Posts Tagged ‘periodontal disease’

My mums gums dont cover much of her teeth anymore

Saturday, April 4th, 2009
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Hi im looking for some information for my mum. She has really bad teeth and gums, She has gum disease and her gums don’t cover much of her teeth any more, she has gaps between her teeth and they are loose. With her gums in such a bad way is there anything she can have done to give her a pretty smile again? Thank you for your reply in advance

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Dear,Cosmetic work can only be… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

After braces removal, a tooth has fallen off and there are gaps

Friday, April 3rd, 2009
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Hi, I had braces on for about 4yrs so my teeth are straight now but i’ve noticed that I’m beginning to get gaps in my teeth now and one has even fallen out.So when i smile now you can see the gap in my teeth and feel that ive lost so much of my self esteem now.Is there anything i can do to get my tooth back.

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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

I have just been diagnosed with having gum diesase and my teeth are becoming loose

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
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I have just been diagnosed with having gum diesase and my front bottom teeth are loose, I have just had a crown on my upper front tooth which cost me £1200 pounds. what can I have done to my bottom teeth? I can’t afford £1200 per tooth and wouldn’t be able to have crowns or bridgework as the surrounding teeth would not support the loose ones as they are loose to? 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

I have advanced periodontal disease and want to know if i can have gum grafting

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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Hi DR. I need yo help, I have advanced periodontal and all muy mouth gum has gone very low. I wish to know if it is possible to have gum grafting for the lining of my mouth, if so how much will it cost? Thanks

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Grafting at our practice costs… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Service provider for periodontal treatment for a dental phobic patient

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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Dr Doctor Rob Tennent, I like to wish you a happy new year. However, my question to you is to do have a service proivder for periodontal patients, as I my self am in need of treatment but am quite phobiac and suffer panic attacks about visiting the dentists. I look forwards to your reply.also could you give me a break down on your costs. Your Kind Reagrds 

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

Small gap and gums receding

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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I believe I have gum disease starting in my front bottom teeth 2 have developed a small gap and the gums are receeding. How can I prevent this from spreading. How can I get my gums healthy again. I have good dental hygene but have smoked for a long time. I am stopping smoking. Please help. Thankyou for your time

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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

Once the treatment has finished and I am maintaining the up keep of healthy gums, will I ever be able to have nice straight teeth?

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
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I am currently undergoing root planing for problematic gums which became apparent when only recently visiting a private Orthodontist to get straight teeth, this is when my diagnosis of Periodontal was first found. My question is, once the treatment has finished and I am maintaining the up keep of healthy gums, will I ever be able to have nice straight teeth? Kind regards

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

Bad gum disease is not being treated by the NHS, Why?

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
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Hi my wife has quite bad gum desease and is to be refered to a periodontist but has been told you cant have this on the nhs and it will cost around £2000, to put right. how and why, please can you help and advise please.thank you.

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Specialised gum treatment is n… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

i have suffered from periodontal gum disease I am dreading further teeth loss

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
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I have suffered from periodontal gum disease for a few years. I am an otherwise reasonably healthy ex-smoker aged 51yrs. I have now lost approx. 6 teeth (upper only) and have recently needed to start wearing a partial denture. I find this very upsetting and dread further teeth loss. What would you recommend (for someone who has very limited funds)I do?

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

Hi,I also wanted to ask you about perio protect, can you get it on the NHS

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
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Hi,I also wanted to ask you about perio protect, can you get it on the NHS?How much is it and do you think it could be the kind of treatment i need? Due to my age my dentist is concerned about my situation and as i have not been able to see a specialist yet(may take 1 month)I am worried.Three months ago i was diagnosed with gum disease and it seems my condition has deteriorated quickly.I am not sure who would be the most appropriate periodontist for me to visit(privately.)Hope to hear from you soon, thankyou

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Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt