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My Gums Are Disappearing And My Teeth Falling Out, But I Cant Afford Treatment, What Can I Do?

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
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Hello Dr, Andrew moore, I am 31and i have had problems with my teeth ever since ive had teeth, my gums are disappearing, already lost two teeth another two loose, I feel depressed, it’s knocked my confidence so I dare not talk to people, and scared and embarrassed to go dentist about it as I dont know what can be done to help me as i dont think I can afford to pay for my treatment straight away in one lump sum, what should I do? And around how much would it cost ? Help please I don’t know what else to do.

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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 Am I Having A Filling When There’s Barely A Hole?!

Friday, January 18th, 2013
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I went to the dentist today I have not been for over a year as my previous dentist retired and it has been hard with work trying to arrange an appointment I went for a check in and was asked if I had a problem with my teeth the only problem I had was once every couple of weeks when i am brushing my teeth at the back i it feels a little bit tender but apart from that no pain etc so the dentist could not see anything so she said she was going to do xrays so when the results came back on the left hand side of my teeth at the back she showed me my tooth and pointed out a very small dot that i could barley see and said i would need a filling i have never had a filling before and i dont understand why the dentist would want to give me a filling when there is only a little bit of decay can you help me get my head around this?

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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

Should I Have my Tooth Taken Out Or Just Replace The Filling

Friday, January 18th, 2013
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Hi In short I have had medical problems over the last 14 years which all started weeks after having an amalgam filling done. I have spoken to Dentists and been reffered to many differant departmants of health and they have said my problems may be because of my amalgam but they can not garantee, I understand this Issue but am still going to get my filling removed. I have looked into extractions & composite fillings but am wary of dentist who use differant ways of extraction & BPA bondings. I am sensative to chemicals, how can I get the least toxic fillings to replace the ones I have ( silver amalgam), can biocompatible test be done be for & what about porcalins, I am very serious about this could you please advise what may help me.

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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

Will My Insurance Pay For My Dental Treatment? And How Long Does It take To Get Dentures

Friday, January 18th, 2013
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I have insurance through ssi but can not find a dentist to take,my insurance . I am 34 years old and my teeth are breaking and rotting out from malnutrition as a child and on going eating disorder I don’t ever smile due to its embarrassing , i want to find a good dentist and repair my teeth my dentist only wants to pull one tooth at a time and then me to go three to six months with no teeth si would take a year to get them removed and get dentures how do I apply for financing and can a dentist just pull all in one day and does it always take three to six months to get dentures ? I live in pain from my teeth and constant embarassment I can still pass for 25 years old even still get carded not to sound concited but im s beautiful woman untill I open my mouth please help me to figure out how to get started on fixing this Urgent matter

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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

Where Can I Find A Good Dentist In Cardiff?

Friday, January 18th, 2013
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Hi Dr.Andrew Moore, I am suffering with chronic tmj at the moment and awaiting a splint. Is there a really good dentist that you could recommend in the Cardiff or Vale of Glamorgan area that can help me as I am unable to eat properly now. I have been doing loads of reading as I await an emergency dentist. I never realised what was happening to me over the years and I hope I can sort it asap. I have had this chronic problem since my wisdom teeth arrived and were removed 24 years ago and I know there are treatments that raise the height of the bite that aid in jaw movement. I am on the NHS waiting list but it is proving to be so long and I am in agony as my hearing is going and everyday is geting harder to bear.
Hope you can help. any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to reading your response. 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

Why Are My Teeth Coming Forward?

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
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Dear Dr. Moore,Greetings of the day!!Dr. I have had crooked teeth and so presently m undergoing ortho treatment since last 1 month. My age is 27 years. I have got self ligating brackets with IPR and no extraction. But now i feel my upper teeth are coming forward. I am kind of worried that this is not part of the process of aligning and that something is going wrong?? I know you must be thinking why I am not consulting my orthodontist doctor.. And that’s true. And I will be doing but still, for my own satisfaction I want to know. Hope you will help me and can give me some answers!! Thanking you in anticipation. I look forward to reading your response. Thank you very much

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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 Aren’t Straight. What Should I Do?

Tuesday, January 8th, 2013
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Hi Dr Andrew Moore,  I hope I have come to the right place. My teeth are slightly not straight, not severely crooked but enough for it to be noticeable. It is mainly my front tooth thats out of line and its playing on my mind a lot and I am getting really self conscious about it I suppose. I don’t particularly like to go dentist often and try and avoid it as long as possible. I tend to not smile that much. What would you recommend doing for my teeth and would you also advise on the possible cost of such a treatment. Thank you very much,  any advice would really help if you could just email me back when possible, it would be much appreciated. I look forward to your response, 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

I’m Unhappy With My New Implants,Should My Dentist Alter Them Because I Am Not Happy With Them?

Monday, January 7th, 2013
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Hi, I have had an implant in my UL 1 and a connecting bridge to my UR1. I had the fitting on December 20th 2012 for the first time and am not happy with the overall appearance of them. the front surface area is too rounded for my liking and I would like them flattened of.. also the ‘v’ between the 2 teeth is very high giving the appearance of the 2 front teeth looking very block like! I have asked my cosmetic dentist for these changes to be made as I am not happy and have payed 9,000 pound for the smile I wanted. he has refused me on the basis that he thinks they look fine. I am in belief that if I am not happy and the work can be done then it should be?

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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

Is There A Cheeper Way To Get Implants?

Monday, January 7th, 2013
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Hi Dr.
Could you please help me. I have no teeth in the upper jaw and only 5 teeth in the lower jaw. I was left 5000 from my mum that died recently. I know it is not much for implants. But im praying that you will know a nice doctor that can offer an alternative treatment that would help me get some teeth again.I struggle to eat and suffer with a hernia in my stomach, which is not helped by me not chewing my food. I’m so ashamed of them and it’s very embarrassing and is affecting my whole life. I beg you please doctor help me. Many 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

Possible Treatment For A Tooth That Is Stuck In My Gum?

Monday, January 7th, 2013
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I am 28 & have a retained upper left canine tooth. X-rays show that the adult tooth is lying horizontal in my gums, but I’m sure whether it is ankylosed or not. The baby tooth is relatively healthy but I want to know what the best option is for treatment. Various dentists have brushed off my questions of long-term bite issues and I worry that the braces & chain option may be coming to an end if I don’t act soon. Also I wonder if I would have a gap for the duration of the treatment, as I doubt I could live with that as an adult. Thanks

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