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Lower right teeth pain, any advice?

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:47:45 +0000

Q. Hi there, I have recently been experiencing alot of pain coming from my lower right teeth, I went to dentist who said it could be exposed dentin and to use sensodene and leave it on before I go to sleep. However the tooth is now painful when I bite on it too, can this happen when dentin is exposed or is it possible this is something different? Thank-you for your time.,

A. Thanks for your question, If you are still experiencing pain despite the use of the Sensodyne, i would recommend that you revisit your dentist to have the teeth checked to rule out any other causes, and hopefully get you out of pain. Kindest Regards. Dr Kailesh Solanki

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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
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Can the muscles that have collapsd around my cheeks be rebuilt?

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:21:50 +0000

Q. i hav 7 teeth left my muscles have collapsed round my cheeks can this be rebuilt,

A. You can rebuild the teeth and the lost height of your bite with bridgework dentures or implants By building up the bite the face will appear at the correct height- effectively a dental face lift.

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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Can braces treat bottom teeth that stick out?

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:16:08 +0000

Q. i have a underbite which causes my bottom teeth to come out a little over half an inch past my top teeth. I need to know if braces will fix this.. even a little bit, or if having my jaw broken is the only way to fix this poblem?,

A. I suspect that this is at the far reaches of most orthodontic treatments. I would suggest getting a couple of orthodontic clinical assesments. Rob

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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Is it okay to have cotton swat in tooth without covering?

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:00:34 +0000

Q. My dentist had given me the first part of my root canal, no infection but was in pain due to tooth trama (back molar) , anyway, my tooth and nerve were aggrevated so bad that I had a lot of drainage, so he only covered with a cotton swab and i go back on Monday, this was done Thursday. Is it ok to have a cotton swap in the tooth without a temp covering? I was told if I had a covering that gas could build up and iâ€™d be in more pain until it was finished. Also, can bacteria build up on the cotton swab and cause toxic shock syndrome if the same swab is left for a few days? thanks!,

A. The tooth was not sealed to allow the tooth to drain this is ok for short periods if it was sealed there is a risk of more pain due to pressure build up.

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

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Why do bottom teeth veneers keep coming off?

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:48:54 +0000

Q. why do my bottom teeth veneers frequently come off ? admittedly i have quite small teeth ,is there a more permanent glue that can be used?,

A. It could be due to the way you bite / grind your teeth ask your dentist to have a look and possibly make you a nightguard. The roots of the teeth need to be checked that they are healthy.

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

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Why has my bite suddenly changed?

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:42:28 +0000

Q. Hi, could you help me My bite became open around jan, for no apparent reason. My front teeth stopped meeting and my back molars started meeting, this led to clenching, then ear noise and now my head goes into a locked spasm, and my jaw and occupit muscles, and the only way to release this is to tap on my teeth with my nail whilst rotating my neck. The muscles seem to get hard and snappy, then sort of sticky. Every one has a different diagnosis. I can find no reference to this sort of release with teeth tapping anywhere. I can also release the spasms by tapping my head/scalp. I feel like a freak and it is affecting my health badly. I was advised that having the molars at the back reduced in size my bite could be re-aligned. I have amalgams so they would need to come out first, I am wary of this as it seems more risky than building up a bite, if it didn’t work or made matters worse…what then. I need to know what is going on and why my bite changed to begin with, and why this situation is really affecting my sense of wellbeing. any advice would be very appreciated,

A. It is difficult for me to give you guidance on your jaw matter without seeing you in person and perhaps performing a few tests.I would be more than happy to see you regarding this.Justin glaisterwww.umbrellasmiles.com

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
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Do teeth shrink with age?

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:20:27 +0000

Q. I heard that teeth, as well as gums, shrink as a person ages. Is that true?,

A. Teeth can wear down with age.

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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Dentists did filing but this has caused tooth gap – any help?

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:25:21 +0000

Q. i had the same problem my front teeth overlapped too it was a very minor overlap i went to an orthodontist and he recommended some sort of retainer thing and he filed my overlapping tooth down bc he said that my tooth had no space to move so thats why he had filed it down ! but when he filled it down it just made my prob worst bc now it looks like a have a gap in between my teeth but its been 3 weeks that i wore the retainer i wear it all the time like he said but my teeth have NOT moved ! it still looks like a gap what can i do? help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!please,

A. hi go back the retainer may need adjusting or need to be remade

Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios
Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex
Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322

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What can be done for two front teeth that are too long?

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:24:54 +0000

Q. Good day sir/ma, Am hereby to ask about my two front teeth,that is long and what can i do to make them short or normal size for feted. Am waiting for your reply. Thanks,

A. This depends on the structure and set up of your teeth. I advise you book an appointment with a Cosmetic Dentist to seek an accurate opinion.Kind regardsDr Justin Glaisterwww.umbrellasmiles.com

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

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How much would it cost to shave off some of my front teeth?

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:04:30 +0000

Q. How much would it cost to shave off a couple of mm’s from my two front teeth, or do you know if I can get that for free at an orthodontist on the NHS.,

A. It is only possible to shave a small amount off the teeth without them becoming sensitive. Ask your dentist if he can do this for you as there might be a small charge

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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