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What can I do to replace a missing tooth and correct the remaining teeth?

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
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Hi Dr, I have had a lot of problems with my teeth over the last few years, unfortunately through fault of my own by neglecting them. My front tooth decayed and fell out a year ago, and I’ve been too embarrased and financially unable to get it taken care of or corrected. I’ve been using various ways of filling the gap, one of which I’m ashamed to say is by using tissue, needless to say it’s ruined the shape of my remaining teeth, is very uncomfortable and it just looks awful. I want to get this problem fixed and my tooth corrected. I would like to know the procedure you would recommend and an estimation of costs involved. Please help. Thank you.,
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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

What kind of material will be used for my crown on the NHS?

Monday, September 6th, 2010
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I am due to have a NHS crown fitted on my first large molar bottom left which is clearly visible. Will I be able to get porcelain over metal crown on the NHS? If not what type of crown will the NHS fit?,
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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

What did my dentist mean by BP?

Monday, September 6th, 2010
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I went to the dentist today with my daughter (1st time since I was a child for me), and he said something about BP being 0 for my daughter and 2 for me. It didnt appear as though he said it for each tooth as he only said it around 4 times for myself. what does he mean by this? 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

What is the best course of action for my daughter if all of her front teeth are removed?

Monday, September 6th, 2010
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My daughter suffered a trauma to her 2 upper front teeth as a child and had crowns fitted. At age now 22 she has had root canal and surgery to try and clear an infection that has occured around the root. If the infection re-occurs she has been told there is no more treatment available and her teeth will have to be removed. She has a massive phobia about her teeth and dentists as a result of her accident and always has to be sedated she is even having counselling to help her with this but her councellor has informed her she will have no front teeth for about 6 weeks if they have to be removed and she is distraught. Can you advise the best course of action if she does have to have them removed and what the process would be. Since the accident I have always taken her to a private dentist and am aware of the costs but I want her to have the best available because of her phobia. Please can you help,
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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 teeth next to my front teeth are small, making me look like a rabbit! Can Veneers help me?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010
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I have healthy teeth, but the two teeth either side of my two front teeth are somewhat smaller than the others which makes me look a bit like a rabbit! Could this be sorted out with veneers? I want the teeth in question to be a bit longer: I don’t want anything too radical. 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

Can baking soda help whiten my teeth?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010
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Hi, I have heard a lot about using baking soda to whiten teeth, I’ve always thought of it as an unsafe method, and despite speaking to those who have done it, seeing that they’re teeth don’t appear damaged, I still am not entirely convinced that this method is at all effective long term, and as a result would cause bad affects on your teeth. I would like to know what you think of this, and also if there are any alternatives to teeth whitening which aren’t damaging or costly. Thank you,
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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 teeth are still not straight after having braces for over 3 years! What can I do?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010
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After crown lengthening on tooth#8, I still have a lot of pain, swelling, bleeding, is this normal? The tooth next to it is hurting as well. I would like to fix my four front teeth, because even after three and a half years in braces, they are still not straight,can this be done, and how? Thanks,
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How can I resolve the problem of my daughter’s tooth that is going to die?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010
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Hi, My 7 year old daughter had an accident at school (PE class) today and as a result has knocked out and broken one of her front teeth (upper jaw). We’ve taken her to a dentist who has performed a temporary procedure by glueing the tooth back together again and putting it back in place. His opinion is that the tooth will die over the next week. What is the best way of resolving this problem? Please also give me an idea of costs involved. Thank you very much,
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If the tooth does die and it i… (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

Can I put my own temporary filling in the tooth with the large hole?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010
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Hello I am due to get my 2 remaining widom teeth out under GA in 2 weeks. One of my wisdoms has a large decayed hole which is just starting to hurt. I was thinking about plugging the cavity with a self administered temporary filling to stop it hurting for 2 weeks. Do you think this is wise?,
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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

Why did my sons root die?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010
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my 11 year old son needed his first small filling, after the filling he started to get absess and it was found that the root had died, why has this happened, could the dentist not cleaned the tooth out properly before putting in the filling? He now faces root canal surgery or abstraction,
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