Posts Tagged ‘gum disease’

What kind of treatments can I have to address my receding gums and gaps?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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I am 39 and 6 years ago I was told I had gum disease & 1mm of horizontal bone loss. since then I have followed a strict oral hygiene regime and thankfully my problem is very much under control. The problem is I have been left with receding gums and I am absolutely at my wits end! I have no confidence & certainly don’t feel like smiling. I thought of veneers to maybe close up the gaps? but having read your web page, has there been recent success with the graft? Please help,
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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

Is it possible to have a bridge fitted instead of dentures or implants?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
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hi, my 2 bottom front teeth have large gap between them, this seems to be caused by gum disease, my dentist as said i could have a denture or implants..is it possible to have a bridge fitted…thank you,
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Yes but if you have gum proble… (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

Is there another solution to dental implants?

Friday, August 27th, 2010
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I have lost all my teeth due to gum disease and have dentures top and bottom. I understand I would not be able to get implants due to the bone in my gums. It there another solution that would suit me and can you supply a cost.,
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It is always possible to use d… (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 suffer from gum disease, but I really need braces. It’s so embarrassing. Is it too late?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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at the age of 12 i had 4 upper teeth and 2 lower teeth removed so that in time a brace could be fitted, i am now 27 and still no brace has been fitted and the gaps in my teeth are so bad that when i clean my teeth with tooth pick it smells awful similar to feces,i suffer with gum disease also, it is so embarassing, isthere anything a dentist could do? is it too late for a brace?,
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As you have mentioned that you… (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 you give me advice concerning my toothache and my gums?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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i have suffered with severe toothache in every tooth i have a filling for roughly 15 years i have toothache every week. im 27 yrs old. i’ve had gum disease, split gums its like my teeth and gums dont like each other, its hereditary. do u recommend dentures as a solution because they get me down that much im on anti-depressants. thank you.,
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It is always very difficult to… (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

I recently visited my dentists about Inman aligners, but she said I could’ve have them due to gum disease. Is there any way around this?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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I recently visited a dentist about the Iman aligner as i have a large gap between my two front top teeth. She stated that I had gum diseases and I would not be able to have the braces until I have several cleaning /treatment. I do not feel that my teeth are as bad and I am very disappointed. Is there any other way around this and can I have any other type of braces. I was hoping i would be able to have the braces and treat the gum silmultaneously. My gums feel and look fine and they are not swollen. Please let me know if it is still possible to get the braces. Thank you.,
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If you do have gum disease the… (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

A gap that has formed over the last couple of years is making me self-conscious. Can 6 month smiles treat this?

Thursday, August 19th, 2010
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i am 46 years old and my teeth were fine untill a couple of years ago when i started getting a space in the one on the left next to my front tooth i am very concious of it and i was wondering if its to do with age or if it could be fixed with the 6 month brace or am i too old to have one fitted,
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The gap might be due to drifti… (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

Is it normal for a person to stop smoking and have their gums bleed more than before?

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
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I recently quit smoking and am noticing that my gums are becoming really pink where they use to be pale…I am assuming that is a good thing. My question is, is it normal for a person to stop smoking and have their gums bleed more than before, i didn’t have a problem with gums bleeding till I stopped smoking. Thank you,
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Hi. Smoking is one of the main… (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 you advise me about my bleeding gums, as I have tried everything?

Friday, August 6th, 2010
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Hi, Please can you advise me on my options as I suffer from bleeding gums and I have tried everything from seeing the hygienist regularly, daily flossing, using a waterpik and most herbal products on the market including Oram d but nothing has stopped the bleeding. I have had exrays by 3 different dentist and they say I just need to keep up what I am doing but the bleeding won’t stop. Do you think I should consider gum surgery as my gums are not pink, in some places they are more of a purple colour. I am desperate to sort this problem out. Please can you advise me on my options. Do you think I should see a periodontist? I cannot find any in my area! Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you,
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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

Is what I’ve been quoted too expensive for the bridge?

Friday, August 6th, 2010
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Hi, I have been quoted £1,840 for aporcelain bonded bridge fit to LL4-LL7, one lower tooth is missing. This seems a lot of money, I have been quoted £198 at my nhs dentist but they was not keen to do it as i have gum disease. This is under control and I see my hygeinist every 3 month and do homecare. Do you think this seems excessive and what would I be getting for that type of money compared to the nhs. thank you,
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Difficult to say without seein… (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