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will tiny black/brown marks on the teeth affect it?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

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Hi, i have a tiny bit of black/brown on 2 bottom teeth in 1 corner of each teeth – the area that meets the gum. I brush my teeth twice daily, use mouth wash twice daily and floss a few times a week. Is this tartar build up? or something else? Thank you

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It could decay so it should be… (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

Does gum grafting work for receding gums?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

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Hi There, I’m 24, and I have receding gums on my bottom two front teeth. They have been like this since I was in primary school. I’m not sure why they are like but I did suffer from a poor diet when I was younger and was hospitalised due to sever dehydration. Anyway, I’ve noticed online a thing called gum grafting, but I’ve not really found much objective advice, mainly just adverts. Can you tell me is this a safe procedure, if it really does work, also could it make the problem worse? Thanks

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Yes grafting does work, if the… (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

Will dentures cause speech problems? If so how to overcome it?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

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I have been told that gum disease has caused severe bone loss in my jaw leading to some of my teeth being wobbly and some on the very edge of falling out. The dentist was not even sure if there would be enough bone for implants. I need advice on dentures as I am only 40 and feel devastated about having all my teeth extracted and I am also an opera singer and worry that my singing might be affected by wearing dentures. What type of dentures might be available to me and will it affect my singing.

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Dentures can cause speach prob… (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 my dentist use resin or bonding on my receeding gums?

Monday, August 31st, 2009

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Dr. Tennet I have crown on one my upper molars-the problem is! It was put on 1998, with very little tooth to mount it to. Over the last few years, there has been serious gum receding-you can see the gray dentin—a new crown in not an option due to little tooth left. Can my dentist put sne comp. resin or bonding over the area expose to protect it and to make it look better cosmetically. Thank you for you time.(age 41)

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In some cases you can but an o… (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 swollen gums after the removal of my braces advice?

Monday, August 31st, 2009

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I am 27 and had brace on both my top and lower teeth for a year. Got it removed 2 months back, but now my gums r really swollen , have receded a lot , and there is gap between teeth and gums. I cant even eat properly due to the gap in gums around the molars. My dentist says that u will have to live with it now.

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This sounds likely. Howe… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Will fizzy drinks erode enamel and effect the Whitening process?

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

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I have been given a kit called ‘day white excel 3’ from my dentist in Australia. I used the kit last week for 9 days straight and was meant to leave it on for half an hour, but sometimes left it for over an hour. I had very sensitive teeth afterwards and felt that diet coke or anything acidic afterwards was attacking my teeth. It looks like some enamel may have been eroded the root s of some of my teeth, is this possible or could the whitening highlight a problem that may already be there? In addition do fizzy drinks and sparkling water erode the enamel on teeth over time? Thanks in advance.

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During bleaching and for 2 wee… (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 do u suggest for a loose tooth?

Monday, August 24th, 2009

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I have a tooth which feels loose what can i do? i dont want to lose it?

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You may have to lose it … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Will my gums get back to normal after taking the brace off?

Monday, August 24th, 2009

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Hi, Im 14 and have braces. Im very worried about the size of my gums. I have had my braces for a year and 8 months. My teeth are fine but I have very bulbus gums. They are progressing under my wire and are puffy. But they are normal colored. My orthodontists have told me to to brush in circles against the gums (from the top and bottom) and up into them. In the past I have been able to make them go down a little bit, but then they end up flaring up again. I have been trying again recently and Im not having any luck this time. Im worried this is permanent. Im also worried I’ll have to have surgery on my gums, which I dont want. Will my gums go down when my braces come off or not? Thanks

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They will but it sounds like y… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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