Archive for the ‘Q. Dental Implants’ Category

Should I opt for implants of bridges?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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i have had false teeth since i was 11 i am now 50 i have dreamed of implants for years i have 4 front teeth missing at the top with gaps of two teeth on each side, what would be the best for me implants or a bridge or a mixture of both ta,
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You mouth would have to be exa… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Would implants be best option to replace gapped teeth?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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I had a large gap between my two front teeth and my eye teeth are missing. I had two braces – the first one didn’t work at all – they sprung back before the retainer could be fitted and after the second one I had a wire put on to the back of them to keep them together. But the side teeth moved to create two gaps either side and the front ones began to cross. I then opted for four crowns to fill the gaps but in order to do this they are so big I look awful – like a horse and have no confidence. And I STILL have a gap in the front as even the crowns couldn’t stop them moving apart. I cannot see the way forward: If I have smaller crowns it won’t fill the gaps. Would implants work – can they only be placed where the teeth were before so would still have to be big? I’m 27 and have spent all my life dreading opening my mouth to talk to people or smile. What, if anything can be done? Thanks,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Can damaged tooth be repaired?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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Hi, I have a very badly damaged front tooth. On the top row, one of the teeth has a large section missing, exposing the gum. The back of the tooth is fine and healthy. An NHS dentist has seen it in the past but was not able to do anything about it. The tooth is getting weaker and it’s getting gradually harder and harder to eat even the softest foods. I know it’s my own fault but would really like to get it fixed and don’t know what options to look into. Many thanks for any help you can suggest. Kind regards,
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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 bridge instead of implants?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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I have to have my four lower front teeth extracted due to gum disease and my dentist suggests that I have a partial denture placed directly after the extraction. Later on he suggest that I have implants to replace the extracted teeth. My question is whether a bridge could be used instead of the implants and if it is an option, which is the best option in the long run?,
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If the adjacent teeth to the g… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Would implant be good replacement for old bridge?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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I had a bridge done by the NHS when I was 15 yrs old. It’s not looking really great now that I’m 32 yrs old. The metal is not only showing through on the adjacent tooth but where the enamel has ebbed away is actually showing now. As I’m considering getting my teeth lasered with brite Smile I wondered if now would be the best time to get an implant and how much would all this cost me as I am working but have very little to spend.,
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If you had the bridge taken of… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Are dental implants a good choice following gum disease?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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I have been told I will need full upper and lower dental implants (14 in all), all teeth to be extracted due to gum disease and bone infection, with bone grafting and sinus elevation. Once I have had the extractions and the bone grafting operation and temporary dentures fitted does it matter the length of time for the fitting of the dental implants eg if I could not afford to have them done for a further year or so would this matter?,
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Unfortunately Implants are not… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Treatment for discoloured teeth

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
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I am a lady of 55 although I don;t smoke, drink red wine, etc – my teeth are grayish/yellow – my dentist says it’s an age thing and nothing can be done to improve the look of my (not to bad) teeth. I do have receeding gums and some bleeding – just wanted to know your oponion ?,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Dislike remaining baby teeth

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
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i have 2 adult teeth at the front and 2 baby teeth either side of the adult teeth, with a total of 4 baby teeth all on the top gum. I hate the look of them and concidering cosmetic treatment,wondered what treatment would be most suited for me.,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Trouble chewing food because of pain

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
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respected sir,i have two sensitive teeth on lower left side,two teeth in raw are missing on lower right.so i have trouble in chewing food,real hard time come when i take a food.what is best way to fix the problem?,
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You can look at a denture, bri… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Cotton wool used in dentistry

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
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Hi I am doing an assignment in college on tooth implants and I was wondering what the most common use of cotton wool is by dentists? Can it be used to aborb pressure? Or is there any material that can be used in the mouth to absorb the shock when a tooth implant is tapped into place?,
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Not that I know of

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