Archive for the ‘Q. Dentures’ Category

Do I have any other options for my milk tooth rather than just wait for it to fall out?

Thursday, April 9th, 2009
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I have a milk tooth on the front right side of my mouth (second tooth in if counting back from the middle of the front two teeth). Since becoming pregnant this tooth has become very wobbly. I have visited a cosmetic dentist who I felt comfortable with but wanted to guage a second opinion. He has advised removing the tooth and fitting a maryland bridge on using the adjacent two teeth to support then waiting six months and assessing whether to go ahead with a dental implant. There is no bone holding that particular tooth in place. I am nervous about having the adjacent perfectly healthy teeth ground down to support the bridge, especially if I am likely to have a dental implant in ix months time leaving this work unecassary, Do I have any other options – rather than just wait for the tooth to fall out? Many thanks.

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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

My gums shrunk what would be the best option to fix it?

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
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Many years ago I lost one of my front teeth in an accident and had a bridge fitted. Over the years my gums shrunk and it looked awful. Although I do look after my teeth (brushing regularly and going to the dentist every six months) I have terrible teeth with alot of gum shrinkage, and alot of teeth missing so my existing teeth have moved and I have alot of gaps. Less than 12 months ago I had a new bridge fitted – I am very unhappy with it as it was fitted slightly crooked and the teeth stick out further than they used to, even worse my gum has already shrunk away from the bridgework. I have big teeth with many gaps in them and they look really awful. If I have implants will my gums shrink away – do you think dentures would be better for me. How do I find a good cosmetic dentist that I can trust. I smoke which I know is bad for my gums.

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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 more realistic and natural dentures?

Monday, April 6th, 2009
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I am wearing NHS partial top dentures and would like to know if is there any better material that they can be made from to make them look more realistic

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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 flexible plate dental denture really flexible and durable?

Monday, April 6th, 2009
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I use a full upper denture, my experiences are the solid plate keeps cracking. I recently had my dentist make a full upper flexible plate however, when I received the plate it did not bend it was solid similar to the priors. The lab explained that it was the flexible material even if it did not bend, is this true? My thinking is that the bendible flex would not break as easily.

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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

I am 64 and have worn dentured since the age of 17

Saturday, April 4th, 2009
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I am 64 and have worn dentured since the age of 17. I was unhappy with the fit of my last dentures mainly because the lower ones moved when I ate and generally felt loose. When I returned to my dentist he said this was because my gums had shrunk so much there was almost nothing for the dentures to grip. As a result I’ve seldom worn my lower dentures for 10-15 years but I still feel embarrassed when I smile…is there any hope for me.

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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 am devastated at thought of having a plate with hooks

Saturday, April 4th, 2009
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Good evening Brief history: 26 years ago a dentist advised me I needed to have all but the middle bottom 6 teeth capped (crowns). As result I’ve been left with legacy of problems. Lots root canal treatments, extractions. Now struggling to find NHS dentist and have bridge (upper right) needing removal due to 2 rotten stumps underneath. Bridge upper left reglued 2 mths ago (tiny stumps left). Am only 52 and just lost partner 2 months ago (suicide) and now face having 6 teeth out(upper) leaving 4 capped teeth at front. Am devastated at thought of having a plate with hooks (until top 4 teeth removed in future). Personal confidence absolutely rock-bottom at thought of it all. Not sure if I have any options due to expense of everything. Any advice, prices, options etc very welcome. Money is huge problem but don’t want to feel that no man will want to kiss me again. Am not bad-looking, apparently, and would like to think someone out there might be interested in future but with wonky teeth somehow doubt it. Sorry if this sounds despairing…feel that way. regards 

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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

What are the options for root canal failure and missing tooth

Saturday, April 4th, 2009
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I had a crown than a root canal and now i have been told to extract or an implant or bridge or removable denture its my back tooth. I dont know what to do please help

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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

The acrylic plate of my denture is making me gag

Saturday, April 4th, 2009
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I recently had UR 7 removed as it became very mobile this was a rest retainer for a bridge that has had to be cut off from the retainer leaving me with effectively a crown at UR4. I have had a partial denture made to replace UR5-7 But the acrylic plate is a full plate that is making me gag. can i get one made privately that is smaller

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Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

On removal of teeth how long do i have to wait to get dentures fixed

Saturday, April 4th, 2009
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I am about to have all my top tth removede under sedation. I understand I have to allow my gums to heal but my dentist says I must ‘give him a ring in 3-4 weeks time’ to plan the making/fitting of dentures. As I use speech as the way I ork (counselling) I am concerned that I wont be able to speak well and therefore how long must I reasonably expect to be off work? I do not have faith in my dentist as he is very impersonal. Any sugestions?

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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

Dentist suggests denture but can I have a bridge fitted?

Saturday, April 4th, 2009
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Im due shortly to have 4 front teeth (lower jaw) removed ,the dentist advised me to have a denture the cost 198.00 . is it possible to have a bridge fitted as i would feel more comfortable with them fixed would this be the best option for me i need some advice .

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Fixed teeth are often more com… (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