Posts Tagged ‘gum shrinkage’

Would braces make the gum recession and TMJ worse?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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Hi, I am 27 and am considering braces since my bottom teeth and quite wonky. Although my teeth and gum themselves are healthy, for most of my life have had a clicking jaw joint. I have been using a mouthguard but it has done little to help me stop clenching my teeth. I also have sensitive teeth and some gum recession cause either by toothbrush abrasion or maybe the clenching of my teeth.I am looking for a dentist who may be able to help me with all these issues! Would I be able to have braces or would it make the gum recession and TMJ worse? If I get braces and my gum recession increases, is there a dentist who would be able to give me a gum graft to improve this? Kind regards

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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

How long does it take for the absess to disappear after the root canal treatment

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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Following a root canal treatment, how long should it usually take for the absess i had above the tooth on the gums to finally dissapear as it has been a week and there is still a small bump but not too large. Thanks

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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

Ive a severe gum disease what are the options for me

Friday, September 25th, 2009
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I have severe gum disease and am currently attending Guys Hospital in London to have deep cleaning done. I have several teeth that are very loose and after a visit to my own dentist he said that I have very little bone left and that I am going to loose several teeth. These are all at the front and I am petrified what are the options for me

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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

How to treat gum shrinkage for a smoker?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
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Hi, i am a smoker and i have one tooth my front canine which has gum shrinkage has been for a long while, and is now becoming sore and bleeds when i clean my teeth, please could you tell me what it could be.. Many Thanks

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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

I have 19 teeth left and all are problematic what do i do?

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
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I have 19 teeth left in my mouth!! They are all giving me a lot of problems, and I wake up crying due to the teeth pain!! I do not want to spend 800.00-1000.00 on each tooth. I want them all pulled and I want full dentures. How do I go about doing this?? What steps do I have to take?? Please help me!!!!

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

My husbands is losing his teeth what can be done to save them?

Friday, September 11th, 2009
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My husband’s teeth are falling out, he has gum disease and regularly visits the dentist who more or less says that nothing can be done. His previous dentist suggested a mouthwash, which has made no difference. He cleans his teeth three times a day, uses floss and also the little interdent brushes. The dentist has also said that he will not be able to wear dentures as his gums are disappearing also. The latest tooth to fall out is near the front and now one front tooth is loose too. Surely something can be done to save his remaining teeth, could he ask for a referral to a hospital specialist? What can be done if he is unable to wear dentures? We desperately need some advice.

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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

Im going for extraction of a tooth what treatment will be suggested?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
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Hi, I have asked my dentist to remove a tooth that is higher up in my gum, he has suggested once removed to have a cosmetic tooth put in its place and I asked then to have veneers but he suggested I have four to six of the front upper teeth crowned, will this make my teeth straight like a hollywood smile!!

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

Im on my second bridges and not happy can i go for implants?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
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Hi doctor, I lost one of my top front teeth 15 years ago and at the moment i’m on my second bridge. i’m never been happy with the bridges but is it too late now to have an implant? Has the gum receaded too much now? 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 got my upper teeth pulled but the upper plate makes my gums raw and sore advice?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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I got all my upper teeth pulled three weeks ago, my upper plate is very tight in back and makin my gums raw and sore, they fit to tight. Is there anything I can go to make them fit more comfortable?

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

Can u give me ur opinion on having gum implants?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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My husband had two back teeth removed (one by mistake) when he was in his 40’s and he is now 74 and has receding gums. On the whole his teeth are still very good but he is bothered by not being able to chew properly and with today’s technology we wondered if he would be able to have implants fitted with this gum problem? We live in Spain and he did visit a dentist who told him she couldn’t do it. Could you advise and is it worth going for a second opinion?

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