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I require a bone graft for implants; what is the time scale and how soon are implants fixed

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
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Having been assured before having total upper extraction that a graft would not be required, am now told a bone graft is required for implants.What is the usual timescale and how soon are implents fixed? thanks

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The bone graft is usually left… (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 teeth are chipped at the top

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
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Hi Andrew, Was wondering if you could help. I have a number of problems with my teeth which may all be related to the same issue. I have been grinding my teeth for years and appear to have chips at the top of a number of my teeth by the gum line which my dentist has said were caused by this. These areas are slowly eroding and I also have a receeding gum problem which is making it look worse – I am not sure if I have gum disease. Is there are cosmetic dentistry that an be done to prevent it happening further and to cover the problem i.e veneers or filling in the holes? – I am only 29 and my gums are receeding quite a bit now which I am bit worried about – I also have quite yellow teeth and wondered if tooth whitening was a problem on already eroded teeth? All the best

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There seems to be multiple iss… (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 had all my teeth extracted

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
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I have had all my teeth extracted in 2 sessions the most recent being a month ago my dentist has told me i have to wait another month before she will consider doing temporary dentures, is this right or could i have some done sooner, thanks

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I don’t personally wait and tr… (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

Why is root canal so expensive? Is the treatment not available on NHS?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
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Hi Dr Moore, I recently had four front caps fall out. I went to theNHS dentist and he said I would either need a denture or root canal treatment the latter costing up to 13 hundred pounds. Is this treatment not availableon the NHS? He fixed the four teeth back in but as one of the posts was broken he said it would only last a short time. Thank you. 

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Hello,  I’m not sure why … (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

Im 20 and i chipped my teeth i want veneers

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
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Hello Dr Moore, I have a question about veneers, Im 20 and i chipped my front tooth when i was around 9 and the other tooth had worn down because of this, so both teeth are now chipped, i have had temporary filling types on them for years and i know they are wearing away, they are still wonky and it really REALLY knocks my confidence and i do not smile and show them! Ever, its really starting to get me down. I want to have Veneers, but they are so expensive and i know i will not be able to afford them, is there anything you know of which is a cheaper option or what i should do about them. Advice would be very appriciated. Thank you

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Hi Veneers are expensive but 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

hi i have a constant build up of tartar on my front bottom teeth

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
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Hi i have a constant build up of tartar on the front bottom teeth and it gathers in a slightly recessed gum even after one day, also notice bad tasting mouth within an hour of a good brush and mouth rinse. was thinking of purchasing a ionic toothbrush as a start, also my dentist said to brush the problem area in a clockwise circular motions to remove tartar but does not really help. also find it hard flossing the back teeth, when i do they normally bleed and smell quite bad probably the food debris etc. thanks

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It sounds like you might need … (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

Is the high noble metal crown pure gold?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
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Is it true that any high noble metal that a crown is infused of is considered to be gold, is that material as equal in quality as true gold. Your answer will be very much appreciated. Thank You NA

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100% gold is too soft to be us… (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 all my teeth extracted?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
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Hi, I am looking at whether it would be possible to have all of my teeth extracted. Bad teeth run in the family and as a result of this both my parents now have dentures(due to poor teeth). I six crowns(five at the front and one at the back)the three at the front have moved leaving a considerable gap where there wasn’t one before. Most of my teeth have fillings, the fillings are fine but my teeth are crumbling around these. My teeth are very sensitive to temperature change hot or cold(mainly back teeth)and also sensitive to sweet foods. My gums have receeded alot and I can feel the tops of the teeth. I am terrified of going to the dentist as every visit usually ends up with more work needing doing. Any advice you could offer would be so helpful. Many thanks.

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It is sometimes possible to re… (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 get implants in NHS?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
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Hi Andrew, is there any way of getting implants on the nhs? I was attacked 3 years ago resulting in the loss of 3 front teeth, the pain is still there but i cant afford the treatment.

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I don’t think you’ll be able 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

After the root canal procedure, do teeth become brittle?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
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Following root canal treatment do teeth become brittle necessitating a crown to protect them

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Yes the teeth become brittle s… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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