I have had a very expensive bridge attached to a tooth which twice developed an infection/abscess. It cost £1000+. It’s all gone wrong and I didn’t even have it for a year. So now I have another tooth, 4th from the front at the top. It is crumbling and sharp/jagged, the opposite number of the now big gap. I have a teaching role and work in media/sports, so my smile is very important, hence the investment in the failed bridge. My question is: I have six front upper teeth, my lower teeth are sharp, jagged, worn out and crumbling. At what point can I insist that I can have my upper teeth removed to facilitate a top denture? My dentist says he cannot take out healthy teeth or he would be struck off. Your comments would be appreciated.
Posts Tagged ‘healthy teeth’
Can Healthy Teeth be Taken Out?
Wednesday, February 4th, 2015Can a Healthy Tooth be Pulled and Replaced with an Artificial One?
Friday, September 5th, 2014 Hi,
I have completely straight teeth, except for one canine tooth that took too long to come back in after my baby teeth fell out and didn’t have enough room to come down – it is raised and protruding. I can’t afford braces and am getting married next summer. I refuse to show my teeth when I smile, especially for pictures, because of it. I asked the dentist/orthodontist about extraction but they acted like it wasn’t an option because of that being an important tooth. Can’t the tooth be pulled and a false tooth be somehow permanently placed in the space where this tooth should’ve been? It doesn’t seem right that braces could be the only option for one tooth.
Should I Get Veneers?
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013Hi,
I’m a 20 year old female and for my 21st i’m looking into getting veneers. My teeth are quite small and are in relatively good condition. I’ve had a brace when younger however two bottom teeth are slightly overlapping and I believe I would only need the front six teeth top and bottom doing.
My teeth have some enamel wear but nothing to be worried about. I have heard and read a little bit on social six treatments and stuff but don’t really know what would be best to go for so I would appreciate any information on the treatments and average prices that you can give.
Many thanks.
How can I keep teeth healthy and free of gum disease?
Monday, March 28th, 2011Andrew, as a dentist, what is your ultimate advice and tips to keeping teeth healthy and free of gum disease? Can you really prevent it entirely and do any health factors (ie strength of immune system) have anything to do with it?
Also, should we clean our teeth in warm or cold water? I’ve been using warm (as i’m told it softens tooth bristles and kills bacteria) but is this the correct way?
Many thanks!
Would it be safe to have veneers fitted to cover my discoloured teeth?
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011Hi there,
I’m 21 & have very good strong teeth & never had a histrory of any filings.
I had a brace when I was younger which has straightened my teeth out.
My only problem is that I am very paranoid about the colour of my teeth , there not white nor yellow just kind of in the middle but I have thought about having veneers in a while.
Do you think it would be advisable for me to have them done? And roughly how much would it cost to have all my teeth veneered?
Thanks
Should my daughter have healthy teeth removed for ortho work?
Monday, January 31st, 2011 Hi,
My daughter has overcrowded teeth and we have been told by the dentist and orthodontist that she will need teeth extracted. Since then I have been told by a friend who claims to have done a lot of research that healthy teeth should never be removed. Can you tell me whether I should say no to the extractions.
Thanks
Can I still receive a gold crown even if my teeth are healthy?
Saturday, December 4th, 2010Can I still get a gold tooth even though I have no broken teeth?
How can my receeded gum line be disguised if I have bridges done?
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010Hi, I am currently thinking about going to Budapest to have bridges done on both my top and bottom teeth (UR4-UL4 and same on bottom) as my gums have receded so badly. I am worried about how the bridge is going to be fixed to my healthy teeth and how the gum line would be disguised?
Can bridgework be better than dentures for decayed teeth?
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010my teeth are very badly decayed and i was wondering if a bridge would be a better alternative to dentures since i have a few teeth that are still healthy?
I need braces and not just for cosmetic reasons, what do you suggest?
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010I am looking for a solution to the problems with my teeth and can’t decide the best route. When I was younger I was told I only needed braces for cosmetic reasons, then after I turned 18 I was told I would actually need them. I only have 2 crooked teeth that affect 4 teeth at the front of my mouth. could you advise me on the best/cost effective solution?,