Posts Tagged ‘receeding gums’

Im 54 and i have receding gums what can i do?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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Hi, i have always looked after my teeth and they are still in good condition. however, i have now got receding gums at the back of my lower teeth. this has affected 2 teeth each side. next to these teeth i have a missing tooth each side. removed when i was a child. i am 54 now. i have been told by dentists over the years that i am brushing my teeth too hard. can i have crowns fitted over the teeth that have the receding gums and can i have implants to fill the gaps between the teeth, thus protecting my gums from further damage from brushing.

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Yes you could try this approac… (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

Can u give me ur opinion on having gum implants?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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My husband had two back teeth removed (one by mistake) when he was in his 40’s and he is now 74 and has receding gums. On the whole his teeth are still very good but he is bothered by not being able to chew properly and with today’s technology we wondered if he would be able to have implants fitted with this gum problem? We live in Spain and he did visit a dentist who told him she couldn’t do it. Could you advise and is it worth going for a second opinion?

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Provided there is enough bone … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What kind of bridge is best suited to allow the gum to heal properly?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Hi,i had a bridge fitted on my front teeth as my crown fell out and root snapped.My dentist fitted bridge last October but feels really bad and i cannot get used to it,my dentist also advised would take my gum 5-6 months to stop healing before he could do anything with this,can you please advise will my dentist be able to rectify this and make it look better.

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In these situations I will pla… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Is there any way to mold my gum line back into its position?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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I got procelin crowns and I notice by my Gumline the Skin still didn’t mold into Place which is causing a slight space, the skin is still in the Back. Is there anything I can do to get the Skin in place? thanks

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No, the gum line will settle i… (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

Are dentures very realistic to the teeth?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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HI, 2 YEARS AGO I HAD TO HAVE SOME BOTTOM FRONT TEETH REMOVED DUE TO GUM DISEASE. I HAD THEM REPLACED WITH DENTURES. I HAVE ALSO LOST MOST OF MY GUM AT THE BOTTOM. THE DENTURES ARE NOW QUITE LOOSE AND AS THEY HAVE SETTLED MY TEETH AT EITHER SIDE OF THEM ARE NOW HIGHER, WHICH MAKES ME FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE. MY DENTURES DO NOT HAVE ANY GUM UNDER THE TEETH WHICH MAKES THEM LOOK LIKE FANGS. COULD YOU PLEASE ADVISE ME AS TO WHETHER A DENTIST CAN MAKE FALSE GUM DENTURES WHICH WOULD NOT MAKE MY DISAPPEARING GUM SO VISIBLE WHEN I TALK OR SMILE? I HAD MY TEETH DONE WITH A PRIVATE DENTIST BECAUSE AT THE TIME I HAD THE SPARE MONEY AND I HAD LOST TWO TEETH AT THE FRONT WHICH NEEDED ATTENTION VERY QUICKLY. I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR REPLY, REGARDS,

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Dentures can be made to look v… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Does gum grafting work for receding gums?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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Hi There, I’m 24, and I have receding gums on my bottom two front teeth. They have been like this since I was in primary school. I’m not sure why they are like but I did suffer from a poor diet when I was younger and was hospitalised due to sever dehydration. Anyway, I’ve noticed online a thing called gum grafting, but I’ve not really found much objective advice, mainly just adverts. Can you tell me is this a safe procedure, if it really does work, also could it make the problem worse? Thanks

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Yes grafting does work, if the… (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

cosmetic dentists that use pink composite resin for gum receding treatment.

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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Do you know if there are any cosmetic dentists that do a proceedure where they use pink composite resin to cover the necks of teeth were the gum has receded thank you.

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If you can purchase if from th… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Will my gums get back to normal after taking the brace off?

Monday, August 24th, 2009
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Hi, Im 14 and have braces. Im very worried about the size of my gums. I have had my braces for a year and 8 months. My teeth are fine but I have very bulbus gums. They are progressing under my wire and are puffy. But they are normal colored. My orthodontists have told me to to brush in circles against the gums (from the top and bottom) and up into them. In the past I have been able to make them go down a little bit, but then they end up flaring up again. I have been trying again recently and Im not having any luck this time. Im worried this is permanent. Im also worried I’ll have to have surgery on my gums, which I dont want. Will my gums go down when my braces come off or not? Thanks

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They will but it sounds like y… (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 i have implants on the receding gums

Monday, August 24th, 2009
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I had crowns put on about 7 years ago and need them replaicing but have been told i have reciding gums and i am very concernd that i wont be able to have them replaced and also need inplants can i still have inplants?

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You can have implants provided… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My braces is long over due to come off and is hurting my gums any advice

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
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I am almost 21 and have brace on both my top and lower teeth,i am an NHS patiant but because of my age i am having to pay for my treatment,but due to a change in my cercumstance i can no longer afford the bill each month.My dentist will no longer treat me until i can pay my bill upto date.My brace is long over due to come off and is hurting my gums,what can i do and what help is avalible to me.

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Unfortunatley there isn’t a wa… (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