I have gum disease and i only have 5 teeth left
Q. I feel so embarrassed about my teeth, i’m only in my 40’s, and have about 5 teeth left. As i am a disabled person i found it impossible to get to a dentist, so now i have gum disease and very worried, because i am afraid there is nothing they can do. Please help
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my gums keep bleeding in the same place every time
Q. my gums keep bleeding in the same place every time i brush my teeth although i have always brushed and flossed twice a day could this be a start of gum desiese.
A. If you are regularly flossing and brushing then the bleeding should settle down. You should also make sure that you are visiting [...]
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Have had a “knot” in my upper gum
Q. Have had a “knot” in my upper gum around tooth #2 and #3 for almost 2 years. Dentist said nothing to worry about. Now after reg. Dr. said to have CT scan of this “cyst” it was found to be an abscess at the root of an old root canal. This infection has been [...]
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i had a swolen face and blurrred vision after my gums were numbed
Q. I had to have two fillings in the hand side of my jaw. After having the injections to numb the area, my vision was distorted (seeing double). My face looked as if i had a stroke, and was considerably swollen. I have never experienced this before, is this normal reaction to having gums [...]
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I AM AGED 60 AND I HAVE DEVELOPED SOME SLACK TEETH
Q. I AM AGED 60 AND I HAVE DEVELOPED SOME SLACK TEETH AT THE BOTTOM IN THE FRONT - I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT HAVING LUMINEERS - WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR SLACK TEETH - I PRESUME IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO HAVE LUMINEERS ON TEETH THAT HAVE BECOME SLACK SO WHAT WOULD BE THE [...]
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i had a filling on my big tooth at the front today
Q. i had a filling on my big tooth at the front today near to my gum its so painfull i cant sleep and have already taken 8 nerofen 350 mill tabs and nothing i fly out on frid i need to no what to do
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It sounds like [...]
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My gums are swolen and i am on Phenytoin for Epilepsy
Q. Good Evening, Being on medication for Epilepsy for years my teeth and gums are not in very good shape. I have had no seizures for 2 years and i am currently still taking Phenytoin 100mg once a day. My gums are inflammed, teeth pushed forward which can sometimes hurt when brushing. I understand the [...]
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my teeth are so bad i cant bite food
Q. i have 4 main teeth that are so bad i cant bite in to food any more so my question what is the best way to fix this problem and how much will it cost
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Your bad teeth are likely to have abscesses developing on them. The treatment [...]
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my gums hurt and my upper teeth are pushing upwards
Q. hi, i am 30 years old and have recently in the past couple of months occurred a problem with my upper teeth. i had a perfect overbite and underbite and my teeth have never had any kind of problems in the past but i have no idea whats going on my gums hurt alot [...]
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i am in a lot of discomfort my gums are sore
Q. i am in a lot of discomfort,my gum at the bottom back of my mouth is very sore and there seems to be what looks like a hole appearing inbetween the gum and my last molar,also a few cracks sorrounding the hole. the area is very sore to touch and its impossible to eat [...]
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My top teeth are pushed upwards and bottom teeth backwards
Q. hi i,m 30 years of age and have recently occurred problems with my upper teeth as they have started to push upwards and my bottom teeth are moving backwards. i have generally had good teeth all my life and now i don,t know whats happening. i have recently strted flossing and am not sure [...]
Tags: receeded gums, receeding gums
My crown is too big too long and doesnt meet my gumline
Q. I have just been to a dentist, to put a crown on a dead front tooth and i am sad to say i cannot smile any more, the tooth with the crown stands out its bigger and longer and dos’nt reach my gum line. can this problem be fix?. And if so can u [...]
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implant dentist in cambridge
Q. Dear Dr. Tennet, I am currently having my teeth straightened using Invisalign and will be doing so for the next 8 months. My teeth have become crooked over the years (I am in my late 20’s) as a result of a baby tooth that has been stubborn and remained in my mouth. As such, [...]
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can you treat bleeding gums
Q. Hi Komal,I am looking for some sort of treatment for my bleeding gums.My gums bleed everytime I brush my teeth although its not painful. Also, I need to get my teeth pushed back (as I am buck-toothed) and I have been advised that I need to have my gums treated first.Can you pls advise [...]
I smoke and have gum disease can i have dental implants
Q. My two front teeth were crowned almost 29 years ago. Recently they are both giving me discomfort and incredibily loose. Not a good feeling. I a 59 years of age, I smoke and enjoy my white wine. I do have gum disease and a heart murmour. Is it possible to have implants?? OR what [...]
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bottom of my teeth are black near the gums
Q. Hi my problem is i have black around the bottom of my teeth where the gums end,how can i remove this?
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This sounds like you have decay at the neck of your teeth. From your description given it is very difficult to know what it is exactly [...]
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can gums be rebuilt to recover gum loss
Q. can gums be rebuilt to recover gum loss after oral surgery ? the surgery saved my teeth but not my smile. now i’m self conscious about my rather “toothy grin.” T
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A. It sounds as though you have had gum surgery. This can often lead to ” black [...]
Tags: gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession
which is medicine in dental abcess
Q. which is medicine in dental abcess
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I have gum disease and am embarrassed with my teeth
Q. I have gum disease and am embarrassed with my teeth.My gums have been receding gradually for a few years now and this has caused my bottom front four teeth to become lose and gaps are starting to appear. my top four teeth are also beginning to start having gaps.what options of dental work would [...]
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i have really bad teeth on the one side of my mouth
Q. i have really bad teeth on the one side of my mouth, upper and lower. i think i may also have gum disease as my gums on this side are inflamed, they are not sore but do bleed. due to this i have really bad breath, but im so nervouse to see a dentist. [...]
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