me now. Kind regards
A. I’m afraid this is not my field as i am not an orthodontist.
I recommend you go for a second opinon with an orthodontist and discuss your concerns with them. They can give you a full mouth assessment and advise you from there.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Q. hi i am a girl of 23 and i have very bad teeth, so bad that too on my left side have broke and a few on my right side are starting to go black, i’m not registerd with a dentist as i am just to scared to go but i know that something needs to be done as its getting to the point where i dont want to leave the house or even kiss my partner because my breath is just that bad, please help as i have too little girls one aged 4 years and the other aged 18 months and i dont want them to be as scared as me!! i just dont know were to turn.
A. You need to try to find a dentist NHS or private ASAP perhaps one that offers treatment under intra-venous sedation to help you to relax during treatment. Once this treatment is underway you should start to get your confidence back Best wishes Andrew
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. Hi there, the other week my little boy who is 2 feel and burst his lip and he ha damaged the nerve on his frount tooth. I took him to the dentist and she told me there is nothing she can do with it, but i really need help my wee boy does modeling and with his tooth that colour he cant do it any more. Please can u help my i am willing to pay anything or do anything to get this fixed the tooth isnt chipped or anything its just grey. Is there absoloutley anything that can be done to fix this at anycost. Thank you
A. Please book an appointment to see Dr Mike Harrison, he specialises in recontructing childrens teeth. see website- www.umbrellsmiles.com or call 020 7612 9810
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glasiter
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Q. i have 2 missing teeth with one in between the two that are missing. ex. tooth, hole, tooth. Can i still get a bridge?
A. As long as the abutment teeth are healthy and well supported it should be fine.
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 had a tooth come loose, a root canal was done in that area 23 years ago, and it was removed and decay was detected. It was cleaned out and it was recommended I look into an implant rather than a bridge. I would rather do neither since it is in a spot in my mouth(#29) that you cannot even see the area where the tooth is missing. Can’t I just not have anything done and be ok if I am willing to live with the gap in my back teeth area?????
A. Yes the gap could be left but this will cause drfit of the other teeth and over eruption of the oposing teeth.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. Iam missing just about all of my back teeth and i have an over bite havent been to a dentist in years iam 46yrs old very embarassed by this problem what type of dentist do i need to see first
A. It doesnt really matter what type of dentist, but more importantly you want to see an experienced dentist .
Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ
Q. Hi Just to give you a background of my teeth; I have had my 2nd Molar removed a few years back due to decay which unfortunately infected the 1st molar. The 1st molar has now broken up and needs to be taken out at the root due to extensive decay. i understand it is hard to do a diagnosis without an appointment; however from what I can see, I may need a bridge to cover the missing teeth. My concerns are the size of job needed, the use of General anesthetic and the potential cost of the job.
A. A bridge from a third molar to a second premolar is technically challenging , not all cases are suitable. Not sure why a general anaesthestic would be needed. The cost of a four unit bridge and a dental implant are similar it might be worth investigating that route prior to extraction.
The StJohns Dental Practice in central Birmingham offers a free initial consultation to enquiries from CDG call 0121 643 0610 for details
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 had dental problems from a young child, this has caused me to develop a fear of the dentist, most of my teeth which I still have are crowns, and fillings a few of my front teeth are fake too. I currently only eat on one side of my mouth as the other side has a hole and a tooth missing. the side which I am eating on also has a hole, and the teeth are in a bad condition food always gets stuck in it People are always wondering why it takes me so long to eat my food but Im too embarrassed to say its my teeth. I tried having a denture fitted to replace the lost one but it was uncomfortable, kept moving and food kept going under it. Im so scared to go to the dentist me not being able to eat is having implications on my diet. Im so scared I dont know what to do I dont want to have a set of full dentures by the time im 40 which is the direction im heading im 29. The amount of treatment I would need would cost me so much money which I do not have at the moment. What do you advise please help kind regards
A. Hi,
A lot of people have a fear of dentists stemming back from childhood experiences so this is certainly not uncommon. Unfortunately I am going to tell you the one this you do not want to hear- you have to go and see a dentist. That is the only way to sort out your dental problems. Be picky about who you go to, ask friends and family for recommendations, research on the internet and go from there.
If money is an issue at the moment then book in to see an NHS dentist as the fees will be minimal.
Hope this has been of help
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
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