Posts Tagged ‘gums’

What will gum peeling involve?

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
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I have melanine hyperpygmentation. My gums are black. My dentist advised me a gum peeling. What are: 1- the differents techniques to remove this black unpleasant color 2- Is-it a long term result 3-What are the contraindications 4-Did have any bad consequenses on the health of my gums,
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I am not aware of this procedu… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

What is the hard piece I can feel on gum?

Monday, March 1st, 2010
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hi i noticed today that when i ran my tounge over the lower back of my gums i felt a hard peice of something on my gum, i have had my wisdom teeth and all my lower teeth removed. Could this be something to be concerned with? thanks,
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It could be tatar build up – b… (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 healing of gums normal following apecectomy?

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
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Hi I had an apecectomy two weeks ago it feels good no pain or anything, however, i have noticed that the original ‘spot’ where the infection was draining on my gum is still there and looks like it still has some infection is this normal?,
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Give it at least 6-8 weeks to … (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 composite filling cause of sore gums?

Monday, January 18th, 2010
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5 months ago I had a small gap between by two front teeth closed with white filling (composite bonding). It looks great, feels fine, and is easy to clean and maintain so i am very happy with it. However, over the last few months, my gum surrounding one of the teeth and the gum in the centre of the teeth has become red and puffy and sore looking. I am dedicated to keeping my teeth and gums healthy and no other teeth have this problem, my other gums are fine. I am off to see a hygeniest tomorrow, but it this a common complaint with this type of cosmetic procedure? i have never seen gum problems on the list of cons for composite bonding. Any idea what could be cuasing the redness and puffiness, bearing in mind i floss and brush my teeth 3 times a day and use mouthash as well. Thank you.,
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I recommend you visit the dent… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What treatment is there for gummy smile?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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i have a very gummy smile plus my front teeth are prominent what can be done to fix this problem.I’m very embarrassed speaking to people incase the are looking at my teeth.,
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Orthodontics combined with ven… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What can be done for my weak jawline?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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Hi Dr Caplan,I have a weak jawline if I slide my bottom set of my teeth to touch the top front ones in makes me look like I have a better profile. I’m not sure if there is any sort of gum shield to put in the back set of my teeth to help do this.You are probably thinking I’m crazy but I constatntly walk around with my lower and upper teeth touching together. Nobody can notice but it makes me look like I have a better shaped jawline. I’m not sure if this is anything to do with cosmetic dentistry but I want something to help my chin to be enhanced more and my jawline to look stronger. I have had a chinimplant but I’m still not satisfied and I wondered it I can get something put in my mouth so help to slide my jaw slightly more forward. I don’t care if its something I have to wear everyday. I hope you can help. Please email back even if it is just to say there is no such a thing. Thanks,
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It sounds as though your probl… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What causes gums to turn black?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
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I would like to know what causes gums to turn black and if the situation can be reversed.,
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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 cant have braces as my roots are too small what are the alternatives?

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
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Hello, I am interested in finding out how i can get teeth straightening done, when i was in high school i was told i cannot have braces as my roots are too small, i am 27 years old now and would really like to know what alternatives there are for me, i have been researching on dentist treatments abroad as they appear to be more cost effective, I also have a problem with my gums, they were different shapes and sized before, I have visited my local dentist about this and the gums have been controlled but the difference in their size remains. If i am honest i am not keen on veneers but perhaps other methods that do not take so long. I am planning on getting married mid 2010 and i hate my smile, i really want some advice on sorting out my gums and teeth sooner rather then later. I hope you can help. Thank you

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If your roots are short then o… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Im suffering from numbness in my gums what could be the problem?

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
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I had 2 veeners fitted 3 months ago i am now suffering numbness in my gum and the tooth dont feel right what could be the problem what should i do?

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

I have about 2mm – 5mm of gum recession on most of the teeth advice

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
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I am a fit and healthy 22 year old non smoker on Limecycline for acne. My dentist and periodentist say i have generalised recession and no periodental disease, i have a thin gum biotype and have flares on my canines as well as many other teeth. What do you think the best treatment option is for me as the recession is about 2mm – 5mm from most of the teeth and due to staining looks more prominent?

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The thin biotype is a bit a pr… (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