Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » tooth fillings http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:10:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Chipped tooth has a temporary filling can I have veneers on it? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/chipped-tooth-has-a-temporary-filling-can-i-have-veneers-on-it/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/chipped-tooth-has-a-temporary-filling-can-i-have-veneers-on-it/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:55:15 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/chipped-tooth-has-a-temporary-filling-can-i-have-veneers-on-it/ 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

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

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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

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/should-i-consider-cosmetic-treatment-for-my-endless-teeth-issues/feed/ 0 Is any other fillings better than Silver fillings? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-any-other-fillings-better-than-silver-fillings/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-any-other-fillings-better-than-silver-fillings/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:32:01 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-any-other-fillings-better-than-silver-fillings/ 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

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-any-other-fillings-better-than-silver-fillings/feed/ 0 A small bit of tooth has come out want to prevent from further damage http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/a-small-bit-of-tooth-has-come-out-want-to-prevent-from-further-damage/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/a-small-bit-of-tooth-has-come-out-want-to-prevent-from-further-damage/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:02:21 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/a-small-bit-of-tooth-has-come-out-want-to-prevent-from-further-damage/ 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

Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/a-small-bit-of-tooth-has-come-out-want-to-prevent-from-further-damage/feed/ 0 There are black spots on my teeth should I be concerned? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/there-are-black-spots-on-my-teeth-should-i-be-concerned/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/there-are-black-spots-on-my-teeth-should-i-be-concerned/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:54:14 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/there-are-black-spots-on-my-teeth-should-i-be-concerned/ 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

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

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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

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/pain-post-tooth-filling/feed/ 0 Is there a private dentist to treat our son who has abscess? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-there-a-private-dentist-to-treat-our-son-who-has-abscess/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-there-a-private-dentist-to-treat-our-son-who-has-abscess/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:49:19 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-there-a-private-dentist-to-treat-our-son-who-has-abscess/ 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

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

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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

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-i-have-silver-fillings-to-be-replaced-with-composite-materials-in-molar-tooth/feed/ 0 My discolouring teeth needs to be whitened http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-discolouring-teeth-needs-to-be-whitened/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-discolouring-teeth-needs-to-be-whitened/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:48:20 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-discolouring-teeth-needs-to-be-whitened/ 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

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-discolouring-teeth-needs-to-be-whitened/feed/ 0 What are pros and cons of teeth filling? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-pros-and-cons-of-teeth-filling/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-pros-and-cons-of-teeth-filling/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:33:43 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-pros-and-cons-of-teeth-filling/ Q. I had braces when I was 17. At the time there was an issue with overcrowding on the bottom teeth. There was discussion of pulling a tooth, but it was not done. I’m now 33 and have overcrowding of my lower front 6 teeth. My orthodontist suggested pulling a tooth or filing the teeth down. What are the pros and cons of filing the teeth down? Does this ruin your tooth enamel?

A. Slight adjustments using a techniwque known as interdental stripping helps to create the space in order to align the teeth. The loss of a tooth often causes an asymmetrical final result but might be your only option if the teeth are very crowded.

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

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