Posts Tagged ‘denture’

I’d Like To Know Of Any Other Material That Dentures Can Be Made From. My Plastic Denture Makes Me Gag.

Monday, November 18th, 2013
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Hi I have really bad stage of gum disease and I just can’t bring myself to go to the dentist to have them removed the thought of false teeth worries the life out of me I’m not sure how I would get on with them, I already have a partial denture which I have had for three years and have never got used to it, as soon as I put them in my mouth I just gag. I have tried sucking sweets, breathing in and out slowly but I just really start to panic. The hard plastic just feels horrible, Is there any false teeth that’s made from other material to plastic. Also what price do they range from and how do I find a really good dentist I live in my area?

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Dr Marcus Gambroudes Changing Faces Dentistry & Facial Rejuvenation, 51 Station Road Knowle House Knowle Solihull B93 0HN Web: www.changingfacesandsmiles.co.uk Tel: 01564 320 024 View My Profile Dr Gambroudes

I Have Confidence Issues As I Struggle With My Dentures. Do You Know If The NHS Will Provide Me With A Fixed Brace?

Thursday, October 17th, 2013
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I know you may have covered this before but I need to find out. I had a total clearance a while ago and I am now on my second set of full dentures. It is impossible for me to eat any real food. If it’s soft, sloppy and tasteless then that is about all I can manage without them falling out. I have used dental paste, and it’s still no good. It is making me ill. My diet is poor, my self esteem is suffering and I cannot face being in social circles because my teeth just wont stay still. I live alone and am becoming more and more isolated which is leading to serious depression, I have now been advised to consider medication by my doctor

is it possible to have a fixed bridge on the NHS? I understand that this will wipe out all of the issues I have mentioned.

Please advise me.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

My Teeth Are Being Repaired But Don’t Look Great, Which Treatments Could Help?

Thursday, July 11th, 2013
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I have quite bad teeth, on the last visit to the dentist at least 4 or 5 need to be removed, the rest are in need of work, which is being done as fillings etc, but they are being done as essential stuff, and not to look good

I have neglected my teeth in the past, and unfortunately although now I try to look after what I have, its too late to do anything other than salvage what is left

My job is very customer and public facing now, and my teeth are starting to cause me some real emotional problems associated with the embaressment of them looking the way they do

What I want to know, Is what would be the best way of getting them looking good again, like a fresh start, would that be dentures? implants? and also how does the cost compare?

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

My Bridge Has Partially Fallen Off, What Can Be Done To Help Me?

Friday, June 28th, 2013
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Front teeth are bridges, set in two sets of three, one side has fell out and it seems that the stumps are rotted away. the other side has recently broken with the metal underneath one of the teeth showing this truly is a ugly experience I have had these bridges for 15 years and think the problems started last year when I had an abscess and the dentist drilled into the back of the bridge to gain access to the problem, just after this that front bridge weakened and the front of the tooth came off leaving the metal exposed, I really am in shock as my whole appearance has now changed instead of 50 I look 70 what are my options? As apart from the bridge on top I also have gaps with missing teeth either side and my back teeth are also broken.

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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 Don’t Want A Gap, What Could I Do To Replace My Broken Tooth?

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
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I have a broken tooth which has been filled. My dentist informs me there is insufficient tooth remaining for a crown, or cap as these are likely to break off which may be dangerous as I may swallow it and choke. Also, as there is only one tooth to one side of it (top upper right) my dentist says a bridge would not be suitable. I can not afford an implant and do not want a gap. Is there anything else that could be done?

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

My Teeth Are Not Healthy Enough To Support A Bridge, Is A Denture My Only Option?

Friday, March 8th, 2013
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I am a 37 year old who has suffered from severe tooth decay over the last 7 years and am looking for some independent advice. I have always looked after my appearance and been confident but am becoming increasingly self conscious of my missing teeth to the extent that I don’t smile in public or on photos with my children. I also find eating very difficult and am concerned about future consequences to my health and appearance. I would like to investigate any affordable options.
I have lost most of my back teeth at the top with only 7 teeth at the front top (6 veneered and one bridge). Upper right I have only one tooth at the back and upper left only two teeth at the back. My lower teeth are present except one (lower right) although they have been heavily filled/crowned.
I have been advised by my NHS dentist that my only options are implants (which I understand to be very expensive) or a denture as my teeth are inadequate to support a bridge. He recently tried to fit a metal denture to fill the gaps with no success and has advised an acrylic denture is the only option. I really am reluctant to have a denture and this is what has led me to contact you. Is it the only option? Many Thanks.

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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 Need Dental Work But I’m Scared Of Needles. What Can I Do?

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
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Hello Doctor Andrew Moore, I have a really big fear of having a needle in my mouth. I need to have some extensive dental work and multiple teeth removed. Is sedation dentistry an option here because I don’t see the work being done without it? I only have eight teeth left of my uppers. They have began to shift and one is broken to the gumline. I would like to have them removed and replaced with dentures if possible. Can you tell me my options here? Any advice you can give I would appreciate. I look forward to reading your response, 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

Can bridge be done sooner as wearing dentures affects my talking too much?

Friday, December 21st, 2012
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hi there. 5 of my front upper teeth are crowns, they have knocked and kicked through sport for years. i’m 40 now and the front right socket in my gum that the spike part used to be stuck back into was fractured and has had to be extracted. my dentist is now going to bridge but has said this will take 6 months to heal. my question is can this be done sooner as I own a pub and find it so difficult talking to customers with this plastic denture in my mouth. sorry for the long winded story. thanks

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

How many dental implants will it take to restore my smile?

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
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i need a full upper set of teeth how many implants do i need and how natural can you make them i have enough bone to support four implants and have been recommended to have bone grafting to have six implants or i can make due with four and have a denture fitted over the gum but i feel i want teeth fitted without a plate can you enlighten me about the pro`s and con`s my bottom teeth are sound 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