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My front tooth is loose due to gum disease should I have a Maryland bridge or denture

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
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Hi, I have a front loose tooth due which I am about to lose due to Gum disease. I have been offered the option of replacing the tooth with a denture (dont want this) or a Maryland bridge. Only problem with the bridge is that I have read that the metal can show through the teeth & that a gap may be visible due to gum shrinkage. In the long term I would like an implant to replace this loose tooth but have been told that the gum diseases in that area has to clear before an implant is possible. Would you advise me to go with a temporary denture or the maryland bridge, how long would you recommend i wait before going for an implant?. Thanks

 

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If the tooth is infected by th… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I have lost all my teeth with gum disease how long should dental implants take

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
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I have just lost all my lower teeth due to gum disease. One dentist says i should have implants and then wait 4-5 months before having a bridge fitted another says he can do the whole procedure in one go. How do I decide?

 

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There are a number of differen… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My mothers soft dental plate is uncomfortable

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
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My 85 yr old mother is unable to wear her “soft” dental plate due to extreme discomfort. Are there any better plates if she paid privately? PS She has been quoted £15,000 for req number of implants and can not afford this.Is it true that it is not possible to just do,say,4 front teeth to make feel able to still face the world?

 

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

My front teeth are too long and look bad what can you advise

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
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Hi Im 60 years old my two front upper teeth have grown long and one is now loose, they look awfull please advise treatment and cost

 

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It sound as though you have gu… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I have lost my self esteem after having a bridge knocked out I just want my teeth back

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
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I am 35 years old and for the last 15 years i have had a bridge for 5 front teeth that i had beaten out of me so to speak but lately i am getting very depressed about this, i have no self esteem, i dont like smiling, i wont socialise anymore. I asked my dentist is there anything they can do and all they can do is make another bridge, i dont want another on, i just wish i had my old teeth again, please help me.

 

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When you have missing teeth yo… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

How much would it cost for a full set of false teeth and dentures

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
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Please can you help me I have had false teeth a full set of dentures since the age of 26 and am now 49. I would dearly love a new set as the ones I have are old and I do not think they are doing their job properly and feel that they are ill fitting. Please can you provide me with details of the cost for a new set.

 

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In my practice a full set of u… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I no longer smile due to a dead tooth which is discoloured

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
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I have a dead tooth, left front, if your looking straight at me, and it is now very discoloured, I am looking for advise to rectify the problem, as I no longer smile, as it is so discoloured. My dentist has advised it is very lucky to be there, it was knocked out about 15 years ago, and is held in with wire, but is really only just hanging in there. Please can you let me know what may be a suitable option?

 

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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 do not like my dentures how much would implants cost

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
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I have a full top denture and partial lower, i really do not cope well with the dentures i have had them for just over a year now and was looking to see if would be possible to have implants and an estimate of the costs involved

 

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An implant supported denture i… (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 have gum disease and my front tooth has been removed because it was loose

Monday, July 7th, 2008
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Hi, I have gum disease which is currently been treated, however one of my front teeth have to be extracted due to becoming loose , I have been advised to choose either a Maryland bridge or a denture as a temporary measure as I would like to go for an Implant. Please can you advise how long I would have to wait before I could o for an implant? also i read on the net about Strauman SLActive implants which reduce the overall healing time from 6mths to 1mth? is this true or just a gimmick. I would be grateful for your advice. Thank you

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Implants can be done
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I fell and knocked my teeth out ive had infection and bone loss

Sunday, July 6th, 2008
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When I was young I fell and knocked my 2 front teeth as a result I had an operation and the root of one of the teeth was removed. A few years later I has the tooth crowned and not long after I got an infection in the roof of my mouth. An x-ray showed that this infection was going right from the crown up into the palet of my mouth, the specialist told me I need ot have an operation to remove the infection but I have had bone removed during my first operation which I was not aware of and there is a 50/50 chance I could lose the tooth during or not longer after the operation. What would be my best option if I do lose the tooth? Would a dental implant be suitable? And whatever the necessary treatment can you give me an idea of the price I would be looking at?

 

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If I understand it correctly y… (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