yes, the teeth are up front – he is missing his two lateral incisors- he was missing one altogether (runs in the family) and the other was a “peg” tooth and so was removed as part of his orthodontic treatment. I am living in America at the moment and my son is at boarding school in the UK. This is why I am trying to do as much research as possible before I come out for Easter holidays and can take him for an initial consultation and eventually treatment.

Many thanks for your help!

I have one front tooth missing and I have to take out the one next to it which leaves me with a big gap. I have a bridge with a metal label to replace the front one but it is now failing to stay in and but time to time comes out (that is ok, it lasted for 5 years). Is it possible to do a bridge that has two teeth to cover the gap? What I mean one side of the bridge can be attached to remaing front tooth and the other one to the other tooth on the other side (I think is the canine one)? Or maybe the gap it is to big for a bridge?
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Roberto

I am in need of some remedial work, due to missing/damaged teeth. I have not attended a dentist for over 35 years, (I am 55 years old.), as I have hada long standing fear based on childhood experiences. I would be interestedin what you might be able to do to improve my dental condition to an acceptable level. I am not in any dental pain, so it is not a matter of absoluteurgency.

At present I have an 8 unit bridge on the upper jaw, 2 teethon either side are supported by crowns and the 4 in the middle are missing. I have been advised after x-rays that one of the crowns root needs root treatment and it is unlikely that treating it would work. The advice given is to have the tooth extracted and a 5 unit denture fitted with the other 3remaining teeth crowned. After leaving the hospital I thought of an optionand would like to know if it is possible to have the damaged tooth replacedwith an implant and a bridge fixed to the other 3 crowns like I have already. Bone grafting terrifies me and I was hoping if the tooth was extractedand an implant fitted as soon as possible I wouldn’t need to have bone grafting. I would appreciate any advice you could give and if it is possible how much it would cost. Thanks for your help

I have recently had a maryland bridge removed which I had when I was 13 asI had 2 teeth missing at the front. I am now 21 and the metal clips that held the maryland bridge has decayed my two front teeth down the side. I haverecently had the 2 unit bridge on both sides at an NHS dentist however they filled the front tooth and this does not look good I want it to look goodotherwise I am thinking of replacing my 2 front teeth with crowns.

Hi I am a 29 year old male and have one tooth missing (a right sided incisor). For some reason this tooth never came through an a milk tooth sits where the adult tooth should be. I wonder if you could let me know what you charge for a new implanted tooth? I know you can’t give a fixed cost, but I would be grateful if you could give me some idea of what you would charge forthe procedure. Thanks

hi I have 5 teeth on a plate in the upper part of my mouth 3 teeth are on a bridge 7 are crowns could implants be used to rectify the problem

yes, almost certainly

My 16 yr old daughter had 2 maryland bridges fitted. I fell out after 8 weeks, 2nd after 14 weeks. This means new retainers each time & a very distressed 16 yr old. Should this be expected?

Sounds like an issue with the bonding procedure or with how her bite is. Where are you located? I will refer you to someone who I know can help.

Hi, my right top front tooth as your looking at my teeth is crooked and is lapping over the top on my left front tooth by appx 2mm. This is due to sucking my thumb and i have a gap at the front where my top and bottom teeth should meet. The bridge of my mouth has now forned to the width and shape of my thumb. An orthodontist advised a brige widener and then braces but i dissagreed to this as it was too much pain to handle. What other options have i got to get my teeth straight? And how much would it cost roughly? Thanks

That is probably your best option but fixed braces tend to start from £1500 per jaw.

I have no top teeth how many implants would I need ?with bridges across

At least 6 although you could be a good candidate for all on 4

I had multiple implants, 4 to replace 6 missing upperfront with a temporary bridge while in healing. Its now 4 months and everything is stable. Problem is the quote I had has been doubled and i can’t afford Phase 2. I’ve already spent over 8000 on phase 1. How long can I keep in this temporary bridge? Will it affect bone quality? And can I have a bridge in phase 2 as I have now instead of single crowns? Thanks in advance.

The bridge could last 6 months depending on its construction, a final bridge could be made similar to the temporary, this may help to reduce the cost??

hi i am really interested in getting implants after an accident that took my front teeth. I hate wearing the bridge i have and so feel implants are my best option. How long after the implants are placed in the jaw does it take for them to heal completely and have the crowns fitted? I would dearly love to be rid of this bridge soon! thanks very much for your time

the implants are normally left in place for 3-4 months before the final crowns are fitted so on average the treatment should take around 6 months to complete

i have recently been treated for a denture to cover the gap at the top right of my mouth, but I did not want this and am finding it hard to cope with. would it be possible to have a bridge instead? my dentist says the gap is too wide, but I feel I am being fobbed off because it is NHS. He has also treated me for an abscess on the upper left which had been crowned. He did not remove the crown as he said the tooth had died but drilled through and put a dressing on, if I have any more pain he says it would be better if I had it out and a tooth put on this denture he has just given me, but I really don’t want to lose this tooth.

Do go back and ask for the reasons why your dentist is recommending the treatment and let them know your wishes for your mouth so they will try and meet those. Regards,

What is the best and most cost-effecftive solution for the following problem. There is a gap between the two ceter teeth at the front of the mouth. It is fairly wide. Along with that there is a missing tooth at the front. This was replaced with a partial denture. The tooth on the denture just recenlty broke off leaving two gaps at the front of the mouth. How can this be addressed in a patient of at least 50 years old?

You may be best suited to ave a set of braces that can close the gap completely and so I would book an appointment with an orthodontist. Regard

I recently had a bridge fitted, which neither looks nor feels like my natural teeth. I have had problems with my bite, which my Dentist has attempted to rectify by grinding off the back of the bridge. This has been done on 4 occasions so far. I am unable to comfortably bite into anything and my gums above the bridge have a constant ache.Is all this normal, and is it possible to remove the bridge and re-fit it, as I feel all the problems have arisen through the bridge either being fitted incorrectly, ie it is slightly protruding which my normal teeth are not, or it has been incorrectly made. The latest suggestion by my Dentist is that I now have root canal treatment through the back of the Bridge, to alleviate this niggle and ache I am experiencing. I don’t know what to do and would appreciate any comments you are able to make. Many Thanks

I am 25 years old girl, suffering from generalized chronic periodontists disease and subsequent 2/3 bone loss around roots. front 8 lower(4) and upper (4) teeth are 3 degree mobile. All types of blood test and hormonal test have done. Reports are normal. extraction is required followed by fixed dental bridging. Therefore I wanted to know how much it will cost and will it b a successful treatment.

Your dentist will advise you on a complete treatment plan and costs as I would need to see a full set of xrays and examine your mouth in order to give you advice on fees.

My dentist in Ecuador is replacing an old bridge in my upper jaw that extends from upper back molar to the entire front but one side was without a bridge with only two teeth. This was done over 20 years ago. My dentist plans to do two implants to hold a bridge at the very front and a denture for teeth at the sides extending to the back. I only have two molars and he grind an incisor and there seems to be a mini implant holding th temporary denture. Should i do the implant or simply a full denture at 68 years old. I’m afraid of complications

Sorry this is impossible for me to advise you without seeing you for a proper consultation, I can’t really tell whats going on from your description

I recently tried a maryland bridge on a front tooth and it repeatedly came unglued.The original plan was to do an implant but I was told that I needed a bone graf which I declined in favor of of the maryland bridge.I am now looking at doing a standard bridge. I am wonderig why the bridge failed to take hold. Was it the choice of adhesive . I ws told that the marylad bridge does not work in any case. Is that true?Thank You

Hi It is really difficult to answer this question as the longevity depends on design, material choice and the forces which are being generated on the bridge.

hi which of the different implants are good for people who have short roots? I have lost one of my teeth, which sits at the front so is highly noticeable, and i really want it replaced, but in the past my doctor has commented on the shortness of my roots, which is one of the reasons my tooth fell out. Would i at all be able to receive a tooth implant and if so, which type of tooth implant would be the best to ask for? Thank you

You may me able to have a dental implant but a detailed examination of your mouth would be required initially.

Hi. I have a front tooth crown with a shattered post. One specialist suggests an implant. Second opinion specialist says he has seen gum shrinkage with front tooth implants and suggests a bridge. Front four teeth have crowns, two front have root canals. I am unsure of the best plan of care. The more I read about bridges, the more discouraged I feel. The problem with my crown resulted from not wearing my bite plate at night. I have ground down my right canine tooth resulting in a chipped front crown.

Hi Unfortunately it is very difficult to suggest what is the best option without examining your mouth. The advantages of an implant over a bridge is that it does not involve damaging the other teeth.

i had implants fitted in place of the two front teeth that were knocked out about 3 years ago and they have been fine until now. Recently i have been experiencing a mild ache and there has been some bleeding around the gum line of one implant. i am worried that if it is decay or gum disease that it will spread to the other implant and i really don’t want to loose my teeth again! what is my best line of defense before i see my dentist next week? thank you

Brush corsodyl gel or mouthwash into the area for 1 week and ask your dentist to check and possibly take an x-ray.

Hello, I have just had 3 bridges made. 2-4 tooth bridges and 1-3 tooth bridge. I love the look and fit of all of them except in one tooth there is a tiny gap between the gum line and the crown. This bridge is being held on by two teeth and the gap is where one of the natural teeth are. In other words the gap is where the bridge was cemented on. I have only had them cemented for a few days. I got a great deal on the bridges and it is a VAST improvement, but I worry that this gap will compromise the durability of the bridge…I can notice a little grey line when I am in the sunlight and looking in the mirror. I’m not sure what to do about it? Even though I got a great deal, I will not be able to afford this treatment again, and if I lose that tooth..I wont be able to anyway.

I’d advise that you go back to the dentist who did this great service form you and ask his/her advice Kind regards

I have a Maryland Bridge for almost 15 years and it fell out can I get another new one put in. Implants are little out of my price range, right now I have a flipper which is very annoying and uncomfortable.

You could have a more traditional design of bridge done which would work nicely. It would be more costly than a Maryland bridge but it would also be more predictable.

Three teeth missing top right 2/3/4 – plate unsatisfactory. Would one implant support a bridge ?

No. It is likely that you would need at least two implants.