Posts Tagged ‘gum’

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)

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

Are the newly grown gums strong enough to hold the new tooth?

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
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When my son was a toddler he knocked his two bottom teeth on a table. They were not knocked out, but were very loose. Luckily they were okay and becam stronger, he is now 4 and a few months back he opened a bottle with a pull lid with his teeth. One of the two teeth became lose. I thought it would just fall out, months later it is still just lose, causing no pain. The other day I noted his gum was receeded. I assumed this was due to the wobbly tooth. This morning, it fell out, the tooth that is. I am worried that when his new teeth advenualy grows through the gum will still be low and not hold his tooth. Will his gum grow back, and hold his new tooth?

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The bone will develop around t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

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)

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

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)

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 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)

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

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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The bridge will be secure 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

Ive a throbbing sensation in my top and bottom front teeth can you advice?

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
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I have a permanent throbbing sensation in my top and bottom front teeth and gums. They are also very sensitive. I have noticed also a funny taste in my mouth and my breath has become quite strong. Can you advise please?

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I think your gums will need tr… (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 a more effective treatment for receding gums

Monday, August 17th, 2009
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Hello, over the last few years my gums have started to receed, as a result of this my teeth appear longer than normal. I visit my dentist regularly for a clean and maintain my own daily regime, but can’t see any significant improvement. Is there a more effective treatment for this. I am 39 years of age. Thank you.

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You need to get your dentist t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Is it possible to reposition my gums so my teeth are not as goofy on the top?

Monday, August 17th, 2009
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Is it possible to reposition my gums so my teeth are not as goofy on the top? my gum is positioned too far forward which means i have a very big overbite. i have had a brace in the past which has not sorted this problem out. Hope you can help Thanks

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Hi, you can’t reposition the g… (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