Posts Tagged ‘teeth extraction’

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

I have bad rotten teeth what treatment do u suggest me?

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Q. Hi, I’m 28 years old and i have always had bad teeth and oral hygiene in general. The last time i visited a dentist was around 14 years ago. The teeth that didn’t have to be extracted had fillings so my mouth was already in quite a mess. Now it has got to the stage where at least 50% of my teeth have completly rotted away right down to the gum line and below. All i see now when i open my mouth is big black holes in my gums. The remaining teeth, mostly being the front visable ones have very bad cavities and are discusting to look at. Having done research online i am absolutly petrified of related health issues caused by bad oral hygeine. I’m so depressed right now i just dont know what to do, I have no friends, people think i am ignorent because i never smile and dont like to look at people when they speak to me incase they look at my teeth. I am jobless at the moment, i wanna go back to work but too worried about what the interviewer will think when he see’s my teeth. I really want friends and to socialise but im just so embarassed to go anywhere or speak to anyone. I currently recieve social security benefits so spending thousands of pounds to fix my teeth is not an option for me. I just don’t know what to do or where to turn, i just want to be able to smile and laugh without looking at the floor or putting my hand over my mouth. I have a partner of 8 years who keeps telling me to sort it but she just dosn’t understand why i carn’t face going to see a dentist. I carn’t even smile in front of my 3 children because im so scared of them seeing my bad teeth and asking questions about them, even my own kids think im ignorent and misrable. I’m quite sure i’m way past the help of a regular dentist because i don’t believe any of my teeth can be saved and its actually my gums that look pretty messed up now. Please help me turn my life around and smile again. Your help and advice is very much appreciated.

A. Hello, I’m sorry to hear of your predictament. I thin k you’re right, a regular dentist probably isn’t going to be able to help you at this stage. Perhaps you hould look into being treated a  dental hospital where treatment is free or subsidised and carried out under the supervision of a specialist?

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 have 4 tooth removed nd braces fixed but my jaw looks misaligned?

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Q. Hello there,i was wondering if you could help me.When i was about 12 i had 4 larger teeth removed towards the back of my mouth.2 on the top and 2 on the bottom.I had these removed due to overcrowding.I then had fixed train track braces fitted on the top and bottom of my teeth.I had these fixed for about a year but i had them removed as i was getting constant headaches and we thought this might be causing the problem.Since having the teeth removed and the braces fitted my appearence has totally changed.My jaw is completely crooked which is totally noticeable, especially in photographs where i cannot stand to look at myself.My face itself has become alot longer and thinner and the the pallet in my mouth has caved in.Instead of being a nice u shape it is much more like a v shape and it feels as though i am biting on the side of my teeth.When i have seen my dentists they say that there is nothing wrong but this has being really bothering me for years and it is my crooked jaw that really upsets me and i am desperate to try and sort this out and have a straight face again.Please can you help me.Look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

A. If your problem is purely a tooth position issue a brace will sort out your issues.  However it sounds as though your jaw growth has been uneven over the years.  This is unlikely because of your tooth extractions.  If this is the case you may need surgery to reposition your upper and lower jaws possibly in combination with a fixed brace

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 got my molars removed will that cause problems in future?

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Q. when i was 14 years old i got 4 bottom molars pulled out would that over time effect my bite.

A. This may effect your bite but usually the mouth adapts to these changes over time

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 front teeth were decayed and extracted can i still have implants?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Q. Hi. About 6 weeks ago, I got told by my dentist that my four front teeth were decaying, and he was replacing with a denture. But then 3 weeks latley i had two of my teeth: one side and front tooth knocked out (two of them were the decaying ones.) And i’ve had the other two taking and out, and I’ve got a denture now. But i find it weird to wear and I’ve got special needs aswell so it’s diffcult for me to get use too it, but I was wondering because I’ve got a denture now, could I still have Implants done? or is it to late to have them? 

A. Yes you can still have implants provided the bone is healthy and enough exists to create a stable base for the final teeth. Ask your dentist for a referral to an implant clinic for a 2nd opinion if he doesn’t do them himself.

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 have abscess above my 4 front teeth should i get them extracted?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Q. I am 28 and my dentist has just told me that after 2 x-rays that I have abcesses above my 4 top front teeth. He says at the moment the abcess appears to be draining into the mouth but will get worse in time. He says that it is unlikely the teeth can be saved and will need to come out and be replaced by a removable plate. The teeth cause me no problems at present. He says he can refer me to the hospital to see what they say if I want. Should I just accept my dentists reccommendation and have the teeth out now or wait until they cause me grief. Or should I ask to be referred to the hospital? Also I’d much rather have dental implants rather than a plate but he made no mention of this. Is this an option? Obviuosly I wouldn’t mind normally but having to have the top 4 front teeth out in a row is rather a shock.

A. It might be a good idea to get a second opinion if only for what to put in the space instead of a denture. However you might have to wait for quite a while for a Hospital appointment. If you are in my area I would be happy to take a look or ask your dentist for a referral to an implant clinic as it is often possible to remove the teeth and fit implants at the same time. My e-mail is enquiry@advancedentalclinic.com

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

Im going for extraction of a tooth what treatment will be suggested?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Q. Hi, I have asked my dentist to remove a tooth that is higher up in my gum, he has suggested once removed to have a cosmetic tooth put in its place and I asked then to have veneers but he suggested I have four to six of the front upper teeth crowned, will this make my teeth straight like a hollywood smile!!

A. Maybe – but usually to achieve a Hollywood Smile requires 8 to 10 teeth treated as your smile exposes this number of teeth

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 pain in my tooth and my dentist suggests me to remove it plz advice?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Q. Dear Dr Andrew Moore Recently I’ve had extremely hard pain on one of my front teeth so decided to pay a visit to my local dentist. After taking an x-ray he noticed my top tooth bone was eroding so told me he would have to remove the tooth the next time i visit. I’m thinking of leaving it and let nature take place and see if the tooth stays in place but if it gets bad to worse and have no choice and its left to the tooth being removed what would you advise me to do . Thank you. Kind Regards

A. I would advise you to follow your dentists advice

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

After an extraction i was fitted with a plate and still in pain?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Q. Hi, i had a extraction recently and was fitted with a plate. that was about 6 days ago and im still in alot of pain, also the plate is very uncomforable and i keep getting very thirsty. Could you give me advice on make it the plate more comfortable, i dont like the poligrip so dont like to wear it! My dentist also said i wouldnt be able to get fitted for my crown until 6 months……can i ask him to do this sooner?

A. It seems like a long time to wear the denture but sometimes the bone can take that long to heal. Maybe ask your dentist to adjust the plate to make it more comfortable or to perhaps try a different temporary tooth such as an adhesive bridge.

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

My teeth are badly rotten can i get treated for implants at NHS?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Q. Hi, I’m 22 years old and i have a big problem with my teeth, my teeth have always been weak but since I’ve had my two children they have gone really worse, the front of my teeth have badly rotten and are falling apart, I’m extremely embarrassed and scared to go to the dentist as I’ve had bad experiences with them, i have had some teeth out already at the back, i was just wondering if there is any way these teeth could be saved or if tooth implants are possible for me on the NHS as I’m only on benefits, thank you for taking the time to read my question

A. Hi I’m afraid implants won’t be availalbe on the NHS, you might need to ask your dentist if its possible to restore the teeth with crowns and bridges if at all possible.

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

How long does it usually take for the stitches to dissolve?

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Q. I had my lower teeth removed(8 in all)on thursday 3rd.september and have dissovelable sticthes in and visited my dentist to-day saturday 5th. and he wants to take out my sticthes on monday 7th. i am wondering is to soon for him to take them out or should I let them dissolve themselves

A. I really would ask the question to your dentist, as he has carried out your case.

dr kalpesh bohara

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

My front teeth have tartar and im losing teeth what can i do?

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Q. I have tartar on my front teeths on the gumline and I’m losing my teeth what will a specialist do?

A. If the teeth can be saved you might need extensive deep cleaning of the roots of the teeth, if the teeth are too loose to save you may have to consider removal and replacement.

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 have had bone implant and my tooth is still loose?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Q. hello i have periodontal disease i already had the bone implant and its been about 5 month since and my tooth is still loose will it improve how long should it take before any results? and if it doesn’t work is their more i can do about my bone loss as far as tooth replacement if i was to lose it? i am only 26yr old and i don’t want to lose my teeth. Please any hope

A. There is always hope.  Obviously periodontal disease at 26 is quite young for the amount of bone loss necessary for a tooth to loosen.  You should discuss your concerns with your dentist and I would recommend that you be referred to a specialist periodontist.

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 loose teeth will they have to be extracted?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Q. i got hit in the mouth yesterday ,and now i have 2 loose teeth ,will they have to be pulled?

A. If they are very loose you may have to have them out. I would get to a dentist ASAP to see if they can be saved, perhaps splinted together to allow them to firm up?

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 have sore tooth coz of a filling can u advice me what to do?

Friday, September 4th, 2009

Q. hello, i have been to see my dentist today for a filling and he gave me lots of injections which alot of it went down my throat. My tooth could not be filled as the sucker was making it very sensitive. I am worried now as he says he is goin to refer me what does this mean. I spoke to the receptionist and she was not very customer friendly at all. I couldnt have an x ray as it was diggin in my jaw i know a wimp but she was like i seen people gag and be sick i like that not nice. Long winded sorry just worried they will remove my tooth as it very sore when i eat and that sucker hurt even more which the manager said does not make your teeth sensitive. any advice would be grateful

A. Hello, i would go back and ask your dentist exactly what he intends to do, if not maybe get a 2nd opinion from another 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

Can i get my bad teeth replaced with false teeth?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Q. i have very very bad teeth i hate them and i wish i didnt let them rot like i have so how much would it cost me for mine out and false ones fixed in so they cannot come out

A. Because there are a lot of options here you should see a couple of dentists and get some opinions on the best treatment for you and the costs. It is likely that there will be some difference between the advice, you can choose the dentist who you like best. Ring around for initial assesment costs, some are free.
Rob

dr rob tennet

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

My dad got all his top teeth removed will mini dentures be suitable?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Q. my dad had all his top teeth removed last year and has since recieved dentures from the dentist, the ones u remove at the end of the day. These dentures make him retch when he puts them in and becuase of that he doesn’t wear them a lot. Tis haas lead to his confidence being really low. I heard about the mini dentures off the ten years younger show and i was wondering would this be suitabe to him thank you

A. Hi, It is possible to cut away the denture but it will make them less retentive, you could however use implants to hold the denture more firmly in place but still removable. Alternatively he could go for fixed teeth held with implants if his budget allows.

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

My 4yr old daughter has infected gums and is extraction likely?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Q. I have a 4yr old with capped teeth. Her teeth were capped after a heart procedure & a dose of antibiotics, approximately 2 yrs ago. After the antibiotics her top teeth went grey & the enamel appeared to be “ridged” or like it melted away. Anyway the dentist suggested capping, she’s now with a new dentist. My daughter just had a check up & apparently the dentist feels there’s an infection in her gums, caused by one of the caps & wants to extract it. She said my daughter’s mouth is reacting to the material in the caps & this can occasionally happen. I just wanted a 2nd opinion on whether the problem is common & if extracting is the only answer.

A.

Please seek a second opinion by a dentist who can examine your child as this sounds extremly unusual

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

Will removing teeth create me a problem?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Q. Hi I was wondering if you could help me Ive got a an extra teeth under my toung i whent to my dentist yesterday and he told me i could get it out i was just wondering would it cause any problem i heard that teeths are connected to the vein or something please give me some advice will i be able to get it out and will there be any problem

A. Removing teeth rarely gives problems provided they are assessed correctly and your medical history is clear.  Please discuss your concerns with 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

cosmetic dentists that use pink composite resin for gum receding treatment.

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Q. do you know if there are any cosmetic dentists that do a proceedure where they use pink composite resin to cover the necks of teeth were the gum has receded thank you.

A.

If you can purchase if from the dental companies then any dentist can do it, however I have never seen pink composite, only a porcelain resin for denture teeth or dentures.

dr justin glaister

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