Posts Tagged ‘dental implants’

My front tooth is loose due to gum disease should I have a Maryland bridge or denture

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
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Hi, I have a front loose tooth due which I am about to lose due to Gum disease. I have been offered the option of replacing the tooth with a denture (dont want this) or a Maryland bridge. Only problem with the bridge is that I have read that the metal can show through the teeth & that a gap may be visible due to gum shrinkage. In the long term I would like an implant to replace this loose tooth but have been told that the gum diseases in that area has to clear before an implant is possible. Would you advise me to go with a temporary denture or the maryland bridge, how long would you recommend i wait before going for an implant?. Thanks

 

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If the tooth is infected by th… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I have lost all my teeth with gum disease how long should dental implants take

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
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I have just lost all my lower teeth due to gum disease. One dentist says i should have implants and then wait 4-5 months before having a bridge fitted another says he can do the whole procedure in one go. How do I decide?

 

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

My mothers soft dental plate is uncomfortable

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
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My 85 yr old mother is unable to wear her “soft” dental plate due to extreme discomfort. Are there any better plates if she paid privately? PS She has been quoted £15,000 for req number of implants and can not afford this.Is it true that it is not possible to just do,say,4 front teeth to make feel able to still face the world?

 

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

My front teeth are too long and look bad what can you advise

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
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Hi Im 60 years old my two front upper teeth have grown long and one is now loose, they look awfull please advise treatment and cost

 

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

I have lost my self esteem after having a bridge knocked out I just want my teeth back

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
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I am 35 years old and for the last 15 years i have had a bridge for 5 front teeth that i had beaten out of me so to speak but lately i am getting very depressed about this, i have no self esteem, i dont like smiling, i wont socialise anymore. I asked my dentist is there anything they can do and all they can do is make another bridge, i dont want another on, i just wish i had my old teeth again, please help me.

 

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

My tooth is loose but it doesn’t hurt will I lose it

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
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I have knocked my front tooth loose, it wobbles but is not painful or sensitive to hot or cold. Could you adivse whether I will need to lose the tooth of if it can be saved?

 

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Traumatized teeth that have be… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I had a lot of teeth removed due to abscess and infection do dental implants get infected

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
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I have had a succession of teeth removed due to root abscess and infection. Would implants work in my case and can they get infected.?

 

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Implants need a healthy site t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My saliva gland was damaged after radiotherapy and my teeth are disintegrating

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
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My saliva gland was damaged during a course of radiotherapy for thyroid cancer, and my teeth have been severely damaged and are literally disintegrating, can you recommend a treatment centre clinic that may be able to help, unfortunately i am on a low income due to ill health but I would consider private treatment if I could be allowed to spread the cost of payment. I am at the moment a virtual recluse because I cannot face going out of the house, I have no social life and it has become really difficult because i have three school age children and I am unable to attend their school activity\’s, my parents have advised me to contact you because I have no self confidence and i really need help, yours faithfully,

 

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Lack of saliva is a real probl… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

How much would it cost for a full set of false teeth and dentures

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
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Please can you help me I have had false teeth a full set of dentures since the age of 26 and am now 49. I would dearly love a new set as the ones I have are old and I do not think they are doing their job properly and feel that they are ill fitting. Please can you provide me with details of the cost for a new set.

 

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

I no longer smile due to a dead tooth which is discoloured

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
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I have a dead tooth, left front, if your looking straight at me, and it is now very discoloured, I am looking for advise to rectify the problem, as I no longer smile, as it is so discoloured. My dentist has advised it is very lucky to be there, it was knocked out about 15 years ago, and is held in with wire, but is really only just hanging in there. Please can you let me know what may be a suitable option?

 

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