Posts Tagged ‘plaque’

Can Anything Be Done About the Plaque at the Bottom of My Teeth?

Monday, July 20th, 2015
Q.

Hello,

I have TMJ and the last time it flared up badly my jaw locked near shut for over 6 months (probably closer to a year). During these months I very much struggled to brush my teeth and they have been damaged. When my jaw finally unlocked, I went to get the issues fixed, but some remain and I keep having problems.

My big concern at the moment is white plaque staining along the bottoms of some of my teeth that can’t be removed. Concerning one tooth in particular (which I know had staining on it), I looked at it and it seems as though the plaque has finally eaten into that tooth as the part it was on is gone. I’m not sure if it’s the enamel or the plating has come away. I’ve booked an appointment with my dentist, but can anything be done for the bottom of the tooth? I’m worried that nothing is going to be able to be done for it (and ultimately that I’ll end up losing it).

Thanks.


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

The back of my teeth are turning brown, why is this?

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
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My lower front teeth keep turning brown with build up but only on the inside?
I had this scraped off at the dentist just 10 weeks ago and it is now back.
Can you tell me what this is?
Also i have little feeling in these teesh after an operation on my Jaw.


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 a tooth ache, could I have something wrong with my spleen?

Friday, March 4th, 2011
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I have a toothache in my bottom molar, no 6 on my left. I assumend something was rotten and rushed off to the dentist. He checked it out carefully, and found nothing wrong. He X-rayed the tooth, the root from both sides, and said there was nothing wrong. He found a lot of plaque on the inside of my bottom teeth and especially on the sore one. He said he thought that the tooth was reacting supsiciously to the plaque. We had it removed by th oral hygienist. Now the plaque is gone, and the tooth is still sore. It is sensitive to pressure, hot and cold liquids. It is not excruciating, and it doesn’t seem to get worse. It just stays like that. I’ts been more than a month.

A friend said that one’s teeth are linked to certain organs, and apparently, that tooth is linked to the spleen or the stomach – she said it is on the same “meridian”, so if there is nothing wrong with the tooth, it might be that there is something wrong with the spleen. I would appreciate your comments on this, or how to proceed from here.

If the dentist didn’t find anything wrong, and I paid through my neck for the appointment, I can’t imagine going back. What more can he do than all the Xrays etc.?


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

Why does my son suffer from bad tooth decay if he has good dental hygiene?

Friday, December 3rd, 2010
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Hi
My son had bad tooth decay as an infant and lost several teeth.I cleaned his teeth twice a day and he ate and drank an average amount of sweet stuff.He`s14 now and his teeth are rotting again. I’ve had endless arguments with my dentist as to the cause of such decay when he really does look after his teeth.My other 2 children`s teeth are perfect and always have been.They are the ones that I always have to remind to clean their teeth.My son has strange markings on his teeth which have always been there and were also on his milk teeth.
Please advise on any causes because I will not accept this is down to mere neglect.We are out of our minds with this.


Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Is it possible to have my teeth whitened painlessly if I have receding gums?

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
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can teeth be whitened without pain even where gums have receded and which electric brush is best for plaque removal and whitening


Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Is there any medication that can be used to treat periodontitis/gingivitis?

Friday, October 15th, 2010
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Hi doc. I would like to ask if theres a medication (intake) for periodontitis/ gingivitis. My dentist advised me to use Pyodontyl toothpaste and mouthwash, salt therapy and using ortho toothbrush. thank you!,

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

I’m 19 and my appearance is vital to me. Is there anything I can do sort out the extensive problems with my teeth?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
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Hi sir, i am 19 years old and as a young woman my appearance is vital to me. When i was 6 years old i fell down a flight of stairs and had to undergo surgery to place my dental structure back into place however through the years i have experienced several problems because of this. They have become displaced and are not straight . the enamel has worn off the bottom front row and have discouloured generously my gums are very weak the slightest touch and they bleed wich then makes it hard and uncomfortable brushing my teeth so i have dificulty batteling plack. My mouth is in constant pain and it is getting to the point where i cannot cope any more . is there any help i can get out there to make me smile again?,

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

i have black on my teeth and what feels like a hole. I want to get my teeth whitened too. Can you advise me with this issue?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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Hiya there i have black on my tooth looks like plaque and how do i get rid of it cos feels like a hole there abit and want to whiten my teeth with whiteners in the shops can you help me please , many thanks,

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

There is plaque on my wisdom tooth, should i get it filled to avoid tooth ache?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
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thankyou very much for having answered my earlier query. i have another problem and that is there is plaque on my wisdom tooth. As of now it does not pain. should i get the tooth filled to avoid any tooth ache? and if i do so then how long would the filling last?,

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