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I am looking for a Hollywood smile, are they available on a payment plan?

Monday, May 16th, 2011
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Good evening, I’m based in the Bristol area, and; I’m looking to get a hollywood smile.
I’m an actor/model and I know I’m missing out on roles and castings because of my teeth.
I’d like to know the lowest monthly payment plan for cosmetic dentistry.

I would need re-allignment/straightening/braces extraction, veneers and most likely white fillings.

I realize it’s hard for you to answer my question without a consultation, but I would prefer to know how much a monthly plan would be, so I know whether I can afford treatment- and avoid wasting your time.
Sincerely,


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

Leaking Crown filled with Gold! What can be done?

Monday, May 16th, 2011
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My crown on the last lower right molar was done about 10 years ago. One dentist told me it there could be problem with it but leave it alone if it’s not bothering you, another said it needed to be restored because there appeared to be leakage but I needed to see an endodontist.. I decided to restore it. A post had been placed in the tooth previous. Endodontist starts drilling and discovered the roots were filled with gold (can you believe it, gold) and the crown is like one unit and there is a risk of tooth breakage if they try to remove the crown. The attempt to remove the gold was futile and I was told just leave it alone. The tooth has a temporary patch. Of course I don’t want to lose my tooth. My osteoporosis makes pulling a tooth somewhat risker. The tooth was not bothing me and I hope it continues not to, but my fear is that it will develop decay. I need the crown filled now, can this be done? Is this the only solution?


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 was wondering about the cost of treatment involving an implant and 8 veneers?

Thursday, May 12th, 2011
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Hi there Andrew. I am very keen to get an implant for my upper right tooth (4 from the front) to be replaced. As a teacher and part-time professional singer I get so embarrassed and just want to jolly-well smile again. I have a private filling on my front tooth replaced two years ago following a tooth being cracked in half as a teenager. I really need an implant and 8 teeth to be veneered and leveled out (my teeth at the upper front are about 1/1.5m in different heights). Ironically my lower teeth are near perfect and my childhood dentist, a charleton, never touched them! My ultimate question is this – to have the above treatment do you have any idea as to how much I would look at paying? The next step would then be to pluck up the courage after 1 1/2 years of not going to the dentist through shame!

Warm regards and thanks,  (30 years old)


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 loose teeth and shrinking gums would veneers be an option?

Thursday, May 12th, 2011
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Hello doctor i wonder if you can help. I have shrinking gums and loose teeth and my dentist says have them all out and replace with dentures i told my son and he says have porcelain veneers instead is this possible i need to be right for August this year and am slightly dissabled can you help me decide what is best. Should i have all my teath out have veneers or dentures which is the best solution to my problem. I am 55 years of age and female i dont want to give up on my teeth but it seams that my choise is limited and what about the cost can i afford veneers as apposed to dentures. Many thanks for your time doctor


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 scleroderma lead to problems in the future?

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
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Hello Doctor Andrew Moore. Please can you assist with my question as soon as possible, Can scleroderma lead to problems in the freezing of the area needed to be frozen for a tooth extraction, to give you a relevant example: if it makes the injection site i.e. the gums thicker or harder or not able to spread the freezing material properly,  My mother has been given a referral to an oral surgeon for the extraction of two teeth in hospital under “local” I am greatly concerned that she may experience a lot of pain during the procedure because the freezing process is not properly distributed. I would be thankful if you can get back to me on this.


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

too scared to go to the dentist!

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
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hello there Dr andrew Moore i would like your professional opinion please , I have very bad tooth decay, every tooth on my upper gum has it literally only one has not got it and its starting to show early stages of tooth decay, but my bottom teeth are fine at the moment. i really need to see a dentist  urgently as I haven’t seen one for over 3 years now due to being scared , I have bad dental phobia , once I’ve been to the dentist what would they do to fix my teeth? and how much would this cost?
Would they give me implants, or false teeth, or just leave me without any teeth, and is it possible to take gas and air to put you to sleep whilst they do it all?

Thanks C


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 you pay monthly for implants?

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
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hello Dr Moore. I have been informed by my dental practitioner that all of my back mulars top and bottom hav to be taken out and will need dentures… i’m only 30 and dread it i wud prefer implants instead but heard there very expensive does your surggery offer a good finance plan i can only afford £100 per month? also my font teeth are crokid i would also like to know where your surgery is or if there is a good cosmetic denist in or around e17


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 unhappy with the crown and gum contouring my dentist has given me, what can I do?

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
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I have been attending a private practioner & after some gum contouring I have now been fitted with my permanent lava crowns x11. I have had other work done by the same dentist in the last year & have never been satisfied with the results, now after the final fitting I’m really unhappy I felt pressured into accepting them even though they were not made to my specifics i.e. too long & too narrow. She shortened the 2 front ones but the canines are different lengths & so are the premolars! Can they be shortened? & is it normal for all the front teeth to be a different colour to the back teeth? B1 & then from premolars back B2 she said this would look more natural!!!! But instead I look as if I have bad teeth to the side. Any advice would be appreciated.


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 buck teeth are a pain in the neck. Can you help?

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
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Im 37yrs old. over time my two front teeth have been pushed upwards, creating a upside v, but have not overlapped. I think the cause of this was a wisdom tooth, which took many years to come through. Ive since just recently had it removed, and asked my dentist advise if my two front teeth could be straighten. He didnt think a orthodontist could help, and said having them filled or even veneers would solve the problem. i was really hoping he would of refered me to a orthodontist instead, but as he doesnt know any near where i live (my dentist is in Leeds, which im there every so often, but i live in London).. i feel my only option is to have what he has said, but im in two minds if thats what i actually want.. hope you can help.. many thanks


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

whats an alternative to gold teeth for my son?

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
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Hello dr i as wondeing if you maybe of some assistance please i have a enquiry regarding my son , My son has 4 gold teeth in his mouth and has recently decided he wants to enlist in the navy. How much will it cost to have these gold teeth removed? He is a very nice young man who made a terrible decision at the age of 18, against my advice. He would like to follow in the foot steps of his older brother, uncle and cousin. Also would it be cheaper if he went to a dental school where students are still learning? That sounds a little scarey but he has to do something……..!!i just need some idea on what he will be paying and whether its worth it in the long ter m  ?


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