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I have gum disease and am embarrassed with my teeth

Monday, September 8th, 2008
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I have gum disease and am embarrassed with my teeth.My gums have been receding gradually for a few years now and this has caused my bottom front four teeth to become lose and gaps are starting to appear. my top four teeth are also beginning to start having gaps.what options of dental work would i have open to me with my particular problem ? and how much would it cost ? I just want my teeth to look nice when i smile.

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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 have really bad teeth on the one side of my mouth

Monday, August 18th, 2008
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I have really bad teeth on the one side of my mouth, upper and lower. i think i may also have gum disease as my gums on this side are inflamed, they are not sore but do bleed. due to this i have really bad breath, but im so nervouse to see a dentist. i do need it sorted as soon as i can as its making me miserable. i was wondering if i could be put to sleep the first time just for the consultation as i panic as soon as i get there. thank you

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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

smoking has caused my teeth to fall out and become stained

Monday, August 18th, 2008
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After many years of smoking, my teeth are badly stained and recently a bottom tooth has come out. The rest of my lower teeth are loose and I have been told that my gums are receeding. Could you please advise me of the appropriate treatment that I need. I also have a fear of dentists but I can no longer go on like this as it is affecting my confidence. Thanks

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

I am a diabetic and have gum disease

Sunday, August 17th, 2008
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Hi, I am a diabetic and have been very nervous of dentists for years and I had been putting off going. I plucked up the courage to go two weeks ago and the Dentist told me I have gum disease. Today the Hygenist told me that the bone is not where it should be on my front tooth, and is lower than normal. She said it should hopefully be ok with hygiene visits etc. I am very scared of what the outcome will be. If the tooth did have to be removed how quickly could I have a replacement fitted(don’t want to look in the mirror and see a huge gap) and what the best options are in cases such as mine? I am very, very nervous of dentists as it is but losing my front tooth fills me with fear and has dented my confidence massively. Please can you offer me some advice to put my mind at ease? 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

Do I need gum surgery

Sunday, August 17th, 2008
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Hi, I have had root canal treatment on my front upper 1 and 2 teeth. These teeth are now discoloured.Upper 1 left is a crown(done abroad). This crown is too thick and too big, it goes high into my gum, it`s bigger than my teeth. I have small teeth. Now I`m having crowns put in. The dentist suggested gum surgery to get my front 4 gums to the desired lenght, and than having the crowns placed. I dread the thought ot having gum surgery. Is there any other way out of this? Please note that I`m 25.

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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

my teeth bleed when i floss or brush

Friday, August 15th, 2008
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I HAVE A SLIGHT OVERBITE THAT PREVENTS ME TO BITE FROM THE FRONT AND ALSO WHEN I FLOSS AND BRUSH MY TEETH BLEEDS CAN YOU CAN HELP ME.

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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

smoking lost teeth and gum disease

Thursday, August 14th, 2008
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I have lost some upper teeth and have badly receded gums from smoking. the bone above my front teeth is very visible and discoloured.Apart from my smile i’m a good looking guy.I have stopped smoking and wonder if its possible to get a nice smile back

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

how much will it cost to treat a receding gumline

Thursday, August 14th, 2008
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Have 2 loose front teeth and receding gumline what can be done and rough costing please

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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

can i close the space that gum loss has caused

Thursday, August 14th, 2008
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I have gum loss between my two front teeth. The periodontist says it is too small a space to do a gum graft. Is there anything I can do that would cover the space? I know it is small and not obvious to others but it is to me.

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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 missing teeth and my gums are not in good health

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
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Hi just enquiring as to the best options to take after not visiting a dentist in over 20 years after a bad dentist trip put me off. I have a very overshot top jaw which resulted from bad dentistry as a child which left me unable to ever close my mouth properley and affected my breathing. When younger I coped as my teeth were quite good never smoked, I almost got my teeth and jaw sorted out but a bad visit put me off. Now older regret not going as my teeth are breaking and missing a recent visit to a local dentist as left me a little disapointed with not much hope. I have been told I would need a denture for a few missing teeth and that my gums are not good and that although you can see where my one of my front caps join and my teeth are not a great colour that nothing much can be done I am 52 but look younger how ever if the teeth problem continues I will soon look older I feel that maybe I should have all my teeth out and reshape some dentures to help my jaw as the teeth left are not too good and as my gaps have been left a while my jaw now goes to the side slightly and I think this causes me to have headaches ect, although I do practice everyday and have done for at least a year bringing my bottom teeth forward and joining my top teeth I do not know the best way forward as I get quite afraid of going to the dentist. 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