Posts Tagged ‘Q. Dentures’
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Q. I had cosmetic dentistry done many years ago, which included replacing my middle four front teeth (top) with crowns. One was knocked loose and subsquently I have had it removed as it was apparently so small that there was nothing for crown to hold on to. I am now using a temp denture, however a couple of things I would appreciate your advice on: 1) is there any alternative to temp denture, only I find it very painful after a while, and it looks very ugly with a thick pink plastic rim around the tooth, that does not match my gum and looks very prominent. 2) I have been diagnosed with gum disease around these crowns, and am desperately trying to work on this, but is teh denture now causing irritation to gums, as they not getting any better (p.s. gum disease appears to be around teh crowns only) I am very depressed about this situation and would give anything to be able to smile again, Many Thanks
A. Hi
Thanks for your message, you mention that you are desperately trying to work on the gum disease. Forgive me if you are already doing any of the things I suggest, but I would recommend that you attend your dentist for their advise on your gum disease. Following on from this, as well as advsie on how you can try to improve things yourself, I would recommend that you attend regular appointments with your dental hygienist.
There are other options available instead of your temporary denture, firstly there is the option of having a permanent denture made. When you have a permanent denture made, it will take 4 – 5 weeks, and the end result should be a vast improvement in both appearance and comfort from the temporary one. If this is not something you wish to consider then you may be interested in a bridge. This would involve preparing the teeth on either side and fitting a bridge ( this would have attachments for the teeth either side and a false tooth for the gap) and fitting the brdige to them. Finally you would have the option of an implant. This would not involve any preperation on your other teeth, as the implant is placed into your bone, and after a healing period, a crown that then be placed.
I hope that the above information will be of assistance to you, but encourage you to contact me again should you require any further advise.
Kindest Regards
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
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Q. Dear Doc, I have lost all of my teeth 16years ago and i have been wearing dentures since im 33years old,is it possible to have implant for my hole mouth. Thankx
A. Yes, you can have implants to hold either fixed teeth or to help anchor your dentures more permanently in place.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Q. ihad 3 front teeth taken out 3 days ago and partial dentures fitted. Unfortunately they very uncomfortable and all i seem to be biting on is plastic. Will they settle down? Please advise.
A. Yes they normally do but let your dentsit have another look if they aren’t settled in in 2 weeks, you could also consider alternatives such as implants or bridges.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Q. Hello I have had the same dentures since 1983/4. I have been thinking for some time now that i ought to have another set as i worry that if they break i would not be able to go to work also i would not know where to find a dentist that would take me on(I have not been to one for years) Apart from that i am afraid that new dentures would make me look very different
A. A denture copy tecnique would be a good way to replicate your dentures.
Rob
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Q. I am a 42 year old woman and have dreadful teeth. I only have 13 original teeth left and wear dentures,which i love because they are beautiful and white. My other teeth are full of holes and broken and yellow, Why won’t my dentist take all the rest of my teeth out and give me a full set of dentures. This is what i would really like done and no one will help me! WHY?
A.
You existing teeth help hold the denture in place and make it much more comforable for you to eat and talk. They also retain the bone that stops your gum from shrinking. If you would have the rest of your teeth extracted I think you would find that the denture would be most uncomfortable and you would have to get it relined frequently as your gum would shrink.
It is also unethical to extrct teeth that are healthy.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Q. Good afternoon. I am a 46 year old female and am having trouble adjusting to my upper denture. I have had a full upper denture for approximately 2 1/2 years. My original dentist removed my remaining 6 front teeth, and made my denture. After 6 months, he made another upper due to the shrinkage of my gums. The first set did not fit well, even with adjustments, so I ended up gluing them in until he made my second plate. The second plate did not fit well or look good at all. After repeated fittings and adjustments, I kept both upper plates and returned to wearing the original plate made. About 1 year after these plates were made, I went to affordable dentures and had a new upper plate made which was much better appearance wise, and fit alot better than the others. This has been a litter over a year ago, and I wore them for about 4 months before I started having to use adhesive to hold them in. I am considering mini dental implants for my upper plate as I have to use the adhevise several times a day to keep my teeth tight. I have spent what I consider a considerable sum over the years (approximately $3,800.00) for this work. How many posts would be required to hold an upper plate in position and would the implants do what I need them to do? Thanks so much for your time.
A. The specifics of the volume and health of the bone combined with the bite force and direction will determine your answer. You will need a clinical assesment for this.
Rob
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
Q. What is oral thrush? How do you get rid of it? Thanks
A. Oral thrush is a viral infection caused by candida it can has a number of causes you need to go to your dentist and they will give you a prescription for some anti-viral medication. If you wear a denture that can be a cause of it the denture needs to disinfected and you would need to keep it out for about 4-6 hours a day to let the tissues in your mouth breath.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
Q. Dear Sir,I have had a pallet fitted on the top,and one at the bottom,but i can not wear them.It has cost me nearly £2000.The dentist has said to me that he his going to refer me to a specialist, and that i could get them free on the NHS.He said that i am a gagga or something like that. I have got just three teeth in the top and just three in the bottom at the back. It is making me ill becaus i am jovial chap,and i can not smile any more.So please will you answer this straight away,i know that you are busy.I am 62yrs old.Thank you for the reply.
A.
I agree with your dentist that you should get a second opinion with someone who spealises in dentures. They can either adjust your existing pair to make them more comfortable or make you a more suitable pair. Alterntaively you could consider implants, but these are much more costly and start form £2500 per tooth.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
Q. Hi i just got dentures about 3 weeks ago and they still hurt abit when i chew my food. Is that normal? and also i have a infection on the roof of my mouth my dentist gave me this medication called nystatin ointment to put inside my denture it doesn’t taste very good i gag everytime i use it. how long does the infection usually last for. Thanks
A. Nystatin treats fungal infections. In general fungal infections tend to require prolonged treatments.
If you are new to dentures a small ammonut of discomfort is normal, if this continues for more than 2 weeks I would return to your dentist for further assesment.
Rob
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
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Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Q. Hello Justin, I have recently had a porcelain denture made and find that the usual cleaner, ie steradent, does not clean as well as with acrylic denture. Is there a special cleaner for porcelain please? Thank you
A.
Unfortunately i do not work with dentures.
Please consult your dentist so that he can advise you on what will keep it clean.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
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Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Q. Hello. I have worn false teeth for 35yrs. My bottom gum has shrunk so there is hardly any ridge for my dentures to sit on and I now look as if I don’t have bottom dentures in! Can anything be done to remedy this?
A. Nothing can be done to bring back the shrinking gum, however you may be able to have a new denture made that is more aesthically pleasing. However this would have to be done privately as no cosmetic procedure is availableon the NHS.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
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Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Q. Hi I had my top dentures fitted in Feb 2009 since the day they where fitted they have never stayed in place i have had to use polygrip and they are so uncomforble i have been back to the denist and told them but they say there is no more they can do for me. Its that bad that i i just dont want to eat, and also i cant get on with the plate. its makeing me very unhappy, is there anyrhing else that can be done, and how much would the cost be.
A. You could go and see another dentist and get a new denture made or even better is to look at having 2 implants fitted and a new denture which would be very secure.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: dental implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, dental inplant, denture, dentures, immediate dental implants, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants, Q. Dentures, teeth implant, teeth implants, tooth implant
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Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Q. hi my teeth are really startin to decay and im scared to go to the dentist i dont want to have dentures is there anythin else i can have done on the nhs like crowns or bridge work or is that only for 1 or 2 teeth as i only have a couple of teeth that are actually ok and wot wld b the best option for me appart from the dentures?
A. If the teeth can be saved than I am sure that is what your dentist will do.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
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Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Q. Hi, I have been wearing a denture for 30 years, I have 3 front top middle teeth. My denture is a metal plate with 2 wires that wrap around my teeth. I have had 3-4 in total also tried acylic one at one stage of which made me keep heeving, couldn’t take to it at all. My denture now is very lose and irritating my palet and gums I expect and my dentist today suggests I have another acrylic one without wires as he doesn’t recomend the metal ones anymore. He has quoted me £198 (nhs). I was wandering if I would perhaps be able to have a Valplast one with some back teeth on as I haven’t had any back top teeth since I was 19 – 20yrs old. If I could I would rather put the £198 towards this as if I have another acylic one I may not be able to wear it again. I live in Birmingham. could you give me some idea of a price and maybe recomend someone In Birmingham. I am getting married in September this year and would love the confidence to smile. Many thanks.
A.
I do not carrie out dentuures im afriad so could not advise you onthis.
Im afriad i am not aware of any dentists in Birmingham however if you go back onto the cosmetic dentistry guide, im sure you will find someone.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
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Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Q. i currently have a false removable tooth in my front left tooth and my teeth are discolored! i wish to get my teeth whitened and my false front tooth made the same color as my teeth when there whitened. To do this i would have to have it replaced i assume. what are my options and what cost would this be?
A. Whitening the teeth will cost around £400. the replacement tooth could cost around £200 if it is a single tooth denture.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
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Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Q. Dear Sir, I’ve been “selected” for a procedure that I am not familiar with and want to find out more information…I have been waiting for approval though a county dental facility to have the rods or implants for witch the denture can be attached to…My oral surgeon called and said that while I wait for the OK for those rods/ implants..He would like to perform something..I am not sure of the exact label for the surgery..it involves Lowering the floor of my mouth..? and building up mandibular area..they want to take a skin graft from my buttocks and use it as a graft for my mouth..They want to do this because my lower jaw was without a denture for 8 years..not that I didn’t have one but got poor dentistry at the time and it did not fit and cut me badly..result..stopped using lower denture to my detriment. Does any of this sound familiar to you..I am 56 years old and in fairly good health in spite of wheel chair status…part of the reason I am in a wheel chair and lost my teeth was because eight years ago I was misdiagnosed as having end stage breast cancer to the bone…I didn’t though but was placed in a Morphine induced comatose state for a year..till they figured out their mistake and withdrew the medications…however I lost most of my teeth..then when I woke up I had to have the rest of them removed…I need some direction here..I am scared to go under anesthesia for 2 hours! In addition I need to know the possible side effects for such a procedure. He said it would be that long…scares me when you consider all of the medical mistakes I have endured in one life time…maybe I am over thinking this..but I need to do research..But don’t no where to turn..he did say this procedure was a common one before implants…what is he talking about..I will have further instruction next week when I go in but want to be educated enough when I go to ask the right questions..Can you please direct me to some educational material..I would appreciate it. Thanks for your time.
A. I am not familiar with this exact procedure but graftings are often done. In my practice we use block grafts for large procedures. Speak to your dentist so they can put you at ease.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Q. i have a partial denture as my front tooth came out it makes me feel sick im always gagging on it and i dont really talk to anyone anymore as im so paranoid i have alot of bad teeth and really want to get them sorted out but i am very nervous of dentists.
A. The only way to correct this problem is to book an appointment with a dentist. They can adjust this for you or have a new denture made.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: dental implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, dental inplant, denture, dentures, front teeth, front tooth, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants, Q. Dentures, teeth, tooth
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Q. I have never had good teeth and now have no top teeth left.I’am 35 now but have always had a fear of the dentist. I hate having dentures as they have taken away any confidence i used to have.Every time i go to the dentist i always seem to come away with dentures that have teeth that are bigger than which was on my old plate. I have been wearing the same plate for years which has no gum above the teeth and find that i cannot wear the full set of dentures they try to give me as they feel awkward and make me gag. Can you advise me if i have any other available options rather than dentures. i would love to have the roof of my mouth back again rather than a plastic one but understand this may not be optimistic. with thanks.
A. Thanks for your e-mail, please do not give up hope, there is an alternative to your dentures. Many dental practices, including my own, are now able to offer dental implants with high success rates. These dental implants can be used to secure a denture in place, to eliminate the fear of the plate slipping out, or they can be used to secure bridgework. This latter option would enable you to have fixed teeth without the need for any acrylic covering your palate. I suggest that you attend a dental implant clinic for a consultation, to assess whether this is something that would appeal to you. Some of these clinics will be able to offer you a free inital consultation, so that you can make an informed choice without any financial loss. Kindest Regards. 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
Tags: acrylic teeth, dental plate, denture, dentures, implant, implant dentist, implants, Q. Dentures, valplast dentures
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