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I have been left with temporary fittings after a finance problem. I was thinking about finishing the work abroad, but I’d appreciate your advice?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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Hello, i’m looking for some advice. Over a year ago i was given treatment to my six front teeth which after an accident left me with a tooth missing and the rest badly damaged. I was treat privately and given temporary crowns and some bridge work was carried out. Unfortunately the finance for the treatment didnt go through and so the dentist could not finish the work. I’ve been left with a temporary fitting and have been told the NHS cant fund the rest of the treatment because its classed as cosmetic dentistry. Unfortunately i’ve recently become unemployed and cant afford for the rest of the work to be carried out privately. I’ve been researching having the work done abroad at a lower cost but am unsure where to look. I’m not sure if i’m asking the right person but any advice would be much appreciated. I’m unsure how long the temporary crowns will last and worry because they bleed alot when brushing. I have a breakdown of the work that was to be carried out but i need to speak to someone who can tell me exactly what it could cost. 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

One of my implant crowns doesn’t fit and it can’t be filed down any further. What can I do?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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hi i have had 2 upper front implants fitted and crowned but one of them does not fit even after filing down the dentist says he cant file anymore of or the porcelin crown will break so there is nothing he can do but i am having problems with biting my teeth together and eating what can i do.,
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You need to go back and have t… (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

What are the alternatives for a one tooth denture?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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I have just had my front tooth removed and a partial denture put in but am finding it extremely difficult to adjust to the denture and is causing me to gag and i’m finding to difficult to eat. Do i have any other alternative than the one tooth denture as is embarrassing in my social life as well and what would be the cost of any alternative as i,m on benefits. Would very much appreciate your opinion Thank you,
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Hello, Yes there are alternati… (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’m have a large fear of going to the dentist, but my teeth need sorting out. Is there anything that can help?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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I really don’t know how I can make the first step in getting my teeth sorted out. I’ve not been to a dentist for about 12 years and some of the front ones have areas of brown on them although none seem actually loose. They look so unsightly and I’m so ashamed of them as no one I know of my age (early 40s) has teeth that look like mine. What is the easiest first step I could make that would enable me to actually be able to set foot over the threshold of a dental surgery and overcome the fear I have of a first appointment? And secondly in very broad terms if someone hasn’t been to a clinic for so many years – how many appointments would I be likely to need to put things right. Thank you: even writing this email has been a huge step for me.,
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I’m not sure what I can do to … (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 think I might be allergic to my partial plate because it burns when I wear it. Can you help?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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i have lost some bottom teeth and have no bite.the dentist has made a partial bottom plate,when i wear it causes me burning pain,i am allergic to knickle is this the reason.i am wearing a gum sheild it is the only way i can stop the pain .can you help me please,
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Not sure why as I don’t know w… (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

Where can I get a denture facelift from?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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I’ve heard recently about denture facelifts-where can I get this done and approximately how much will it cost?,
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The term is used when full den… (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 have implants placed on my remaining healthy roots?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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Hi, I have two molars missing on the left side of my mouth, one on the top and one on the bottom. The roots are still there and according to my dentist still healthy. He has said do I want the roots removed? They are not causing me any problems, but I was wondering can a titanium implant be put into my roots. My two front teeth, I lost when I was 11 from a bad fall and I now have false teeth on posts into my roots, which are very healthy. Can an implant be put into my other two teeth onto the roots?,
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If the roots are removed it is… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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How can I make the colour of my root canaled tooth match the rest of my remaining teeth?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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Hi, about two years ago i had a root canal treatment on my front tooth (top left), unfortunately it has taken a lot of the whiteness out of that tooth and it is clearly visible. Is there anything you could suggest to make it look the same as the tooth next to it? Thank you,
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The tooth could be bleached to… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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How long after using the whitening treatment should I avoid ingesting food/drink with staining potential?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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I am currently undertaking home whitening with bleach supplied by the denist in tailor made dental trays. 1 hour a day. How long after treatment should I avoid ingesting food/drink with staining potential. Any further during and aftercare advice would be greatly appreciated. I have post operative hypthyroidism and hypoparathyroidisim for which I am on total replacement thyroxin and Sandocal (effervescent calcium) and one alpha to maintain my calcium levels. I am an ex nurse and just thought I’d run this by you though I don’t think my condition would have an adverse or corrosive effect when teeth whitening as I can’t maintain serum calcium levels due to no parathyroid hormone. So can’t extract calcium from bone when needed have to absorp for GI tract to maintain levels. Love my teeth and as just enhancing them as hit 40 want to be sure I am not damaging them. Any advice appreciated. Know I am rare but thought I’d just ask incase you’d encountered anyone like me (a consequence of surgical error). Thanks,
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I doubt gentle bleaching of th… (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 feel that I need braces, what do you think?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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Hello there, I am 15 years old and just over a year ago I went to my orthodontics and they said my teeth were at ‘2’ on a 1-10 scale; 1 being the best. However, my bottom teeth are really quite crooked. I would be happy to have braces but what do you suggest? Also, my two top front teeth arent straight at the bottom. They seem to go up and down in a hill type motion, if you know what I mean. What do you think would be best to make them more straight? And how old do you have to be to have your teeth whitened? Cheers,
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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