Posts Tagged ‘smoker’
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Q. I am aged seventy two and I have had upper crowns and bridges for about twenty five years, now two of the teeth are crumbling inter palatally. This involves the left central incisor and the canine tooth. The remedy which has been suggested is to cut of my bridge between the central incisors, have the teeth removed on the upper left and then have implants. Until I get a new bridge I will need to wear dentures, the estimated cost for this is £9k. There will be two dentists involved in this; one says that I must stop smoking and the other dentist say that I do not need to. At present I am hoping that “cosmetic bonding” is an alternative. My questions are. Could “cosmetic bonding” prevent the offending teeth from additional crumbling? If implants are the only solution, will I need to stop smoking? Many thanks.
A. Bonding is a good temporary solution although if the teeth need to come out then it might not work that well. If you have implants stopping smoking will help improve the success rate.
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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Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Q. I have bone loss, non smoker all my life and no medical conditions. I am awaiting 3 top front teeth extrations (have been waiting 2 years), one hanging on by a small thread! hopefully I will be measured for a small plate. Taking daily pain relief and limited in what I can eat and very embarassing talking to patients myself as, I have a fractured tooth and it has dropped. Am I able to have implants if I have bone loss? was offered by dental hospital to have teeth splinted, but was told not a pretty sight, what do you think? Kind Regards
A. It sounds like implants might be the best option although you’ll need x-rays and an assessment to decide if you’ll a suitable candidate. Let me know if you’d like me to take a look.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: bone graft, bone grafts, bone loss, cost dental implants, dental implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, immediate dental implants, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants, smoker, smoking, teeth implant, teeth implants
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Q. ive got an appointment to have my teeth whitened,via lazer and then the trays i have alot of veneres,im aware they cant be whitened wont my teeth look odd with some bright white and others yellow as i smoke what can be done about the yellow teeth ? thankyou fort your time
A.
Thanks for your questions. As you are a smoker, the use of a stain removal system by your dentist or hygienist, may improve the appearance of your veneers. However, when my patients have had veneers in the past and now wish to have their teeth whitened, they have usually made the decision to replace the veneers to match the whitened shade of the teeth. You are correct in thinking that your natural teeth and the colour of your veneers may be quite different after the procedure. I hope this helps.
Kind 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: composite veneers, cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentists, Cosmetic+dentistry, dental veneers, emax veneers, empress veneers, enlighten teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, smoker, smoking, teeth whiten, teeth whitening, teeth whitenning, tooth whitening, veneers, veneerswhite smile, zoom teeth whitening
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Q. i have had a root filling on one of my front teeth years ago which has discoloured it thus making me a little uncomfortable when i have to smile!! unfortunate for me i work as an air hostess so i have to be all smiley smiley all the time!! i am considering having veneers but want to know alot more about them, ie cost for a full set? what the ups and downs are? do my teeth get damaged? how long do they last? i smoke, so would that effect them? and i am a little scared to just go to anybody as i dont want to be one of those cases where things go wrong and im left with infection or no teeth!? sorry!!
A. hi
if the discolouration of the tooth is really bad then a crown may be more suitable.
for that perfect smile your other teeth may be suitable for veneers which is a thin porcelain covering on the outer surface of the tooth , this usually means that the tooth needs to be drilled to avoid bulkiness when the veneer is placed . the downside is that you are comitting to a non reversible procedure . as time goes on and if your gums receed you will begin to see the join to the tooth near the gum -which is more of a problem if you have a gummy smile otherwise you will be ok.
smoking increases the efects of gum disease and also helps initiate gum disease so can contribute to the long term look of your veneers
costs per tooth vary between 475 to 700 per tooth depending on level of cosmetics
if just the position of your teeth apart from the dark one bothers you but not size and shape consider orthodontics like invisalign
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Q. HELLO DR MOORE, I AM A 40 YR OLD FEMALE I DO NOT SMOKE, DONT DRINK RED WINE OR COFFE. BRUSH MT TEETH TWICE A DAY AND FLOSS BUT MY TEETH HAVE STARTED TO GO OFF COLOUR (YELLOWISH). IS THIS PURELY AN AGE THING. I AM SCARED OF BLEACHING AS I DONT WANT MY TEETH TO GET SENSITIVE. I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBS THIS YEAR WITH MY BACK MOLAR (TOOTH WAS DYING). I VALUE YOUR THOUGHT.
A. Bleaching can cause some transient sensitivity but on the whole is a very good way to improve the colour of the teeth with a minimum of fuss and expense
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: brushing, brushing teeth, infection, molar. tooth, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, sensitive teeth, smoker, smoking, stained teeth, teeth bleaching, teeth discolouration, yellow teeth
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Q. I recently visited my dentist who told me i had alot of gum shrinkage. I am now finding this quite worrying as she didnt tell me the cause or more importantly if there was anything i could do to prevent it. Would appreciate ur advice. many thanks
A. hi, there are many reasons for what i think you have which is periodontal disease(gum disease),
1:smoking is the biggest causing factor
2:poor oral hygiene
3:times of high stress
4:genetic.
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
Tags: gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, oral hygiene, periodontal disease, periodontist, Q. gums, smoker, smoking
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
Q. i have 5 front teeth an they r veneers the botton front have 8 2 at the bottom have periodontitis an i wonder if there is anything that can b done for me i am a smoker an would love to have veneers over is it possible an how would i go about it also terrifed of dentists
A.
Every case is has different contributing factors so will will definately need to see a dentist to gain an acurate opinion.
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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Friday, September 25th, 2009
Q. can smoking and drinking affect my teeth?
A. Smoking obviously stains your teeth but is alsoa predisposing factor for gum disease. Drinking sugary drinks causes decay, drinking acidic drinks dissolves your teeth away and alcohol can cause both as well as a factor in oral cancer.
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
Tags: cavities, smoker, smoking, stained teeth, teeth, teeth decay, tooth, tooth decay
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Q. Hi, i am a smoker and i have one tooth my front canine which has gum shrinkage has been for a long while, and is now becoming sore and bleeds when i clean my teeth, please could you tell me what it could be.. Many Thanks
A.
This means that the area needs particular attention when brushing and flossing and that you should book in to see a hygienist to help maintain your teeth and gums. This is doubly necessary for a smoker.
Kind regards
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: brushing, brushing teeth, canine, canines, flossing, gum, gum shrinkage, smoker, teeth, tooth
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Saturday, August 29th, 2009
Q. I have stained front 4 teeth. I am ex smoker and black coffee lover so I am thinking to get 4 veners for 4 front theeth? Alos all my fron teeth has got a fillings whcih are different colours, it`s not too bad, but I am thing why should i go for it? How much would the vener cost?
A. Veneers cost from approximatley £ 695.
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: dental veneer, dental veneer costs, Q. Dental Veneers, smoker, smoking, stained teeth, tooth veneer, veneer, veneers, venner, venners
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Friday, July 31st, 2009
Q. my question is that i have always had dark gums but however they have got more dark.i have since then quit smoking .what i need is treatment for my black gums to become pink as im getting married soon. can you please help me .
A. hi
sometimes the gums can naturally change colour due to pigmentation which is difficult to do anything about.
howver they can be more inflamed and increasingly dark if there is gum disease or inflammation. the fact that you have quit smoking is letting the damage caused by smoking become apparent as your bodies natural immune defence which is suppressed by smoking kicks back in and makes you aware of the damage of smoking.
i would advise a check up and if there is a large amount of bacterial buld up or gum disease a hygienist session or appropriae treatment
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, smoker, smoking
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Q. I am hoping you can give me some advise. I was a smoker for a long time and my dentist told me this was why my teeth were falling out, and gums receeding. I stopped smoking purchased an oral B brush, clean my teeth regularly and deep clean them also, but the receeding sstill continued. My mum has just informed me (I am 46) that the is a hiareditary problem of gum disease, this being why my gums are receeding. the left hand side of my mouth is worse particularly in the mouth. however I now have a wobbly tooth at the next to my two front ones and the gum has receeded up, it looks awful. I will probably have two maybe three weeks before it falls out. I am terrified. I have never be blessed with beautiful skill, but been proud of my smile and lips. I have lost some teeth but at the back so never bothered me. I have started using corsydil to help but the tooth is getting worse. Can I have implants, or can I have my teeth saved? is there such a treatment that can replace the gums before it is too late. how long do implants take or if I have another problem, and need bone restructuring and how much would this cost. I need some help as soon as possible Please help.
A. hi
this is quite a complex proposed treatment and impossible to quote for without a thourough examination
however gum disease can have a genetic element but you committed dental suicide with the smoking
look at the perio-protect system to try and stabilise your remaining teeth
implants can be placed in most cases despite the gum disease
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, smoker, smoking
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
Q. Dear Dr Butt, i am e-mailing you reagarding teet whitening. Me and my fiance and getting married august 2009 and i was looking around the internet for effective tooth whitening treatmnt for my fiance, he is a smoker and has been for years, his teeth are heavely stained and the condition of his teeth in general is very poor. He is 29 and as far as i know has never been to a dentist. could you please help and guide us to what would be the best treatment for him as we re running out of time. many thanks
A. hi
firstly nobody should consider whitening unless their teeth are free from decay or gum disease , so if he hasnt had a basic check up that is the first step.
you can then choose home or combination whitening
time frame for whitening is usually 2 to 3 weeks but if he has other problems then the remedial work may take longer
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: smoker, teeth whitening, teeth whitenning
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Friday, January 9th, 2009
Q. Hi,Im really worried,i have been told i have gum disease through smoking.I am finding it really hard to give up because i suffer from depression and panic attacks.Im also unable to work because of this,im on benefits.Could you please let me know what i would be entitled to if i did lose my teeth.It really is getting me down,i just need some answers.Thankyou very much
A. Usually NHS treatment is available to try to stabilise the gum disease, remove hopeless teeth and fill the spaces with removable dentures. Some DSS benefits automatically mean free treatment.
Rob
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: gum, gum disease, gums, NHS, smoker, smoking
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Friday, September 19th, 2008
Q. hi , doctor , i want to ask , i that i smoke and my front four teeth , 2 from up and 2 from down are stained. i can i get rid off from stains .pls doctor help me . i cant laugh openly
A. You need to visit a dentist and see a dental hygienist who will remove the staining and build up on your teeth to improve the look and health of your teeth.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: smoker, smoking, stained teeth
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Sunday, September 14th, 2008
Q. My two front teeth were crowned almost 29 years ago. Recently they are both giving me discomfort and incredibily loose. Not a good feeling. I a 59 years of age, I smoke and enjoy my white wine. I do have gum disease and a heart murmour. Is it possible to have implants?? OR what would you advise. I definitely do NOT want to have a plate. Many thanks.
A. If you have gum disease, this will be the reason the teeth are loose. It may not be possible to have the crowns replaced successfully.
The first thing that must be done is the resolution of the gum disease. You are putting yourself at huge risk from systemic problems, as well as the problems it causes with the teeth.
Bacteria that cause gum disease are extremeley potent and have been found in the blood system in higher prevelance in heart attack patients. You have a heart murmer so you are even more at risk. I cannot stress how important this is. The fact you smoke does also not bode well for your oral health. Smoking reduces the blood supply to the teeth and gums and can mask the severity of the gum disease. Also with a reduced blood supply, you have fewer white blood cells to combat the disease.
Gum disease also cause bone loss which is why your teeth are loose.
Success of implants relies on a good blood supply and good bone in the area of placement. You cannot have presence of gum disease either because the implants will fail. Any implant dentist that knows what they are doing would not place implants in your mouth.
Unless these issues are resolved unfortunately the only treatment option left is a denture.
I am sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings.
If you do want to have implants then the gum disease needs to be resolved and you definately need to stop smoking. You may then be eligible for treatment
Kind regards
Dr Komal Suri
Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624163
33 High Street
Wendover Buckinghamshire
HP22 6DU
Tags: gum disease, smoker
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Monday, August 18th, 2008
Q. After many years of smoking, my teeth are badly stained and recently a bottom tooth has come out. The rest of my lower teeth are loose and I have been told that my gums are receeding. Could you please advise me of the appropriate treatment that I need. I also have a fear of dentists but I can no longer go on like this as it is affecting my confidence. Thanks
A. Smoking increases the chances and severity of gum disease. The ideal treatment would be to stop smoking, have your gum disease treated after having any unsaveable teeth removed, followed by tooth replacement using either implants, bridges, dentures or a combination. This is a very broad treatment plan and you should visit a dentist as soon as possible for a definitive treatment plan.
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
Tags: gum disease, smoker, smoking
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Q. i have lost some upper teeth and have badly receded gums from smoking. the bone above my front teeth is very visible and discoloured.Apart from my smile i’m a good looking guy.I have stopped smoking and wonder if its possible to get a nice smile back
A. The first thing to do is to have nay gum disease treated. Once this is done there are many possibilities to improving your smile – gum grafting, veneers, tooth whitening etc. I have and do treat many people who feel they have no possibility of looking forward to a new smile but there are often treatments that can make the impossible a reality. Well done for stopping smoking and you now need to find a dentist who will be able to give you your smile back again. The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentists is a good place to start – please visit their web site.
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
Tags: smoker, smoking
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Q. Hello, I had braces 2 years ago and had such a hectic lifestyle that i did not give thorough attention to cleaning my teeth very well around the braces. Overtime I hated wearing them and got them removed. This left my teeth with strong stains which I am unable to get rid off to date. My teeth are so tightly packed and where these stains reside leads to rotting in that area. However I took out two teeth in my upper jaw when getting the braces. My dentist says that I will require a lifetime of treatment with a filling almost at all checkups that i’ll have…you can imagine that I have now become used to those painful injections. I want each tooth to be totally free of these stains and want them perfectly straight. Is cosmetic dentistry an option?
A. It certainly is. Your problems sounds very treatable. There are likely to be several tratment possibilities. If you wish for me to discuss this matter further with you please contact me via my web site for a free cosmetic consultation
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
Tags: smoker, stained teeth, straight teeth
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Friday, July 4th, 2008
Q. I have removed uper left no 6 tooth 6 months ago. Now I want dental implant. Let me know if it is possible
A. hi many thanks for your enquiry. as long as there is enough bone in this region to house a dental implant there is no reason why it would not be possible. the main reasons why am implant is not recommended is if the patient is a smoker, medically compromised or there is a lack of bone in the area. hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester M41 8GN
0161 748 5250
www.kissdental.co.uk
Winner of Best Private dental practice 2007
Tags: dental implant, smoker
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