Archive for the ‘Q. Dental Bridges’ Category

There is bad odour coming from my dental bridge, can you advise me why this is?

Thursday, May 27th, 2010
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I have had a bridge for about 2 years now and detect a really bad odour on the gum just above the bridge. I have just had my teeth cleaned by the dental hygienist but I still have the same problem. Please can you give me any advice at all?,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Should I have a dental implant or a cantilever bridge?

Thursday, May 27th, 2010
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I have had a fixed bridge for about 8 years. However, during a recent check-up my dentist told me that the tooth at or near the end of the bridge has decayed and needs to come out. He has suggested either an implant or a cantilever bridge to replace decayed tooth. The ‘tooth’ is in upper jaw towars back. Is a cantilever bridge strong enough and is it aestethic. Implants sound invasive, painful as well as expensive!,
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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 denal bridge doesn’t fit right, what do you recommend I should do?

Monday, May 24th, 2010
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Hi Dr Tennet, Yesterday I had a bridge fitted on my upper left side to replace a missing tooth. it was cemented in place. later on yesterday i realised that there was a gap at the top of the tooth alomost like a ledge werethe tooth doesnt not meet the gum and every time i eat i haveto clear the food out of this. Shurley this is not correct. It also feels a little loose. What do you recommend i do please. Any advice is greatly recieved Many thanks.,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

I had dental bridges and crowns done in India, what is the best method of cleaning them?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
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i have had crowns and bridges done in india , can you advise me on the best method of cleaning them and what toothpaste is best food getting lodge between the teeth is my one concern . and i still do have a bit of sensitivity .,
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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 a bridge fitted if there are no teeth on one side of my upper jaw?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
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can i have a bridge fitted if there are no teeth on one side of my upper jaw. i have three teeth to the left of me front teeth.,
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Only having three remaining te… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Parts of my dental bridge have snapped off, what do you suggest I do?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
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I had a bridge of 4 teeth fitted ( my top 4 front teeth), my problem is that only 1 and a part of one of the original teeth the bridge was fitted to remain, the others 2 and a bit have snapped off. Can pins be inserted into the stumps so that the bridge is held firmly in place .,
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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’ve chipped a tooth in my dental bridge, what do you suggest I should do?

Monday, May 10th, 2010
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hi i have a brifge that is for the top part of my mouth for all my top teeth , i have had it for 10 yrs know and the forth tooth has been chipped and the metal shows can that be fixed, my bottom teeth i have only 7 of mu own teeth ,what do you suggest and i do not have millons to pay my jaw clicks very bad when i eat,
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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

How soon after an extraction should a bridge be fitted?

Thursday, May 6th, 2010
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How soon after an extraction should a bridge be fitted.,
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Ideally, we always advise that… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Could I have a dental bridge in my situation?

Friday, April 30th, 2010
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Can you fit a bridge on the bottom set of teeth when you only have 1 tooth available for it to be connected to. After bottom eye tooth on the left i only have 1 other tooth so it makes eating impossible on the left hand side, therefore it puts a lot of strain on my right hand side…… please help.
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Hi Elaine 1 tooth to hold a br… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 the teeth in my bridges be made bigger as an alternative to dentures?

Friday, April 30th, 2010
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I have had a front bridge for 20yrs, 4 teeth replaced, now considering replacing with denture to fill out mouth, as lots of shrinkage over the years has resulted in deep lines around mouth, Teeth on bridge now too small for mouth can they be made bigger as an alternative to dentures? I’m 60 yours sincerely.,
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Hello angela it may be best to… (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