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Is its necessary to hv my fillings redone?

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.

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Dr Justin Glaister

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What would be the reason for lock jaw pain Plz advice

Monday, October 12th, 2009
Q. I was diagnosed with slight TMJ many years ago and it show up now and again with a lock jaw and difficulty when eating. I used to sleep with a guard on my upper teeth. Do you think it is worth having another guard made? Also do you think an old filling on the bottom molar teeth could be contributing to the lock jaw pain? I plan to be in London during the summer. Thank you very much

A.

Yes the filling could be contributing and i do think you should get some sort of appliance to help you. Please take a look at www.tmjpainreleif.co.uk. If you are in london then you are welcome to come and see myself for a consultation, alternatively if you let me know where you are living i can put you in contact with the nearest dentist practicing the same method.

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Dr Justin Glaister

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Umbrella
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Can amalgam fillings be replaced with composite fillings?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Q. In my most recent dentist visit, my dentist had replaced several of my silver amalgam fillings with composite ones (not sure which exact type but it did involve UV light and some sort of bonding agent). One of the teeth was a Molar with pretty big cavity the filling covered most of the top of the tooth/chewing surface). Afterwards, I read online that specifically for Molars and certain cavities (not sure which ones) composite fillings are recommended less than silver (amalgam) ones due to increased problems with leakage, less longetivity (about 5 yrs less than amalgam), and if compromised higher chances of having to do a root canal to fix it. At the same time, I am pretty sure he used the most recent version of composite filling used in US – because he just recently started using it and was REALLY proud of it. So the material was the latest version, not sure about his technique though since its my first experience with this particular filling method. This made me concerned, since the cavity I had was pretty deep and another dentist (couple of years back) warned me that next time I might have to do a root canal because of the depth of the cavity. My question is was my current dentist right in replacing my old amalgam fillings for a big cavity in my molar – the cavity was at the top of the tooth (chewing surface) with composite fillings instead of using silver amalgam again?

A. I do not use amalgam in my practice, i only use composite for fillings, or if the cavity covers a large part of the tooth surface then i will use a lab made restoration called a porcelian inlay. However this restoration is a lot more costly.
 Without seeing your teeth, in my opinion your dentist did the right thing by replacing your fillings with composite as amalgam is not adhesive and in some cases more of the tooth surface has to be taken away in order for the filling to stay in. For this reason i do not use amalgam, along with the obvious reason of its appearance.

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Dr Justin Glaister

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Is dental cerment the best temporary thing to use for chipped tooth?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Q. Hi Doc I have a chipped upper left single tooth which is not broken. I have protected it with dental cerment for now. I live in a caravan and move every 28 days. I am also constantly looking after my pet dog who requires 24 hour home care due to an illness. Is the dental cerment the best temparly thing to use until I get to a dentist. The chip is at the awkward side. It is important that I protect this tooth is that correct. Any advise please. Kind regards

A. Yes thats probably your best bet but try to get it fixed ASAP

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Dr Andrew Moore
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Could you suggest temporary filling product in the UK?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Q. Looking for a temporary filling product in the UK? I’m looking for a “temporary filling” product like “Cavi fix” on sale in Chemist shops in the UK.? Just lost my filling and can’t afford to go and see a dentist…need something to block the hole so the nerve doesn’t start to play up in a couple of weeks time…. Just found Dr denti ” Tooth-Fil on line… but would like to know if its available in Chemists shops. thanks for any info. Plase remember that I’m asking this question because for the moment I CAN’T AFFORD to go and see a dentist, so please dont suggest that I do.

A. I’m not an expert on DIY dentistry but try Boots they might be able to help

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Dr Andrew Moore
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I m 18 can I have treatment for my teeth at NHS?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Q. Dear Dr. Patel, At the age of around 12 I chipped my front tooth after a fall leaving less than half of my front tooth behind. I had a filling applied to this, but the tooth has gradually darkened over time. I’ve heard that this is due to internal bleeding within the tooth. Yesterday, this filling fell out and I am yet again left with half a tooth. The tooth in question is a few shades darker than my other front tooth and it looks very bad. I’m an 18 year old on a gap year, with no money at all. Would the NHS be able to help with my problem because it really looks awful? Thank you

A. You should be able to get NHS treatment you might need a root canal treatment and maybe a crown, or a bonded filling and internal tooth whitening.

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Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
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Is tooth crowning will be stable for lifetime.Plz advice

Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Q. Hallo dr my lateral frontal tooth was broken under the gum line my Dr. said that the root canal is good and he put a screw inside using x ray it appear at t6he upper part of it then he make crown id like to ask is this will be stable life time or the screw will broken the root canal or fallen as i heared frm my friends thank u

A. Post crowns are the last chance to try to save the tooth as you know there is very little good tooth left.  Long term you may need an implant or bridge.

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Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
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Options for acid erosion of teeth and dental insurance.

Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Q. I am a UNITED STATES 43 male, and just had checkup. I have reflux and have ground teeth into the denton. Kanines are level w/others. molars have very wide fillings. backs of front teeth have been acid washed to denton, i guess. told i need 14 crowns immediately. front upper 6 +canines+back molars. $12K. is there some insurance I can buy to offset this? or is it too late, since I already saw the DR. I am scheduled for this friday. Please respond ASAP. URGENT to know. what is your advice? do you think this is urgent/necessary??

A. If teeth have severe acid erosion the options are onlays  or crowns depending on how much tooth is present.  I am a British dentist and do not have knowledge of your insurance schemes

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
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My teeth filling hurts when i chew gums is it normal?

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Q. Hi. I had SEVERAL fillings done about 1.5 months ago, and on occasion, those teeth will hurt, especially when I chew gum. It seems that the sensitivity to hot and cold has diminished considerably since I had the fillings done, but most times when I chew gum, those teeth hurt. The fillings are white, not silver. Is this normal?

A. Hi
this problem can occur several factors play a part the depth of the filling/closeness to the nerve.
the technique by which it was placed .
as symptoms are improving over time -give it a bit longer or contact your dentist to check everything is ok as it may settle

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Lost filling will cause any problem

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Q. My mum forgot that a dentist appointment was scheduled for her it was ment from 11.30 to twelve and now it;s been moved to the 26th. i just don;t understand how she forgot i was there when she aranged the apppointment. you see mums mouth has a hole in one of her teeth and it needs to be fiiled as my mum has lost her filling. if my mum leaves it this song. what will happen ?

A. I gues it will be ok, but maybe ask your dentist directly

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Dr Andrew Moore
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Need to numb again for reshaped or filed down broken teeth

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Q. Hi there. I had to have a tooth refilled yesterday as half of an old one came out whilst eating an apple. Everything went ok, but today above my teeth is very sore and the bridge of my mpouth is very sore, I presume this is because it’s the same place i was injected to numb the area?? I am a very nervous patient, and my main concern is that the replacement filling feels too big and is stopping my teeth come together properly. Is this something that will sort itself out, or will i need to get it ‘reshaped/filed down’? Also will i need to be numbed again for this to happen? thankyou

A. Hi there, it sounds like the filling may just be a little high, and as a result of this you are biting down on this tooth first. If this is the problem, then your dentist should just be able to slightly adjust the restoration for you, in order to correct the problem. This would not usually require further anaesthetic. Many thanks. Dr Kailesh Solanki.

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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
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Gum swollen and numbness problems after Molar filled

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Q. I got my upper left Molar filled about two weeks ago it was a deep filling I was told almost to the nerve. Now I am having numbness on my left side tongue, all the outer parts of my cheek, and only half of my lips,and some of the outer skin surrounding my lips. This is all however on my left side only. My gum is a little swollen around the tooth but nothing very prominant. Will this go away or has there been trauma to the nerve? I have had it for about a week now. I also have Multiple Sclerosis and want to make sure it is not related to this since the pain came on a week later. Please help!! I do not have dental insurance so I don’t want waste a trip to the dentist if I don’t need to. This also has affected my taste of things.

A. There are a few possibilities. the most frequent cause is temporary bruising around the injection site used to block lower molars. as you have ms I would check with your doctor if you have numbness that hasn’t improved 1 week after the fillings.

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Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
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Is there any alternatives for veneers for my darkened front tooth

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Q. Hi i’ve got a darkened front tooth, that came out about 22 yrs ago, i pushed it back in myself, it has started darkening over a period of some yrs and is now looking bad especially in photographs where it shows up very bad i don’t like smilling for photos anymore. My last visit to my dentist told me that it was a lack of oxygen getting to the tooth that is the problem but he would not take it out or crown it as it was still healthy otherwise. i would love to get it capped or have a veneer over it but how can i go about getting it done, privately would seem the answer but the cost is off putting, are there any other alternatives to this ? how can i persuade my dentist to do the work for me ? any advice would be good

A. The nerve will have died during the trauma. first you remove clean and seal (root canal therapy) then an opaque veneer. private fees guide price 500-600

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St Johns Dental Practice
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Is it normal to accumulate a sticky substance around a new resin filled teeth?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Q. Hi, I recently chipped one of my front teeth, and yesterday had it filled in (I think with a resin). Since then, I’ve noticed a sticky gunge collecting around it-similar to saliva, but thicker and sticky. Is this normal due to how recently the filling was put in, or do I need to go back to my dentist.

A. If it doesn’t resolve in few weeks I would get it checked out. Rob

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St Johns Dental Practice
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Are dental filling necessary for chipped teeth?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Q. A NHS dentist at a previous check up recommended that I have small fillings put in 4 of my bottom front teeth to stop them chipping further. However, I have dental insurance with a private dentist from whom I have had rout canal treatment carried out on other teeth and he advised me that this would not be a good idea. My teeth are not painful and the chips are not very noticable. I am slao in my fifties.

A. If you do not need to get this done for pain or function and you dont think it will improve your teeth aesthetically then I would not get it done.

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Dr Justin Glaister
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How to safely remove amalgam fillings?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Q. I would like to have my amalgam fillings removed safely. Can you advise me about the procedure as different dentists use different techniques.

A.

Whenever I replace Amalgam fillings I always use a rubber-dam. This ensure no amalgam infested water is swallowed by the patient.

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How much does it cost for tooth filling?

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Q. Hi Andrew,I recently went to the dentist(the dental clinic)and they said I need 2 small fillings,these are on the lower left and lower right molars.They will use composite filling and they will charge me £186 and £162 for each tooth,plus £79 for each Hygiene visit(2).It’s a private clinic but I find it very expensive,what do you think?

A. As a comparison only, our fees for a medium white filling are £118 and Hygienist session £48, however it maybe more important for you to feel comfortable with your dentist rather than judging on price alone

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Dr Andrew Moore
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Advice over matching of new and old crowns

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Q. I recently broke a piece off a back tooth on which I had root canal treatment a few years ago. Both of my front teeth are crowned and I was also experiencing a little “vibration” in one of them. On visiting my dentist yesterday and after taking x-rays, she says the root canal treatment I had years ago was “incomplete” (it was done at the same practice but by my previous dentist who has now left) but there is no decay so recommends just a crown as there is not enough tooth left to fill. As for the front crown I have an infection for which she is recommending root canal treatment and a new crown. She has quoted me £450 per crown plus £360 for the root canal treatment Initally I thought this sounded very expensive but after a bit of research have accepted these are probably the right prices – however my main concern is that the new crown will match the one next to it? I should be grateful for your opinion on the treatment recommended and the price – and is there a chance they won`t match? Thanks you for your time.

A. To answer your last point first – to match a new crown to adjacent old crowns or teeth is extremely hard to do.  There is a chance of an incorrect colour match.  Personally I do such treatment and usually manage to get a great result but this is by colour correcting the crown at the time of fit using a porcelain furnace in my surgery.  This is very unusual in dentistry and despite all these efforts the colour match may not be “perfect”.  As far as price goes the fees you have been quoted are very reasonable.  In fact possibly to low if you are looking for a perfect match as the dentist is likely to have to make adjustments to the color over several visits.

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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Where to look for cosmetic dentistry guide on costs and dentists?

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Q. I was wondering if you could help, I have a gap between my front two teeth and am looking to get this closed. I’m also looking to get my teeth whitened but have no idea where to look or how much it would cost? There appear to be many places that offer treatment but How do I know they can be trusted? Many Thanks

A.

Visit the BACD ( British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry) web site where there is a listing of dentists who have an interest in cosmetic dentistry.  Here there is a list of 10 dentists who are the only dentists in the world to have successfully passed the BACD accreditation exam- yours truly being one of them!

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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How much does it cost to do a dental refilling?

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Q. Due to an old filling falling out, but not giving any pain, just a hole,at the base of the tooth. I told the Dentist that I was able to still eat nuts with this tooth! The Dentist gave me a white filling. I rested the new filling for two days. However I am now unable to eat anything using that tooth. I went back to the Dentist complaing about the filling. The Dentist removed some of the top part of the filling incase it was a bit proud. I went back again a few days later with the same problem, he shaved a bit more off the top of the filling. Still no change re eating with this tooth. Could it be that a nerve has been pinched when the filling was done? Can it be put right? Will this be a costly thing? and should I return to the same Dentist or find another local one?

A. I would remopve the whole filling and place a temporary filling. Once the tooth has settled another filling could be placed perhaps the bond between filling and tooth isn’t strong enough?

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Dr Andrew Moore
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