Posts Tagged ‘root’

what might be the cause for the bridge to fall out?

Monday, August 24th, 2009
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Have had a permnement 5 teeth 2front eye tooth ,2 sides next to them bridge 12 yrs in..just fell out on it’s own . no hurting, just fell out. same day went to dentist, said it broke off both teeth that held the bridge on..put in plastic barb one side medal barb where front tooth was.been very painful for 2 months under the front tooth only,i have no 5 teeth mind you. just bridge.he said i probably fractured the root. never ever hurt before he really driled out the ,i assume the excess part of the tooth broken off at gum line both doctors are stumped as to why it hurts so bad.. i’ve also had root canal on it , over the yrs.never a problem in 12 yrs, till bridge was reattached..can’t front bite like hamberger bun or soft slices of peaches, without it causeing pain,sometimes very bad through the whole night.been on z-pac 5 days now another z-pac.any idea of what is happening? any answer would be very much appreciated.

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Sounds like the root has fract… (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 the newly grown gums strong enough to hold the new tooth?

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
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When my son was a toddler he knocked his two bottom teeth on a table. They were not knocked out, but were very loose. Luckily they were okay and becam stronger, he is now 4 and a few months back he opened a bottle with a pull lid with his teeth. One of the two teeth became lose. I thought it would just fall out, months later it is still just lose, causing no pain. The other day I noted his gum was receeded. I assumed this was due to the wobbly tooth. This morning, it fell out, the tooth that is. I am worried that when his new teeth advenualy grows through the gum will still be low and not hold his tooth. Will his gum grow back, and hold his new tooth?

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The bone will develop around t… (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 have the crown fitted at a later date after the RCT

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
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Hello i am having root canal on my first molar, i am paying £350.00 for a 70minute apaointment, i know i may need a crown fitted also on that tooth, I was wanting to know it i can have the crown fitted at a later date after the rct, as i cant afford to pay for both on one day? would it be okay to wait to have a crown fitted after my root canal treatment?

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In most cases you can wait up … (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 root canal tooth broken in half what do I do

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
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I had a root canal down years ago, 2 months ago that tooth broke in half and half fell out, the other half is still there and theres a hole that hurts, thought there was food in it so used tooth pick, felt like i hit the upper jaw bone and then it went up the side of my gum. what do i need done?

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You’ll probably need the rest … (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 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