Posts Tagged ‘teeth extraction’

Could you advise on whether I will be able to straighten teeth after implants?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Q. I have been advised that I a lower molar needs to be extracted and replaced with an implant. Can you please advise whether I would still be able to wear braces to straighten the rest of my teeth when I have this implant? I mainly need to straigthen the upper teeth but have been advised that the lower teeth also need to be straightened to correct my bite.

A. hi many thanks for your email, as long as the orthodontist is consulted and is happy then there should not be a problem.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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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

Should I had to wait six months before a bridge was fitted after tooth extraction?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Q. I am due to have my bottom front tooth extracted due to a snapped root, do you have to wait six months before a bridge can be fitted as i am having mine fitted on the same day and i am feeling very unsure that i should be fitted with a denture first

A. during the first six months after an extraction the bone will reshape. A denture is easier to adapt to this change. a bridge fitted after six months is likely to easier to adapt to the stable shape. bridges fitted at extraction sometimes need replacing after six months. Rob

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Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ

I have trouble with dentures can I have alveoplasty after my teeth were pulled?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Q. i had my teeth pulled about two and half months ago and been having trouble with dentures fitting. now they are saying i need alveoplasty ok. today they sent me to an oral surgeon he stated that i should of had the procedure done at the time my teeth were pulled. i would like your opionon please

A. It is not unusual for dentures not to fit very well following removal of teth an immediate placement of dentures.  Many times new dentures need to be made 6 months later following a healing period. I am unable to comment on the alveoplasty issue without examining you.

dr julian caplan

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

Can the process of tooth extraction be quicker?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Q. I went to my dentist (NHS)for the second time re. my wisdom tooth. I was given antibiotics and she drained some of the infection. I asked to be referred to a specialist for extracion. This takes up to 6 months. I hate taking antibiotics and would rather have the tooth out asap. Can this process happen quicker i.e through private practice? What is the wait for an operation when going private and where could i go? I don’t understand why she seems reluctant to refer me and get it treated properly. I live in London. Best Wishes

A. bupa & nuffield type hospitals will have associated specialist oral surgeons who will provide a quote for your treatment. Rob

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Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ

What is the price range for implant?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Q. Dr. Caplan, I saw an endodontist today for a problem with a crown that I had placed in 2004. There was a root canal done on this tooth(which is the 3rd tooth from the front tooth) and then the crown was placed. But I have had a lot of trouble with the crown—has come off several times and now for the second time in 3 mo, I have decay built up under it. I am on antibiotic now and the specialist I saw today recommends that I have this tooth extracted and have an implant for this tooth. It was a baby tooth(the permanent tooth came in behind it and I had it pulled years ago). I have just a couple of questions: What is the price range of an implant? Should I have my dentist—whom I trust do the procedure or is it recommended to go to an oral surgeon? Thank you!

A. If possible I would recommend the dentist who is placing the implant to restore as well.  If your dentist has suficient ability to do both this is most likely to produce the best outcome.  Pleae siscuss the cost of this procedure with your dentist as the costs vary greatlydepending on the case

dr julian caplan

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

Are there any procedures to bring back my original shape of face?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Q. When i was in my teens i had a fixed brace to straighten my teeth, teeth were also removed, This totally changed the shape of my face my top lip/chin look empty even though i only had about 4 teeth out, are there any proceedures which could either bring teeth back out even if it meant wearing another brace, i dont really want veneers, i wish id been asked before the brace as id rather have had crooked teeth than a changed face! please help!!

A. hi many thanks for your email, generally the brace treatment which requires extracting teeth does sometimes make your jaws and smile very narrow. my advice would be to use an expander to widen the smile this would refill your face and smile and help to close the gap from what you was like to how you are now. go for a consultation with an cosmetic orthodontist who i am sure will discuss these options with you.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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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

My daughter may need alveoplasty is its necessary?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Q. My daughter is having two wisdom teeth pulled and they have told her she may need alveoplasty and it is not covered by insurance. She will never put dentures where the wisdom teeth were so why would it be neccessary?

A. hi msny thanks for your email, this procedure may be required as if the extractions are very surgical, the bone might be very irregular once the teeth have been taken out and the alveoplasty will help to contour the bone so it feels much more smooth and natural in the mouth. you can ask them not to do the procedure but if the surgeon then feels it will benefit your daughter long term its a choice only you can make.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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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

The top two teeth are trying to come out Plz advice

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Q. I have a 8 year old girl who had her top 4 teeth pulled out due to decay when she was 3 years old.They are trying to come out , but the top two middle ones are protuding on top of the gums,not the bottom. Wht should we do?

A. Once they come into the mouth the lip will guide them into the correct place.  If you are still concerned please visit your dentist

dr julian caplan

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

My filling causing pain What shall I do?

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Q. I was told by my dentist I had a leaking filling. He has re-filled but my tooth is lose and I am still in alot of pain. I am unable to eat or drink as the hot or cold causes me pain. What shall I do

A. hi many thanks for your email, if the tooth in question which was filled is loose then it is safe to say there is bone loss around the tooth and the tooth is infected probably from the bone loss and gum disease around the tooth. my advice will probably consider extraction of the tooth as i think root canal treatment may not work.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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

Should I need to wait for 6 months to treat my extracted tooth?

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Q. Hi i recently extract a tooth,now i have this empty space, the dentist said that he can do it in 6 months.is it true or is it possible for you to do it before and how much will that cost? regards

A. It is best to leave the area to heal for at least 12 weeks unless you are going to have an implant in which case it is best to have implant placed 3-4 weeks after the extraction.

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Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS

My teeth crumbled at the top except about 4 what are my options

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Q. All of my teeth crumbled at the top except about 4 during chemotherapy. Now my immune system is compromised. I know that I may need a lot of work, but I am afraid. I am a breast cancer survivor of inflammatory breast cancer. My prognosis is 60 percent chance of reoccurance. What would be your recommendation. I had 1 year of chemotherapy, radiation and a year of herceptin treatment. I have hpb, atrial fibs and rhuemotoid arthritis. Thank you

A. Minimally invasive dentistry utilizing bonding techniques to reduce the amount of tooth removal is advisable.  It is essential that none of the dentistry provided increase the chances of gum disease and you would be well advised to use a daily fluoride mouthwash and regularly see your hygienist.

dr julian caplan

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

What procedure to be followed for smile makeover?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Q. I have seen a cosmetic dentist with a view to smile makeover. Treatment consists of old crown replacements and also a Bridge. For the Bridge I need to have a molar extracted. The teeth either side of it are old crowns. One of these teeth has infection in root and needs root canal treatment. I will be having diagnostic wax-up for the treatment. In your opinion in what order would you do the treatment. i.e. extraction first, root canal, wax-up etc. What proceedure would you follow. Thank you.

A. It really depends on many factors and without seeing your mouth i could not even start to advise you. Your dentist would have told you this when giving you your treatment plan and quote. If not, please seek his guidance.

Kind regards
Dr Jusitn Glaister

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Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF

Is it possible to have two partials to cover extracted tooth and the gap?

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Q. I just recently had my front tooth extracted and am wearing a flipper until my gum heals. I had a natural gap between the tooth that was extracted and the next tooth, I am having a partial made, and was wondering if it is possible to have two partials made to cover the extracted tooth and the gap.

A. They should be able to deal with this with just one denture i guess.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

I am getting one wisdom tooth pulled on wed will it be ok by sat?

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

Q. If I am getting one wisdom tooth pulled on wed., do you think i’ll be ok by sat.?

A. usually you will be but it depends on how difficult the extraction is.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

What is the best managment for patient with swelling on face due to molar abscess

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

Q. hi what is the best managment for patient with swelling on face due to abscess on molars is it ok to give antiboitics for 5 days then after swelling subside do the drainage and rct or extraction

A. Yes thats exactly what I would do except if you can get drainage earlier, perhaps through the tooth the antibiotics wil work quicker

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Should I get my decayed molar teeth extracted now

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Q. I am due to have my upper left molar extracted next month at the dental hospital under IV sedation. I was referred there by my dentist due to the tooth being too badly decayed underneath the filling to have root canal treatment on it. As it is causing me little or no pain at the moment I would like your advice as to whether I could wait until it does cause me pain and have it extracted then or would this just make things worse? Also, I am concerned about the gap it would leave behind and would like to know my options regarding this, as neither my dentist nor the dental hospital have discussed this with me. Thank You

A. Given that the tooth decay is bad, it will be getting worse over time. It is unlikely that you will be able to arrange, at short notice, extraction with sedation when the tooth starts to hurt. You need to have the tooth out at the time that is convenient to you not when you get toothache ( eg on your holiday etc )

Gaps can be filled with dentures, bridges & implants if the adjacent teeth are healthy. All need regular care & maintenance.

StJohns Dental Practice in Birmingham City Centre offers a free initial Implant consultation to find out likely options in your case. Call 0121 643 0610 for details
Rob

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Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ

Im pregnant and I need to take my 6 adult teeth out advise please!

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Q. hi there im 19 yrs old and have been told i have to have 6 adult teeth out and im pregnant and cant have them taken out while awake im scared of pain what would you say i could do and also do you think my dentist will do something to replace the missing teeth.?

A. You won’t have a full anaesthetic if you’re pregnant so talk to your dentist to see if he can do something until after you have had your baby, then you might be able to have the teeth out under sedation.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Did my dentist have the right to extract my teeth without giving me the right options?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Q. I wonder if you could give me some advise please.I had a bridge that had bercome loose, when i visited my dentist he said that i could not have it re-cemented as the two teeth anchoring the bridge had worn away and the only solution was to extract the two teeth and then he would replace with a new bridge. I went ahead and had the teeth surgically removed. when i returned for him to check the stitches he informed me that i could not have a bridge as the gap was too large and the only option was to have dentures or costly implants. I now have nasty plastic dentures that are very uncomfortable i have a constant lisp and find them very diffiucult to eat with. Did he have the right to extract my teeth without giving me options? the extractd teeth were fine, i had no decay, they had just worn down to the gum so the bridge could not adhere. After some research i found out that i could have had them posted and crowned. he did not give me that option. On my return visits he keeps trying to convince me to have implants, i cannot afford to go dow that route (£6000) I feel he is purely profiteering.|I am so upset as they are my near front teeth and used to have a perfect smile. I am devastated and constantly have to cover my mouth if i laugh or smile. do i complain to him? do i have any rights? can you confirm that i could have had crowns? please can you advise. Thankyou.

A. In these situations you need to voice your concerns to your dentist.  He will have a complaints procedure and should be able to explain to you the reasons for the steps that he has taken

dr julian caplan

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

I have 19 teeth left and all are problematic what do i do?

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Q. I have 19 teeth left in my mouth!! They are all giving me a lot of problems, and I wake up crying due to the teeth pain!! I do not want to spend 800.00-1000.00 on each tooth. I want them all pulled and I want full dentures. How do I go about doing this?? What steps do I have to take?? Please help me!!!!

A. get three opinions from different dentists, see where they agree and where they differ. Maybe you need stable dependable teeth without spending 800 per tooth and this is possible without extracting everything.
Rob

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Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ

My canine was removed in childhood can i get it restored now?

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Q. As a child my dentist removed a single canine tooth. As a result the centre line of my top teeth is about 3-4mm off centre from my lips, resulting in one-sided appearance. Is it possible to restore the centre line using crowns or implants? Many thanks

A. Yes it is but is a quiet complex treatment and sometimes only partial improvement is possible. I would recommend the treatment is carried out by an experienced cosmetic dentist

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG