Posts Tagged ‘Splint’

Can I have braces fitted if I have a severe case of periodontitis?

Thursday, November 18th, 2010
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I am 26 now. I had braces when I was 20 until 23. But I got periodontitis and now my teeth are croocked again and getting bigger and longer. 80% of my bones got melted, now I have splint so that my teeth will not move. Is there any hope that my teeth can still be corrected even if I have less bones now? what is the right way?,
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Dear Enquirer, If you have 80%… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Would it be best to replace my missing tooth with a false tooth at a private dentist?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
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I had my front top crown and root knocked out by a dog 12 weeks ago, there was a splint put on and it has now been removed. I feel the crown tender and there is slight movement, would i be better replacing it with a false tooth as i cannot have a bridge as the one next to it is also a crown. Also do you think i would be better off going private rather than NHS (would they make a better job of the work privately. Thanks,
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If you loose the tooth your op… (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

Is there any alternative to this awful splint I have had fitted?

Friday, June 11th, 2010
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I recently knocked my front tooth out of line and have just had a splint fitted yet It’s horrible! It’s so thick I can’t close my mouth comfortably, it looks terrible and covers the front of teeth and every 5 seconds I’m having to suck the saliva out of the splint – it’s disgusting! I have been in tears ever since. Is there an alternative to this nasty plastic splint to secure my ‘loose’ tooth in place?,
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It might be possible to use me… (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

What is a splint?

Friday, June 11th, 2010
Q.
what is a splint,
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There are a number of types of… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel