Posts Tagged ‘gum’

Can veneers be fitted if one has gum disease?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
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I suffer from severe teeth grinding and i also have bad gum disease although i am only 34 and have never had a filling. i went away travelling and have not seen a dentist for over 5 years. i would like to know if i am treatable and what my options are for a smile makeover as my teeth are now yellowing, there is some movement and the gums are tender sometimes, I have started to become very self conscious and upset about it. Can veneers be fitted if someone has gum disease, what costs am i looking at or do you think i need false teeth?

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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

What are the factors to be considered before having dentures?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
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Hi I would just like to know about the metal chrome cobalt denture -the factors that need to be considered before the denture is prepared. thankyou

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Could you suggest any other method other than opalesense whitening and gum shields?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
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I have been using the Opalesence whitening and have been wearing the gum shields and using the gel for over a week now every other night. However my teeth are extremely sensitive at the minute and I am considering other methods. I dont notice much difference in my teeth either.

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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

Can I have silver fillings to be replaced with composite materials in molar tooth?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
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I thought of going to have my silver fillings to be replaced with composite materials in one of my molar tooths. But some of the current silver fillings stick to my gums, how does the dentist going to remove it? Will it cause my gums to bleed during the drilling? I am concern that the harmful silver particles will get into my gums.

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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

Need to fix receeding gum for a nice smile

Sunday, November 1st, 2009
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I think i have receeding gums,my top front tooth is getting longer then the rest,can it be fix with a nice smile?Or am i doomed!

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

Need clarification on my gum issue

Sunday, November 1st, 2009
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I have a question I recently notice that a little gum is surrounded between my tooth is there anything to worry about its not red or swollen. I went to my dentist to have my teeth clean and he didnt mention anything

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Please advise on bad breath with bleeding gum

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
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Hi could you help me please my 10 yr old daughter as bad breath her teeth bleed when brushing them.her gums look darker and her teeth dont look right she is also very tierd and feels sick ..because i have never had dental problems b4 i am unsure if this needs emergancy treatment asap she is not in pain with her teeth. or could it wait til tomorrow thank you

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

What is the treatment for my teeth with gum disease

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
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I am 59 years old. i have lost all of my back teeth due to gum disease. The last of the teeth were removed about two years ago. Since then, due to constantly chewing with my front teeth i am now having problems with them. I have tried a National health service denture but could not get used to it. What treatment would you recommend to replace my back teeth ? and to save my front teeth ?

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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

What is the actual cost for crown replacement?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
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Hi, is there any treatment for crowns ‘slipping’ from the gums. This has happened to around 4 of my crowns (they have been there for around 5 years). You can see where they have slipped by the darker colour between the gum and the tooth. My dentist has told me the only solution is to replace them which will cost approx.£1800. is this right??? They are all front teeth (top). Many 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

Teeth look long after gum receding

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
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My top four front teeth have been on a denture for over 20 years. During that time my gums have receded quite a lot. Both teeth on either side of the four now look silly as the teeth themselves look very long as the gums have receded so much. I have quite a wide smile/laugh but over the years I have tried to limit this as I am very aware of how noticeable the ‘long’ teeth are. Have you any ideas??

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