Q. what is the worst thing to do for your teeth to go wonkey?
A. gum disease will cause you to lose bone around your teeth that can allow your teeth to drift.
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
Q. my 8 year old son has broken his tooth under the gum as a result of a collision playing football. He has visited the dentist who suggested that we just leave it but the tooth is becoming a bit wobbly. What is your advice on this one?
A. If it is a baby tooth its best to let it fall out, if its a permanent tooth it needs looking at ASAP
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. Hi there, the other week my little boy who is 2 feel and burst his lip and he ha damaged the nerve on his frount tooth. I took him to the dentist and she told me there is nothing she can do with it, but i really need help my wee boy does modeling and with his tooth that colour he cant do it any more. Please can u help my i am willing to pay anything or do anything to get this fixed the tooth isnt chipped or anything its just grey. Is there absoloutley anything that can be done to fix this at anycost. Thank you
A. Please book an appointment to see Dr Mike Harrison, he specialises in recontructing childrens teeth. see website- www.umbrellsmiles.com or call 020 7612 9810
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glasiter
Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Q. my son is 3 years old and his frontt top tooth is wobbling very badly. i dont want him to lose the tee.th because he is only 3 year. any help
A. If he has had a knock on the tooth it might come out earlier than normal. Unfortunatley there isn’t anything you can do, but it might tighten up
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. hello there i am a boxer i was in a fight and one of my front big teath got hit and it has been very slightly wobbly its very slight wobble but i push it back it hurts what can this be i went to the dentist he told me just to leave it but now its been 6 mounths and its still the same since then i havent realy brushed my teath much what can you recomend
A. Your tooth may have a fracture within its root . Please visit your dentist to have an Xray taken and to be properly examined
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
Q. how old would you be when you get adult teeth?
A. adult teeth erupt in stages usually between the ages of 5-6 for the front teeth and the first molar and then in sucessive stages till the age of 12 approximately.
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Q. Hi Dr. Caplan, my daughter will be 3 in 2 weeks time and she already has a very wobbly front tooth. Is this something I should be worried about, surely she is too young to be losing her first teeth, and should I book a visit to the dentist for her. We do take care of her teeth and they are brushed twice a day so am quite concerned. Many thanks.
A. Please do not be concerned. Provided she has not hit her mouth the relatively early loss of a tooth is unusual but that is all- the adult tooth underneath is pushing the tooth out. If you are concerned please visit your dentist
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
Q. hi there dr.andrew moore. i fell over last night my 2 front teeth one is broken and one is wobbly. and other one next to the wobbly one is also broken with nerve showing. my front tooth that is broken got filling done to it and my other broken one with the nerve showing is gonna get a root canal. i just want to ask what is the best way to treat my wobbly one? due to my dr said to leave it and see what will happen to it. i would like to hear other advice. thanks
A. If it is very loose it should be held firm by sticking it temporarily to the adjacent teeth. If it is only slightly loose then it would be best to leave it.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. Hi Dr Moore, I am 52 year of age. For the last 6 weeks I have been in and out of the dentist, and I have 2 crowns in the front, my gums use to bleed a lot and when I went to the dentist I was told that I had infection and my worrying biggest part is that one of my front tooth is wobbly and have been told that I got a pocket I am so worried but still go to the dentist to see if will settle itself, I have also started to use something called oradx from USA, and have been using for the last 2 weeks and hope that will settle the problem, please advice what to do has I am lossing my sleep worried about my tooth.
A. It sounds like you are doing all you can do, your dentist will treat the tooth and hopefully it will tighten up
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. i am 24yrs old and my upper teeth are all falling out one by one what should i do every dentist i see tell me to get implants but they cost to much.how about dentures will they look natural i am ashame i dont even smile any more can you please help me…..
A. It must be awful for you to be experiencing this….but be aware that there ARE options regarding your teeth. You need not suffer.
As you are still only young and hopefully have many years ahead of you…….the best long term option would be implants- as you have been told in the past. They are the next best thing to your real teeth- and are fixed into your mouth. You are right, however that it is a costly form of treatment. Please do not dismiss the idea straight away. Alot of dental practices offer financial solutions- such as 0% finance. It is not something to go into lightly, but I do advise that you have a consultation regarding your teeth. I would be more than happy to see you myself, or alternatively, I could recommend some good dentists in your area.
On the subject of dentures, there is an art to making them look natural. There are some great denture lab technicians that can construct works of art,- and it IS an option.
In the meantime, I would stress that you have regular dental visits and hygiene visits to stabilise the condition of your remaining teeth.
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
Q. Hello Dr, My top 4 teeth was little protruding, I had put braces for 6 months,actually all the teeths were crowded so doctor had made some gap in between so that my teeth will go in. It moved in but now it has come to the same position and it is shaking and paining. Please suggest what i have to do? If it comes back to the same position then it’s okay but if it protrudes more then it will be a problem. Please suggest what are the do’s and dont’s. Regards
A. Hi, it sounds as though you were not given an orthodontic retainer to wear. Your teeth are moving back to their origional position. You will need to have the orthodontic treatment again and then I cannot stress enough how much you need to wear a retainer to stop your teeth from moving again. This will just keep happening if you don’t, and could cost a substantial amount of money if you keep going back to square 1!
I suggest that you go to your dentist and have an orthodontic referral again. Good luck
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
Q. When my son was 2 years and 8 months old his 4 front teeth were pulled as his teeth were chipped and yellowish (may be because he was breast fed till he was over 2 years) and during that period he also had a fall from a swing and broke two his front teeth. After that he would complain about the pain. So we took him to the dentist ,took his X-ray and then the dentist advised us that if we leave his Milk teeth those might affect his permanent set and so we had to pull out his four milk teeth. His lower teeth were all good. Well, now my son will be 9 years old in couple of month’s time and still there is no sign of any upper permanent teeth. We had his X rays done and the dentist said that since he still haven’t lost any of his lower milk teeth we have to wait. Just a month ago his lower tooth is bit wobbly and just last week we noticed that another tooth has started to come out at the back of the wobbly tooth. So can you please advise what can be done for this? Will my son get his permanent teeth? Is there any replacement that can be done? Please suggest. Thankyou
A. It sounds like the permanent teeth have got trapped (impacted) you need to get your dentist to take x-rays of the teeth. It is difficult for me to advise you without seeing your son but it sounds like the milk teeth need to be removed to try to allow the second teeth to come out. The second teeth usually erupt between 4-8 years old so he is certainly developing a little slower. If your dentist can not advise you I would suggest asking for a referral to an orthodontist.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Q. hi, I have gum disease and one of my tooth is wibbly i visit the hygienist every 3months last time iw ent to see her was december 2008 and she said keep brushing my teeth etc. I have been burhsing it clean with an electronic toothbrush but my tooth still seems to be wobbly, what can i do?
A. The tooth may need removing and replacing before you lose all the supporting bone. I would consult your dentist for an x-ray to see what your long-term options are
regards Andrew
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. Dear Sir, I am 25 years old, and although my teeth are not in a particularly bad condition, I am getting increasingly worried about them. My top two middle teeth are showing signs on thinning (I can almost see through the bottom of them. Also I still have a baby tooth which has been wobbly for years, but does not seem to want to come out. As i have had the adult tooth removed (it was growing over the top), please could you advise on what the best course of action is, as I dont want to be left with a gap if it falls out. Thanks
A. hi, many thanks for your enquiry, i think it would be prudent to get a dentist to keep an eye on your front two teeth to see if the wear is progressively getting worse. the wobbly baby tooth may be betterto be extracted and then an dental implant can be placed into this position. this would be the best course of action for a single missing tooth. hope this helpful.
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
Q. I had an infection at one of my front tooth and i needed a root canal.My dentist did it but i still have some of the infection left as i can feel it. Because of the root canal my tooth discoloured slightly and i don’t like it.I would like to whiten it but i don’t know where to go for cosmetic dentistry.Also the tooth is moving slightly and i am scared not to lose it.i don’t know if it is moving because of the root canal or because of the infection.Do you think I should pay the money for the whitening or what treatment do I need?pls tell me will i lose my tooth because of the root canal or is it just weakened?thank you
A. Before you have the tooth whitened it needs to be reassessed as it does not sound like it has healed fully yet. I would get your dentist to re examine it take some x-rays. It may need re cleaning. I would only embark on whitening once the tooth is pain free and solid.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Q. i’m 45 yr. old female had dental problems since i was born couldn’t tolorate milk my mom said when i was born. so my teeth wasn’t healthy. my bottom teeh in the front all four are loose one of them in very loose than the other what sugestion you coudld give me. i need help i have no dental insurance.
A. You could have the teeth removed and a partial denture fitted. Once the tissues have stabilised you could consider your long-term options such as a bridge or dental implants. These are more costly options that you might need more time to consider whether they are right for you
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Q. I have had receding gums for years and now have loose front bottom teeth, I am a very young looking 60 year old (get away with 45 ha) and don’t want to loose my teeth, I have been regularly to the hygienist but it seems the process has gone too far. Can I do anything about this
A. hi, it sounds as if they are loose you have lost alot of the bone around the teeth which gives the teeth support. my advice is seek the help of a cosmetic dentist which can discuss what options you do have if you lose the teeth. i hate to be the bearer of bad news but its better to be prepared. hope this is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
kissdental
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
Q. I have got a loose front tooth, is their any way of saving it?? will i need to get false tooth
A. Once teeth become too loose the only option often is to remove it. It could be replaced with a dental implant , bridge or denture.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Q. my teeth are getting loose one by one and i keep getting infections in the gums would i be able to have my bottom teeth out at hospital on the nhs and what would be the cost of false teeth
A. Coordinating hospital extractions and NHS dentures can be tricky but is possible. Assuming you pay full fees it is £198 NHS fee ( may change 1st april)
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Q. I was diagnosed 2 years ago (2 years after the birth of my child) with receeding gums. I had the receeding gum at the lower front teeth cut away to stop more gum from pulling away from the teeth. I am now ‘long in the tooth’ My dental hygiene from diagnosis has been meticulous; I brush, floss, use interdental brushes and a tongue scraper and mouthwash. However, my gums are continuing to receed. There are small gaps forming betwe
en most teeth, especially the back molers. I also get a burning sensation in my mouth. I used to smoke on a social basis during my university days but I do not smoke now. My mother lost her teeth to pyrrhoea at the age of 29 after her first child and my sister lost a tooth to pyrroea during her first pregnancy. No roots are exposed as yet. My teeth do not wobble uncontrollably. However, when I eat and food gets trapped between the gaps, my teeth slightly move before I remove the debris with floss and they then settle down again. I have booked in with a specialist but I am worried. I am only 30 and I do not want dentures. My dentist said that I would eventually lose my teeth in my fifties, starting with the lower bottom teeth. I was shocked. What can be done about the gaps between the teeth and my long bottom front teeth? Can the recession be stopped? Your comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
A. You are taken the right course of action by seeing a specialist ( periodontist I presume). If you have a genetic predisposition to this then now is the time to have treatment. Hopefully the periodontist will be abel to control your disease – they have many different types of treatment . Keep doing your best with your OHI. You may also need to be checked for general medical problems – usually with a blood test .
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
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