Posts Tagged ‘tooth decay’
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Q. hi there i had root canal monday. the next day and wed i didn’t feel any thing but thurs and today the surrounding area feels sore is this normal. i think the root canal has worked because the tooth its self no longer hurts but like underneath the tooth(if that makes sense) and surrounding area feels sore . i am terrified of getting an absese by the way . kind regds
A. Bruising can peak 4-5 days after a root canal, if it continues to get worse after this you should return to your dentist as further treatment may be needed.
Rob
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: dentist, dentistry, root, root canal, root canal treatment, root canal. veneer, root cleaning, teeth, teeth pain, 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
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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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Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Q. Hi, im currently 13 years old and i have found little black marks on the bottom of my top teeth and on top of my lower fronnt teeth, i brush 2 times a day , but i cant get rid of the marks, do i need to do see a dentist? or is there a way to get rid of them ?? thank you.
A. Yes, see your dentist to check if its deacy or stain. If its stain he may be able to polish it off.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: bad teeth, black teeth, clean teeth, clean the teeth, decayed teeth, dental hygeine, dentist, dentistry, hygienist, infection, new smile, teeth, tooth brushing, tooth decay
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Q. Hi, how long do you recommend brushing your teeth for each day? Thanks very much
A. 3 minutes at least 2x a day
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: brushing, brushing teeth, cavities, dentist, dentistry, healthy gums, new smile, smile, teeth, tooth, tooth brushing, tooth decay, white teeth
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Q. Hi I am 15 years old I have special needs and i am on alot of medication. I am currantley suffering with acid arosion(NOT BAD) and my teeth have gone all wonkey also some teeth have lost som inner enamel. What can be done to get my smile back
A. Orthodontiscs is probably a possibility with something to protect your teeth against the acid damage such as a night time retainer
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, acid teeth, bad teeth, enamel, gums, smile, smile makeover, teeth whiten, teeth whitening, teeth whitenning, tooth decay, wonky teeth
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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. Hi, i have a tiny bit of black/brown on 2 bottom teeth in 1 corner of each teeth – the area that meets the gum. I brush my teeth twice daily, use mouth wash twice daily and floss a few times a week. Is this tartar build up? or something else? Thank you
A. It could decay so it should be checked out by you dentist.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: black teeth, brushing, brushing teeth, clean teeth, clean the teeth, decayed teeth, gum, gum disease, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums, tooth coloured filling, 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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Saturday, August 29th, 2009
Q. Hello, I was suffering from toothache a month or so ago – caused by an abscess, which in turn was caused by gum decease. Although I brush, floss and use mouthwash regularly; like many people: if it isn’t a problem, I don’t go to the dentist. And in my case, I hadn’t been to a dentist in over 20 years. I’ve been told that I’ll probably require a bridge… The thought of having to remove a false tooth for cleaning fills me with dread! If I have to have the tooth removed – and because it’s in a prominent place (lower front) are there any ‘permanent’ alternatives… ie. Fix and forget?
A. Yes, a dental implant is a permanent solution for missing teeth. But you must go to a dentist as Gum disease can cause all of your teeth to eventually fall out.
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: abscess, dental bridge, dental bridges, dental implant, dental implants, dentist, false teeth, gum, gum disease, gums, Q. Dental Bridges, Q. Dental Implants, Q. gums, teeth removed, tooth decay
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Q. Hi, Im 21 and I have had a root filling in my front tooth a while ago, which made it appear discoloured, i then decided to get my teeth whitened, before the treatment i asked my dentist if the whitening would work on the root filled tooth as this was the main reason for the treatment, he said he would whiten the tooth from the inside and fill it again, after doing this i went back for a follow up appointment where he replaced the filling again and added more whitening treatment, my tooth felt very thin after this that i didnt even think he had filled it yet, when i mentioned it felt very hollow he said he had filled it. On a 3rd follow up appointment he was going to replace the filling again until i mentioned i thought the whiteness of the tooth appeared “grainy” again, he THEN suggested getting a crown and to go away and think about it. Shouldnt this have been suggested in the beginning? I then noticed a crack appearing in my tooth from the inside and today while brushing my teeth the tooth has cracked off completely. I’m so upset as it looks awful. Is there something the dentist could do straight away as i couldnt face going into work with no tooth. thanks.
A. I am one of the few dentists in the country who could give you a new tooth within a few hours. Please ring my practice on 01727854429 to see if we can see you this week. I certainly understand your embarrassment but it is a very unusual situation for a front tooth to fracture like this unless there was a lot of decay present in the tooth before youre dentist started 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: broken teeth, missing teeth, missing teethj, Q. Missing teeth, teeth, teeth removed, tooth decay
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