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I have had receding gums for years and now have loose

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
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I have had receding gums for years and now have loose front bottom teeth, I am a very young looking 60 year old (get away with 45 ha) and don’t want to loose my teeth, I have been regularly to the hygienist but it seems the process has gone too far. Can I do anything about this

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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

i have suffered from periodontal gum disease I am dreading further teeth loss

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
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I have suffered from periodontal gum disease for a few years. I am an otherwise reasonably healthy ex-smoker aged 51yrs. I have now lost approx. 6 teeth (upper only) and have recently needed to start wearing a partial denture. I find this very upsetting and dread further teeth loss. What would you recommend (for someone who has very limited funds)I 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

I recently had a periodontal cleaning procedure done; I have painful white gums

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
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Hi Dr. Patel, I started having painful white gums on my lower left side of the mouth 18 days ago. I had just had my periodontal cleaning in November(2 months ago). I saw the dentist he said to have a biopsy. I saw the oral surgeon, but right before the pain wasn’t so bad and not as white. So he said to watch it for 2 weeks and come back. Now the pain is back and the white gums are back and look like it’s deteroriating. My lab work isn’t good either. Absolute Eosinophils are very high, sed rate is high, and bun is low. I’m going for the biopsy in 6 days. What do you think? Thanks.

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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

How could I get to the point of needing a RCT when I attend so religiously?

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
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I had a small area of inflammed gum beside my upper incisor for a few months. I attend my dentist every 6 months and the inflammation didn’t concern my dentist unduly until at one appointment I mentioned that I occasionally get a ‘pimple’on my gum nearby. I was told I’d eventually need a root canal treatment.I’m now told that the time for this has come.How could I get to the point of needing a RCT when I attend so religiously? I was worried about discolouration (my dentist spoke of possibly needing internal bleaching in a few years)but after looking at this site I’m frightened that the tooth may also crack after treatment?! please help!

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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 have had a problem with my gums for several years

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
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I have had a problem with my gums for several years. i have no teeth and the gums look like ulcers and periodacally swell and they get real sore i do eat alot of ice and wonder if thiscould be the problem i am 52 and also am on coumindin any help would be greatly appreciated

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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

My teeth are getting loose and I keep getting infections in the gums

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
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My teeth are getting loose one by one and i keep getting infections in the gums would i be able to have my bottom teeth out at hospital on the nhs and what would be the cost of false teeth

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

Is any technique that can implant or grow bone into the gums so implants can be attached?

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
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Good evening Dr.Bohara My question is concerning the lack of bone structure in a person jaw and whether their is any technique that can implant or grow bone into the gums so implants can be attached. My wife was born with a cleft palate 53 years ago and her case is quite complicated. I do not expect an easy answer to my question but would like to know if there was any hope new techniques could improve her circumstances. Her main problems has been the lack of bone in her jaw / gums which has meant that no implants could be used so new teeth could be fixed. She has to wear a plate which goes across the roof of her mouth and attaches to her good surviving teeth. She has always been terrified that if these teeth decline and the plate could not be fixed to anything she could lose the power of speech. Is there a way that bone could be grown or transported into the gums so implants can be used etc. I have heard that cryatal can be used to grow a base so bone can then be grafted onto and into the gums but have never had this confirmed. Could please inform me if there is a technique that is now possible which could improve my wifes condition I would be grateful. 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

Hi,I also wanted to ask you about perio protect, can you get it on the NHS

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
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Hi,I also wanted to ask you about perio protect, can you get it on the NHS?How much is it and do you think it could be the kind of treatment i need? Due to my age my dentist is concerned about my situation and as i have not been able to see a specialist yet(may take 1 month)I am worried.Three months ago i was diagnosed with gum disease and it seems my condition has deteriorated quickly.I am not sure who would be the most appropriate periodontist for me to visit(privately.)Hope to hear from you soon, thankyou

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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

Restorative work and Orthodontics

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
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Hello. I am 50 yrs old and was treated for severe periodontitis in Feb 2008. I already have overcrowded teeth and they are now protruding because of drifting. In addition I was told I suffer from bruxism. I have always had dental checkups and been assured “everything was ok” in spite of complaing about recession around a crown an pain on biting. I am destroyed by how my teeth now look and am suffering panic attacks and depression. All this was a huge shock as I had no idea. I want some restorative work, but my new dentist has suggested I think about orthodontics instead. I’m not sure the teeth will have a good appearance even if I endure it as they are now yellowing with large gaps. I have nearly sent myself mad looking at solutions on the web and am terrified of choosing the wrong dentist after a catalogue of poor treatment in the past and also am not in a postion to pay a colossal amount of money. Am I doomed to dentures? Thank you.

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Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I have gum disease my front teeth have moved out nd I have had to have a couple teeth at the back extracted due to celulitus infection and two crowns have broken off

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
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I have gum disease my front teeth have moved out of line and I have had to have a couple teeth at the back extracted due to celulitus infection and two crowns have broken off. Am I a lot cause, I would love to have straight white teeth, I fear that is impossible but is there hope for veneers or maybe a bridge? I would love to be able to smile again. I am 53 years old.

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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