Archive for the ‘Dr Glaister’s Answers’ Category

Is there a way to secure my loose dentures?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
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sadly due to poor diet and stress I had my dentures extracted at the age of 24! i have had a replacement set of dentures fitted by a dentist who suggested that the initial extraction looked as if it had been by a butcher1 However I have been more than pleased by the complete set fitted by them & most people are unaware that I wear dentures. The query is the bottm set are now slightly loose ,is there a method of fixing them more securely? Roughly how much would it cost?,

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

What treatment can I have for stained teeth?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
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Dear Dr. Glaister, I wonder if you can advise me on the most effective treatment for my teeth. All of my front teeth are totally stained brown on the inward facing side of the teeth. I presume this is caused by smoking (which i have now given up)in the main and by the fact that my teeth have never been cleaned by a dentist. It would be great if you could advise me. Thankyou,

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can dental bridges be re-done?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
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I just got a new 6 unit bridge in the front. But I feel like they are way to long. can they be shortened or would they have to redo the whole bridge?,

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can braces close teeth spaces at my age?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
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i have gap and spaces between my teeth and i am over 25. can i still get braces and will this close my gaps? helppppppp. I plan on getting somerhing done bur iam not sure what will work for me because i have healthy teeth, but i donn’t smile at all.,

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Is gum disease root cause of my problems?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
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I have just been diagnosed with advanced gum disease. I am 39. 6 years ago I had a child and subsequently was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The gum disease has accelerated amazingly in the last 3 years and although the tests appear to show that from taking thyroxine, my thyroid function is normal, I have been arguing that I feel anything but normal. I recently paid for provate tests which suggested I also have adrenal fatigue and recent blood tests revealed the presence of thyroid antibodies. I now also have urticaria – research suggests this could be linked to auto-immune disease. I wonder if all these (and many other small issues including sinusitis) could be linked to auto-immune and whether that has a link to why the gum disease has advanced so quickly……..can you help – I have had a real problem getting the doctors to consider any link – a 5 minute appt will only deal with one issue! My dentist is going to refer me to a specialist but I am concerned that once again I will end up being treated but not dealing with the route cause. Thanks,

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can I have any treatment for tooth gap?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
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I have a filling which is root canal filled, but the entire tooth has now gone from above the gum, leaving me with a gap. My dentist has said he cannot crown it and there is nothing more he can do and has just simply sealed over it with white filling material. It is quite far back so not too noticable but would like to have it sorted. Is there anything I can do?,

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can teeth with veneers and crowns be straightened?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
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Hello, Would really appreciate some advice as I live outside of the UK. I’ve had rather alot of work done on my teeth. I used to wear a wire brace when I was younger to bring in my eye teeth. (UK) Since then I had lost a tooth on my upper right, 2nd back from my eye tooth. As a result I have a gap which isn’t too noticable but my centre line from my front teeth and teeth next to the gap have moved to the right an slightly in the way. On my upper left, I have had crowns and a bridge as a result of my molars breaking from previous grinding.(Belgium). I also had lovely porcelain veneers on my upper front 6 teeth about 10 years ago (in UK). I’m now in the process of getting old mercury fillings replace to white porcelain inlays here in Belgium. I have slightly larger than average teeth but not unsightly. I’m still unhappy with my smile as I find that they are going more to the right, off centre and the upper front left 3 teeth are slightly more buck teeth than the left due the gap on the right. I feel this could be sorted out with the 6 month smile..? Or some kind of brace..? Even though my dentist thinks they look great..but knows they are off centre but won’t offer any solution. I feel after the birth of each of my 3 sons births during the last 5 years, my teeth have got more off centre and buck on the left! With all of the above, my question is can teeth with veneers, crowns, still be straightened without tension that would ruin the veneers. My confidence has been down re my smile for years.. Please just let me know it’s possible without redoing everything again?!!,

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can I be helped as I am scared of the dentist?

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
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Dear Justin, I am absolutely petrified of the dentist – don’t know why – never had a bad experience – I am in need of some serious work – bridges, crowns etc and I can’t seem to make myself go – what can I do – I am an intelligent woman and can’t understand why I feel like this. Even sedation scares the life out of me – I would very much appreciate your response. Thank you.,

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can I get help for relapsed teeth?

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
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Hi, I was told by my dentist when I was about 11 that my teeth were too big for my mouth and I would need braces. my top and bottom front teeth had begun to overlap. I saw an orthodentist and had 4 teeth extracted from the top and bottom at the back on each side I then wore a retainer for a while and went on to a fixed brace after, for about 18 months. My teeth started to overlap again about a year later and now i’m 21 and dont know what to do to straighten them. I’ve changed dentists since I had my braces as they had closed the surgery and have had trouble ever since finding a denist who will sit down for more than 5 secs and talk to me about it. Please could you advise me on what sort of treatment I would need for this problem and if theres a way that wouldnt cost me thousands of pounds that i dont have. Thanks,

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can clips give me back a good smile?

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
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hi i am from London, and i am a student here in london,,,i am 27 years of age , my teeth’s are kind of disoriented , i used to wear clips i mean the permanent ones, in which i suffered some kind of allergy, and this was happened like 6 to 7 years before back in India , now i want to put the clips back so that i can have a good smile..so please help me regarding this…thanking you,

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister