Posts Tagged ‘smoking’
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
Tags: bonding, bridge, bridges, cantilever bridge, composite bonding, cost dental implants, crown, crowns, dental bonding, dental bridge, dental bridges, dental crown, dental crowns, dental implants, dental implants costs, incisor, lava crown, maryland bridge, nhs crowns, porcelain bridge, porcelain crowns, smoker, smoking, tooth bonding
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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
Tags: composite veneers, cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, cost cosmetic dentistry, cost teeth whitening, crown, crowns, dental crown, dental crowns, dental veneer, dental veneer costs, dental veneer gum line, dental veneers, discoloured tooth, discoloured teeth, gold crown, gum, gum disease, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, invisailgn, invisalign, invisalign brace, invisalign braces, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, porcelain crowns, porcelain veneer, porcelain veneers, receeded gums, receeding gums, root canal. veneer, shrinking gums, smoker, smoking, stained teeth, vaneers, veneer, veneers
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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
Tags: dental veneer, dental veneer costs, dental veneer gum line, dental veneers, front teeth, front tooth, periodontal disease, periodontist, porcelain veneer, porcelain veneers, Q. Dental Veneers, Q. Orthodontics, smoker, smoking, vaneers, venee, veneer, veneers, veneerswhite smile, venner, venners
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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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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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Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
Q. Hi there,my front two teeth are crowded and on the right side of my front teeth i have a bridge that was put in 4 years ago to cover my space that was showing, and on the other side which is the left my own teeth next to the front, the teeth is not straight, my gums are black due to smoking because i never had black gums before smoking how can i have them pink again? concerning my teeth i am 24 years old and unemployed, i dont pay for my checkups but my dentist have said it would cost me around £1600 to have a brace, i went to my orthodontists he said they are no severe but i dont like my smile. I dont mind paying that amount if its nothing more but how cn i have treatment done, a private dentist gave me a quote of £3000 in manchester. Please can you help?
A. Hi many thanks for your enquiry, i can see you have seeked advice from more than one dentist. we do offer free consultations. we could see you to assess your situation and give you a costing for the treatment needed. Hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
Winner of Best Private dental practice 2007
Tags: bad teeth, cosmetic dentists, crooked smile, crooked teeth, smile, smile makeover, smoking
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Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
Q. Dear Doctor I´m 50 and trying to give up smoking, I´d love to have botex to get rid of the lines, but i´m scared it turns out like Lesley Ash´s lips. can you give me some reasurances. Thanking you
A. Lesley Ash had collagen implants in her lip. Botox is very different. Botox wouldn’t be the best treatment for your lip.
A filler such as restylane or perlane would be better. You don’t need to worry that your lips will be deformed
Kind regards
Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624163
33 High Street
Wendover Buckinghamshire
HP22 6DU
Tags: botox, botox injections, smoking
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Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
Q. My dentist’s suggestion is for two implants .What helth conditions is needed for patients
A. The contraindications for implants are any conditions that cause you to be4 immunocompromised, eg diabetes and smoking
Kind regards
Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624163
33 High Street
Wendover Buckinghamshire
HP22 6DU
Tags: Cosmetic+dentistry, dental implant, dental implants, dental inplant, implant, implants, smoking
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Monday, January 12th, 2009
Q. my dentist says if i stop smoking i can get dental inplants because i had to have all my top teeth removed but im on nhs can this really happen he said he would refer me back to hospital in 6 months
A. Hi
Unfortuantley dental implants can not be done under the nhs, because there is no funding for this procedure by the local PCT.
In certain situations (i.e cancer or trauma) , some hospitals may do implants if there is funding.
Majority of the time the treatment will have to be done privately.
Regards
Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ
Tags: dental implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, NHS, nhs dentistry, smoking
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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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Monday, December 15th, 2008
Q. hello, i am interested in whitening my teeth however have been advised that this is not appropriate for smokers?, i.e. once whitened the effects of smoking will create further blotches?, is this correct?
A. Not strictly speaking, however the bleach does make the enamel slightly more porous therefore if you do undergo whitening then it is best to refrain from smoking, drinking red wine etc
Kind regards
Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624163
33 High Street
Wendover Buckinghamshire
HP22 6DU
Tags: smoking, teeth whitening, teeth whitenning, white teeth
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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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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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Friday, August 15th, 2008
Q. I bought a tooth whitening kit from a private dental surgery and explained that I had very sensitive teeth beforehand. He checked my teeth and said they would be fine and that I should purchase Tooth mousse. I used it once and haven’t been able to use it again as I was in agony. No amount of sensitive toothpaste helped. I really want them whitening but can’t suffer that for 2 weeks. My own dentist tells me that due to prolonged smoking, I have a mild case of gum recession and possibly my nerves may be exposed. How can I whiten them without the pain? I bought daywhite. 2hours was too long and it should have been on longer. Help, I have stopped smiling because of the colour of my teeth, although my dentist says they are still very healthy.
A.
Some systems do claim to whiten without sensitivity. In my experience there are none that whiten predictably without some patients getting sensitivity.
Keep your whitening trays and continue to use with the tooth mousse instead of daywhite , an alternative product to use in the trays is GELKAM ( Colgate ) try to keep in overnight for max effect.
Some patients retry after 6-12 months having used above products for a few weeks before restarting also you can swop materials (daywhite for nitewhite / carbamine peroxide )
if you dont want to retry whitening ultrathin veneers such as lumineers or thineers which dont require tooth reduction are an option. Cost per tooth is around £600, 6-10 upper front teeth , 8-10 lower front teeth
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: sensitive teeth, smoking
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