I have missing teeth and gum disease what can be done?

January 31st, 2008
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Dear Rob since kindly receiveing my wisdom teeth i have had nothing but trouble with my teeth. i currently have to missing teeth from the back (with another on its way) and receeding gums at the front. i am not a vain lady but the thought of having no front teeth upsets me greatly could you please tell me the options i have if or when my front teeth go? and if there is an option (not on a pallet) could i have it done before all of them fall out ?? and what kind of cost would i be looking at? i look forward to hearing from you anxiously waiting K

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I have periodontal disease can i get cosmetic dentistry on NHS ?

January 31st, 2008
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Hi ive been told by my dentist that i have got periodontal disease and she had given me antibiotics for this she has refered me to see an orthodontics at my local hospital my top teeth are crooked and one of them i had to have it taken out , i now wear a denture for this which i use adhesive to hold this in place, but everytime i wear it im suffering with terrible headaches. she has refered me to see an orthodontics at my local hospital as i did ask her could she straighten my teeth out she said no, my bottom 4 teeth are horrid you can see the roots of the two middle ones and either side of this the gums have receeded and when i go out when the cold hits my mouth the pain is horrendous, would i be able to have some sort of cosmetic denist surgery on the nhs as im on tax credits and i cant afford to pay the full price i havent smiled in a long time this would boost my self esteem and make me confident person i ve been told that i sufer with bad breath too help.. thankyou so much L

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I have gum recession because I brush my teeth too hard and makes my teeth look too long, waht can be done?

January 31st, 2008
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I have quite marked gum recession (my dentist told me that I\’d brushed my teeth too hard). It affects my upper incisors most. It makes them appear very long compared to the other teeth. Can anything be done to improve the appearance

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I was supposed to have braces at 17…. now im older is my only option cosmetic dentistry?

January 31st, 2008
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Dear Dr Solanki, Im female, aged 20 I have had always wanted straight teeth and now I feel I can’t get it now. I was supposed to have braces when I was 17 but the dentist didn’t do anything about it, and I chased them up about it but nothing came about so I was annoyed as well as upset. Now cause of my age I can’t get braces and the only alternative is cosmetic denstriy, but it is expensive and im a student and can’t afford it so please could you suggest something i would be most greatful. thank you P.M.

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What are my options my teeth stick out ?

January 31st, 2008
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Hello Dr Riten, i wonder if you can help me with my problem. I have teeth that stick out a little bit and i am not sure what to do about them I have read there are a few different ways such as invisible braces inman aligner braces and veneers. I dont want one of these hollywood smiles because i think they just look too fake and so i want my smile to look natural but also good. Although finances are an issue the way I look at it is that every one i meet sees my teeth its more important than buying a new car and I believe you can now get your teeth done on finance just like when buying a new car? Thank you for time to read this. J.N.

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One of my front teeth is crooked what is the cheapest and best option I dont want braces ?

January 31st, 2008
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Could you advise? i have pretty good teeth except my front two one of them is crooked. i definately do not want to take the route of a brace, therefore what would be the most effective and cheapest path to take? L.P.

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My front tooth is pretruding can it be fixed without braces ?

January 31st, 2008
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One of my front tooth is slightly pretruding is this easy fixed without wearing braces as i am 32. they were perfectly straight up until i was about 21. I am very conscience of it now M.L.

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I have a Crossbite and im a singer I have a lot of wear on my front teeth what can be done ?

January 31st, 2008
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Hi, I have a crossbite, with a smaller upper and slightly larger lower, am a singer with no time off for anything drastic – do you have any suggestions? There is a lot of wear on the front 3 teeth (UR1, LL1, LL2). would be very interested in whats possible…thanks

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I have a gap in my front top teeth due to sucking my thumb what can be done?

January 31st, 2008
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Since i was a little girl ive had a gap at the front of my teeth at the top. due 2 sucking my thumb the gap has got bigger over the years and my teeth are very crooked. during my teens i had a brace which i just kept taking out so that was no good. im 23 and i have no confidence when speaking to people. is there any solution ie; have a tooth put in there or take the 2 front ones out and have them replaced by 2 straight closed teeth? or is my only option to have a brace?

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Can you put a dental crown on a loose tooth ?

January 31st, 2008
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Dear Dr Kailesh Solanki, Would you crown a tooth which is already lose?

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