Posts Tagged ‘gums’

How long will the stitches take to dissolve?

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
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I had a wishdom tooth removed on the bottom and they had to cut my gums to get it out after he was done he said that he had to put in stitches and they dissolve by themselves….how long does it take to dissolve.,
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2-3 weeks

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

My teeth and gums have rotted, what do you suggest?

Friday, April 16th, 2010
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Hello, over the years my teeth and gums have rotted, the gum around my front teeth has rotted, even though I have always as an adult brushed my teeth regularly, what can I have done? I cant afford pay a lot, but obviously I need to get this done, I feel embarassed about going to the dentist aswell. I live in Northampton, can you sugest somewhere close to me to go? thankyou.,
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If the teeth and gums are in a… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Will my gums hold a full set of dentures over the coming years?

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
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i am 44 yeaers old. I have had a full set of dentures since i was 12 years old. i am worried that my gums may not hold my dentures in the coming years. What can i do. Are implants an option?,
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Yes should be a good option. N… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I have one tooth longer than the rest, what can I do?

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Q.
one of my front tooth are longer than the rest and the bottom has a wide gap. What can be done?,
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It depends, orthodontics might… (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

I have receding gums due to gingivtis, what can I do?

Friday, April 9th, 2010
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i have had gingivitis and as a result have receding gums i dont like to smile nymore my teeth r also crooked is there any way i could get my teeth to look nice,
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With a tooth shape problem as … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can you develop palpitations after using the medication given to numb the gums during teeth fillings?

Thursday, April 8th, 2010
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Can one develop palpitations from getting the medication used to numb ones gums for teeth fillings?,
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Yes – this is not uncommon as … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I have a gap between my crown and my gum, what do you suggest?

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
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I had two (2) caps installed at the dentist. One feels ok, but the other has a slight gap between the top of the cap and the gums. The gums just barely touches the top of the cap so as a result, the gums just above the cap stays red, inflamed and is hard to brush because it’s painful. Thanks in advance for and information.,
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hi , you have to check if this… (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

Is it true that it takes up to a year for the root canal treatment pain to settle?

Friday, April 2nd, 2010
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I had root canal treatment last December but am still experiencing pain which runs along upper gum towards my ear and down to lower gum. The most recent episode has lasted for two days but previous to that it usually disappeared after a few hours. My dentist says that this is normal and that it can take up to a year to settle. Is this the case? Because if so I dont know if I can put up with it.,
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Teeth can take up to year to s… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Is it possible to have the treatmnet I need on the NHS?

Friday, March 26th, 2010
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Hello I have been having a problem with my front teeth, slowly moving apart for a few years. I’ve ask my dentist for for help for a few years now as my teeth are painfull. My front teeth have moved aprt so much that i have a big gap inbetween my front teeth. The only solution is braces i am told but i have to pay for them but can not afford them. I have just had a baby and i’m on maternity exemption. Is it possible to have my work done on the NHS?,
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You may be able to referred to… (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

Is it common for the gum to ache 6 months after teeth removal?

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
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Iam 55 years old and had my upper back 2 molars removed I am also missing the biscupid on this side.. Although the gum has healed it is constantly dry and sometimes aches. Is this common the teeth were removed over 6 months ago.,
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it can take several months for… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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