Posts Tagged ‘decayed teeth’

I have bulimia for 15yrs will i have to crown my teeth?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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Dear Dr Caplan i have been suffering from Bulimia for over 15 years and hence my teeth will need to be crowned (upper row). the bulimia is inactive but occasionally i regress to the same crutch, ie purging. my teeth are so sensitive that i have no choice but to crown them, do you think its advisable or are there any other options? thank you so much for your input.

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

My 10yr old has a rotting tooth can u advice what to do?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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My daughter is 10 years old and she has a rotting tooth. she says she can taste a really bad taste in her mouth. Oh and it chipped by itself. i dont what to do.

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

How can i get rid of bad breath?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
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Hi Dr Caplan, I have never had my teeth checked or clean all my life and I have very bad breath and can not get rid of it. I have the sonic care tooth brush and brush all the time. also on my bottom teeth on the inside I have some green stains that are on my teeth can this be causeing my bad breath. or is it something else now I really need my teeth cleaned in and out and in between how do I get rid of this bad breath for good.I Live in Haskell,ok and the Dentist are Just to much and I have medicaid bu it does not cover it can you please help me with this bad breath.

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I have damaged teeth can i get dental veneers treatment at NHS?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
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Hi,im a 20 year old student, and as far as im aware i get free dental care. my problem is that i used to suffer from bulimia and its damaged my teeth quite significantly. im very self conscience of my teath and i really don’t want to go back to the state of mind i was in when i was suffering from bulimia. is it posible to get dental veneers on the nhs? i would greatly appreciate tour advice.

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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

I have deformed teeth and scared to c dentist out of embarresment?plz help

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Hello, im nearly 28 and i remember visiting the dentist when i was very young, ive never been since. my teeth are seriously deformed, next to my front two teeth, on either side are large teeth that have grown outwards, i cant smile and its becoming a serious issue. im so depressed and need help. im scared to see a dentist out of sheer embaresment. Im also on income support. what can i do? will i ever be able to smile again. i totaly need new teeth. its wrecking my life. please help thank you

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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

Do crowns wear on the inside over time?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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I have 4 crowns in the front (top) I just noticed as I was flossing today the area I thought had food seems to be more like a wearing of the side of the crowns (2). Does this happen and what do you do about it besides new crowns. I know–go to the dentist. I have had them approximately 17-20 years. Thank you

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

will tiny black/brown marks on the teeth affect it?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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Hi, i have a tiny bit of black/brown on 2 bottom teeth in 1 corner of each teeth – the area that meets the gum. I brush my teeth twice daily, use mouth wash twice daily and floss a few times a week. Is this tartar build up? or something else? Thank you

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It could decay so it should be… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can u suggest me on my jaw that has become sensitive to hot food?

Saturday, August 29th, 2009
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Hi DR moore I have a crown on the upper right jaw that has become sensitive to hot food etc The pain is only mild, and seems to radiate to other teeth on that top side. There is no pain when i bite on the tooth,also there is no swelling around the tooth. what could be the problem. thanks for your time.

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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

Is there a possibility of getting veneers done at NHS?

Saturday, August 29th, 2009
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Hi. My teeth are badly eroded and they have started to crack. I hate smiling and getting pictures taken. I was wondering if it was possible to get venirs on the Nhs. It would make me so much happier and more confident. 

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Can i get my teeth taken out under general anesthesia at the hospital?

Monday, August 24th, 2009
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Hello, back in october last year i had 8 teeth removed,2 months later i had a dental absess that ingulfed my face. i had to have surgery and more teeth removed as they plugged the absess. in that time i had the inside of my mouth cut open in 2 places with a scalpul and an epidural needle plunged into my face. as a result of this i have had a nervous breakdown and think about my mouth 24 hours a day. i have only 7 teeth on the top set left, 2 have extreme long tooth and 2 are crowns,the bottom i have 9 teeth all my fronts mainly and one side which i use to eat. they need a very deep clean.now since all this has happened i have tried to go to the dentist but i have huge panick attacks and vomit my nerves are shot, i even tried to go via sedation but even the though of needles etc coming near me sends me into tears and i cant breath. as i cant seem to deal with this would i be able to have my teeth taken out under general at the hospital,and if so how would i go about doing this. would be grateful for any advice.

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