Posts Tagged ‘teeth decay’
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
Q. Hi i wrote to you before, i have porclain fused to metal crowns, and the metal is starting to show slightly. One of my tooth with a crown had a root canal and has changed colour. I did enquiry into the services you provid, however i am worried about getting my teeth re-caped maybe due to horror stories i heard e.g a root canal tooth can be broken of when taking off the cap,this is really putting me off else i would have book a consultation with you to get all porclain crowns a while back. Is there a likely hood that my tooth that is gone grey under the cap may break of in the process of removing the cap please let me know, as this is the only thing putting me of with having a consultation with you… Regards
A. Hi,
We will carry out tests and x-rays pre treatment to make sure that the foundations are healthy before carrying out any treatment.
It is always a big decision chosing to have Cosmetic work carried out, a lot of my patients come with a list of questions they would like to ask me at there consultation so feel free to ask me as many questions as you need!
The colour of your tooth underneath does not matter as the ceramist will create your crowns to block out any discolouration underneath.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: crown, crowns, dental crown, dental crowns, root, root canal, root canal treatment, root canal. veneer, root cleaning, teeth, teeth decay, tooth, tooth decay
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Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Q. hi i have some very bad broken off teeth and their decaying. i have had an abcess for three days now but i went to the dr and got penicillin i plan to have the tooth removed in a week or so. but my question is this the pain in my tooth has been pretty bad i started takeing the meds yesterday the penicillin and they gave me hydrocodone 5/500 the pain has eased off but today when i woke up i noticed that a part of chin has a numb sensation about it i can feel when i touch it but it just dont feel right what could be causeing this? its got me really worried thanks.
A.
The cause of your numbness is compression of the nerves in that part of your face due to an abscess on your tooth. Once this swelling has gone your sensations should return to normal. Please try and have your teeth treated. If you are very nervous sedation is a good option to help you cope. We certainly offer this service at Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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: abscess, broken teeth, decayed teeth, fractured root, fractured teeth, teeth, teeth decay, tooth, tooth decay
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Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Q. Hi, I have lost 7 teeth which have rotted away all back teeth, one of my front teeth is starting to erode away aswel it is getting really embarrasing now as i know my breath smell, my gums often bleed and it is making me really depressed, i cant afford to get them done is there anywhere that would be able to help me, i would find it really embarrasing going to the dentist, any suggestions would be grately appreciated.
A.
I would strongly recommend that you go and see a dentist to sort this out for you. Please do not feel embarassed as we are used to seeing dental problems and are here to help you.
Once your teeth have already begun to decay, only a dental professional can help you with this by treating or extracting the teeth in question. However, you can do something to make sure the teeth that are still ok do not go down the same route and this would be to make sure to are brushing and flossing twice a day and that you are keeping food and drinks with a high concentration of sugar in them, such as sweets and coke, to a minimum.
The smell you are talking about is from the decay in the teeth and it will not go awat until it is removed by a dentist so I would ask around friends and family for a dentist they recommend and book an examination with them.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: front teeth, front tooth, teeth, teeth decay, tooth, tooth decay
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Friday, September 25th, 2009
Q. how can you find out whether you have decay under a metal porcelain bridge and if so, what should be done. Dull pain at gum area. X ray shows nothing
A. This can be difficult but Xrays taken at various angles sometimes show decay. However if this does not show decay you may have gum inflammation that can be treated by your hygienist. Symptoms of decay are usually sensitivity to cold initially becoming more painful with heat later as the nerve becomes infected.
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: bridge, bridges, decayed teeth, dental bridge, dental bridges, teeth, teeth decay, tooth, tooth decay
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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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Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Q. hi i have the start of tiny pittting to my front top 2 teeth but not decay. each tooth also has white half moons on the tips (i have been told these white markings are genetic) the white half moons change daily from white to yellow (have u ever heard of anything like this before). my dentist says i have 2 choices he can either bond my teeth which would enable him to tone down the white bringing the colour more all together or bleach my teeth. i dont know what to do? i dont want to damamge my teeth i dont want a holowood smile just a more uniformed coloured front teeth . kind regds
A. The white patches on your teeth can be caused by many things but often is due to a change in calcium metabolism at the time of the front teeth tooth formation. My first treatmetn of choice would be totry bleaching but please be aware tha tthe white spots will get a lot whiter and stand out form the surrounding teeth. However once the bleaching is finished you will find the white patches will fade to blend in with the whiter surrounding teeth. If you still need bonding or veneers this can be done later
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: dental veneer, front teeth, front tooth, Q. Cosmetic Bonding, teeth bleaching, teeth decay, tooth bonding, tooth decay, vaneers, veneer, veneers
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Q. I have toothache in my left front tooth. They were sensitive and I am using the sensodyne pro-namel toothpaste which was gradually making the problem better over time. However a few days ago toothache started in my left front tooth and the sensitivty has almost completely gone away in just the last 2 days since the toothache started. The tooth hurts when i put any small pressure onto it and has grown from mild pain from time to time to constant mild pain. What is wrong and what should I do?
A. You need to go and se a dentist to see if the tooth has decay or is being irritated by the position of the bite.
Kind regards
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: dentist, front teeth, front tooth, overbite, sensitive teeth, teeth, teeth decay, tooth, tooth decay, underbite
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Q. My 14 year old son has a mild underbite. What treatments are available to correct it. I’m fairly sure that wearing braces would be something of an uphill struggle!
A. With underbites the first treatment of choice is orthodontics. However your son needs to be motivated to clean his brace properly to prevent gum disease and tooth decay whilst he is undergoing treatment. For a boy of 14 I would not recommend other forms of treatment.
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: braces, gum, gum disease, gums, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, overbite, teeth decay, tooth decay
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Q. I WAS IN ITALIAN RESTAURANT YESTERDAY AND ONLY TOOK X3 BITES FOOD AND FELT SHARP PAIN DOWN LEFT HAND SIDE OF JAWLINE FROM BOTTOM OF LEFT EAR DOWN TO LEFT HAND SIDE OF LOWER CHIN. I WAS IN AGONY ALL SUN NIGHT AND TOOK X2 LOTS CO-CODAMOL PAINKILLERS WOULD NOT BUDGE PAIN AND TOOK X2 LOT SAME THING THIS MORNING. NOT SEEING DENTIST TILL TOMORROW. CAN YOU PLEASE ADVISE. MY DENTIST ONE OCCASION SAID I MAY GROUND MY TEETH. I HAD BEREAVEMENT OF LATE AND WAS STRESSED AFTER FEW THINGS GOT ON TOP OF ME. WHEN I MOVE MY TEETH UP AND DOWN IT ACHES SO. CAN YOU ADVISE PLEASE. MANY THANKS. PAIN IS UNBEARABLE. I WAS IN TEARS.
A. Your dentist definitely needs to xray the area to determine if there is infection present
If nothing can be found then you can try wearing an Aqualizer www.aqualizer.co.uk to determine if the pain is due to your grinding or have your dentist make a guard to prevent this problem during stressfiul periods
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: bad teeth, decayed teeth, dental pain, dentist, fractured root, teeth, teeth decay, teeth grinding, tooth, tooth decay
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Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Q. I went to the dentist today and i need a tooth pulled, The next time the oral surgeon is back at that office is in a month. the tooth was infected and i have 3 days left on my antibiotics. Is there anything I should do after I run out of antibiotcs to make sure the infection does not come back
A. you will specific advice for you situation. your dentist should help
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: decayed teeth, dentist, teeth, teeth decay, tooth, tooth decay
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
Q. 2front teeth slowly crumbling due to long term use of steroids&sweet tooth!15yrs since laast saw dentist.so frightened&money shortage,have to only eat soft food now
A. Contact NHS Direct for details of how to find a local dentist and help paying dental charges
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: abscess, acid erosion, acid teeth, bacteria, bad teeth, black teeth, bone graft, bone grafts, bone loss, cosmetic dentistry drugs, dental implants costs, dental veneer costs, dentist, dentistry, front teeth, front tooth, NHS, nhs dentist, nhs dentistry, sensitive teeth, stained teeth, teeth decay, teeth pain
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Monday, September 14th, 2009
Q. I am 47 years old and have not been to a dentist for 27 years after a quite terryfying experience. I have lost alot of teeth and apart from a few at the front bottom and top the others remaining are broken or decaying. I am scared stiff of the dentist and get panicky just thinking about it. Could you give me some idea of how I will accepted if I go. I do not want to be lectured as i am well aware of my situation. What I need is a sympathic and calming approach but I am really scred this may not be the case.
A. When I see patients such as yourself I am certainly not judgmental but concerned about treating your mouth back to health. For patients who are scared of dentistry there are a number of ways to help you through the process. In my experience most patients who are as scared as you find IV sedation a great help. They find that this technique makes them very relaxed during the treatment and also they have little memory of the event. This also allows me to carry out the best treatment possible. If this is of interest to you please contact my practice for an appointment. i look forward to meting you.
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: bacteria, bad teeth, broken teeth, chipped teeth, chipped tooth, decayed teeth, dental anxiety, dental pain, dental phobia, dentist, dentistry, false teeth, fear of dentist, missing teeth, periodontal disease, private dentist, scared of dentist, smile makeover, teeth decay, teeth pain, teeth removed
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Q. Hello, I have just been to my dentist as I was experiencing pain in my lower back teeth. I had an x-ray done and was told that my lower back teeth were fine but that I have alot of decay in my top canine tooth and that it will need fixing immediatly. She then poked and blew air into it asking me if it hurt which it didn’t and then said I would need the tooth sorting but said that it would be extremley difficult. I asked if she meant if I was going to lose the tooth or need a root canal and she said no nothing like that, she would just need to do a normal type filling but just that it was going to be very difficult. I am now scared and don’t understand. Please could you explain this to me a little more? What happens during a filling of you canine tooth and why would it be so difficult? Please please help!!!
A. I am not sure what your dentist meant either – you need to go back to her and ask her specifically what she means
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: decayed teeth, dental anxiety, dental pain, dental phobia, fear of dentist, fillings, porcelain fillings, scared of dentist, silver filling, small gaps, teeth decay, teeth fillings, teeth pain, tooth filling, tooth fillings, Tooth+fillings
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Q. Am I restricted to Plastic denture plates for NHS dentures
A. You need to speak to your dentist regarding specific treatment such as this as the treatment might vary from dentist to dentist
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: dentist, dentistry, denture, dentures, front teeth, front tooth, Q. Dentures, sensitive teeth, teeth decay
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Q. I have 4 crowns in the front (top) I just noticed as I was flossing today the area I thought had food seems to be more like a wearing of the side of the crowns (2). Does this happen and what do you do about it besides new crowns. I know–go to the dentist. I have had them approximately 17-20 years. Thank you
A. crowns do not wear on their side- you probably have decay and need new crowns
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: crow, crown, crowns, crows, decayed teeth, dental crown, dental crowns, gold crown, lava crown, porcelain crowns, Q. Dental crowns, teeth decay, tooth decay
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Q. are dental bridges good to have for decaying teeth
A. All dental disease needs to be treated – ie decay removed prior or at the time of the bridge preparation
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: decayed teeth, dental abscess, dental bridge, dental bridges, Q. Dental Bridges, teeth decay, tooth decay
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Q. I have been given a kit called ‘day white excel 3’ from my dentist in Australia. I used the kit last week for 9 days straight and was meant to leave it on for half an hour, but sometimes left it for over an hour. I had very sensitive teeth afterwards and felt that diet coke or anything acidic afterwards was attacking my teeth. It looks like some enamel may have been eroded the root s of some of my teeth, is this possible or could the whitening highlight a problem that may already be there? In addition do fizzy drinks and sparkling water erode the enamel on teeth over time? Thanks in advance.
A. During bleaching and for 2 weeks afterwards you should stay away from fizzy drinks and staining foods/drinks. Home bleaching kits will not cause erosion of your teeth provided they are prescribed by a dentist and are carbamide peroxide based.
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: acid erosion, acrylic teeth, clean teeth, discoloured tooth, enamel, enlighten teeth whitening, gum, gum loss, gums, healthy gums, Q. gums, receeded gums, sensitive teeth, teeth decay, teeth whiten, teeth whitening, teeth whitenning, tooth whitening, zoom teeth whitening
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Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Q. Hi dr moore, I have been suffering with tooth loss and broken teeth for some years now. I dont have the confidance to smile’ laugh or go out with friends on social gatherings anymore. Thi problem is realy getting me down and depressed as i get horrible thoughts going through my head about going to the dentist. I know myself i should have done something about it years aggo, but feel realy ashamed at what the dentist would think. Please could you give me some reasuring advice.
A. Dentists deal with people with poor dental health every day and shouldn’t make you feel bad regarding your problems. Ask a friend for a recommendation for a dentist in your area
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: broken teeth, teeth, teeth decay, tooth, tooth decay
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