Posts Tagged ‘gum recession’

What is the best treatment for gum recession?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
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I have severe gum recession and three front teeth that are loosening,one quite severely.I really find the idea of false teeth repulsive and am really worried.Is there a solution that does not involve having dentures please.Thankyou

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The best solution is dental im… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

How quick can a braces straighten the teeth?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
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Hi Dr Riten, I just got traditional braces on my upper teeth cause of overbite my dentist said it would be removed after four weeks and then retainer will be placed in mouth which will exert furthur forced on teeth. I have approx 5 mm overbite.Have you gone through such sort of cases and is it possible to straighten the teeth in 4 weeks time? i am so confused kindly response? and also my one gum is bleeding everyday after braces place in??

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It does seem very quick , if t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

When does the gum become tender and white?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
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I have had one place on my lower front tooth that has been receded for 10+ years. When I first noticed it I started using the Sonicare toothbrush and have used one twice a day since that time. I have obviously purchased new ones over the years, and do not let the head of toothbrush get old and frayed. My overall dental health is excellent, my gums do not bleed when brushing or flossing. Recently (approximately two weeks ago) I noticed the gum area below the tooth was very tender and when I looked, I saw that it was extremely white all around the base of the tooth. I had been using one of those peroxide whitening mouth rinses once a day for about one year. I thought it may have been related so I stopped using it. Since then the area is still very white, with no pain (unless I mess with it.) The gumline below the white area is somewhat more red in color that the rest of my gumline, but again no tenderness or pain. I do not smoke,have never chewed (I am a female)I drink about 3-4 cups of coffee per week. I take a blood pressure med once a day and am 51 yrs. old. Should I be concerned and see a dentist or am I being an alarmist?

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

Need all the information on veneers for my discoloured teeth

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
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I have had a root filling on one of my front teeth years ago which has discoloured it thus making me a little uncomfortable when i have to smile!! unfortunate for me i work as an air hostess so i have to be all smiley smiley all the time!! i am considering having veneers but want to know alot more about them, ie cost for a full set? what the ups and downs are? do my teeth get damaged? how long do they last? i smoke, so would that effect them? and i am a little scared to just go to anybody as i dont want to be one of those cases where things go wrong and im left with infection or no teeth!? sorry!!

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Hiif the discolouration of the… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Need advise on a gum receding issue and its treatment

Monday, October 26th, 2009
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2 questions. I am in my 50s a) my gum at the front is receding and makes one of my incisors look a lot longer – is there such a thing as a gum transplant? b) My dentist doesn’t want to replace my metal fillings with white – is this because it might crack my teeth?

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You can have a gum graft. WHit… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Why are my tooth loose?

Monday, October 26th, 2009
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I’m 22, and i brush my teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once every day… i haven’t been to a dentist check up in like 5 years… some of my teeth seem to be kind of loose, is not my finger or anything, i’ve tried with tweezers and they actually move a little bit…. i’m very concerned… I drink tons of milk and eat very healthy!

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

I ve a lump on my gum could you help with what this might be?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009
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I had surgery on my jaw in january for orthodontic purposes. my jaw was broken on eash side and slid forward to correct my bite. It was done on my bottom jaw. In august they discovered the plate was infected. I had this removed. Since then i have had a lump on my gum and small bits of bone have been coming out. can anyone help with what this mite be? my dentist is worried the bone in my jaw is crumbeling away. but my orthadontist says it is fine

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

Can I have my implants done in nhs?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009
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I am a 24 year old type 1 diabetic. As a result I suffer from gum disease, and 1 of my bottom front teeth has fallen out. I receive free NHS medical care and medication and was wondering if an implant is what I need and if it is available for me on NHS?

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An implant would work well but… (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 any way to stop my teeth moving forward?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
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Hi doctor i wold just like to ask you i have very severe tooth problem, i have all my 4 wisdom tooth coming out,recently my my two front tooth and tooth beside those two front tooth is moving together and causing crowding. i have 2 tooth above on both sides that havent been extracted and the tooth have left small parts inside my gums on both sides therefore it is causing my tooths to crowd because of the 2 unextracted tooth. the gums now are so swollen and my teeths have all moved forward causing my lips to be swollen and i cant smile becaue my face looks different now, you can tell that my tooth got forward and im really bothered by it. i cant go to the dentis for another 1 month because of financial problems is there anyway i can stop this? and my lips swollen? ive stopped going to school now because of this as im so embarassed of my tooth.

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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

Could you provide some information for patients with periodontics?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
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Hello, I am in my late 50s and have really bad periodontitis as well as big gaps in my front teeths. I was give several options – crowns, porcelain veneers, caps. I was also told that I have to have a surgery to correct the periodontitis (by building bone ?) before the cosmetic procedure can be done. Can you please provide some information on what’s is usually better for patients with periodontitis. Thank you,

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Sorting out the underlying gum… (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