Archive for the ‘Q. Dental Bridges’ Category

Will I be able to get bridge treatment on the NHS?

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
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I have just lost my right upper canine tooth. Is it possible to have a bridge done on the NHS? One of the two teeth concerned is already crowned, the other is in good condition.,
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It is possible. Your case is s… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

I want to keep my temporary bridge, what should I do?

Friday, July 9th, 2010
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i suffer with advanced gum disease and have several teeth missing i wear a lower partial denture which despite 3 new sets has never fitted well my 2 top front teeth have now gone and my dentist fitted a temporary bridge using my own removed teeth he stressed this was a temporary arrangement but i like this bridge and don’t want to go back for the new top partial denture the bridge is apparently putting a lot of pressure on my remaining teeth any ideas on what i should do i am nhs,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Can I have a maryland bridge through the NHS?

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
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Hi, I used to have gap in my front teeth, but 15 years ago i went to a dentist to fill the gap as I do not like the the gap between my front teeth. After consulting with me the dentist decided to fill the gap by cutting down my both front theeth making them smaller and then fitting two big crown over it, after that the gap between my front teeth filled but not completetly(still small gap was there and my teeth look bigger as well) , i was not very happy . Now i have problem again, one of my front theeth is loose (with the crown on it)and nearly falling -( my gum is receding on that teeth and i have big gap now between my front teeth , i went to 4 diffrent dentist to get advise. 1st dentist said – remove both front teeth and have 6 unit fixed bridge as i can not suitable for implant – reason not enogh bone and result will not be as expected. 2nd dentist said – remove both front teeth then have bone craft then impalnt ( need to wait year to complete) 3rd dentist said – remove both front teeth and have 6 unit fixed bridge as i can not suitable for implant – reason not enogh bone and will not get good result by doing implant. 4th dentist said – i can have implant – no need for bone craft . i am confused now and i can not afford private treatment – please advise me what treatment i can have NHS. can i have mary land bridge work done in NHS? ( i do not want my other teeth to be alter ),
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You maybe able to have an adhe… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 suffer from sharp pains after my old bridge was replaced with a new one, why is this?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
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Hi, I had a bridge fitted over 20 years ago and it has been fabulous – not a moments trouble with it. I recently underwent a course of tooth whitening and so the bridge needed to be replaced. The new bridge was fitted a few days ago but I now have sharp pain when I bite down. Does this sound like a problem with the bridge or the abutement teeth? thanks.
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there are a few possibilities,… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Should I go back to my dentist and say I am not 100% happy with my PFM bridge?

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
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I have just had a PFM bridge fitted 12 teeth upper jaw, it does look lovely, but on two teeth near front, I can see the metal cuff, it is only very slight (like a fine pencil line on the gum line) My Dentist did point this out to me on the final session but says with correct soft and gentle brushing this will correct itself? I am uncertain this can be achieved with just brushing correctly and why should only 2 teeth out of the 12 appear like this? can you advise please? should I go back and say I am not 100% happy ?,
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wait for a while because the g… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

There are problems with my dental bridge, what can I do?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
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I had a bridge 30 yrs ago and recently the right hand post (left if looking at me) was found to not be supporting anything. My dentist sawed it off the other two teeth (the ‘floating tooth’ and the left hand supporting tooth). I was then fitted with a single tooth on a plate that has metal spokes like paper clips that wrap round my back top molars. I have, I admit, only had this just over a week but have found eating and public speaking both to be problematic. The plate adds to dryness in my mouth and makes me ‘lisp’ and also moves slightly when i talk. It also hurts if io try to bite down on something even as soft as a ‘wrap’ sandwich with soft filling. I’m 53 and looking for an alternative to this but am an NHS patient. What do you think would be better for me?,
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You might be able to have a ne… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 a little material be added to my bridge so that my bite will be even on both sides again?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
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I just had a new permanent bridge and crown put on the upper left side of my mouth (with tempoarary cement). The problem is that when I bite down, the teeth on the left side don’t touch. It’s like the bridge is a little too shallow. Can a little material be added to the bridge so that my bite will be even on both sides again?,
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Not really, you should return … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Can my dental bridge me reduced in size?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
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I have just had a bridge fitted to replace a missing front tooth. This was removed by my dentist and I was given a badly made, poorly fitting denture (without any real consultation). I couldn’t live with either the appearance of feel of this and the dentist then fitted a bridge. Unfortunately, the ‘teeth’ are too long and protrude. Can the bridge be reduced in size or is a new bridge required. I am at the end of my tether with my current dentist and would appreciate some advice I can trust.,
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You can reduce the existing br… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

I’ve lost my bridge and I don’t have a lot of money, what can I do to have it replaced?

Friday, June 4th, 2010
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Hi I’m a 28yr old male suffering from gum disease. I have had treatment done from the NHS as I had rotten teeth, which eventually got sorted with a brace. However, I had a bridge fitted to replace my bottom 4 teeth, which again was under the NHS to to my financial circumstances. Recently, my bridge came loose and fell out and got lost. I’m now worried I will have to pay huge sums of money to have it replaced. I’m tight on finances as it is. Can you advise what’s best to do?,
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its time to have a denture im … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Can I have a temporary bridge placed whilst waiting for my implant?

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
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Ihave a front tooth missing three weeks ago and have a denture which i hate waiting on implant need to get healed first can i get a tem stick on bridge how much does it cost. i live in ireland prices so high,
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You can have a stick on tempor… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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