Posts Tagged ‘tooth fillings’
Friday, November 20th, 2009
Q. My toddler ran at me with a heavy toy and chipped my top front tooth so it’s on the diagonal. I have had a temporary filling from an emergency NHS dentist. ( I’ve never had a filling before so know nothing about the proceedure etc. ) I saw my dentist today and he informs me that he will be able to do a new filling and make it look like a normal tooth. The rest of the tooth is fine. He said I won’t need a veneer, although could have one done later. I am worried the filling won’t be strong enough (my dentist said I would have to be careful biting into apples etc) What should I do. At the moment I’m finding the temporary filling very wierd and uncomfortable. Would a veneer be a better option or should I stick with the filling?
A. I would try a new filling first then see how it goes and how it looks. It is sometimes very difficult to get a great aesthetic result with a single veneer although it would be a bit stronger.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: amalgam+fillings, chipped teeth, chipped tooth, composite fillings, dental fillings, dental+fillings. fillings, fillings, metal fillings, NHS, nhs crowns, nhs dentist, nhs dentistry, porcelain fillings, resin+fillings, silver filling, teeth fillings, tooth coloured filling, tooth filling, tooth fillings
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Friday, November 20th, 2009
Q. over the last few years i have had endless fillings and 4 extractions. my dentist told me i may have rapid caries. currently 14 of my teeth are filled, with one from each side top and bottom missing, all 4 wisdom teeth are ruptured and are growing in awkward shapes and hurt the inside of my mouth and cheeks. i’m only 22 and feel my teeth are so unsightly i am ashamed to smile. i try my best to take care of them but when problems continue to arise it really knocks my confidence. i’m considering cosmetic treatment but don’t know where to start and i’m a very nervous patient so feel fear talking to dentists about procedures. i just wish i could start over with my teeth but understand thats just not possible. i am writing really just to see what treatments are available and what costs i will need to pay. thanks for taking the time to read my question and i look forward to hearing from you.
A. Hello, the options for you are endless depending on what you would like to acheive and the budget you have. You may also want to consider sedation for the longer procedures to help with your anxiety. If you’d like me to take a look I can offer you a free consultation to give you a better idea of your options. Please call the clinic on 01245 268 494
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: amalgam+fillings, composite fillings, dental fillings, dental+fillings. fillings, fillings, i v sedation, metal fillings, porcelain fillings, resin+fillings, silver filling, teeth fillings, tooth coloured filling, tooth filling, tooth fillings
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Friday, November 20th, 2009
Q. My back teeth and top back teeth are filled with silver fillings. My dentist wants to replace them all due to some decay. I have requested white ones or cerac, however, he suggests that they should be filled with the usual silver fillings because they are stronger and lasts longer. I have one back tooth which is broken in half. My dentist has suggested keeping this tooth and filling the other half with silver filling and not undertaking a cerac fitting. I am not whether I want to replace my silver fillings but, he says white fillings don’t last long and are prone to decay, and he went to a cerac demonstration and did not think much of it. This is a private dentist which specialises in cosmetic procedures. Should I seek a second opinion? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
A. Hi
Thanks for your question. I think you are on the right lines, i would suggest a second opion. Silver fillings are strong and last well but as too are the new modern composites which are bonded to the tooth and also porcelain inlays and cerec as these are created to fit the cavity exactly. Each cavity can have several options so its best to get a dental proffessional have a look and give you all the options especially if your looking to improve the apperance.
i hope this helps
Dr 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
Tags: amalgam+fillings, composite fillings, decayed teeth, dental fillings, dental+fillings. fillings, fillings, metal fillings, porcelain fillings, resin+fillings, silver filling, teeth fillings, tooth coloured filling, tooth filling, tooth fillings, Tooth+fillings
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Q. Hello Dr I have just had a small bit of tooth come out. The bit has come out from my bottom 2 teeth. I cant feel or see a gap at the front but can feel a small hole just above the gum. What can I do to prevent further breakage and to fill the hole
A. you need to get the tooth seen by a dentist who will advise if you needa filling or crown
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: amalgam+fillings, composite fillings, crown, crowns, dental crown, dental crowns, dental fillings, dental+fillings. fillings, fillings, gold crown, metal fillings, nhs crowns, porcelain crowns, porcelain fillings, silver filling, tooth coloured filling, tooth filling, tooth fillings, Tooth+fillings
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Monday, November 9th, 2009
Q. Hi, It was a few years ago i noticed black dots on my teeth, i’ve since been to the dentist every 6 months apart from in the last year. She has always said there is nothing to worry about, but now i havent been to see the dentist in a while i have noticed they are gradually getting larger and on one of my teeth there is a second smaller black dot(the black dots are situated on the back two teeth on the bottom on either side, 4 in total)I have a phobia of any dental surgery. I had 2 teeth removed when i was 8/9yo under gas because of it and have was wondering is this decay also if it is are there any treatment which i would be put tosleep for the procedure?
A. It is very likely that the black dot is just stain in the pits an fissures of the teeth. Ask your dentist to x-ray them that way you will be able to tell if the dots are decay or just stain. You could have them filled if needed with sedation although the fillings will probably be very small.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: amalgam+fillings, composite fillings, dental fillings, dental phobia, dental+fillings. fillings, dermal fillers, fillings, i v sedation, metal fillings, porcelain fillings, resin+fillings, sedation, silver filling, teeth fillings, tooth coloured filling, tooth filling, tooth fillings, Tooth+fillings, white filling, white fillings
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Q. I’ve just had a filling – there was decay under an existing filling (spotted via X-Ray) and some of the original filling had to be removed to remove the decay underneath and then place new filling on top. It has been 18 hours since the filling and I am still very sore. Is this normal? It’s 4am in the morning and I cannot sleep because of the pain/soreness. I could not brush over the recently filled area before going to bed either as it felt very sore/sensitive. I have had fillings before and cannot remember the pain post-filling lasting this long. Thank you
A. Thanks for your questions, I am sorry to hear that you are suffering. I would advise that you return to your dentist at your earliest convenience to have the filling checked, as it is keeping you awake. It is possible that the filling may just need some slight adjustments, but I would encourage you to have it checked.
Kind regards
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
Tags: amalgam+fillings, composite fillings, decayed teeth, dental fillings, dental+fillings. fillings, dentistry, fillings, i v sedation, metal fillings, porcelain fillings, resin+fillings, sedation, silver filling, teeth decay, teeth fillings, tooth coloured filling, tooth filling, tooth fillings, Tooth+fillings, white filling, white fillings
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Q. Hi, our son has special needs (learning difficulties etc). We have seen the community dentist who wants to give him G.A and remove all his teeth that have cavities/ gone bad. We’ re not happy with this- we feel any tooth that can be filled should be!! We’re wondering if there’s a private dentist that would treat our son, and keep as many teeth as poss!! He’s waited 6 months already for an appt to have a bad tooth removed that we know has had an abcess on it!! Please help!!
A. hi many thanks for your email, the issue is how cooperative your son is while having dental treatment and what age he is. other options are sedation for treatment but he does need to be a minimum age of 16. hope this is helpful. i would be happy to assess your son and give you some more options that are available in the private sector.
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
Tags: abscess, bad teeth, dental pain, dentist, fillings, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, Q. Orthodontics, teeth fillings, tooth filling, tooth fillings
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Q. I thought of going to have my silver fillings to be replaced with composite materials in one of my molar tooths. But some of the current silver fillings stick to my gums, how does the dentist going to remove it? Will it cause my gums to bleed during the drilling? I am concern that the harmful silver particles will get into my gums.
A. hi many thanks for your email, the silver fillings that are placed close to your gums will still be removed and can be replaced with the white filling material. the silver filling material will not harm your gums.
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
Tags: amalgam+fillings, composite fillings, dental fillings, dental+fillings. fillings, fillings, gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, metal fillings, missing teeth, molar. tooth, Q. gums, silver filling, silver teeth, teeth fillings, tooth filling, tooth fillings
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Q. Dear Dr Caplan, have the fillings in my front front teeth an the look horrible i have had them since a child an now i am 23, however on my left hand side im missing a canine so i have a latral.An on my right i have a canine which has been made to look like a latral. both side have centrals. my right side has a root cannl which has started looking darker is there anything i can do ie whitening all my teeth or have crowns an these but i want my other teeth to look whiter to please help
A. A combination of bleaching , crowns and veners should give you the stunning smile you are looking for
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: amalgam+fillings, composite veneers, crown, crowns, dental crown, dental crowns, dental fillings, emax veneers, empress veneers, fillings, gold crown, lava crown, lava veneer, metal fillings, porcelain fillings, root canal, silver filling, tooth coloured filling, tooth filling, tooth fillings, Tooth+fillings, veneer, veneers, veneerswhite smile, white filling, white fillings
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Q. Hi doc, I am 25 year olf female. I had a filling done at the end of the jaw a month ago and did tooth cleaning. But apparently after the filling in last teeth upperjaw 2 teeth adjacent to it have become sensitive and cause pain when i chew. There should not be cavity coz i recently had a dental checkup. Only 1 teeth was treated that i already mentioned Is it coz i did cleaning and that has hurt my teeth ?
A. The area may need to settle or you may have to have the bite changed
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: ct sjaw scan, jaw, jaw bone, jaw click, jaw joint, Jaw line, jaw pain, offline jaw, porcelain fillings, resin+fillings, silver filling, teeth fillings, tooth coloured filling, tooth filling, tooth fillings, Tooth+fillings, white filling, white fillings
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Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Q. Dr Moore, My wife attended the dentist last month for a routine check-up. The dentist told her that she needed a filling and made another appointment for her to attend for this. later on, after having the filling done, she was havig a lot of pain. She went back to the dentist and he told her that he would have to remove the nerve from this tooth. My wife was still having a lot of pain. within the last week, her mouth & face has swollen causing her extreme pain. She went back to the dentist again and he removed another nerve from a tooth at the front of her mouth. I am very concerned that my wife has been suffering with pain for several weeks now as a result of attending the dentist for a routine check-up. Is this normal?
A. Complications such as these can occur after a filling, however it is important that they are dealt with correctly. Perhaps she should go back and ask him to explain what has happened in her case
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: composite fillings, dental fillings, fillings, metal fillings, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, porcelain fillings, Q. Orthodontics, teeth fillings, tooth filling, tooth fillings, white filling, white fillings
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Q. I have pain in one of my back teeth which had an existing filling. My dentist took xrays and advised of a crack. He has now cut away half of the tooth and is intending to place a Prcelin cap on it in two weeks time costing £650. There is still a large crack running down the back of the tooth that is now visible. It it correct to place cap on this now? Thanks
A. They are trying to b ond the tooth together and prevent the crack spreading. If this works your tooth should be fine for many years
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: cracked tooth, dental fillings, fillings, fractured teeth, metal fillings, porcelain fillings, silver filling, teeth fillings, tooth filling, tooth fillings, Tooth+fillings, white filling
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Monday, October 19th, 2009
Q. my front tooth is very sensitive and hurts everytime i drink hot or cold drinks could i get a silver cap over it and would it help im 17 by the way.
A. You need to see a dentist and get an x-ray it may just need a simple filling.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: dental pain, dentist, dentistry, detist, fillings, infection, metal fillings, Q. Orthodontics, silver filling, silver teeth, teeth drugs, teeth fillings, tooth filling, tooth fillings, Tooth+fillings
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Monday, October 19th, 2009
Q. Hi. I read in ‘Guide to NHS dental Services’ that white fillings are provided by NHS(doesn’t specify front or back). I called a few practices to ask this and I was told that white fillings are available only for the front teeth. But my children had white fillings at the back and didn’t pay anything. So which is the truth?
A.
I would recommend that you contact the BDA as I have not been involved with NHS dentistry for many years
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: dentist, dentistry, fillings, metal fillings, NHS, nhs crowns, nhs dentist, nhs dentistry, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, Q. Orthodontics, resin+fillings, teeth fillings, tooth coloured filling, tooth filling, tooth fillings, Tooth+fillings, white filling, white fillings
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Q. Hi, I’ve had a molar tooth removed recently after it fractured from eating food. I took some photos with my camera to see if it was healing well and i noticed that at the base of the cavity it looked quite dark, almost silvery like my other fillings. Is it normal to be this colour?, could the dentist have just left the lower part of my tooth etc in my jaw? Can i send the photo to get your judgement? Thanks
A. if you come to the StJohns Dental Practice in Birmingham I will look for free. Call Amy for details 01216430610 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: birmingham dentist, black teeth, fillings, fractured root, fractured teeth, jaw, jaw bone, jaw click, jaw joint, Jaw line, jaw pain, molar. tooth, porcelain fillings, Q. Orthodontics, shrinking gums, silver filling, teeth fillings, tooth filling, tooth fillings, Tooth+fillings
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Q. My two back teeth on the top left both have root fillings ,one has a gold crown being held in by a metal pin ! went to see my dentist today to be told that both teeth I will come out eventualy but because my jaw is out off line and clicks ,I need to replace them with i’ver plate or inplants .both teeth are giving me truble , I don’t like the sound of a plate as I am only 37yrs and really upset ! I know inplants aren’t cheep but could tell me how much I would be looking to pay and where I could get it done? I live in bromley kent , thankyou for your time .
A. hi
implant treatment costs between 2.5 to 5 thousand pounds and you should be assessed before you have the teeth out.
you are welcme to free implant consult at our eltham surgery if you are interested
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: crown, crowns, dental crown, dental crowns, dental fillings, gold crown, immediate dental implants, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants, NHS, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, porcelain crowns, porcelain fillings, Q. Dental crowns, Q. Dental Implants, Q. Orthodontics, resin+fillings, teeth, teeth fillings, teeth implant, teeth implants, tooth filling, tooth fillings
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
Q. hello there, i have had some tingling (not like normal tooth pain like when i have needed a new filling) just really annoying in my top uppper large molar inside the tooth. it started a few nonths i went to my dentist he did a tapping test and could not find anything wrong. it ago lasted a month or so then went off for at least 5 months. now it has come back it does not hurt when i eat or is not particulary senseative. i have bee to the doctors and had anti biotics and a nose spray just incase it was a sinus infection she said. WHATS YOUR OPINION IT COULD BE I WOULD BE SO GRAEFUL FOR YOUR ADVISE. kind regds
A. I recommend you go back to your dentist and ask him to take an x-ray of this tooth and to check your bite.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: dental+fillings. fillings, dentist, dentist london, dentist watford, fillings, metal fillings, misplaced tooth, molar. tooth, mould of the teeth, Q. Orthodontics, resin+fillings, sensitive teeth, teeth decay, teeth fillings, tooth decay, tooth filling, tooth fillings, white filling, white fillings, wisdom teeth, wisom tooth
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
Q. Hi there, I suffered from bulimia when I was 18 & 19, I’m now 36 and my 2 front teeth have several fillings caused by the bulimia. I’m happy with them at the moment, although the fillings did fall off and had to have them redone but my dentist has said that I should have crowns and that Lava crowns would be the best solution. He has said that I should have them on the front top 4 teeth. Is there a problem with me leaving it as I’m happy with the fillings and think that Lava means that I will have to have a lot of my real tooth filed down and think what is the point if it looks ok and isn’t really causing me too many problems.
A. If you are happy with the fillings you have, then the best option by far is to leave them as they are. If you want to change them in the future i dont see why you cant have them changed for fillings again or even veneers as these are both much less invasive than a crown.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tags: composite fillings, composite veneers, crown, crowns, dental crown, dental crowns, dental fillings, dentist, fillings, lava crown, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, porcelain crowns, porcelain fillings, porcelain veneer, porcelain veneers, Q. Dental crowns, Q. Dental Veneers, Q. Orthodontics, teeth fillings, tooth filling, tooth fillings, Tooth+fillings
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
Q. Hi there, I’m e-mailing from N. Ireland. After reading extensively regarding Veneers / Lumineers ( I have 2 crowns at the side of my front teeth). Firstly, before I start searching for a cosmetic dentist, what qualifications do I need to look out for ? Also, are Lumineers as good as a porcelain veneer and do they last as long. Also, If I need root treatment, fillings etc etc after having my lumineers/veneers fitted – can I go to my regular dentist to have this done – OR do I need to see a cosmetic dentist all the time thereafter ? Thank you so much
A. You need to find a good cosmetic dentist and have a consultation, lumineers are just one type of veneer and after a consultation you will know all the options. Try to find a dentist with a good reputation or a personal recommendation.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: composite fillings, crown, crowns, dental crown, dental crowns, dental fillings, dental veneer, dental veneer costs, dental veneer gum line, dental veneers, dental+fillings. fillings, Q. Dental crowns, Q. Dental Veneers, Q. Orthodontics, resin+fillings, root, root canal, root canal treatment, root canal. veneer, root cleaning, silver filling, teeth fillings, tooth filling, tooth fillings, tooth veneer, vaneers, venee, veneer, veneers, veneerswhite smile, venner, venners
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