Posts Tagged ‘infection’

Do I need my crown removed for root canal treatment?

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
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When I was about 12 years old, I broke my front tooth playing. So, my dentist placed a temp cap because I also was wearing braces. once my correction was complete (when I was 16 or so), she replaced my cap with a ceramic cap (no root canal). Now I am 25 and during one of my regular check up, a different dentist suggested that I get a root canal treatment and then have a ceramic cap placed. My question is, since it is my front tooth, I am very paranoid about any treatment (coz it affects my looks) and wanted to know if a root canal and a ceramic cap will be a life long solution…are there any drawbacks?

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Can I have a new bridge to cover 5 missing teeth in total?

Thursday, February 17th, 2011
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Hi
i have been getting a lot of pain in the root area of my front upper bridge, my dentist informs me that i may have an abscess in one of the supporting teeth of the bridge. The tooth next to it is not very substantial and so i would have to have a bridge covering 5 teeth in total, centered on the two front teeth. Is this possible and what cost should i expect.

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

Antibiotics and clean has done nothing for gum disease. What should be done?

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
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I went to my dentist she said i had gum desase. and gave me antibiotics. went back after 1 week for a clean,but infection did not clear.She cleaned my teeth and gave me more antibiotics aswell as diclofenac sodium 50mg,because i was in alot of pain.took 3 weeks antibiotics,and nothing is hapening,instead my teeth are loose?and deteareated

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

I had a filling which has become infected – what do you advise?

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
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plz help i had a tooth filled and developed an infection and have been on antibiotics for 6 weeks and afraid i may develop resistance to them im in terrible pain it burns and feels raw in the tissue from that area around tooth all the way thru the roof of my mouth if i gently push gums i have puss drain and pressure on that ooth and the tooth next to it please help me

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Can I get an infection from a missing screw from my dental implant?

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
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The screw fell out and I am concerned if you can get an infection in that uncovered area because it is tender and the other implant is protruding a little out of the gum area….I have called my dentist but I haven’t been able to speak w/him

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

My 4 year old daughter’s front tooth is grey after a fall.Can this be whitened?

Thursday, January 13th, 2011
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Hello, my daughter has a top front tooth which has gone grey after a fall. She is 4. She has seen our dentist and we’re being careful with her with regards to possible infection. We didn’t ask him, and we’re now wondering, is there anything that can be done to whiten the tooth or is this a bad idea, or even impossible at her age?
We are conscious of possible bullying/hurtful comments which would affect her personality as she is sensitive and already quite shy.
My wife and I are both teachers and know how children can be in school environments.
We would appreciate your comments.

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

How much would it cost to preserve my teeth after an infected jaw bone?

Friday, January 7th, 2011
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how much would it cost to save my teeth doctor moore after a nightmare visit were my jaw bone is infected which means more teeth extraction which i declined 2day

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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

i keep getting infections and my dentist keeps prescribing antibiotics; should I get a second opinion?

Thursday, January 6th, 2011
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I keep getting infections and my dentist just keeps giving me amoxicillin but the infection comes back a few weeks later each time. I have now had at least four infections and been given amoxicillin each time.

I also have pain under a tooth which he fitted a veneer on to recently and my bite doesn’t feel right because I can’t chew my food right down since he fitted fillings, but every time he looks in my mouth he just files a tiny bit down and it never gets fixed right as I still can’t chew my food right down into a liquid.

I have been getting treatment under sedation since march as I have a terrible phobia of choking and extremely sensitive teeth.

The dentist seems to think I don’t need any further fillings or root treatment but I keep getting these infections and pain in the tooth with the veneer on it – the last infection was particularly bad as the pain was in both my upper and lower gums on the right hand side of my mouth but I was just prescribed amoxicillin for it again which hasn’t really helped as I seem to have an ulcer on my lower gum now and it is very tender to touch.

Should I try changing dentist or persist with the same dentist? I’m still in pain with my teeth.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I have been told I need a partial denture, how long will this take to make and what is the cost?

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
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I have to bridges in my mouth one on the left hand side with two teeth bonded and another on my right side three teeth bonded my old dentist said they have become infected and ther are better taking out and giving me a partual denture how long will this take and will i be walking about with teeth missing and how much will it cost thank you.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I have Stevens Johnson Syndrome and am losing my teeth. They want to extract my molar but I don’t want this. Is this the only option?

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
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i am 24 years old. i suffered a bad viral infection in my mouth as i wad growing up. it was stephen johnsons of the mouth and kept getting it…. i am slowly losing my teeth and need some advice on what to do next…. i am at the moment in so much pain due to an infection under my molar which has had root canal surgery. they want to remove the tooth in january… really dont want to loose my teeth im so young… 

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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