Posts Tagged ‘gum disease’

Are there any alternatives to dentures if I have gum disease and a receeding jawbone?

Friday, November 19th, 2010
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Hi,I have been told by my dentist that I have gum disease and my jawbone has receded too far for dental implants.He said that eventually all my teeth will fall out and that dentures are the only option.Is there anything that can be done?,
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Gum disease can be treated, I … (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

My gums have started to bleed and smell, are they infected?

Thursday, November 18th, 2010
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i have been wearing titanium braces for the last 18 months. flossing is difficult even with those that have been recommended. a few days ago i noticed that when flossing, a really bad smell came from one particular gum together with blood. since then i have been flossing more ,rinsing,using warm salted water but nothing stops the foul scent. i plan to visit the dentist though.,
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Good idea

Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Can I have braces fitted if I have a severe case of periodontitis?

Thursday, November 18th, 2010
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I am 26 now. I had braces when I was 20 until 23. But I got periodontitis and now my teeth are croocked again and getting bigger and longer. 80% of my bones got melted, now I have splint so that my teeth will not move. Is there any hope that my teeth can still be corrected even if I have less bones now? what is the right way?,
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Dear Enquirer, If you have 80%… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Are flexible dentures a possibility if you have gum disease?

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
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I have a partial upper denture that contains 4 teeth. The teeth were lost due to gum disease. I would like a flixible denture but have been given conflicting info from dentists. I am trying to establish if a flexible denture is a good choice when gum disease is involved, can you help please.,
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It is difficuilt to advise wit… (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

Can I have cosmetic bonding if my teeth have been treated for periodontitis?

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
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is it possible to have cosmetic bonding to close gap in top two front teeth if had treatment for periodonitis?,
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Dear Enquirer, It is difficult… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Are there any other applications that may heal my infected tooth rather than have it extracted?

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
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Dear Dr Caplan, I wonder if you could give me your opinion on my plight. For the past four months I have had an infection in my gums. This has caused some receeding of gum line on the upper and lower teeth and a stubborn abcess on a front upper tooth. Initially I was told that the infection is opportunitist because as we age gaps appear between root and bone and to take a mouth wash. No solution I then returned and was advised the only way to cure the infection would be to extract the tooth. There was no other remedy – once the infection occured its for life. Unfortunately, the bone may now be damaged and being diabetic an implant highly unlikely. At 48 I face the necessity of a denture. Are there any other applications that may heal / remedy the infection other than extraction. Any observations would be much appreciated. Best ,
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It sounds as though you have g… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Are dentures the only answer when there is bone loss, gum disease and loose teeth?

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
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I HAVE A LOOSE FRONT BRIDGE AND GUM DISEASE AND LOOSE TEETH ON LOWER WHEN YOU HAVE BONE LOSS IS DENTURES THE ONLY ANSWER ?,
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Often dentures are the only so… (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 was diagnosed with gingivitis and thought I had it under control. But now there is a gap forming in my lower front teeth. Can you advise?

Friday, November 12th, 2010
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6 months ago i was diagnosed as having gingervitus caused during prenancy. The advice i was given was to brush twice daily and to floss and use corsodyl mouth wash. i have been doing this, and my gums don’t bleed now. This week i noticed that a gap has appearing in my lower front teeth. I’m concerned that my problems have got worse.,
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If your concerned about your g… (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

My gums are turning a dark greyish blue black. I do smoke. Is there something wrong?

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
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About a year ago I noticed my lower gums by my four front teeth were turning a dark greyish blue black color. I do smoke. My teeth nor gums are not sensitive or painful but recently I noticed my upper gums around my front teeth are now changing to this color too. Is this something I should be very worried about like cancer or is it from smoking?,
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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I am struggling to keep tartar from the back of my two front lower teeth. Can you offer any practical advice?

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
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Dr Hughes. After years of not looking after my teeth due to a fear of the dentist, I got gum disease (suprise suprise I hear you say!! I have since booked my ideas up and after 2 years of regular dental appointments and a new dental regime my gums are back to health. HOWEVER I struggle to keep the tartar from the back of my 2 front lower teeth and because of my previous gum disease I have practically no gum left at the front or back of these 2 teeth. My dentist doesn’t seem too worried. There is a little movement in them but not much. Is there any surgery I could have to cover up the space where my gum has dissapeared? or could you suggest anything else? I am 36 years of age and use to have lovely white teeth some of which are now stained as a result of using Corsidal. Any advice on treatment would be very much appreciated. ,
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Firsty, well done on improving… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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