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Anything be done about tooth decay due to prolonged breastfeeding?

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:41:30 +0000

Q. My 3 year old son has decay which our dentist has said is due to prolonged night time breastfeeding. His front top teeth look terrible and the dentist has said our only options are extraction or leaving the teath to go black!. We feel that there must be an alternative that will not leave him facing horrible comments from other children. We do not have a great deal of money but would like to find out all our options. Thank you.,

A. Unfortunately your dentist has given you your only options – thankfully these are only the baby teeth.

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Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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What would be the cost to have dentures fitted?

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:48:38 +0000

Q. I am a 43 year old woman. 2 years ago I was told that my teeth would be dropping out as my jaw bone has receeded, I have come to the stage were I have lost a number of teeth due to breakage, the rest of my upper teeth are very loose and feel it is time to look at cosmetic dentures for the top as I cannot afford a bone implant. can you help me with the costing of extraction and cosmetic dentures for the top set of my teeth. Thanks,

A. Unfortunately it is difficult to determine the price of extractions and upper dentures as individual practices vary in costs. It would also depend on the number of teeth for extraction and the type of denture that would best suit yourself. Many practices do offer free consultations. If you would like any further information or to book a free consultation at kiss dental please do not hesitate to contact the practice at www.kissdental.co.uk Having a free consultation would give you a good idea on the full cost of any treatment required. Hope this has helped with your question Dr K Solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS 13
Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250

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All teeth are broken so what treatment is best?

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:07:10 +0000

Q. I have Broken ALL my teeth and have realy bad tooth pains evry month. I would like to know what your recomendations are and what treatments are available because I think all my teeth are beyond repair and I am quite woried because I do not have alot of money and would like to know the cost of treatment.,

A. I can’t really tell how bad they are but you might be looking at either fillings and crowns or extraction of the bad teeth and replacement with dentures, bridges or implants. You need to see a dentist as soon as possible you may also qualify for NHS treatment if money is tight.

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

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All teeth are broken so what treatment is best?

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:07:10 +0000

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

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Dentist has told me to get crowns but can I get teeth removed instead?

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:18:56 +0000

Q. I have an overbite and my only teeth that I dislike so much are my two front teeth. They are longer than all my other teeth and starting to overlap each other. I have consulted My dentist and he suggested I have them capped or crowned. What I would really like is to have them knocked out so I can have two new teeth that match the rest of my Teeth which are all in perfect condition. Would you have any other reccomendations as to how I can fix this problem?,

A. Of course your dentist is right in saying that it may be possible to be recrowned. Other alternatives are possible, but difficult to say without an examination.

Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough, Leicester, LE11 3BJ
Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144

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Can a human survive with 26 teeth?

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:50:23 +0000

Q. Dear doctor, my dentist recomended me to remove two teeth from my upper jaw in order to gain space to push my teeth back with braces. my problem is, i already lack 4 teeth in my mouth ,as they have been removed 11 years back due to crowded teeth.(2 from upper jaw and 2 from lower jaw)…& after that i had lovely straight teeth but recently the upper teeth have come forward. so my doctor says i should remove two of my molars from the upper jaw and push the front teeth back. i have all my 5 molars including the wisdom teeth but already lack the canines in the uper jaw.(coz 11 years back the canines were removed coz they came from above the jaw as i said earlier) so if i remove two molars now, i will be left with 26 teeth in the mouth.so my problems are, is it ok to have 26 teeth? i mean can a human survive with 26 teeth? and is it a good option to remove 2 molars? is it ok to have different number of teeth in two jaws? because if i remove two molars , my upper jaw will only have 12 teeth left and the lower jaw will remain the same with 14 teeth. will it affect the structure of my mouth and face, once i remove the molars? will my cheecks go inside if i remove them? because lot of people say that once teeth have been removed, it courses the cheecks to go in and then the face will look older. so is this true? im now 24 years old. please answer my problems and help me to take a better decision about removing teeth. thank you very much.,

A. 1. A human can survive with 26 teeth2.If you want straight teeth sometimes tooth removal is the only option3. the cheeks won’t cave in if just 2 teeth are removed

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

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Is dentist price for removing four teeth and dentures reasonable?

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:50:27 +0000

Q. I HAVE BEEN GIVEN A PRICE OF Â£8000-Â£12000 FOR 3 IMPLANTS TO BE ATTACHED TO A FULL BOTTOM DENTURE WITH GOLD WIRE .AS WELL AS TAKING OUT 4 TEETH AND MAKING A BOTTOM DENTURE TO TIDE ME OVER (SO I DONT HAVE GAPS.)DO YOU THINK THIS A FAIR PRICE ? PLEASE REPLY SOON AS MY TREATMENT IS BOOKED . REGARDS.CHRIS,

A. It is within normal ranges but without a clinical examination I am unable to comment on the design or the specification . For example A denture on two implants no bar might start at 3-4000 plus tide over denture plus extraction fees in addition. Implants like Astra Tech dental implants or Nobel Biocare might cost more etc

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

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Can you offer advice about braces in trinadad & tobago?

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:02:25 +0000

Q. hi, i live in Trinidad & Tobago, i am seriously considering putting braces. my teeth is exactly like the last column of pictures in the 6 month smile. that is at the bottom of the page, the first column. my teeth looks like that. however, there is no 6 month smiles where i live so i will have to go through the entire long process. i am writing to ask if i will have to remove any tooth in other to put braces? i want a second opinion.,

A. For specific details like that you will need to see an orthodontist as I can’t really tell by just a description

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

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How long after a tooth extraction can I get a dental implant?

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:57:42 +0000

Q. Hi please can you tell me long one can go before having a tooth implant after extracting a tooth?. Also when will it be late to have an implant after extracting a tooth?. Thanks & Kind Redgards,

A. It is possible to place an implant at the time of extraction or to wait for 4-6 months for the bone to heal. If you leave the bone for over 6 months it may shrink back and need supplementing prior to placing the implant

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

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Will I be able to get braces and implants to fix smile?

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:40:46 +0000

Q. Hello Dr. Kailesh Solanki, I had crooked teeth as a child and at 15 I was told that I would have dentures at 18 years of age. This completly put me of dentists until about 4 years ago when I went to Hungary where they took out 2 of my front teeth and I also got crowns and a bridge to straighten my front teeth. At first I was delighted with the results, however I now look really cross when I close my mouth and the gums are receding on my two front teeth.Is it possible to get braces to straighten my teeth properly and then to put in implants where the two teeth were pulled. I would really appreciate any advice you could give me. Thanks.,

A. To be sure of the answer to this question I would strongly advise you book into see a dentist for a consultation. It is difficult to say without actually looking at your mouth and with out looking at xrays to see if you would be a suitable candidate.Thanks for your question.Dr K Solanki.

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