Posts Tagged ‘gum disease’

Is swelling connected to tooth and antibiotics?

Monday, August 24th, 2009
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I had an infection in my impacted wisdom tooth lower left side. I have been give antibiotics for 7 days which I finished 5 days ago. When I rub my gum with my finger it still has the same unpleasant smell as before albeit milder. I was told to use Corsodyl on it which I am doing. I am almost 60 years old, there is no pain, but……….before taking the antibiotics I developed a swelling under my arm, the doctor said it was my gland but didn’t seem too worried and said “keep an eye on it”. Whilst taking the antibiotics the swelling reduced in size to about a third, but now I think it is getting a little larger although hard to tell. Could this swelling be connected to the tooth? The swelling is on the opposite side.

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Yes it could be and you may ha… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Can implants be done to gums having disease?

Monday, August 24th, 2009
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Dear Mr Moore, After looking after my teeth all my life, I was told on Friday I am going to loose not one but all my teeth due to gum disease. I am 44 and still young. My question is can I have Dental Implants with gum disease? I am so upset at the momant maybe now isnt the best time to ask…:( Thank you for any help.

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Hello, If you still have bone … (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

Assessment of bite

Monday, August 24th, 2009
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Hi i had new crowns fitted at the front , top and bottom,the right hand side below and the left hand side top. Everything was fine until i had the lefthand bottom done, i ended up with an infection but it cleared up i had a root canal and crowns went back on some of the crowns are also a bridge. From then on which is over 10 months ago i cannot eat anything on that side at all cannot even press down with my finger as it hurst too much. I went back to the dentist twice and one of the answers he gave me was my body could get use to the pain or use sensitive toothpast. I went to see another dentist about 3 weeks ago and he said my bite was wrong, i went back to my dentist today (different dentist as mine had left from that surgery) and he said they were a good job and one of my own teeth at the top may need filing down, never had any problems before crowns. My jaw has now started cracking on occasions but he said that sometimes happens. My tongue on the opposite side of this now has a white patch on it where my tooth is catching on it due to being only able to eat all the time on that side. So what do you think should be my next step i have never been pain free since i had these done. Thanking you.

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Assessment of your bite would … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Is care required for teeth to avoid gum diseases after 40’s?

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
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I was told by my orthodontist that if I don’t take action with my teeth soon I could wake up one morning when I’m in my 40’s with my teeth laying on my pillow. Is that something that has really been known to happen?

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Is removing the infected teeth solution for removing infected gum?

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
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Dear Julian my daughter is 7 , and she has one of her teeth infected , and its like a infected spot on the side of the gum…she been prescribed an antibiotic ..wich is ok..but the dentist said that he will remove that tooth , and i am realy against that..please , advise if it nessesary to do it .( its the nmbr 3 from the back on lower jaw) many thanks !

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If the tooth is abscessed the … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Is dentures a best option for my sensitive teeth

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
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I have gum disease and tomorrow I am having yet another tooth taken out from the top this will only leave 7 teeth, no back teeth. It is difficult to eat meat now and I cannot bear my teeth to be cleaned as they are so sensitive. I feel my only option now is to have the 7 teeth removed and wear a top denture. I do have a phobia about the Dentist and at 50 now it will never improve. My Dentist has now realised that I cannot put up with the pain of them being cleaned and would need each tooth to be numbed. Do you think my best option is to go for a top denture?

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A top denture supported by den… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My braces is long over due to come off and is hurting my gums any advice

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
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I am almost 21 and have brace on both my top and lower teeth,i am an NHS patiant but because of my age i am having to pay for my treatment,but due to a change in my cercumstance i can no longer afford the bill each month.My dentist will no longer treat me until i can pay my bill upto date.My brace is long over due to come off and is hurting my gums,what can i do and what help is avalible to me.

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Unfortunatley there isn’t a wa… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Is there a way of preventing receding gums other than brushing and flossing

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
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Hello! I am 21 years old and I recently had two root canals done on my lower right side(molar and premolar), but due to insurance issues I am waiting until January to get crowns for them. I have realized that my molars on the left side(both top and bottom) look a little worn down on the lingual and buccal side. I believe my dentist has shaved the cusps of the two root canal-ed teeth and this might have messed up my bite(I can’t really feel it while chewing though). I wanted to know if this could be the actual case. I’m worried that my other teeth are going to get really ugly by the time I can get crowns. Also I have realized that teeth with crowns tend to have receding gums. Is there a way to prevent that other than the regular brushing and flossing? Thank you

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Wear of teeth takes a long to … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My teeth whitening kit has completely receeded my gums Is this normal?

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
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I recently used a home teeth whitening kit that apparently is dental grade. I trimmed back the teeth trays to the gum line as recommended but after using it only 3 times (for a third of the recommended time), I was horrified to find my gums have receeded completely and noticable back, as though they have been burnt off. It does not hurt. Is this normal?! Will they grow back? Should I ever use the product again? Please help! I am very worried about this. Thank you very much.

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I don’t think these type of ho… (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

Loose of dental cantilever bridge is it coz of gum problem?

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
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Hi! I had a cantilever dental bridge fixed on front tooth last Saturday… I feel comfortable with it, but feel a little bit stress, wondering will it drop or get loose 1 day. Normally, the cement will last for how long? Loose of dental bridge is it coz of gum problem? Thks.

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