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My Gums Have Receded Badly Due To Periodontal Disease, Is There Anything That Can Help Them Grow Back?

Monday, June 24th, 2013
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Hi

I have some receding gums at the back of my mouth due to periodontitis.

Do you know of anyone using stem cells to regenerate gums as I have heard trials are taking place already to help grow back the gum area? I am desperate to receive some sort of treatment before they start looking really bad. My teeth have already begun feeling very sensitive and my gums are constantly bleeding. It’s very worrying and I’m trying to get the disease under control. I was wondering if you know of any other treatments to help with gums as I have black marks on mine which is due to probably smoking but I would like to know if they can ever go back to pink again? Anything at all? Thanks in advance. 

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I Cannot Place Any Pressure On My Back Tooth Without Causing It Pain, Is It Infected?

Thursday, June 20th, 2013
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Hi Doctor Hughes. I wondered if you could help me with something? Well, a few weeks ago I had the gap between 2 back teeth bridged to prevent food from accumulating there. I was constantly flossing to remove food .I still cannot put any pressure on back tooth without pain. I was told I have infection & have been on antibiotics for almost 20 days now. Will the pain ever go away & do you think I could still have infection or do you think that something else is going on? Thank you for any help you can offer.

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A Molar Tooth I Had Filled Has Become Very Painful, What Should I Do?

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
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Hi Doctor Hughes. A molar tooth that has a filling redone about 8 months ago has become extremely painful.There is a dull ache on this tooth and it also looks as if there is a small gap between tooth and gum. I suffer from constant twinges when eating hot and cold food too. What is likely to be the problem here? There is a tooth next to it that was removed last year and the one on the other side is bent inwards and that does have a small hole in it. I know that’s probably another problem in its self but what do you think? I would like a general idea before I decide to visit my dentist, will this cost a lot to fix up do you think? Thank you for your help. 

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I Wasn’t Provided With A Retainer After Dental Treatment And Now I Require More Dental Work, Please Help!

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
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Hello Sir,
I’ve had a previous orthodontal treatment about ten years ago and now that treatment has lapsed due to the retainers which weren’t given in the end of the treatment. This is an open bite case and now the acclusion isn’t happening on the molars. They have suggested a cosmetic surgery to correct it by rotating the molars as the muscles near the chin only is enabling the balance of the teeth. I am kindly asking for your opinion on this as I feel it is slightly extreme. I don’t understand why I wasn’t given a retainer at the end of my treatment, because I’d never had any orthodontic treatment before I did not know what to expect. Thank you for your advice. 

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What Toothpaste Should I Use For Taking Care Of My New Veneers?

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
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Hi,

I have just had porcelain veneers fitted and wanted to know what is the best toothpaste to use that won’t scratch or dull the surface?

I have only just recently had them fitted, about a week ago. I would like to keep them for as long as possible because they did cost me a lot of money. Unfortunately, I forgot to discuss with my dentist which toothpaste would be good for keeping them clean. I know a lot of toothpastes on today’s market are quite abrasive to actual teeth, never mind on veneers. Are there any toothpastes available that are especially designed to work on veneers for example? I don’t mind how much the toothpaste costs, it would be ideal if there was one available that would help my veneers last longer, maybe have a protective coating for example? Any suggestions would be great. Thank you for any advice in advance, kind regards. 

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My Dentist Has Advised Me To Wait For My Crown To Fall Out, Is That All She Can Really Do?

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
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Hi Dr Hughes, can you help me with something please? My crown is a nhs 1 it is loose and it has been for a while. but i have been to my dentist twice recently as it is loose but she wants to wait to see if it will just fall out because she could not pull it out what will happen i think it doesn’t fit well also i can see a small bit of the gum above the crown and i find it quite embarrassing would there be anything else my dentist could offer me if this crown is going to give me problems? i want it replacing really as i feel this would be the best course of action but as i said my dentist wants to wait and see if it”ll just fall out. is this good advice? i cannot eat properly and i don’t like smiling anymore because of it, it’s really starting to get me down and feel very self conscious.  please help any advice would be very much appreciated! 

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How Much Would It Cost To Have 4 Back Teeth Replaced With Dental Implants?

Monday, June 17th, 2013
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Hi, I wondered if you could please help me with something, Dr Hughes? I have had my lower back four teeth out two either side its been around six months since I’ve had it done ,now but i have found my front teeth have dropped.and are rubbing. If i went for implants for these teeth how much would it cost for four rear teeth? Many thanks in advance! 

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I Feel I Wasn’t Dealt With Properly, What Do You Think?

Monday, June 17th, 2013
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Hi Dr Hughes, I wondered if you could help me? I was with a dentist and
paid 1000 to have 4 crowns done and then they told me i could pay monthly,
,after a few visits they wanted to clean them and so i went along had the zoom
whitener treatment ….i was in complete agony ..the next step was to have my
new crowns made ,they then asked me for a further 2000 before they would start
the treatment saying they had deducted 798 for the zoom when they knew i wanted
to replace the teeth ..i had problems with them and they never got back to me,
please could you help me. they didn’t deal with me properly from the start and
i feel i have been conned out of a lot of money. I don’t know what to do and i
don’t fancy paying any more money than what i already have, thank you for your
time and advice. 

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I’m Considering Veneers Because I Don’t Want My Teeth Shaving Down, How Much Should I Expect To Pay For This Treatment?

Friday, June 14th, 2013
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Hello, I am considering some cosmetic dental work. When I was young I broke my 2 front teeth and so I already have 2 veneers, I don’t want my teeth ground down so I am considering lumineers. How much on average do these cost and how do I go about finding a local dentist that can perform this kind of work?
The reason I want this done is because my teeth are quite stained, I have recently had teeth whitening but have not received the desired shade of white. Are there any other treatments you can recommend?

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Would You Suggest The Usage Of Both The Essix And A Bonded Retainer?

Thursday, June 13th, 2013
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I had the metal braces for about 3 years and a half (crowded teeth and over jet/bite problem) then I wore my Hawley’s regularly for 2 years (24/7 and even while eating!)but my teeth shifted (lower canine and front teeth) so I had to go again with braces but this time with the Invisilign system and it worked pretty well for 5 months or so then my doctor suggested I get the permanent or bonded retainers because he is fearing that my teeth may shift AGAIN but I want the Essix one to keep the new 3D position of teeth intact or unchanged .I do not what to choose. could you help? And do you suggest bonded and essix together at the same time? Is that possible?

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