Posts Tagged ‘smoking’

What should I do about gum recession?

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
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Hi,
I have some gum recession behind my lower front two teeth, probably from 10 years of smoking. I have since given up and endeavour to keep my teeth in good health. Both teeth have some slight movement in them, one a very small amount and the other less than a millimetre, but concerning nonetheless. Can one get gum grafting in the UK and would this help?

Many thanks,

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

I have given up foods that stain, can you tell me the best way to whiten my teeth?

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
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Hi Dr Butt,

I recently decided to give up smoking and tea/coffee as they were beginning to really show on my teeth. As a treat to myself i have decided that i want to have my teeth professionally whitened, but i am not sure what is the safest product/supplier with the best results..

This is where i was hoping your expertise could guide me.

I have done some research, but i am not sure were to look. I am approx a C2 on a professional tooth shade guide, an wish to get to a A1-B1.

Can you please advise, in your opinion, the safest and most affective product for a dentist to use?

Thanks

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Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Can you tell me why my gums are receeding?

Friday, February 18th, 2011
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my gums are receeding but i dont bleed. i clean twice a day very well and my teeth are in good condition. why are my gums receeding. i am a smoker and i also drink.could this be the reason?

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smoking is a risk factor in gu… (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

How much would a full set of dental implants cost?

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
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how much would it cost for a full set of dental implants my teeth are in poor condition part denture part decaying teeth due to years of smoking and abuse after stopping smoking thought a nice smile would be a treat!

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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

What are the best options to save my smile if I suffer from advanceed periodontal disease?

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
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hi , i am 43 and have quite advanced periodontal disease , also an overbite on my top teeth and tmj disorder . i have already had 5 teeth removed , and today i saw a periodontist and he said i need another 3 out but not replace them .. this periodontal disease started about 5 years ago . i do smoke , which i know is a huge factor in the disease .. what i want to know is if i had all my teeth removed , would that end the disease ? and could i then have implants to replace all my teeth ? or is it not possible because of gum and bone reduction ? my dentist is always saying they are trying to save my teeth , but whats the point if they are destroying whats underneath ??? Any assistance you can offer would be greatly appreciated as at present I am finding this deeply depressing at the moment in time 

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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

Is it possible to get teeth implants on the NHS?

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
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hi. i’m 17 and i have gum disease, i used to smoke but have now quit, not long ago. my teeth are very wobbly and i’m thinking that they will have to be taken out or they will fall out. i’m very worried as i am scared to be 18 and toothless. i was wondering if i would be about to get teeth implants on the nhs? as my mum is a single part-time worker, and i couldn’t possibly afford it. i live in blackpool. please reply asap. 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

If I have gum disease, what can I do to save my teeth?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
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I have been told i have gum disease and been told to quit smoking is there anything else i can do to save my teeth as I’m only 39 and don’t want to lose any.
If i do lose any can i have them replaced.
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 molar has cracked in half. Would I be able to get treatment on the NHS? Also, what can be done about brown tooth stains?

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
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Hello I am unemployed and a part time university student. One of my molars has cracked in half and is causing me some discomfort. Will I be able to get any help with getting this sorted out? Also, I have just given up smoking and have noticed behind my lower central incisors there is alot of brown/black, possibly tobacco staining. What is a good toothpaste to get rid of this? Thanks,
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The NHS should be able to sort… (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 gums are turning a dark greyish blue black. I do smoke. Is there something wrong?

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
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About a year ago I noticed my lower gums by my four front teeth were turning a dark greyish blue black color. I do smoke. My teeth nor gums are not sensitive or painful but recently I noticed my upper gums around my front teeth are now changing to this color too. Is this something I should be very worried about like cancer or is it from smoking?,
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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

I have really bad teeth and am too scared to go back

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
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I have really bad teeth and am too scared to go back to the dentists. My last visit was about 5 years ago just before my youngest daughter was diagnosed with a life limiting condition and I hate to say it but I neglected my own health and teeth while looking after her. I now have a rotting tooth right at the front plus many other problems – I lived on fizzy drinks to give me energy and smoked 10 cigarettes a day for stress and am now paying the price. What can I do to sort them out? Where can I go where I won’t be looked at in disgust? Really sad and depressed about this and the amount of time I spend worrying about this should be spent with my daughter but I just don’t know what to do….,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk