Posts Tagged ‘night guard’

The Gap Between My Veneers Is Getting Bigger And I Sometimes Get A Horrible Smell. Is This Something I Need To Worry About?

Thursday, July 3rd, 2014
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Hello,

I had 6 porcelain veneers placed on to my top 6 middle teeth in 2008. I had this done as I had a small gap which I wanted to close.

Fast forward to 2014 and my gap is bigger than it ever was. And my biggest problem is I am worried that the veneers are causing me to have bad breath. I can sometimes get a horrible smell coming from the top of the veneers near my gums.

I floss and brush my teeth twice a day and use mouthwash.

My experience of having these veneers fixed was horrendous and has left me with an extreme fear of dentists.

I don’t know what to do about this. I do not have the finances to have this procedure done again. Please can you help?

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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 Went Through A Period Of Grinding My Teeth. What Treatment Would You Recommend For Short, Stubby Teeth?

Monday, June 2nd, 2014
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Hello Andrew. I am seeking a good composite bonding dentist in the London area.
I went through a period of teeth grinding. I have now stopped although I still use a night guard.
This has resulted in shorter and ground down teeth to the upper and bottom front teeth.
Can you please suggest how I locate a good dentist for this work and although I know they do not last as long as porcelain veneers, would this be a recommended treatment for short, stubby teeth? Would there be another treatment I could consider? Many thanks.

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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

Do I Need A Softer Night Guard To Protect My Brand New Gorgeous Veneers?

Thursday, January 30th, 2014
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Hello Dr Moore. Last year I had a hard acrylic night guard for my bottom set of teeth as I grind my teeth and recently I got my gorgeous upper veneers fitted.  My question is, should I continue to wear the hard mouth guard or get fitted for a softer one? I am concerned that my grinding against the hard plastic can wear down my new veneers.

I grind with my back teeth and not the front but it still worries me that the hard acrylic may harm my new teeth. Your help is much appreciated.

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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

My Dentist Has Told Me That My Lower Teeth Are Down To The Dentine. I Am Unaware Of What To Do About This Problem. Any Advice?

Thursday, October 31st, 2013
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I had my 2 front teeth crowned about 26 years ago and they are still okay. However at a recent check up my dentist told me that I was down to the dentine on my lower teeth and this was caused by the crowns. I am to be fitted with a night guard – do you think this is simply a stop gap – as my dentist did mention that the expensive option of having them all capped would probably be the best solution. I have some teeth missing already but am unsure of what could be done on the NHS and do you think this cost would be per tooth? I will have to save like mad but I’m not sure what I am looking at for the best results really. Any help would be gratefully received.

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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 bottom teeth are worn down, I think because I may grind my teeth in my sleep. Should i get crowns or veneers?

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
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Hi. I am fifty five years old and my teeth are well looked after, and quite white with the bleaching that I have done every five years with my dentist. The problem is that my bottom teeth are quite worn down, i may grind them in my sleep. I have started to wear the cover that were for the bleaching to stop me from doing this. What do yiou think is the best option for me. Either to have crowns on them all, which II understand to be very very strong these days. Or for veneers, but are they as good, or as long lasting.

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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 dental bridges have fallen out twice now and my dentist has said this is because I grind my teeth, what can I do about this?

Saturday, December 4th, 2010
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I HAVE TWO PERMANENT FIXED DENTAL BRIDGES.

THE LOWER LEFT BRIDGER CONSIST OF A TOTAL OF 4 AND THE LOWER RIGHT IS

CANTILEVER BRIDGE FOR A TOTAL OF 3.

THE LOWER LEFT HAS COME OUT ONCE AND THE LOWER RIGHT TWICE.

THE FIRST TIME THAT LOWER RIGHT CAME OUT MY DENTIS CEMENTED THE CANTILEVER BRIDGE WITH RELY- X3M CEMENT. HOWEVER, THE BRIDGE CAME OUT AGAIN. I GOING TO SEE MY DENTIS ON MONDAY.

I SPOKE TO MY DENTIS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND SHE CLAIM THAT THE REASON FOR THIS IS THAT I AM GRINDING MY TEETH. I DO NOT BELIEVED I DO BECAUSE MY WIFE SAID THAT I SLEEP WITH MY MOUTH OPEN.

I HAVE TRIED TO WEAR A DENTAL GUARD AT NIGHT HOW EVER I HAVE BREATHING PROBLEMS WHEN I WEAR THE DEVICE.

I HAVE RETENTION CYST IN THE LEFT MAXILLARY MY EAR NOSE DR RECOMMENDATION WAS TO TAKE CLARITIN AND TO SPRAY MY SINUS.

DO YOU HAVE ANY RECOMMENDATION REGARDING MY PROBLEM.

REGARDS.

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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

If I was to get veneers how would my teeth grinding when asleep affect them?

Thursday, October 28th, 2010
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I grind my teeth when sleeping. My front teeth are fractured and worn a little. How would the grinding afffect veneers?,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Why do my lava porcelain crowns keep breaking when they are supposed to be strong?

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
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Can you please tell me why my lava porcelain crowns keep breaking after a year of having them fitted ? the slightest thing they crack ?? i had 3 front teeth changed and in my sleep one chipped and now i was biting a part of my nail as it was catching then the other cracked and chipped ? weak or what ? my dentist tells me its my fault and i should not eat hard things ???? At the £600 per tooth i paid i would expect them to be strong ?,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Are there any treatments to fix my slightly chipped and worn teeth?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
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Dear Dr Moore, I just wondered if there is anything that can be done for slightly chipped and worn teeth, my teeth are all i think in more or less the right place but i have a few minor chips and the teeth are not straight at the bottom (i think this is as i grind my teeth( but i now have a night guard that i wear and would like to fix my smile. Many thanks and look forward to your reply,
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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

Can you recommend anything that can replace my bonded fillings?

Friday, May 21st, 2010
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hi I am a denplan customer via a nhs dentist and have had a lot of work on my teeth (crowns, fillings etc). i have two bonded fillings on the front of two bottom teeth. For the past 2 years (up to that point they stayed in for years ) now they regularly pop out every 2-3 months. My dentist says its because I grind my teeth at night and the pressure makes them ping out. He recommended a mouth guard for night which I hate in my mouth. He says he doesnt mind replacing them every 3 months but I find it tedious and frustrating. Is there anything stronger or any other suggestions please? (not crowns yet if pos). Kind regards.,
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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