Archive for the ‘Dr Solanki’s Answers’ Category

I am not allowed fixed dentures, been recommended weighted dentures, what are these?

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
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As i went through the menopause at 30yrs old i am mow having problems with my bone density( now 50yrs old ) . I have a partial denture but lossing more of my natural teeth so due to the fact that i cannot use fixative a full set of fixed dentures was suggested .After xrays i have been told i have lost too much bone in my upper teeth for this to work . Weighted dentures have now been mentioned but i dont understand what this will mean . I am really starting to worry . I look terrible and my eating habits are limited and getting worse . I would really like any advice you can give me .


Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Would it be best to have a crown to repair a chipped tooth?

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
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Last year I chipped my front tooth whilst drinking from a bottle. I have had the gap filled in but am not happy with the colour and finish of the filling. I have spoken to my NHS dentist about further treatment and the talk of a crown was mentioned. He explained that I may need to have some root canel done on the tooth because the chip may have damaged the nerves. I was basically wondering if to have a crown done on the private would result in a better finish i.e colour and shape, then to the NHS finished crown ? Is there a major difference if any in the procedure and materials used ?. Because the NHS dentist has done my fillings on the chip and adviced me that i may need root canel mean that I should stay with the NHS or would going private result in a better end product ?.My main aim would be to get a matching colour crown with the rest of my front teeth. Thanks for your time, hope to hear from you soon.


Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

What brace would you recommend to correct a top overgrown tooth?

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
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Hello,ive got one tooth on my top gum on the left handside which has over grown and i should of had braces when i was younger but to scared to have the tooth taken out.please could you give me some advice on the best soluation would be now and what type of brace i would have to have?thank-you.


Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

My crowns keep coming out, what do you advise?

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
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I had several “procera” crowns fitted just over 2 years ago most of which replaced older crowns fitted around 20 years ago. One of the new crowns fell out 12 months ago and was refitted. This has recently again fallen out and another has also fallen out without warning. It would appear that the crowns were fitted onto posts that were fitted 2o years ago. I now have 2 prominent gaps and am having problems getting the crowns refitted. I am worried about infection to my open gums. What is your advice please.


Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

What treatment would you recommend for crowded teeth and overbite?

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
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I am 23 years old and have a very large overbite. I wore braces when I was in my teens n my teeth were straight for a while but now one of my front teeth is sticking out and sticks over my bottom lip slightly. My bottom row of teeth is slightly overcrowded but the top is a lot worse. What treatment do you recomend ? I dont think braces are an option now as they are too far out ? Would veneers work and if so would I still have a large overbite ? Please help I am depressed about this and would like to see someone as soon as possible.


Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Can I have two bent teeth filed instead of wearing an ortho appliance?

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
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i dnt have bad teeth i have 2 bent and i dnt need two wear a brace could i just them filed if i paid


Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

I am having problems with my veneers and have additionally developed periodontitis, what should I do?

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
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I am writing to ask for some advice about the problems I am having with my gums and teeth.

I was given fluoride tablets as a child which led to me having mottling and discolouration on my adult teeth. My mother decided, when I was 15 that having veneers would be the best course of action (and this was recommended by my dentist) I had veneers fitted on my 6 front top teeth. These veneers were effective and remained ok until 1999, when 2 of them had chipped, which I understand is not unusual, veneers having a limited life span.

In 2003 I had new veneers fitted by my local dentist. Since then I have had repeated problems, in particular with two of these veneers. These veneers repeatedly come off and I have been back to my dentist several times to have them refitted. More problematically though, the veneers would come off whilst I was out and unable to go to the dentist. The teeth underneath are noticeably small, discoloured and have no enamel. I experience some sensitivity in one of these teeth. Thus I bought some temporary dental cement and used this when the veneers come off . 2 of my veneers are now fixed on (badly!) with this cement. Ideally I would have no veneers at all, but I can’t do this as my teeth underneath would be exposed, with no enamel.

One enquiry I have is whether I could qualify for NHS veneers, given that I am not now seeking them for purely cosmetic reasons, I have no real choice about it. I also had limited choice when the original veneers were fitted when I was 15, and was not mature enough to make a properly informed decision. If this was not possible I would like to find out where the best place to go for private veneer replacements.

A complicating and worrying factor has now come about however. I have now got periodontitis. I only noticed the symptoms of this 3 weeks ago. My dentist took ex rays and made an appointment for me to go back for cleaning at the end of this month. She intended also to remove the 2 veneers around which the problem is worse. I feel unsure about undergoing this procedure and having new veneers fitted there, because of my past experience. My gums also are getting worse on a daily basis and I’m quite alarmed at the rapidity of the deterioration. I therefore found and saw a private periodontist. He did a thorough examination and diagnosed periodontitis. He suggested deep cleaning of my teeth and gums, before replacing the veneers This made sense to me, but I am concerned that the two venners that are causing me the most problems will either come off and maybe break during the cleaning, or stay in place, still harbouring infection and/or causing aggravation to my gums because they are ill fitting. The fee for treatment privately is also unmanageably high for me, though if it was likely to be the best course of action I would consider taking a loan. I just don’t want to go down the wrong route and end up with more long term problems, as I’m aware of the associated health risks from periodontitis.

I am also unsure if periodontitis can be treated by an NHS dentist. I would like to know more about the differnece in quality of NHS veneers versus private ones. I don’t want a ‘hollywood smile’, just to have teeth that look like mine would have done. My original veneers from the NHS both looked fine and lasted long, but maybe quality varies (these would have been fitted in the 1980’s). Ideally I would have the periodontitis treated by an NHS dentist and perhaps ‘shop around’ for the best veneers I could afford (if they are very different from NHS ones), but it would also be nice to have everything dealt wirth under one roof .


Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

My teeth stick out, I am having crowns fitted, will this be enough?

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
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When I was 9 yrs old I had an accident which left me with my upper right 1 and my upper left 1 broken. This accident also pushed my teeth forward leaving me very goofy!!
I am 26 yrs old and have had composite fillings on them since to this day where I am currently having crowns put on from the NHS. Im not conviced this is going to help! It really knocks my confidence any suggestions on what else I could do???


Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

I am having my brace removed and my teeth are badly stained, would whitening risk damaging the enamel?

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011
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hello mr.solanki, firstly can i thank you for taking the time to answer my question. i am having a fixed brace removed within the next 2 months howeve my teeth are badly stained and i am considering having them whitened. my question is will there be any damage to my teeth due to bleaching such as damaged enamel and if so is there anything i can do to fix this or protect them by using a certain toothpaste? what is the best whitening treatment? thanks


Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

I sucked my thumb as a child and have had problems with my smile all my life, i also have gum disease, what should I do?

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011
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I sucked my thumb as a child (I am now nearly 60) and subsequently my teeth stick out. I was called goofy at school. I have had 3 teeth removed from my upper jaw either side of my front teeth (2 on one side and one on the other) I also have gum disease. My top 2 front teeeth have been crowned and one of the crowns is moving so it all looks a bit of a mess!
I have been very self conscious for years and I would love to have a better smile but apart from being nervous of the dentist I am also very embarrased and put my hand over my mouth when I laugh!
Cn you help me, please?


Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki