Posts Tagged ‘Q. gums’

My gums seems to have receded

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
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I had a bridge fitted supporting 3 crowns and 1 pontic. while they look really good i feel that sometimes saliva goes through the top of the pontic and makes my speech appear as having a slight lisp. the gum had been damaged in the past with a blow to my mouth and the gum seems to have receeded. have you ever come across this before


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

I have developed gum disease and the teeth under the denture has decayed can I get implants

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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As a child I spent alot of time at the birmingham dental hosptial as I was found to have a rare condition that meant i only had my first teeth and would never develop my adult teeth and was missing several of my baby teeth as well. Since the age of 13 I was given a brace/denture on the top set of my teeth to wear over my natural baby teeth that were very small. I do have my own teeth on the bottom although these are like bably teeth as well, although these do not bother me as much. Since then I was very concious and became increasingly anxious about visiting the dentist. Since then I have developed bad tooth and gum disease to the top teeth under the denture and it is so bad they are decaying and are balck, but due to my fear of the dentist and belief no one can give me a smile to be be able to show off i have not been to go to a dentist in over 10 years. I know its madness but am terrified of what will happen and the fact that i will have to wear dentures and have no teeth at my age of 26 especially when i have a job and boyfriend i cant imagine having to wear a denture. I am hoping to find someone who can help me to get some kind of smile that i have never had even as as a child. Do you believe i could be able to get some implants or treatment or do you beleive i have left it to late. Hope you can help as it has been a real problem for me for all of my life and i finally am trying to do something about it.


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

would i have to go to a privite dentist and are implants and option

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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Hi am a 30yr old mum of 2 and have dentures and a bridge am not quite sure why as am not a drug user and brush my teeth twice daily but over the yrs my dentist has pulled them out i have no teeth on the top right side of my gum then 4 teeth including my 2 front ones then a missing tooth then the left side is a bridge i have the denture for the top right side missing teeth and the on in the front my bridge is really tight and all my gums are swollen as i cant get there to floss i went to the hyginestand he tried to get in there but it was so painfull i screamed and asked him to leave them alone as am so young am so upset i never take my dentures out not even at night i jus brush them and put them back in as am so embarressed and dont want my fiance to see me with no teeth due to this fact the roof of my mouth is so tender and sore am getting married in oct and would love a lovely smile i jus dont know who to turn to as i dont like my current dentist would i have to go to a privite dentist and are implants and option if so would i need an implant for every missing tooth or is there a cheaper alternitive thankyou and look forward to your reply 


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

Small gap and gums receding

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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I believe I have gum disease starting in my front bottom teeth 2 have developed a small gap and the gums are receeding. How can I prevent this from spreading. How can I get my gums healthy again. I have good dental hygene but have smoked for a long time. I am stopping smoking. Please help. Thankyou for your time


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 it possible for gum tissue to grow back naturally once it has receded (assuming the gum disease has been treated successfully)?

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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Dear Dr Moore, I would really appreciate your advice on this as I’ve been given conflicting information so far.. Is it possible for gum tissue to grow back naturally once it has receded (assuming the gum disease has been treated successfully)? Or once the gums have receded do they never come back? Thanks for your help,


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

Menapause caused gums to shrink creating a gap exposing tooth base uniformly

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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Female, 62, full porcelain fused to gold crown uppers. Menapause caused gums to shrink, creating a gap exposing tooth base uniformly. Otherwise beautiful expensive crowns….any regenerative gum procedure out there?


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 have gum problem my bridge fell off I dont want dentures is deep clean a good option

Monday, March 30th, 2009
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Im 52, hopefully not too late to take care of my very damaged teeth. ive been told for years to get a deep cleaning and ive been scared, so i havent. i brush daily, not alot of flossing. well, first thing, my bridge fell off (5 years old) two teeth underneith the bridge broke. its on now again, but for how long? second, i was told my bone has really decreased. i noticed my bite changing, but thought it was normal, well my teeth are shifting, one is floating according to my dentist. he recommends deep cleaning. i am rinsing with a presectiption rinse, am on antibiotics cause now i have infection above bridge area, and i floss maybe 6 times a day, brush twice. am i too late? HE SAYS less comprehensive is deep clean, most comprehensive is dentures. i dont want dentures. am i doing the right thing, or is it too late for me now.


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

I have had 14 veneers fitted and need another 5 doing in lots of pain

Monday, March 30th, 2009
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I have had 14 veneers fitted and need another 5 doing. I had them fitted 7 months ago, and have only had 1 week without pain during this time. My dentist didn’t provide me with temporary teeth during the preps, and snapped the front tooth when he removed the enamel, resulting in weeks of antibiotics and pain killers, and eventual root canal on a previously healthy tooth. I am still on the maximum dose of didrofenic and paracetemol extra, and my gums are starting to swell and ulcerate. He wants to see me every week to inject antibacterial treatment every week at a cost of £128.00, until they settle down. What shall I do? Help me please.


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 do have considerable bone losss. I would like to get my teeth veneered for that perfect smile.

Monday, March 30th, 2009
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I am a 28 year old male who’s teeth appear quite good and straight. I have a history of gum disese in my family and althought I have all my teeth (ex wisdom teeth) I do have considerable bone losss, esp at the back. I regularly visit a periodontist for deep below the gumline cleaning. I would like to get my teeth veneered for that perfect smile. I have only 1 non-porcelin filling. Am I a candidate for this procedure?


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

I have a grade 2 mobility I need to get root canal done. Can i remove the tooth?

Sunday, March 29th, 2009
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Hi, I have a grade 2 mobility of UR5 following gum disease and bone loss. I need a root canal treatment on this tooth but due to bone loss there is high probability that I might actually lose the tooth altogether (according to my dentist). My question: could I ask for the tooth to be removed now, rather than waiting and would I still need a root canal? THankyou for your time in advance


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