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I Am Back In The UK For Six Months Soon, Which Treatment Would Be Best?

Thursday, June 6th, 2013
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I haven’t been happy with my teeth for years and being in the army and with operational tours its been hard to get them fixed as the army don’t fix smiles only teeth.
I have two gaps in my teeth both to the rear of my mouth I also have a squint tooth at the front Im looking to get these fixed but don’t know what or how to go about this as I’m in Afghanistan now and I’ll be here for six months and then I’ll be in the Falklands next year for 6 months, I was looking at six month smiles I was just wondering if you could give me some advice on this and what you think would be the best course of action would be?

Many thanks.

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Can I Receive Some Financial Help In Order To Replace Old Crowns?

Monday, June 3rd, 2013
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Hi, I wondered if you could help me with something? I had my four front upper teeth crowned about 16 years ago, due to my gums receeding i now have gaps along the top of three of them , which causes food to get trapped and looks unsightly. i would also at some point like to get some teeth whitening done.
I am unemployed due to redundancy 6 months ago. However I do not claim any benefits and so am very short on money but I do feel I need the work doing . How much should i expect to pay to have my crowns redone and can i get any help with cost? Do you think I will have to have them replaced often due to the nature of my gum recession? Should I look into gum grafts do you think?  Any help would be much appreciated, thank you and kind regards. 

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Would Veneers Mask My Rotated Teeth?

Friday, May 31st, 2013
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Hi
I am just inquiring about veneers, I have a slight chip in my front tooth and the incisors next to them are rotated slightly, I would ideally like them porcelain veneers and would like as much information as possible and any recommendations you may have, I often find my tooth gets caught on my lip due to its rotation and would love it either straightened or veneers on the front four teeth. I am unsure if it is possible to get only the from four teeth as veneers ? If this is possible what would you recommend ? I am overall happy with the rest of my teeth they are relatively white and overall straight apart from the four front one wich have the small chip and are rotated, I am a little worried by veneers as they are not necessarily perminant and I’m unsure how long they last and how much they cost to replace and how often ? I love the Holywood type smiles but don’t think I could keep up with the constant upkeep ? I would ideally like to disguise the rotated teeth as they make me unhappy with my teeth so they would be my priority, is it possible to use veneers to disguise rotated teeth or is it best to just get these teeth straightened ? Overall I would love a straight white smile and by fixing these four teeth I think I would be much more happy with my smile. Thank you for your time. Kind regards

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

The Gaps In My Lower Teeth Are Getting Me Down, What Would Help?

Thursday, May 30th, 2013
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Hi there Dr Moore, I have a problem with my teeth that I really hope you’ll be able to help me with Basically, I have a gap in my lower bottom teeth and it does lower my confidence. I have been to my dentist but have been told there’s not much that can be done. As I want it completely closed I wanted to know how much the treatment would be and how much it would cost as I am on benefits at the moment. Most of my bottom teeth have spaces and gaps between them but it does not bother me as much as the gap between my the two lower front teeth. I am desperate to find an affordable cost to get it sorted. I really hope you are able to help.

Many thanks.

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

My Filled Tooth Is Aching Still, Do I Need A Root Canal?

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
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I had my back tooth filled over 2 weeks ago and am still in pain, went back to dentist today and he gave me toothpaste, I am still in pain what can I do? He also gave m some more fillings altogether 3. I am on benefits, do you think he is trying to make money out of me and why hasn’t he taken an x ray? – I feel there is something not quite right with this dentist. The pain is circulating around my tooth, The tooth he filled was previously looked at by another dentist who said I should have a root canal, and this dentist said he could save it but I am still in pain.

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Is Six Weeks Too Long To Wait For My Retainer?

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
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Hello there Dr. Moore. I recently had my braces removed, which i have been wearing for 4 years now. I have been having inconsistent appointment with the dentist due to my study schedule and i study pretty far away from the clinic. I had it done at a government clinic, as it it much cheaper. Upon removing the braces, the nurse took a mold of my teeth and i was then informed that i will only be able to receive my retainer about 6 weeks after. Hence, right now i am going through my days without a retainer. I was scared and feeling insecure about my teeth moving out of position as i am not having any form to held my teeth in position, is there anything i can do at the mean time? Will wearing the retainer later on move my teeth back into position if there might be a significant movement of my teeth? I could somehow rather feel that a few of my teeth is moving a little out of position compared to when i took it off 4 days ago, perhaps its the paranoid feeling.

Hope you could give some advice in this and thank you so much in advance.

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Which Dental Implants Should I Choose To Replace My Missing Molars?

Friday, May 24th, 2013
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Hi, I have recently had an abscess which required antibiotics. Seems to have started from below a molar on my lower jaw where I had root canal done last year. I also have a missing molar on the opposite upper jaw and just want to get both sides sorted once and for good. My enquiry is into 2 implants and I have been advised to only go for specific brands and would like to know what you use and how much this might cost? I live in Brighton, East Sussex. I look forward to hearing from you.

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I Have Throbbing Pain After An Extraction And Bracket Bonded Tooth, What Could It Be?

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
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Hello, my query is slightly complicated so please bear with my explanation. I had a filling in my top tooth treads ago and also an extraction on the top my dentist placed a bracket bonded tooth in the gap by cementing the tooth to either side of the two supporting teeth, I feel a little pain in either my bottom right jaw or top right jaw don’t know why what do you think it could be? I don’t know how or what I can do to get rid of the pain it’s like a throbbing pain I haven’t had it in a long time, I am concerned as I brush my teeth 2 times a day and I also rinse with fluoride mouthwash by Colgate. How can I stop this pain? Not sure if its sensitivity either :/ please help thanks.

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Should I Have To Pay For My New Porcelain Crowns?

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
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Is there a general period of time for which porcelain crowns are guaranteed for? This was done at a private practice. I have two crowns on my front two top teeth that were done 4 years ago by an emergency dentist in Hammersmith, London. The level of customer service there was atrocious so they knocked £600 off the £1800 bill. I am seeing the same practice again tomorrow and I’m hoping the repair/ replacement treatment will be free. The crowns they gave me are now cracking up and will not last too much longer. I am really disappointed with the level of service and standard of care I received. In your opinion, should I have to pay again for this treatment?

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Can A Dentist Save My Wobbly Teeth?

Monday, May 20th, 2013
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Hello. I am a sixteen year old and feel absolutely mortified about the state of my teeth. I have never always been a good brusher, and unfortunately am only just realising just how important it is to maintain dental hygiene for making sure I keep healthy teeth. As of a few weeks ago, some of my teeth have become loose, and they are nearly all the front ones, on both the top and bottom. Please could you give me some advice on what a dentist would be able to do to replace the teeth, and give an estimate as to how much it would cost for a course of treatment under the NHS? Thank you.

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