Posts Tagged ‘gum’

After an operation gaps have developed btw teeth plz advice?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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Hiya, i had an operation on my gum a few years back which left me with a gap at the front of my mouth, this happened due to a mistake made during the operation? since this happened i have been very subconscious about my teeth as they are in quite a bad state. Who should i contact about this? im looking for a solution, possibly veneers. Thanks. Hope to hear from you soon.

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

I had veneers for long but now i have black gums what can i do?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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Hi DR.Chaplan, I had veneers done on my teeth over 15 years ago, now the black is showing around the gum line. I am missing both side teeth. Can I have Lumineers or porcelain veneers done, since the orginal procedure my teeth was filed down. What is LAVA Upgrade how is this different. What procedure do you recommend I use.

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i have loose teeth will they have to be extracted?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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I got hit in the mouth yesterday ,and now i have 2 loose teeth ,will they have to be pulled?

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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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Are gum diseases hereditary?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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I have suffered from receeding gums for years and have had deep cleaning treatment at sheffield teaching hospital. i m 43 years old. i have nearly always used a sonic toothbrush and for the last 3 years indent brushes and dental floss. when i was about 21 i had the skin that attaches the bottom lip cut because the dentist thought that it may be pulling the gum down. it made no difference. My dad suffered the same and had all his teeth out at 22, and his father before that at a similar age. Is it possible for this to be a hereditary factor.

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Im suffering from gum disease can u suggest me what to do?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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I am a problem with gum disease. my dentist recommends that i have one denture put in but i cannot get my head around it. I need to know if i can have anything else done to this one cap that i have in at the moment. please advise.

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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

Can my upper lip be tightened?

Saturday, September 5th, 2009
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Hello Was wondering if you can kindly give me advice. I have a short upper lip which means my lips do not meet when I relax & consequently I always show my upper teeth. I have previously had Orthodontic & jaw surgery but my lips still do not meet. Is there a procedure where I can have my top lip lengthened? If so, can you provide me with details & where I have could have this done. Thanks for your help

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

I have periodental disease and receeding gums can i get my smile back?

Friday, September 4th, 2009
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Hi Dr Moore, despite visiting my NHS dentist for the last five yeats, he did nothing to diagnose my periodntal disease, i was not aware till i lost a tooth and moved dentist. my new dentist has been excellent, and ive had periodontal cuerretge fora year now, the disease has been controlled. but the gum recession is absolutely shocking, i have been devastated and i am anxious to find out what soft tissue grafts might do to improve my smile. the dentist i ahve been seeing is not really knowledageble in this area.. and i am bewildered as to a good practise to visit who might be able to help in this area. any light you could shed (london or nearabouts) would be fantastic. kind regards.

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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 can i get rid of bad breath?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
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Hi Dr Caplan, I have never had my teeth checked or clean all my life and I have very bad breath and can not get rid of it. I have the sonic care tooth brush and brush all the time. also on my bottom teeth on the inside I have some green stains that are on my teeth can this be causeing my bad breath. or is it something else now I really need my teeth cleaned in and out and in between how do I get rid of this bad breath for good.I Live in Haskell,ok and the Dentist are Just to much and I have medicaid bu it does not cover it can you please help me with this bad breath.

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

My old crown gave me a blackline can i replace them with veneers?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
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Hi, i am considering having veneers to the the upper front jaw. i have spoken to my dentost and he said that i would only need the first four done. I am really nervous about getting it doen but it’s something that i really want done. i hate my smile and am very concious when i smile. I had a bad experience with my last dentist as a teenager and as a result of poor comunication i have been left with a crown on my front tooth. it stands out to the other teeth and there is a black line along my gum where you can see the join. Is there something i can do about this and also if i had veneers would they all develop this line in time? Please help?

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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