Hi, I had orthodontic work in my teens/early 20’s to straighten my teeth. I wore fixed braces for 6 years and had 6 teeth taken out as part of the procedure. I also had a bottom jaw operation to bring my jaw forward as it was believed this was causing my top front teeth to protrude. I wore retainers (top and bottom) for a year afterwards as prescribed. 12 years on and my teeth are relapsing. As an unconfident mid 30’s single female, I am really against having to wear fixed braces (I’ve been told this is the only proper way to fix my problem by several orthodontics) for another 12 -18 months and am now at a point of desperation where I want to have my top 6 front teeth removed and implants put in their place for a quicker and permanent solution as I’m terrified my teeth could relapse AGAIN after having had the work redone. Is this possible or are Cosmetic Dentists against removing healthy teeth?
Archive for the ‘Implants’ Category
I Am Really Against Having To Wear Fixed Braces, Should I Get Implants Or Keep My Natural Teeth?
Monday, September 30th, 2013I’ve Read That In America They Have Dentistry Schools That Do Free Implants, Is It The Same In The UK?
Friday, September 27th, 2013Hi Dr Andrew, I’m only 32 years old and I have had no teeth (full mouth) for nearly 9 years now and it’s affecting my children, as they are currently being teased at school. I have had numerous sets of dentures but my mouth/gums keep on getting infected. Do you know of any dentistry schools that do the free implants as I’ve been looking at the prices and with me being a single mother on benefits I can’t really afford the prices and it’s really affecting my confidence as I’m looking a lot older than my age and I’ve read that in America they do have dentistry schools that do offer free implants, Is it the same in the UK?
I Had To Have Most Of My Teeth Taken Out After An Abscess, What Can I Do To Get My Confidence Back?
Thursday, September 26th, 2013Hi Dr Shaffie, I’ve just had treatment for an abscess on my tooth at the back of my mouth, that has led the hospital to take all my teeth out barring six. Now I can’t eat or speak properly I am so upset and I have lost my confidence of going out or even going to work. I think I’m going to need to get porcelain veneers or implants. I’m not sure what’s best for me and what the best options are because the last six teeth I have also need to come out as well because they are rotten so it will be a full set upper and lower. I really hope you can help me with this so any advice will be greatly received. Many thanks.
I Don’t Want My Son To Have Work On His Healthy Teeth. Are There Any Less Extreme Options?
Thursday, September 26th, 2013My son has Hypodontia. He is 16 years old and has completed his orthodontic work. He’s too young for implants and doesn’t want a denture. His clinic has recommended bridges but my dentist says it involves some work on healthy teeth which worries me. My dentist says he will keep work to the healthy teeth to a minimum. He’s entitled to NHS treatment but I understand that private materials, etc, are superior. Any advice would be most welcome!
I Am Getting An Implant After Removing A Front Tooth. What Are My Options Regarding Straight Teeth?
Thursday, September 26th, 2013Hello Dr Patel, I have a front tooth which I am getting removed and I think I will also be getting an implant. I will also be getting a permanent tooth done, so that I don’t have to walk around with a flipper tooth all my life. I already have quite natural spacing in my front teeth. Which I don’t like and the dentist has now told me that there is nothing I can really do about that. My question is, what can I do to the other tooth to help take up some of that space so that my gap wouldn’t be as big or leave me with no gap at all. (I do not want to remove another tooth). Thanks, I really hope you can help me out.
Hello Dr, I Would Like To Get An Implant, Can You Tell Me How Long They Last?
Wednesday, September 25th, 2013Hello Dr Bohara. I have a front tooth missing and I’ve wanted to know how much it will cost to have treatment to close the gap.
I was born like that without the tooth and for cosmetic reasons I was thinking of filing that gap in as it is starting to bother me. Do you know also know whether it is a good idea to do this and if I was to get this treatment and fill the gap how long can the implanted tooth take before it gets loose as I am thirty years old and worry that I may have to pay for a new one.
Thank you. I really hope to hear from you soon and maybe also to make an appointment for the procedure.
I Want To Know If Implants Are The Sensible Choice After Suffering From Gum Disease?
Tuesday, September 24th, 2013Hi, Dr Moore. My problem is that I had quite aggressive gum disease recently but I’m now quite stable. The four front top and bottom teeth were badly affected.
I am wondering whether to extract these and get implants sooner rather than later? They would definitely look better but I don’t know if this is really the sensible choice – what should I consider?
I don’t know whether to seek cosmetic treatment first but think I would be happier with ” new teeth”. I am currently very good with oral hygiene and know I’d look after my implants if I got them fitted. Thank you.
I Have Dental Implants And My Bottom Denture Rocks Up And Down In My Mouth. Is This Normal?
Tuesday, September 24th, 2013Hello Dr Shaffie. When you get dental implants I would like to know how well are they supposed to fit into your mouth? Do you know if they are they supposed to rock up and down inside your mouth? Or should they be lying flat down on to your gums? I have dental implants and my bottom denture rocks up and down in my mouth. I don’t think my dentist has got them right and it worries me to think I might do some permanent damage if I don’t get it fixed. I hope you can help me with this problem. Thank you in advance for any consideration.
I Have Conflicting Consultations On How Many Implants I Should Have? It Has Left Me Confused.
Monday, September 23rd, 2013Hello Dr Bohara, I hope you can help with me with my enquiry. I have had two estimates for the all-on-4 implants for my upper jaw. One clinic has quoted me £12000 for the all-on-4 and another has quoted the same price but he says he wants to do All-on-6. I am confused as to which is best is the best option. The all-on-4 guy said I didn’t need any more than four implants to be successful but the All-on-6 guy said he likes to place six and this makes me confused. Both clinics seemed professional enough and they only do implants. Can you help or advise me about a clinic near Liverpool or Manchester? I don’t need a bone graft. I am finding this to be a bit of a nightmare. Thank you I hope you can help.
I Had Work Done Abroad And I Need To Find A UK Dentist To Fix A Clip That Has Broken On One Of The Bars?
Friday, September 20th, 2013Hello Dr Moore, I really hope you can help me. I have complete over-dentures supported by Eight implants, this work was carried out in Malta, but I cannot go back at this time. One of the bars that engage with the clips has broken and I am fearful that the remaining one will go so I need to find someone in the UK who can fix it. The system is Royal Biocare. The last time I had a problem with the clips I tried to get help from all the NHS dental help lines but to no avail because I had the work done privately, they couldn’t give me any helpful advice. I can only be away for a day as my husband is ill. Can you suggest anything that I could do?
