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Would it be possible for me to get a crown on my front tooth, which broke when I was nine?

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
Q.

Hello, dr. Moore!
I have a really important question to ask you. When I was about 9 years old, I broke my front teeth, the dentists were trying to puts some plombs on or something like that. I walked like that for 6 years, now when I am almost 16, the plomb fell out for 3rd time, the question is – in my age (15) is it even possible to put a dental crown on, or if it’s not, what age would be appropriate to put the crown on?
Thank you,.


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

Would it be possible to place veneers over crowns as I really dislike them?

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
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Can you put veneers over crowns? I really dislike my crowns which don’t go up to the gum Hence there is unsightly black lines above the crown. Do I have to replace the crown? I understand there is a danger of breaking the original tooth if they do 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

Would a apicoectomy help reduce inflammation following a root canal or is extraction necessary?

Friday, November 26th, 2010
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I’ve had two RCTs from the same endodontist and in both cases, the pain remained. X-rays are fine. second opinion agreed. He will not redo the RCTs, only extract. I saw on the X-ray that sealand had leaked. Would that cause inflammation? Would an apicoectomy help? I face losing two teeth. also, is tooth ache after three days normal post-op (after two relatively pain free days?)


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

Would I be able to have my teeth extracted under general anesthesia at a NHS practice?

Friday, November 26th, 2010
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sir i am 59 yrs old all my teeth are worn down broken caps missing i am frightened of dentist i am in a low paid job i have pulled a tooth out by myself some times i am in agony can i be put to sleep and have them pulled out and false ones put in can not find national health 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

Why is my tooth painful when I eat or drink?

Friday, November 26th, 2010
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hi iv got a lot of pain in my tooth only when i eat and drink hot or cold drinks there is no hole in the tooth or its not bad y would it pain so much its not bothering me now but if i have a drink or eat it sharp pain and stings


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

Are dental implants available on the NHS?

Friday, November 26th, 2010
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hi.i have been so down about my teeth.all my back teeth were taken out about 2 years ago.i did get dentures made but they really hurt and never stayed in properly.iam only 32.i have not been able to sort my teeth out and just suffered as i have a terminally ill 4 year old daughter who is disabled.she needs constant care and is always in and out of hospital so have had no time to look after myself or the money.iam on income support so funds are tight.is there any chance i could get implants and are these available on the nhs.im so depressed not being able to eat properly.


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

If I have dentures and need a tooth extraction is it possible to get implants?

Friday, November 26th, 2010
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i have dentures in the upper jaw,and i need1 extraction 9 extraction on the lower jaw will i be able to have implants in both


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 it normal to develop a speech impediment after having veneers fitted?

Thursday, November 25th, 2010
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I’ve had my two front teeth plated with dental veneers. My dentist recommended this as they were chipped and the fillings kept breaking off from a few hours to a few weeks after filling. The treatment was very painful as when he ground them down, it must have went close to the nerve. My face swelled up around my sinuses and I had a headache for days afterwords. Then when the veneers were put on a week ago, they were made very close together and the length of them were much shorter than my original teeth. They said they done this so I wouldn’t break them off. Now they lay in line with the teeth either side, instead of being slightly longer.
I now have a speech impediment as I cannot pronounce F or V properly, whereas I have always had correct pronunciation. I’m embarrassed to speak. I wish I never had this treatment done if I knew it was going to impair my speech.
My query is – is this normal for everyone to not being able to speak properly after having veneers fitted? What can I do to have this fixed? I looked at a website afterwords that stated Lumineers could have helped without unnecessarily destroying my teeth, but my dentist stated these were not as good as veneers and didn’t last as long? Is this true? and if so, how come dental websites can state they last 4 times as long if this is in fact the opposite?
I’m very unhappy with not being advised on what would happen when having veneers fitted, as I would not have agreed to them being fitted. I didn’t ask for them, I was told this was the only option besides bridges or crowns.
Please advise consciously.


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 long will it take to get used to my new bridge?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
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Hello Doc.
Last week I had some bridge work done to replace a 2-tooth lower plate, which I’ve lived with for over 20 years, but which was becoming irritating and ill-fitting. The bridge looks fantastic, but feels very unwelcome in my mouth and I’m starting to panic that I’ve made the wrong decision by having this work done. All I can feel in my mouth is this bridge; eating has become a depressing affair, since the bridge feels like its dominating my taste buds. Will this discomfort subside? How long should I wait before deciding to have the thing removed? Please help!

A.
At least 3-6 months

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

Do home dental whitening kits that are not peroxide based have effective results?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
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I have recently paid my dentist for at home dental whitening. He has given me Vitent Safe & white gel, rather than traditional peroxide based. I am a little dissapointed as this is an OTC product.
Do you rate this as a good product, will I get as good results?

A.
I don’t know it I’m afraid

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