Archive for the ‘Dr Moore’s Answers’ Category

How much does it cost to re-apply a veneer?

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Q.

What is the average cost of re-applying a veneer that has come off, including the preparation/cleaning and removal of cement from the veneer. Last time this happened I was charged £190.00 which I thought was excessive.


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 dentist says lumineers are not as good as veneers, what do you think?

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Q.

My wife is looking to have a gap repaired in her front teeth and them restored to their original length and have veneers. We are worried about the amount of preparation required for veneers and so the possiblity of lumineers is attractive. However our dentist says that luminers are just a thin version of a normal veneer and the result will neither be as durable or as asthetically pleasing since there will always be an “edge” where the veneer meets the tooth using the lumineer approach. What do you think. Regards.

A.
I agree with your dentist

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 back of my teeth are turning brown, why is this?

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Q.

My lower front teeth keep turning brown with build up but only on the inside?
I had this scraped off at the dentist just 10 weeks ago and it is now back.
Can you tell me what this is?
Also i have little feeling in these teesh after an operation on my Jaw.


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 19 – am I entitled to a free brace?

Monday, March 28th, 2011
Q.

Hi Andrew, I would like to know if it’s possible to get braces for free at my age. I’m 19 and live in South Wales. My teeth are quite crooked and have gaps, it really knocks my confidence but I can’t afford the thousands of pounds it costs to have braces. Is there any other option?

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

Is orthodontic work not recommended if there is 8mm bone loss?

Monday, March 28th, 2011
Q.

Is it true that orthodontic treatment can not be used if there is bone loss due to a gap (8mm) and in order to close the gap bone graft needs to be performed first?


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 can I do about having a tooth extracted – thus being unable to wear a bridge?

Monday, March 28th, 2011
Q.

I am 66 years of age and have a 6 bridge covering the front teeth due to a cricket accident many many years ago. I have now been told that a tooth under the bridge has bad decay and needs to be removed making a bridge impossible. I am uncertain as to the best way forward based on options, appearance and cost. 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

Can I still be sedated to have a tooth extracted, even though I am pregnant?

Monday, March 28th, 2011
Q.

i have an appointment today to be sedated to have a tooth removed that desperatetly needs to come out im so nervous and have waited for this appointment for months but have just found out im pregnant can i stil be sedated?


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 treatment can fix my 1cm overbite?

Monday, March 28th, 2011
Q.

i have an overbite of 1cm and a really weak jaw line. its something that im expecially self concious about, what treatment surgical or non surgical could i have to fix my jaw? x


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

How can I keep teeth healthy and free of gum disease?

Monday, March 28th, 2011
Q.

Andrew, as a dentist, what is your ultimate advice and tips to keeping teeth healthy and free of gum disease? Can you really prevent it entirely and do any health factors (ie strength of immune system) have anything to do with it?

Also, should we clean our teeth in warm or cold water? I’ve been using warm (as i’m told it softens tooth bristles and kills bacteria) but is this the correct way?

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

My teeth are bad because of poor hygiene and illness, can a dentist help me?

Monday, March 28th, 2011
Q.

i have severe dental problems broken /missing teeth/ inflamed gum/part post still in mouth.
Have CNS illness/taking anti-epeltic drugs /amytryptiline/oxycontin for pain control. Poor nutrition four five years due to illness, had huge impact on dreadfull state of teeth. Health improving! stopped smoking/sugar substitute. Had inhilation sedation for a while and tolerated it brilliantly.Would any dentist be able to help me. My mental health is suffering because i don’t want anybody to see my mouth.


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