Posts Tagged ‘receding gums’

I have sensitive teeth and receding gums, what advice can you give me?

Friday, December 23rd, 2011
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Hi Dr. Bohara. I need some advice please. I have extremely sensitive teeth and my gums are receding. I am a diabetic also. My teeth at the back of the top and bottom of my mouth are very sore. Especially when I eat. So painful i need painkillers. I have several teeth missing at the back of my mouth at the top and bottom and sometimes when the pain is so bad i feel like i could pull them all out. Two of my teeth at the front lower jaw have very severly gum recession and are a little loose. Could you please advise me on any treatment. I currently receive free nhs treatment. Any advice would be much appreciated.

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

I’ve had my bridge since 1977, but due to my gums receding there is now a dark line.

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
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Hi,
I have a dental bridge which was fitted in 1977 and is still going strong! However, as the gums have receded slightly, a fine dark line is now showing at the gumline. Can I have this bridge replaced or is it likely that the two teeth either side of it would not now be suitable to support a new bridge? If so, what are the best alternatives? Also, would I be better to put up with the appearance of the bridge as it is and wait until it becomes loose or presents me with some other problem, before trying to replace it?

Many thanks

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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 receding gums and spaces between teeth make it hard to chew, what can be done?

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
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I have receding gums and I am getting large spaces between my teeth. I am finding it hard chewing most foods. Is there anything that can be done as I don’t want t loose 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

What treatments are available for receding gums and sensitive teeth?

Monday, April 11th, 2011
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Hi. I have very bad gums, really badly receded and I’, scared of loosing my teeth. I’m only 33 and go to my dentist regularly but he told me I had nothing to worry about. But I am concerned because my teeth have become very sensitive as my gums have receded. What treatments are available and what would you recommend? My mother had the same problem and has lost many of her teeth – I dont want to loose mine because my teeth are very strong. HELP. Please

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

What can be done to fix loose teeth and receding gums caused by pregnancy?

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
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My daughter is 41, she has 5 children and after each pregnancy her teeth has become loose, her gums are receeding. She need help and advice. When she went to her local dentist he told her she would have to have her teeth take out and be without teeth for 3 weeks, all sound pre historic, I have read your very impressive profile and would like your opinion on my daughter teeth. Many thanks for your help,

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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 wore my retainer for the recommended time, but my teeth moved, can I have braces again?

Monday, March 28th, 2011
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Hi there,
When I was a teenager I had braces and my teeth were resonably straight after treatment, and I wore my retainer for the recommended time. However, over the years my teeth have pretty much went back to the way they were before, especially the bottom teeth which are perticularly crooked.
I was wondering what options are available to me to straighten my smile as it is really affecting my confidence, I have lost my bite and find my overal oral health is being affected?
Another issue I have always had is that I have a very gummy smile which has always caused me confidence issues but I never thought I could do anything about it. I am just looking for some general advice on what options I have and how much this type of treatment would cost? I am 22 years old.
Many thanks,

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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 invisalign even though I have bone loss and receding gums?

Monday, March 28th, 2011
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I previously had some gum disease which resulted in a small amount of bone loss on my back two teeth, according to my private dentist when he took routine x-rays. My gums are pink and healthy now and I use an electric toothbrush. However I noticed a long time ago that two of my upper front teeth had receded a bit and my tooth arent perfectly straight either (despite having braces when I was 15). I would really like to have a perfect smile. Would invisalign work (my teeth are otherwise white and healthy, no fillings) or would that make the receding gums worse? would lumineers be a better option?

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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 receding gums, what can I do to arrest them?

Friday, March 18th, 2011
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hi i am suffering from recieding gums and i am petrefied that my teeth are goin to fall out i clean them twice a day with corsodol tooth paste plus i use mouthwash but the only thing is i smoke is there any chance of having an opperation and how much would it cost please

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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 am missing a tooth and my gums are shrinking, what should I do?

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
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my top tooth is missing in the front and teeth either side are lose plus my gums are slightly shrinking, i understand that its cosmetic but would it be my GP or my dentist to refer me to hospital to have this work carried out on the HSS for free.

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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 have my front teeth made smaller?

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
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I would like to know if it is possible to have my large front two teeth made to look smaller. I have asked my dentist about porcelain veneers, and understand that they need to be replaced as gums recede etc with age, however, they also advised me that it would be almost impossible to make my teeth slightly smaller, due to change in bite etc. I’d appreciate any advice or guidance you can give as to whether I could have cosmetic dentistry to achieve this?

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