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Will I be able to get braces on the NHS if I’m over twenty-five?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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i am 25yrs old and m teeth are not staight. will i be able to get help towards braces on the nhs? if not how much would it cost?,
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no braces aren’t available on … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I am experiencing terrible pain after root canal and no painkller is working. What should I do?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
Q.
i have had the first stage of root canal on monday. but am still having execruting pain till today, no pain kiuller is working at all what could be the problem and what should i do,
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Go back to your dentist as soo… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

If I’m unemployed can I get treatment on the NHS?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
Q.
hi im unemployed been doing my best to look after my teeth but i still have a few problems. 1. small bit of gum between two from teeth has come away and wont mend. 2. ive had one large tooth remove on upper right and the opposite left side need removing. its bad enough have these misssing and suffering from depression. my dentist wont do nothing to help, if i loose these teeth it hurts when i chew on foods as is soft flesh there cant the nhs help me and remove and fill the gaps in. who do i need t speak to fo help its getting me down help please. im a nervous person in general and need a confidence booster..,
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You can have the gaps filled o… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

When I was younger I was terrified of the dentist. I am unemployed but need implants?

Friday, October 1st, 2010
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Hello, i would like to ask if i could have dental implants. when i was younger i was terrified of the dentist, i have lots most of my bottom teeth on either side, well one side has no teeth at the bottom. i am 52 and i find it hard to eat properly. this is having an effect on my other teeth, which have to work harder. i have two bridges at the top, which i had done several years ago, in order to give me confidence to smile. at present i am unemployed is there any help i can get to have this done. many thanks ,
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If you have the bone then impl… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 fillings on my front teeth are starting to discolour. Would I be a suitable candidate for Lumineers?

Friday, October 1st, 2010
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I am 22 and have 6 fillings on my front teeth where my teeth wore down from eating too much fruit etc. They are starting to discolour and wear away and I am starting to get very self conscious about them. Would I be suitable for lumineers? Ive heard these are better for the teeth than veneers but is it possible to have them with fillings? Is there anything else you would suggest? Many Thanks,
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Lumineers are just a very thin… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 tooth feels strange; sharp and it wiggles when I touch it. What should I do?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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I am 20 yrs old. My dentist told me I do not have wisdom teeth and my 12 yr molar on my left side just started growing in. I noticed today that it feels strange, its very sharp and part of it moves if I wiggle it. I had a friend look at it and they said it looks deformed but not broken. Its the strangest thing. I know I should go see my dentist but I just wanted some sort of answer until then. I know this is not normal. But have you ever heard of this happening or know what caused it?,
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It sounds like its fractured, … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

How much would it cost to have front tooth that is very loose?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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Hi i am a complete dental phobiac i have jus had 5 teeth removed under general anasethtic in hospital. I have a front bottom tooth that is growing inwards and pushing my front tooth out it is now very loose and i really dont want a gap at the front how much would it cost to sort that problem out.,
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It depends what treatment you … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

There is a hole in my front tooth and some rot. Will I lose it?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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Hello I’m 24 I have noticed my front tooth has come forward due to me not wearing my retainer 8 yes ago. There seems to be a hole in my front tooth as I do recall having a filling there about 10 yrs ago there is also some rot inside I’m just worried I will lose my tooth and on top of that I have an ongoing abcess no pain though will they take the tooth???,
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Possibly you will need the too… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I have been told that is a bad bite that causes pain in my right jaw and ear. What can be done?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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Hi, I was seen by ENT Consultant with pain in right jaw,ear,swelling, all tests clear. On examination he said i have a bad bite. I know my smile is not symmetrical and crooked. Is this due to poor bite and if so what can be done?,
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You may need to consider balan… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Could I get NHS implant and orthodontic treatment for five deciduous teeth?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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Hi, Im 21 and I have 5 deciduous teeth, with no adult teeth there to erupt. I read in a BDJ article, that a 22 year old girl with a similar condition in kent who had 6 baby teeth. She was able to have orthodontic treatment and Implants done by the nhs. Would I also qualify for similar nhs treatment? or was this just in that particular pct?,
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I would doubt you will get imp… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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