Posts Tagged ‘nhs crowns’

My diet problems has caused severe dental issues

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Q. Hi, I had a really bad diet throughout my youth years and now i’m in to my late 20’s it is catching up with me (I suffered a food disorder and now i have cured that over the last year and massively improved my diet i also suffered from regurgitation due to the poor diet and stomach acid coming back up has not helped the situation) I have lost 3 lower bottom teeth (on my left side) And have massive decay on the bottom 3 on the right (I think on my next visit i will have to have an extraction on one) What options do i have as i really need to rebuild the back teeth in my mouth or i fear further trouble in the future! Any help/advice will be of great benefit! Thank you for your time!

A. If you can save the teeth on the right you could try crowns. If not then you may need to consider either removable teeth- a denture, or fixed false teeth – dental implants.Implants are probably the best solution as fixed teeth tend to be easy to maintain and are generally more comfortable.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Please help me in reshaping my teeth

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Q. Dear Dr Moore I am Writing concerning a special case of cosmetic dentistry i am interested in. I am looking for a way of reshaping 8 of my teeth (the top and bottom canines and top and bottom lateral incisors). I wanted to consult you as to the feasibility of this, and secondly if it is a service you can provide as it is reshaping the teeth rather than trying to return them to a normal shape. The effect i am after is for the canines themselves to be slightly expended (approximately 1 or 2mm) and both them and the lateral incisors to be more pointed. The intent is to be a subtle effect and must be acceptable for still eating/chewing etc. I realize in itself this request is rather unusual, but i was hoping even if you yourself cannot provide this service you might be able to point me in the direction of those who could. On that note, if you can provide this service, how much would it cost? for all 8 teeth and which would be the best way of approaching this? I would greatly appreciate any help your expertise could lend to this matter.

A. The reshaping of teeth can be carried out in a number of ways including simple bonding of white filling to the teeth (cost £50) or veneers/crowns (starting from £450). The choice depends on the durability of the material needed, the extent of the correction required and the position of the opposing teeth.
The next step is to come in for a full consultation in order to find out the type of treatment you require. If you are interested please call the clinic on 01245 268 494 Regards  Andrew

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

What can be done to a half broken tooth surfacing below gum-line?

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Q. Hi, I have just returned from a visit to my dentist today. My appointment was for preparation for a crown on upper molar, second from back. This tooth had broken in half followng root canal treatment and filling 5 years ago. My current dentist put a temporary cover on it and we left it for six months to ensure that the seal hadn’t been breached. When he removed the temporary today he advised he would be unable to save the tooth as what was left of the tooth was partially below the gum-line rendering a crown that would not be viable. He suggested either a bridge, which he felt was not a good option due to the grinding down of the adjacent teeth and suggested an implant at a cost of £2,000. Having done some research on the internet some sites have said that crowns can be placed even if there is only a root left (that has had root canal treatment) and a post can be inserted into the root for the crown to be attached to. Can you advise if this is a possibility please? I look forward to your response. Many thanks.

A. the details are all important here. some teeth can be managed with crowns some are better extracted.
the size, shape and location of the residual tooth : filling are all important.
Before implants there were several common ways to solve the problems. But the fix might only last 5-10years, Implants can be more predictable in some cases. so tend to be increasing in popularity.
If you are near our city centre Practice beside New Street shops contact Amy for details of a free initial assesment. 0121 643 0610

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Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ

Will crown lengthening procedure affect in having an implant?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Q. I had a crown on my front incisor, next to big tooth, and the tooth broke at gum level. I have had a root filling and a post put in with a temporary crown. My dentist wants to do a crown lengthening procedure and fit a new crown. Is this the best solution and will it affect my being able to have an implant if there was a problem with the tooth in the future as I understand they remove some bone? Thanks

A. As long as there is enough bone left after the crown lengthening an implant will still be OK.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

How does teeth whitening work with a crown in place?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Q. I wanted to get my teeth whitened but i have a crown on my right front tooth and on my left front tooth the anamel wore away really bad so my dentist put some sort of layer on top of it , can i still whiten my teeth and if i do will it change the color of my crown?

A. Thanks for your question, whitening procedures will only whiten your natural tooth tissue. Therefore any restorations which you have had placed in the past would remain the same colour. When my patients, who have a crown or veneer wish to whiten their teeth, they would normally have the restorations replaced afterwards. I hope this helps.
Kindest Regards
DR Kailesh Solanki

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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

Should the discoloured crown be replaced or treated with veneers?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Q. Hey Andrew, I was just wanting a little bit of advice please. I have a Cap on one of my front teeth, and a crown on the other. The Crown is now a different shade to my other teeth. They are all a little bit uneven. Would Veneers be the best opition? If so, how much could i expect to pay? Thanks in advance,

A. You could replace the crown and match it to the other teeth or change the other teeth with either tooth whitening or veneers to create a more even colur/shape to your smile. Veneers at my clinic start from £450, let me know if you’d like me to take a look

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Can a crown be fit to my front tooth in one vist to the dentist?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Q. can you fit a crown in one day on the forth top tooth. plus how long would it take to close front gapt tooth

A. Thanks for your questions, there is a system availble called Cerec which enables the dentist to prepare, make and fit a crown within a single dental visit. With regards to closing the gap, there are systems available which can work in as little as six weeks, however you would need to consult a dental professional to discover which would be suitable for your individual case.
Kind regards
Dr Kailesh Solanki

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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

What material is NHS crown made of?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Q. Can you tell me what a NHS dental crown is made of, and do i have a choice?

A. An NHS crown maybe either porcelain or metal, depending where the crown needs to be placed.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Post crown with its socket cracked need a bridge replacement?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Q. I have a post crown which came loose, my dentist reseated it. He said that it maybe that the socket into which the post is inserted may have cracked, in which case he will have to replace the postcrown with a bridge. Is this the only possible alternative and what does it involve. I would appreciate your advice

A. It is often the only thing you can do when the root has cracked. You could also consider a dental implant as this wouldn’t mean drilling down the adjacent teeth which is often required for a bridge.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Invisalign recommended for straightening with crown and bridge already present?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Q. Dr Solanki, Would a product like Invisalign be suitable for someone who has a crown on one of their two front top teeth and a double winged bridge on one of their lower left teeth? Are there any other options that could be used that have the same effect of straightening teeth that have gaps between them that could be used? Thank you for your time

A. Thanks for your questions, it is still possible to have Orthodontic treatment when you have crowns and bridges, Although I would recommend that any new restorations are delayed until after orthodontic treatment. There are many different methods for teeth straightening, each with their own advantages, such as invisble braces and braces which can work in as little as six weeks. I would recommend that you consult with a dentist or orthodontist to gain advise on which system would be best suited to your particular case.
Many thanks
Dr Kailesh solanki

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

Want dentures for my missing teeth considering the rest are sensitive

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Q. I’m wanting to have dentures put in as missing four of my teeth and my teeth are also extremely sensitive would this be a good idea to get done? If am to get this done how long would it take and would it be painful to get done? I’m also 16 so would I be able to get this on the NHS or have to pay?

A. Thanks for your question, it is possible to have dentures on NHS. The process to make a denture would usually take between 4 – 8 weeks, depending on the type of denture and the laboratory which is used. This process should not be painful. I hope this helps.
Kindest Regards
Dr Kailesh Solanki

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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

What is a reasonable cost for a lava crown?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Q. hi my wife has just been quoted a price for having 10 lava crowns fitted at cost of £450 per tooth . would you say that this is reasonable as i have no idea , any input would be grateful . many thanks

A.
I would expect your wife to be quoted between £350 & £550 per crown, so I believe this estimate to be reasonable. Many Thanks
DR Kailesh Solanki

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

Can teeth crown be filed down to reduce in size?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Q. hi, I had a chrown done yesterday on the upper part of my teeth. on the inside(back) of the chrown looks rather big compaired to the other tooth on the otherside. can chrown teeth befiled down to match the other side. thanks

A. Yes is could be adjusted but wait for a few weeks as it may settle in.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Having same crown for a long time has caused dark tone

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Q. Hi I have had a crown in place for 15 years+. Think it must have metal in it as I now have a dark tone to the gum above the tooth. Can this be rsolved or is it a case of replacing the crown with another material? Thanks.

A. Unfortunatley you would normally need to replce the crown and bury the edge of the crown below the gum. You could also use an all ceramic crown to avoid this in the future.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

What to know the approx treatment cost for re-doing my braces

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Q. I am 23. I had braces for 18 months when i was 17/18 on the NHS and my teeth were perfect. I was given a retainer that broke and because i didnt realise how imortant it was i didnt get it replaced. Since then my teeth are moving back to their original position – if I want them re-done or whatever is needed will I have to pay again? If so without knowing the full extent of the movement how much do you think this would be?

A. Thanks for your enquiry, unfortunately, you would now need to pay for any orthodontic treatment as this is very rarely available to adults on NHS. Although prices will vary between practices and for different straightening systems, I can tell you that the current costs at my practices start from £999. I hope this helps.
Kindest Regards
Dr Kailesh Solanki

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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

Need an affordable way to fix my messed up teeth

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Q. When I was 15 I was told I would lose all my teeth at the age of 21. I am now 49, and my teeth are a complete mess in some areas. I cannot afford the dentist as finacially I’m broke. Help!!!

A. Thanks for your questions, I would suggest that you attend an NHS dental practice for an examination, to establish exactly what would need to be done. With the help of your dentist you should be able to decide the best course to take to get you back on the road to good oral health. The benefits of an NHS dentist is that the fees are set, and in some cases you may even be entitled to free care. The first steps will be the hardest but I am sure you will not regret it. I wish you well.
Kindest regards
Dr Kailesh Solanki

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

How must does it cost to get my porcelain crown re done?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Q. i have porciin crown in full mouth but my dentest ask me to re done it becouse they are joint and i can not floss it. that cost too much bleeding. how much will it going to cost me for whole mouth porslin crown?

A. Thanks for your questions, although the cost of porcelain crowns will vary between practices, you should expect to pay between £350 – £550 per crown. I hope that helps.
Many thanks
DR Kailesh Solanki

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

I have hole in the top of my front teeth what can I do as I m unemployed?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Q. Hello, Dr Solanki. I have a hole in the top of of my front tooth which looks absolutely horried. What would be the best course of action considering that I’m both unemployed and Diebetic.

A. hi many thanks for your email, the best course of action would be to search for an NHS dentist in your area.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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

Can I have implants done on payment plan?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Q. hi my name is michelle and im 26 years old i have had problems with my teeth sice i was a baby they just kept rotting and the dentist didnt no why or how to control it after years of pain i had to have most of them removed and i now only have 7 teeth left and none at the top this is very upsettin for me i have trieda denture but ust can not have it in my mouth do basicly the dentist said there is nothing more they can do im at a loss and have lost all my confidence and can not smile can you help me plase is there sanywhere i can get implaints done on payment plan and how much would it all cost ? im aware i can not have it done on the nhs?

A. hi michelle, there are many practices including mine which offer payment plans interest free and low interest. the cost for fixed teeth per arch to replace a denture ranges from about £10000, to £15000. the best thing would be to book a free consultation think about how much you could afford monthly and we will discuss the right plan of action for your budget. hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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

Can I hav crowns done on my upper jaw in nhs?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Q. i want to know if NHS will suport me in my circumstances.I start a full muoth restauration at private dentist last yaer but cant aford anymore.MY SITUATION CHANGE i M on long term incapacity benefit,have HC2 certificate.Basicaly i have manage to put six implants on my upper jaw and still have four teeths left who requier crawns.do you thik Nhs will help to finish upper part because I need six abutments.I can’t eat properly ,I lost alots off weights ,i have constantly pain.I have the implants one year ago

A. You will need to register with an NHS dentist to see if this can be continued on the NHS

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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