Posts Tagged ‘decayed teeth’

Gums under my bottom teeth have turned black could it be fixed?

Thursday, October 8th, 2009
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The gums under my bottom teeth have turned black, could this problem be fixed? An I would also want my teeth whitend, what kind of price am I looking at for this to be done?

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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 it possible to remove one decayed tooth and replace it with dental bridge

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
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I had dental bridge put in 11 years ago. One of my tooth is decaying and the bridge is lose. My dentist told me that he will have to remove the whole bridge from my mouth and put in dentures. I don’t like denture. What is your advice? Is there a possibility that my dentist can remove just that one decayed tooth and replace it with dental bridge?

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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

What is the best managment for patient with swelling on face due to molar abscess

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
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Hi what is the best managment for patient with swelling on face due to abscess on molars is it ok to give antiboitics for 5 days then after swelling subside do the drainage and rct or extraction

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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

What is causing the numb sensation in my chin advice?

Friday, October 2nd, 2009
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Hi i have some very bad broken off teeth and their decaying. i have had an abcess for three days now but i went to the dr and got penicillin i plan to have the tooth removed in a week or so. but my question is this the pain in my tooth has been pretty bad i started takeing the meds yesterday the penicillin and they gave me hydrocodone 5/500 the pain has eased off but today when i woke up i noticed that a part of chin has a numb sensation about it i can feel when i touch it but it just dont feel right what could be causeing this? its got me really worried thanks.

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

Should I get my decayed molar teeth extracted now

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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I am due to have my upper left molar extracted next month at the dental hospital under IV sedation. I was referred there by my dentist due to the tooth being too badly decayed underneath the filling to have root canal treatment on it. As it is causing me little or no pain at the moment I would like your advice as to whether I could wait until it does cause me pain and have it extracted then or would this just make things worse? Also, I am concerned about the gap it would leave behind and would like to know my options regarding this, as neither my dentist nor the dental hospital have discussed this with me. Thank You

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

My top front teeth look like they are going wrotten how can i get it fixed?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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Hi 3 of my top front teeth look like they are going wrotten please how can i stop this from getting worse i only get sweet cravings once a month and at that time i may binge on chocolate for a day i dont drink juice or many fizzy drinks i drink on average about 2 pints of milk a day i brush twice a day and use mouth wash please what can i do i cant stand the thought of it getting worse i have heard having children can be the cause is this true as i do have 2 children and i think my gums have started reciding is there anything i can do stop all this

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

Could you please advice on my sensitive and decayed teeth

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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Hello mr Solanki, i would appreciate it if you could try and give me sum advice or help please? im a female of 21 years old and my teeth are in a bad way i have had 4 teeth taking out in the past year, i brush my teeth twice a day my dentist says i have sensitive teeth and and alot of decay i am afraid to smile on my day to day duties at work as i have gaps in the side of my mouth, i feel upset thinking i am going to have to have all of my teeth takin out very soon, everytime i go to the dentist they decide just to distract my tooth i hav the ache in, i was thinking of having veneers but i know they cost alot of money could you give my any advice please

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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 can you find out whether you have decay under a metal porcelain bridge

Friday, September 25th, 2009
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How can you find out whether you have decay under a metal porcelain bridge and if so, what should be done. Dull pain at gum area. X ray shows nothing

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

Why is there a pain in my jaw line?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
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I WAS IN ITALIAN RESTAURANT YESTERDAY AND ONLY TOOK X3 BITES FOOD AND FELT SHARP PAIN DOWN LEFT HAND SIDE OF JAWLINE FROM BOTTOM OF LEFT EAR DOWN TO LEFT HAND SIDE OF LOWER CHIN. I WAS IN AGONY ALL SUN NIGHT AND TOOK X2 LOTS CO-CODAMOL PAINKILLERS WOULD NOT BUDGE PAIN AND TOOK X2 LOT SAME THING THIS MORNING. NOT SEEING DENTIST TILL TOMORROW. CAN YOU PLEASE ADVISE. MY DENTIST ONE OCCASION SAID I MAY GROUND MY TEETH. I HAD BEREAVEMENT OF LATE AND WAS STRESSED AFTER FEW THINGS GOT ON TOP OF ME. WHEN I MOVE MY TEETH UP AND DOWN IT ACHES SO. CAN YOU ADVISE PLEASE. MANY THANKS. PAIN IS UNBEARABLE. I WAS IN TEARS.

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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

What should be done if one runs out of antibiotics for infected tooth?

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
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I went to the dentist today and i need a tooth pulled, The next time the oral surgeon is back at that office is in a month. the tooth was infected and i have 3 days left on my antibiotics. Is there anything I should do after I run out of antibiotcs to make sure the infection does not come back

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