Posts Tagged ‘receding gums’

What treatments are available to correct my bridge?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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I have had a bridged fitted for 21 years. I have receding gums but now gum disease is now present but the metal base of the bridge is now visible. What treatments are there available to correct this.,
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The usual treatment is simply … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can gums recede to a stage where a gum graft would not be possible?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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my gums are receded very far but i am not feeling any sensitivity to hot or cold liquids or anything like that but can your gums receed so far that it would be impossible to have a gum graft surgery performed successfuly,
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Gum disease is normally painle… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Would veneers help my receding gums?

Monday, September 27th, 2010
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Hello Dr Moore, My dentist and hygenist have both told me I have receeding gums, and I’ve noticed, particularly in the last year, how the gaps at the top of my upper teeth appear much darker as if I’ve got bits of food in them. Would veneers be suitable in my case, or would the fact that my gums are receeding mean that they wouldn’t look good for as long?,
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You need to treat the underlyi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 gums are receding and I want to know whether crowns, veneers or implants would be best?

Monday, September 27th, 2010
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i have receding gums, and no upper back teeth on my left front, due to abcesses, i have veneers on my upper front teeth and some at the back, now i find my gums are receding more and everything I eat gets stuck between my teeth, i had a metal false tooth made so I could chew on both sides , but it was impossible to wear, i am a 59 and a singer and I need to get my teeth sorted, can you please advise whether or not crowns< veneers< or implants would be best for me.,
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My advise is to go and see you… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 would like to have veneers but fear they will break (I am a professional fighter) when in the ring. Is there a particularly strong veneer, and can you give me advice about receding gums?

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
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Hi im interested in getting veneers maybee 4-6 accross my top and 4 accross the bottom but im a proffesional fighter and worried that they might not be as strong as my own teeth and come out regularly whilst sparring and fighting. Just want your opinion and is there any particular type of veneers which are stronger than others and would be more suited to me? One more thing is there anything that can be done about reciding gums, or any advice you can give me to help against this? Thanks you very much.,
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Porcelain / Ceramic veneers ar… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What kind of treatments can I have to address my receding gums and gaps?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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I am 39 and 6 years ago I was told I had gum disease & 1mm of horizontal bone loss. since then I have followed a strict oral hygiene regime and thankfully my problem is very much under control. The problem is I have been left with receding gums and I am absolutely at my wits end! I have no confidence & certainly don’t feel like smiling. I thought of veneers to maybe close up the gaps? but having read your web page, has there been recent success with the graft? Please help,
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You need to see a specialist P… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can I have anything done to address my receding gum?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
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Dear Dr Moore, I have my front top left 1 tooth implanted. My gum has receded up to past the edge of the implanted tooth. I am always worried that when I smile, people can see my receded gum. Can I have anything done to it? Please advise. Thanking you,
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Yes it might be possible to co… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 wear a brace to get my teeth fixed?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
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hi, Im 328 years old and have 2 issues that are really bugging me. I have a front tooth that is pushed backward and my gum on the bottom of my mouth is receeding exposing one of my front teeth at the base. I smoke but my teeth on the whole are very good but this is really knocking my confidence. Appx how much as a working individual am i looking to pay to get these confidence/health issues sorted and would i have to wear a brace to have my tooth straigtened? it sounds mad but id really like/need a quick fix. thank you for your time.
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

I have had a bridge for 25 years and crowns for 30 years. They are now coming away and I’m embarrassed. What can I do?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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I have had a bridge in for 25 years and crowns for over 30 years they ae coming away from my gum showing black tops and my gums are receding i have sensitive areas what can i do i am becoming embarrassed by this I a NHS but would like to take out dental insurance to help me cover some better treatment,
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Replacing the bridge with all … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My gums are receding and I’m getting worried because my teeth are being pushed out of alignment. What could this be?

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
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Since my wisdom teeth at the bottom have come through, i have noticed that my gums are starting to recede especially in front and behind my front four teeth but my teeth are being pushed out of alignment what could this be, my dentist tells me there is nothing to worry about but the recession is getting worse.,
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Its probably nothing to do wit… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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