Posts Tagged ‘dentistry’

After an operation gaps have developed btw teeth plz advice?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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Hiya, i had an operation on my gum a few years back which left me with a gap at the front of my mouth, this happened due to a mistake made during the operation? since this happened i have been very subconscious about my teeth as they are in quite a bad state. Who should i contact about this? im looking for a solution, possibly veneers. Thanks. Hope to hear from you soon.

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Gaps around the gum level can … (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 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

I had veneers for long but now i have black gums what can i do?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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Hi DR.Chaplan, I had veneers done on my teeth over 15 years ago, now the black is showing around the gum line. I am missing both side teeth. Can I have Lumineers or porcelain veneers done, since the orginal procedure my teeth was filed down. What is LAVA Upgrade how is this different. What procedure do you recommend I use.

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The old veneers need to be com… (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 have had bone implant and my tooth is still loose?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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Hello i have periodontal disease i already had the bone implant and its been about 5 month since and my tooth is still loose will it improve how long should it take before any results? and if it doesn’t work is their more i can do about my bone loss as far as tooth replacement if i was to lose it? i am only 26yr old and i don’t want to lose my teeth. Please any hope

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There is always hope.  Ob… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can i replace my metal crown and will there be any complications?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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Would you advise to have metal based crown removed on one of my front tooth as it stickes out compared to my natuaral tooth. if so are there any complications

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If the crown is unaesthetic an… (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

I filed my teeth years back i feel uncomfortable and my jaw aches advice?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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Afew years ago i filed down my four front teeth and my four bottom teeth as i thoght it would make them look straighter, my top four front teeth were very long and overlaped wich they still do but only just. They now feel uncomfortable and my jaw aches on ocassions, i havent been to the dentist in afew years now and im worried about telling them what i did, but id love to get them fixed in some way to make them look and feel better, would veneers or crowns be a good option for this or something else that you could advice me on, also how much would veneers cost and would i need to have them on the 8 that i filed, any advice would be great look forward to hearing from you.

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Hello It sounds like veneers m… (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

I feel a small part of my teeth is left in lower lip after a bike fall

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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I fell down from the byke and my big right upper lip is 30% broke. and i feel very small part of my teeth is left in lower lip. because my lip is tight over there. it’s doubtfull as per the x-ray report. how can i ensure, whether tooth part is left or not in my lip. and what king of problems i may face if it remain in the lip.

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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 loose teeth will they have to be extracted?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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I got hit in the mouth yesterday ,and now i have 2 loose teeth ,will they have to be pulled?

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If they are very loose you may… (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

I got my upper teeth pulled but the upper plate makes my gums raw and sore advice?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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I got all my upper teeth pulled three weeks ago, my upper plate is very tight in back and makin my gums raw and sore, they fit to tight. Is there anything I can go to make them fit more comfortable?

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

Will NHS fund Invisalign or Inman alignment treatment?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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Hi im 16 and have wonky teeth and my teeth at the front dont touch [so much i can put my tongue through]. i think i need braces bu before i ask my local dentist i thought id ask you whether or not the NHS will fund them becasue i would want Invisalign or Inman Aligner [something unnoticable]? and also would they be appropriote?

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The Nhs will not fund invisali… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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