Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » smoking http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:57:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 I have bruxism, am I still a suitable candidate for implants? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-bruxism-am-i-still-a-suitable-candidate-for-implants/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-bruxism-am-i-still-a-suitable-candidate-for-implants/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:53:09 +0000 Dr Andrew Moore http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-bruxism-am-i-still-a-suitable-candidate-for-implants/
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I have receeding gums and worn down teeth due to bruxism since childhood. I am now 50 and it is getting worse. Can I have implants when I have to lose teeth or is this not feasible? I have already lost a tooth and possibly losing another back tooth due to grinding. I have read that sufferes of bruxism cannot have implants as their gums and bones are already damaged by this condition. I am also a smoker. I DONT even consider having to result in dentures that would be my worst nightmare. Is there anything that can be done to haice set of teeth for people like me. I live in the UK.

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Hi, Im 34 and I have severe gum disease especially on my front bottom teeth the gum no longer fills in between the teeth and I have been told I have lost a bit of bone there as well. Apparently the gum disease is hereditary and I also used to smoke but I gave this up when the dentist told me if I smoked anymore then I would have no teeth left by the time I got to her age.

I am starting to get really conscious of this now, what are my options? I have heard of gum grafts could this help me?
Thanks

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]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/are-gum-grafts-the-best-option-for-my-gum-disease/feed/ 0 What should I do about gum recession? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-should-i-do-about-gum-recession/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-should-i-do-about-gum-recession/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:19:00 +0000 Dr Julian Caplan BDS http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-should-i-do-about-gum-recession/
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Hi,
I have some gum recession behind my lower front two teeth, probably from 10 years of smoking. I have since given up and endeavour to keep my teeth in good health. Both teeth have some slight movement in them, one a very small amount and the other less than a millimetre, but concerning nonetheless. Can one get gum grafting in the UK and would this help?

Many thanks,

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]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-should-i-do-about-gum-recession/feed/ 1 I have given up foods that stain, can you tell me the best way to whiten my teeth? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-given-up-foods-that-stain-can-you-tell-me-the-best-way-to-whiten-my-teeth/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-given-up-foods-that-stain-can-you-tell-me-the-best-way-to-whiten-my-teeth/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:30:51 +0000 Dr Safeer Butt http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-given-up-foods-that-stain-can-you-tell-me-the-best-way-to-whiten-my-teeth/
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Hi Dr Butt,

I recently decided to give up smoking and tea/coffee as they were beginning to really show on my teeth. As a treat to myself i have decided that i want to have my teeth professionally whitened, but i am not sure what is the safest product/supplier with the best results..

This is where i was hoping your expertise could guide me.

I have done some research, but i am not sure were to look. I am approx a C2 on a professional tooth shade guide, an wish to get to a A1-B1.

Can you please advise, in your opinion, the safest and most affective product for a dentist to use?

Thanks

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]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-given-up-foods-that-stain-can-you-tell-me-the-best-way-to-whiten-my-teeth/feed/ 4 Can you tell me why my gums are receeding? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-tell-me-why-my-gums-are-receeding/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-tell-me-why-my-gums-are-receeding/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:30:34 +0000 Dr Andrew Moore http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-tell-me-why-my-gums-are-receeding/
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my gums are receeding but i dont bleed. i clean twice a day very well and my teeth are in good condition. why are my gums receeding. i am a smoker and i also drink.could this be the reason?

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]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-tell-me-why-my-gums-are-receeding/feed/ 0 How much would a full set of dental implants cost? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-much-would-a-full-set-of-dental-implants-cost/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-much-would-a-full-set-of-dental-implants-cost/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:10:22 +0000 Dr Andrew Moore http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-much-would-a-full-set-of-dental-implants-cost/
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how much would it cost for a full set of dental implants my teeth are in poor condition part denture part decaying teeth due to years of smoking and abuse after stopping smoking thought a nice smile would be a treat!

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]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-much-would-a-full-set-of-dental-implants-cost/feed/ 0 What are the best options to save my smile if I suffer from advanceed periodontal disease? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-best-options-to-save-my-smile-if-i-suffer-from-advanceed-periodontal-disease/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-best-options-to-save-my-smile-if-i-suffer-from-advanceed-periodontal-disease/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:43:57 +0000 Dr Andrew Moore http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-best-options-to-save-my-smile-if-i-suffer-from-advanceed-periodontal-disease/
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hi , i am 43 and have quite advanced periodontal disease , also an overbite on my top teeth and tmj disorder . i have already had 5 teeth removed , and today i saw a periodontist and he said i need another 3 out but not replace them .. this periodontal disease started about 5 years ago . i do smoke , which i know is a huge factor in the disease .. what i want to know is if i had all my teeth removed , would that end the disease ? and could i then have implants to replace all my teeth ? or is it not possible because of gum and bone reduction ? my dentist is always saying they are trying to save my teeth , but whats the point if they are destroying whats underneath ??? Any assistance you can offer would be greatly appreciated as at present I am finding this deeply depressing at the moment in time 

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hi. i’m 17 and i have gum disease, i used to smoke but have now quit, not long ago. my teeth are very wobbly and i’m thinking that they will have to be taken out or they will fall out. i’m very worried as i am scared to be 18 and toothless. i was wondering if i would be about to get teeth implants on the nhs? as my mum is a single part-time worker, and i couldn’t possibly afford it. i live in blackpool. please reply asap. many thanks.

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]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-it-possible-to-get-teeth-implants-on-the-nhs/feed/ 0 If I have gum disease, what can I do to save my teeth? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/if-i-have-gum-disease-what-can-i-do-to-save-my-teeth/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/if-i-have-gum-disease-what-can-i-do-to-save-my-teeth/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:39:30 +0000 Dr Mark Hughes http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/if-i-have-gum-disease-what-can-i-do-to-save-my-teeth/
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I have been told i have gum disease and been told to quit smoking is there anything else i can do to save my teeth as I’m only 39 and don’t want to lose any.
If i do lose any can i have them replaced.
many thanks

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Dentures might be your only op… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/if-i-have-gum-disease-what-can-i-do-to-save-my-teeth/feed/ 0 My molar has cracked in half. Would I be able to get treatment on the NHS? Also, what can be done about brown tooth stains? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-molar-has-cracked-in-half-would-i-be-able-to-get-treatment-on-the-nhs-also-what-can-be-done-about-brown-tooth-stains/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-molar-has-cracked-in-half-would-i-be-able-to-get-treatment-on-the-nhs-also-what-can-be-done-about-brown-tooth-stains/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:39:27 +0000 Dr Julian Caplan BDS http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-molar-has-cracked-in-half-would-i-be-able-to-get-treatment-on-the-nhs-also-what-can-be-done-about-brown-tooth-stains/
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Hello I am unemployed and a part time university student. One of my molars has cracked in half and is causing me some discomfort. Will I be able to get any help with getting this sorted out? Also, I have just given up smoking and have noticed behind my lower central incisors there is alot of brown/black, possibly tobacco staining. What is a good toothpaste to get rid of this? Thanks,
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The NHS should be able to sort… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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