Archive for the ‘Q. Dental Bridges’ Category

How much I would be looking at paying for a new bridge?

Friday, August 21st, 2009
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Hello, can you tell me how much I would be looking at paying for a new bridge. I have one at the moment that has slipped and needs replacing. It is the 4 teeth at the front. My dentist told me about 6 months ago, if I wanted it replaced it would cost £700, but if it moved or started to slip it would cost £300. It has now started to slip and there is a large cap around my gum area. after seeing my dentis saturday, he told me it would now cost £800. I said to him that he said before that if it slipped it would cost £300, and he said the NHS has changed and it is classed as cosmetic unless I am in pain. But he did tell me that if it slipped and needed to be replaced it would only be £300, so I dont know what to believe, is he trying to get more money out of me. Any info would be great. thanks.

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

is it possible to have new post or crown fitted with bridge attached?

Friday, August 21st, 2009
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I had my 2 front teeth crowned 22 years ago.In January this year the UR1 got an infection and in June I had crown post etc removed and a temp bridge put on.My dentist is very keen to do implant but I cannot afford it at this time. My UR2 has now started feeling uncomfortable and hurting and dont want to spend alot of money on permanent bridge if it has to come out after few weeks.My dentist says the post is very large and I havent got much of a root filling, is it possible to have new post/crown fitted with bridge attached? Or should I consider dentures for front 2 teeth?

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The bridge could be fitted but… (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

If Ive my front tooth removed how soon could I get a bridge

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
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I have had several teeth surgically removed in the past two years and now I am down to three bad teeth in the front of my mouth on the top. One front tooth is decaying and is broke in half, one I know I need removed and one that I need to get filled. My question is, if I have my front tooth removed and the badly decaying one, how soon after could I get a bridge, so I could smile again?

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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

Loose of dental cantilever bridge is it coz of gum problem?

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
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Hi! I had a cantilever dental bridge fixed on front tooth last Saturday… I feel comfortable with it, but feel a little bit stress, wondering will it drop or get loose 1 day. Normally, the cement will last for how long? Loose of dental bridge is it coz of gum problem? Thks.

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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 12 year old bridge has dropped should it be refitted or left

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
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Hi there, i had a bridge fitted about 12 years ago and its dropped, its slightly uncomfortable, and gives me a lop sided smile, should it be refitted or left.

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It needs removing and either r… (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 root canal be done with out ruining the post for the bridge

Monday, August 17th, 2009
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The capped tooth which serves as the post for the bridge needs a root canal. Can this be safely done without ruining/cracking the (procelain) bridge itself? What’s the percentage of the bridge being ruined?

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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 crown and bridge are coming down slightly can veneers cover them up

Sunday, August 16th, 2009
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Hi there i was thinking about getting veneers as my 3 old crowns are coming down slightly and are showing a bit of black around the tops of them. I have a bridge which is slowly coming down and another crown on a metal peg…..is it possible to cover them with veneers or do i need new crowns?

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In almost all cases I would re… (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

How can I fill in the 2/3 spaces without doing an implant

Sunday, August 16th, 2009
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I have lower left a crowned tooth at the very back, then 2 spaces then a tooth with a crack all the way down and then a good tooth in the front. How can I fill in the 2/3 spaces without doing an implant. Back tooth and front tooth may not be strong enough for a bridge.

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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 bridges are fairly secure but small amount of food could get in How can I fix it?

Friday, August 14th, 2009
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I have had a crack in the first tooth of my bridge in the front lower jaw for 4 months. I am concerned that although it is still fairly secure there may be small amounts of food & sugary drinks that could get in and over time could start to decay the post. I had this bridge fitted 35 years ago & also have a crown next to it. I have been told by my dentist that the work does not warrant nhs treatment as it would be classed as cosmetic and I’m not sure what to do.

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

My husband top teeth are all bonded and they often become loose how can it be fixed

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
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My husband has very bad teeth due to neglect and gum disease his gums have receded badly and his top teeth are all bonded together to hold them in place not only do they look unsightly but if he knocks them which he has done many times they came loose costing us about 600 dollars a year to keep in . He is will not do anything about them he is an entertainer and it doesnt look good, he is a very hansome man of 50 and I wont better for him what procedure could he have done to fix this. thankyou

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The teeth will probably need r… (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