Posts Tagged ‘bad gums red throat’

Need clarification on my gum issue

Sunday, November 1st, 2009
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I have a question I recently notice that a little gum is surrounded between my tooth is there anything to worry about its not red or swollen. I went to my dentist to have my teeth clean and he didnt mention anything

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

Need dental treatment post abcsess

Sunday, November 1st, 2009
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I had a fronr tooth capped due to absess some years ago i came out some time ago and a dentist said that the rest of the tooth has to come out i agree with this but i am terrified of dental work i want to have either an implant or a bridge inserted but the gum where this tooth was has receeded [where they cut my gum to remove the absess]please advise me of the best option i am 65 and suffer with copd

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

What is the treatment for my teeth with gum disease

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
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I am 59 years old. i have lost all of my back teeth due to gum disease. The last of the teeth were removed about two years ago. Since then, due to constantly chewing with my front teeth i am now having problems with them. I have tried a National health service denture but could not get used to it. What treatment would you recommend to replace my back teeth ? and to save my front teeth ?

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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

Teeth look long after gum receding

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
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My top four front teeth have been on a denture for over 20 years. During that time my gums have receded quite a lot. Both teeth on either side of the four now look silly as the teeth themselves look very long as the gums have receded so much. I have quite a wide smile/laugh but over the years I have tried to limit this as I am very aware of how noticeable the ‘long’ teeth are. Have you any ideas??

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

What is the best way to cover discoloured teeth?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
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I damaged my front tooth when i was younger this made it slack I was then given root treatment and in time my tooth started to discolour, it was then suggested i get an veneer, this venner looked good but after 3 yrs it chipped and I needed to get it replaced,my second veneer was only in for 2 weeks when it cracked from the inside.I was then given my third within 6 months this one became noticeably darker, my dentist advised me to get yet another, I am just home from appt and this veneer is slightly better but at my gum area all you can see is blackness. I did say that I was’nt happy with it but he expressed that is the best he can do with what he has to work with, my own tooth is black and yellow as he showed me. i am wondering if you could advise on any other options. 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

Is bone graft painful and is it safe?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
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I’ve always had lovely teeth & visited the dentist regularly.About a year ago I noticed that every time I brushed, my gums would bleed.My dentist suggested various gels for gum disease,but now my top front tooth is slightly twisted and I still bleed.After having some x-rays Ive been told I have lost bone tissue and the next tooth may also come loose.I asked about implants. It has been explained to me that because there is a loss of bone an implant would not be possible at the moment.A bone graft/implant has been suggested.Can you give me some information on this.Where is the bone taken from? Is it done under general anisthetic? I am extreemly worried. I want my teeth to look good and I dont like pain.

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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

How quick can a braces straighten the teeth?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
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Hi Dr Riten, I just got traditional braces on my upper teeth cause of overbite my dentist said it would be removed after four weeks and then retainer will be placed in mouth which will exert furthur forced on teeth. I have approx 5 mm overbite.Have you gone through such sort of cases and is it possible to straighten the teeth in 4 weeks time? i am so confused kindly response? and also my one gum is bleeding everyday after braces place in??

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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

Can a temporary on a tooth cause pain in gum?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
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I have a temporary on a tooth. It has been in for about 2 weeks. Just recently my gum in front of the temporary is really hurting and is bothering me above the tooth and in between the tooth. What should I do? I have flossed and no food is coming out? Could it be that I have cut the gum with my floss?

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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

When does the gum become tender and white?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
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I have had one place on my lower front tooth that has been receded for 10+ years. When I first noticed it I started using the Sonicare toothbrush and have used one twice a day since that time. I have obviously purchased new ones over the years, and do not let the head of toothbrush get old and frayed. My overall dental health is excellent, my gums do not bleed when brushing or flossing. Recently (approximately two weeks ago) I noticed the gum area below the tooth was very tender and when I looked, I saw that it was extremely white all around the base of the tooth. I had been using one of those peroxide whitening mouth rinses once a day for about one year. I thought it may have been related so I stopped using it. Since then the area is still very white, with no pain (unless I mess with it.) The gumline below the white area is somewhat more red in color that the rest of my gumline, but again no tenderness or pain. I do not smoke,have never chewed (I am a female)I drink about 3-4 cups of coffee per week. I take a blood pressure med once a day and am 51 yrs. old. Should I be concerned and see a dentist or am I being an alarmist?

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

Can I hv denture fitted Plz advice

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
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I have had a partial denture for 20years but my upper teeth have got progressivly worse, my left central incisor has twisted and has receeded the gum quite considerably and is very loose,and has left a large gap between the other central incisor, the next 3 teeth on left upper are missing, the final 3 molars have gum recession also and dont look good. The right central incisor is chipped with slight gum recession, the lateral and canine on the upper right seem to be slightly longer and have slight gum recession, the next 2 molar seem ok, mising the 1st molar and 2nd molar seems ok. Also my teeth do have gaps Would it be better to just have them all pulled and a denture fitted as about half are already missing or need to be pulled. . I am 40yo, your suggestions please.

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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