Hi
I have recently lost my front tooth, the root is still intact, I was wondering if I would have to remove the root to get a dental implant fitted, or is there a technique where you can use the root as a base.
Also, I would like to know about a smile remake over, I would like my other tooth contoured and the front few teeth looked at. What is the latest in contouring and imaging on teeth to get the best results
Hi, I had finished my metal brace treatment some 6 years back. But over the time the teeth have relapsed now.
So I had now ordered ClearPath aligners thinking that they could help with my problem. So the bite impressions and moulds are taken and sent to the aligner manufacturer.
Here is my worry… It will take 30-40 days to receive the aligners. Is there a chance that my teeth are still relapsing, and it will move in 30-40 days? So is there a chance the aligner wont fit in my teeth, since the measurements have been changed since…?
Or is it like, the teeth can not move that much in 30-40 days, and also since I had finished my braces some 7 years back…? Thank you for any advice you can provide for me.
Hello,
I am considering getting veneers. My teeth are thinning very rapidly despite of the fact that I really do take a good care of them and watch that I don’t eat too much acidic foods.
I maintain a very good oral hygiene routine too. Although my bottom teeth look good the top 4-6 not so good. So I’m not sure how many veneers minimum I should have and more importantly which ones are the best for me? I read a lot of information about the various types available, which makes me more and more confused.
There are so many types to choose from and I don’t know which would be best for me. I would appreciate your advice.
Thank you.
Dr. Hughes, I had a small filling done on a tooth in the front. The small cavity was almost in between the 2. The injection site has been somewhat bother some and now the tooth is loose and irritation is increasing coupled with a slight oder. I have an upcoming appt. for a full set of xrays and examination of the tooth. What can I expect from my dentist and do I face loosing this tooth? It is in the front..I may never smile again if that tooth has to come out. I would just like a little insight so I am not so anxious when I go for this appt. Could the injection have caused damage to my nerve or root during the procedure?
hiya DR Hughes, i hope you’re okay?
my question is that i have not very bad teeth but quite bad and haven’t really looked after them and know i should have. i am 23 years of age and my front tooth has chipped and left a small gap. i have other holes and stuff in my teeth just wondering what could be done to improve and get them right and white again? for example my tooth at the front has a finger nail thickness gap now and also have holes and gaps else where but not many. they are straight enough and basically i have been scared of dentist for a while i would like to be knocked out or similar procedure for my teeth to be put right again as i really do have a phobia of the dentist…any advice?
Hello, I have had to wear an upper denture (my 6 front teeth) since 17years old! The ‘so-called’ dentist was more like a butcher telling me it would improve my life and confidence so much! It has succeeded in me never having a ‘confident smile’ and being permanently self conscious! I dread meeting a ‘gentleman’ .I am an attractive women -very fit and healthy but since that day have been miserable! I am now 54 years old -a very fit and youthful 54 I may add. Is it too late to successfully get implants? it makes me weep! I have been a professional singer for over 20 yrs! I hate this! and I Feel miserable! Thank you in advance.
All my top teeth have had crowns on from an early age, I recently had them replaced with all porcelain crowns but some of the tooth stumps i have are dark and unfortunately this darkness showed up through the crowns. I then had these removed and my dentist suggested metal porcelain bonded crowns instead, I have had these fitted but they don’t look right, the colour of them changes quite dramatically in different lights and they look dull, lifeless and ugly. They also seem bulkier than the previous crowns. There is a translucent area that has been incorporated into the crown which as I understood was supposed to make them more aesthetic but it doesn’t look very well blended with the crown and gives the appearance of a grey outline around the sides and bottom of the crown. I realise that metal bonded porcelain crowns are not as realistic as all porcelain crowns but mine look very false. Can metal bonded porcelain ever look natural and is this my only option due to the dark tooth stumps that I have?
Many thanks for any advice you can give me.
Hello,
I had a tooth extracted as I kept getting gum boils below it. The dentist advised best tratment is dental implant which would cost in the region of £2000. Second option to have bridge which will be anchored to tooth in front and tooth behind as the gap is so big. This will cost me £900. I am contemplating going abroad to have the treatment but not sure because my regular dentist may not want to provide after care should I require any further treatment. What is your advice on going abroad for treatment?
16 years ago I had a crown fitted to my the very back molar. I wasn’t happy when it was fitted…as it was obviously far too big for the tooth. At the time the locum dentist remarked that it was too big but she was going to go ahead with it anyhow. It looks even uglier along with my gum which appears to be receding more revealing an even uglier spectacle. I am wondering how much it would cost to be replaced?
Hi, my teeth have always affected my confidence and am looking to have some improvement work but I’d like to know what kind of work would be involved. I have quite a big over bite, my two front teeth stick out about 1.5-2cm away from my bottom teeth if I bite down, I have quite a small mouth and had 4 teeth taken out when I was 15. I also had braces but after the tracks come off I didnt where my retainer (biggest regret) I’d just like to know the work that would be involved and what the costing would be? Thanks you
