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Old crowns need replacing but I am worried about possible results

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
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hi rob. i have 2 23 year old crowns that the gum has receeded back and looks terrible, i visited one dentist who recomended a 5 tooth bridge conected to two healthy teeth…..i had a second oppinion who said to wait for the crowns to fall out and then replace the crowns due to weak roots…….now im frightened to do anything……cannot smile and miserable…please advise,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Any advice on bridging to improve the state of teeth?

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
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Dear Dr Moore.My partner is at times get very upset at the state of her teeth she wears false teeth and have some permanent good teeth .We had quotations for bridging etc very costly we could afford treatment over long period of time dentests dont want to go down this road .My partner is a nurse here in Ireland .Can you help her or give her advice she is 58yrs .Thank you.,
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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

Is there any treatment for irritating bridge pain?

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
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“Hello, I recently went to the dentist when my bridge became loose, and was told that one of the teeth under my existing brige needs to be pulled due to a cavity that was in my back wisdom tooth, the dentist filled the cavity and prepared the wisdom tooth for the anchor of my bridge, and proceeded to replace the old bridge with a temp in the inturum, I have major pain on the side of my gum the dentist told me that the gum was irritated (ulcer)from the temp bridge , the pain can get quite bad , I am wondering if there is anything I can do to help the irritation heal quicker..I am rinsing with antibiotic and taking something for the pain helps for alittle while but the pain returns”,
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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 get two implant or just have bridge done?

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
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I am a female, 21 years of age. I have a hereditary problem where I have missing permanent teeth under 6 of my deciduous teeth. Before my orthodontist put braces on me, he pulled out 6 of my deciduous teeth as through as X ray, he could tell that they were weak and the roots were not really firm/stable. 1 deciduous tooth was pulled out in the top right part of my mouth, and another 1 at the bottom right part of my mouth. Both of them are at the same location if you count from the mid line of my mouth. 2 other teeth were pulled out from the top left part of my mouth and another 2 right below it, on the lower jaw. My doctor told me that I have to get 2 implants put in on the upper and lower left side of the jaw (where 4 teeth were pulled out) as the gap cannot be closed by just braces. Well, technically it is possible but the midline would shift, causing my smile to be ugly. In conclusion, I want to know if it is worth investing so much money in the 2 implants. Should I just have a bridge done? My doctor says it will be a waste as the rest of my teeth are so perfect. What should I do? My braces will be off in July and I do not want to have the 2 gaps empty for long. Alternatively, would it be ok if I asked my doctor to close up the gap in the lower jaw and have an implant in the upper jaw? Would my teeth look weird? Please advice. Thanks a million.,
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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 chipped bridge be repaired?

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
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I chipped some porcelain off my new 4000.00 bridge and I am wondering if it can be repaired without replacement,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Would a bridge or implant be best for replacing missing front tooth?

Monday, March 15th, 2010
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I had to have my top right second from front tooth removed yesterday due to an injury and my front right top tooth will need a crown. I have a temporary denture for the time being and my dentist has suggested a bridge for my missing tooth. Is this the best option or should I consider an implant. I am 37 and the rest of my teeth and gums are healthy. What would you recommend. Kind regards,
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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

Unfinished implant treatment is causing me great trouble

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
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Hi i WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU IF IS ANYTHING TO BE DONE IN MY SITUATION.i START A FULL MOUTH RESTAURATION LAST YEAR,i MANAGE TO HAVE ALL THE EXTRACTION DONE AND SIX IMPLANTS ON MY UPPER JAW.NOW MY CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE I M ON INCAPACITY BENEFIT,I HAVE A HC2 CERTIFICATE WICH NOT EEMS TO HELP ME MUCH AND MY DENTIST IS NOT PAYING ME ATENTION ANYMORE.I M STUCK IN THE MIDLE WITH A TEMPORARY BRIDGE WICH IS NOT DONE AND FIT IT PROPERLY AND MY DENTIST EVEN SUGEST TO TAKE OUT MY IMPLANTS AND HAVE A DENTURE INSTEAD WICH I THINK IS RIDICULOS.I OFFERED TO PAID THE DIFERENCE FOR THE ABUTMENTS,DIFERENCE ON CROWNS PRICE TO HAVE FIX ATLEAST MY UPPER JAW BUT i CAN’T FIND ANYWHERE SOMEONE TO HELP ME.i BEEN REFUSED BY DENTAL HSPITALS BECAUSE i M NOT AN EMERGENCY BUT THINGS GO WORST WITH EVERY DAY PASSING,CAN’T EAT PROPERLY,MY STOMAC START TO HURT,LOSE WEIGHTS ,GET INFECTION IS LIKE A KNOCK EFECT.ANY HOPE?,
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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

Does cost of treatment seem reasonable to you?

Monday, March 8th, 2010
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Dear Dr Caplin, I would be very grateful to recieve your view and informal advice. I am a British ex-pat living in Bahrain and following a visit to the dentist today, I would like to get a second view. The dental practice is well regarded but in Bahrain I am cautious of local health care. I have had some discomfort in my upper left middle molar (the one next to the back molar). FYI I have had my wisdom teeth removed some 15 years ago (I am 35). The discomfort is in the form of a sharpe pain with some cold foods, and recently sometimes when chewing. The pain does not last beyond a split second or so. The dentist x-rayed the area and did not mention any problems or decay. He said I simply needed to floss 3 times a day. He said (whcih I saw on the x-ray) that there is a gap between this tooth and the back molar of about 1mm or so, and that this is the cause. Meat gets lodged in the gap and apparantly causes decay/acid which is causing the pain. Simple flossing will stop the pain. He also recommened that I consider a bridge between the two teeth to block the gap and prevent food lodging. My first question is: Is this the only problem that is likley to be occuring? It seems a little straight forward. Is it possible that regular flossing will stop the pain and sensitivity? Or could there be something more significant going on? My concern then arose when he spotted my two front crowns. These are in need of replacement as they are over 15 years old and I have some gum disfiguration (very minor) from the few occassions I have knocked the caps out in my teens. He then suggested that if I had a budget I should get the front caps sorted to give me a better smile and use floss for the molar. My concerns are not cosmetic, but are with the pain in the molar so I want to ensure this is sorted as a priority. He quoted me GBP 1,200 for the molar bridge and GBP 1,400 for replacement of the two front caps. Having not had major dental work done in the UK for some time I would be grateful if you could advise if these costs seem reasonable. I’m sure they are not the cheapest in comparison to some UK dentists however, I would prefer to pay an appropriate amount (i.e. not the cheapest) to recieve good quality treatment. I look forward to your response at your earliest convenience. Regards Mr J Wolfe,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Can someone with no teeth also get bridges?

Thursday, March 4th, 2010
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can someone with no teeth also get bridges and if so, what are some rough prices?,
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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 get teeth removed and replaced with bridge due to gum disease?

Thursday, March 4th, 2010
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i have a large over bite and my upper teeth are very lose. I tried to have my dentist put braces on them but was informed that due gum diseas it would not be a good idea to have braces because i would lose them anyway. Could I have those teeth removed a get a bridge instead,
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