Posts Tagged ‘root cleaning’

Will root treated tooth turn black over time? If so, how to get rid of it?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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Hi Please can you help? I had a root filling done on one of my front teeth 5 years ago….the same tooth has been going black ever since. I have recently changed dentists and have discovered that when the original root filling was done a piece of cotton wool was left inside, so no matter how much i brushed my teeth it wasn’t making a difference to this tooth. This tooth is now causing the tooth next to it to discolour. My dentist has told me that because i get nhs help (full exemption) then there is nothing they can do for me? I think i need a cap or crown on it (don’t know which). The tooth is causing me real self confidence problems and i dont know what else to do. I hope you can help. Many Thanks.

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A root treated tooth will turn… (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

do we require a new filling after i lost the old filling?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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I had root canal treatment severeal years ago and now the filling has been lost. My dentists told me that I won’t need a filling, but I can feel the tooth if I tap against it!! Is this normal opr should I have no feeling at all? I am a nervous patient and would like some reassuarnce as I don’t really want to start and then have to stop due to the pain,

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The seal above a root filling … (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

Is removing the infected teeth solution for removing infected gum?

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
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Dear Julian my daughter is 7 , and she has one of her teeth infected , and its like a infected spot on the side of the gum…she been prescribed an antibiotic ..wich is ok..but the dentist said that he will remove that tooth , and i am realy against that..please , advise if it nessesary to do it .( its the nmbr 3 from the back on lower jaw) many thanks !

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If the tooth is abscessed the … (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 is the length of the root of the two front teeth on a male

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
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What is the length of the root of the two front teeth on a 5’8″ white male from surface of the bottom of a crown to the end of the root?

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This length varies and is not … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I need a root canal procedure is there any way i can still have my teeth look the same?

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
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Hi, I was wondering about a root canal. I need a root canal procedure on my right front tooth. I heard that you have to have a crown when the procedure is finished. I’m worried about my smile and if the crown color will match my other teeth. I don’t want my tooth to be obvious. Is there any way I can still have my teeth look the same ? THANKS. 🙂

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It’s not essential to have a c… (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

Ive a sharp pain and swelling around my root canal tooth what could be done?

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
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Yes i have a quick question i have had dental work done on #14 oe the top i have had a crack and then i had a root canal done my tooth has turned black and also i had a crown put over it but now iam getting sharp pain and swelling around my jaw line could i be getting an absest? do you know what it could be?

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To diagnose this problem an Xr… (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 root has split and has gotten infected do i have any choice other than extraction?

Friday, August 21st, 2009
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I have an existing root canal in tooth #31. The root has split and has gotten infected. I am on antibiotics. I do not want to lose the tooth since I am 60 years old. Do I have any choices other than extractions?

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If the root has split then 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

Ive a infection in my tooth should I go for Implants or root canal treatment

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
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Hi, I wonder if you could clarify something for me. I went to my NHS dentist with an upper molar toothache and he advised tht I had an infection which required root treatment. He advised that he was only a general dentist and would probably only be 65% successful with this treatment due to my having 30-40% bone loss, he advised that referral to a specialist would take 5 months on the NHS. He advised me to go privately to a specialist who would have 80 – 85% success, at a cost of 400-600 pounds, then if that was successful he would then put me a crown on the tooth at another cost of £300. I am resigned to the fact that I don’t want to lose my tooth as I am only 40 years of age but I just wanted a second opinion as to whether this was logical as im going to have to travel 60 miles for this referral. I asked him about an implant but he said it was always better to save a healthy tooth which is what he says I have before I start considering an implant. Your advise would be appreciated.

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It is broadly sensible and the… (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

Can root canal be done with out ruining the post for the bridge

Monday, August 17th, 2009
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The capped tooth which serves as the post for the bridge needs a root canal. Can this be safely done without ruining/cracking the (procelain) bridge itself? What’s the percentage of the bridge being ruined?

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This varies on the position of… (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 dentist suggested implants for my infected root do i have an alternative?

Sunday, August 16th, 2009
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I had a crown fitted 20 years ago. My dentist tells me there is infection at the root and I need to have the tooth out. He has suggested an implant be fitted. Do I have an alternative?

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Yes, you could consider a brid… (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