Posts Tagged ‘swollen gums’

How does diabetics influence implant surgery?

Monday, November 9th, 2009
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Hello I am type 2 diabetic ( controlled at present with diet and excercise regime ) I have lost teeth to upper left 3no and 2no to lower right. I am considering implant replacements . Would my diabetes compromise implant surgery . Also if positive what type of implant system is the best ?

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Uncontrolled Diabetes is a con… (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 bone graft painful and is it safe?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
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I’ve always had lovely teeth & visited the dentist regularly.About a year ago I noticed that every time I brushed, my gums would bleed.My dentist suggested various gels for gum disease,but now my top front tooth is slightly twisted and I still bleed.After having some x-rays Ive been told I have lost bone tissue and the next tooth may also come loose.I asked about implants. It has been explained to me that because there is a loss of bone an implant would not be possible at the moment.A bone graft/implant has been suggested.Can you give me some information on this.Where is the bone taken from? Is it done under general anisthetic? I am extreemly worried. I want my teeth to look good and I dont like pain.

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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

Can a temporary on a tooth cause pain in gum?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
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I have a temporary on a tooth. It has been in for about 2 weeks. Just recently my gum in front of the temporary is really hurting and is bothering me above the tooth and in between the tooth. What should I do? I have flossed and no food is coming out? Could it be that I have cut the gum with my floss?

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It does sound like a gum probl… (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

When does the gum become tender and white?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
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I have had one place on my lower front tooth that has been receded for 10+ years. When I first noticed it I started using the Sonicare toothbrush and have used one twice a day since that time. I have obviously purchased new ones over the years, and do not let the head of toothbrush get old and frayed. My overall dental health is excellent, my gums do not bleed when brushing or flossing. Recently (approximately two weeks ago) I noticed the gum area below the tooth was very tender and when I looked, I saw that it was extremely white all around the base of the tooth. I had been using one of those peroxide whitening mouth rinses once a day for about one year. I thought it may have been related so I stopped using it. Since then the area is still very white, with no pain (unless I mess with it.) The gumline below the white area is somewhat more red in color that the rest of my gumline, but again no tenderness or pain. I do not smoke,have never chewed (I am a female)I drink about 3-4 cups of coffee per week. I take a blood pressure med once a day and am 51 yrs. old. Should I be concerned and see a dentist or am I being an alarmist?

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

Why are my tooth loose?

Monday, October 26th, 2009
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I’m 22, and i brush my teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once every day… i haven’t been to a dentist check up in like 5 years… some of my teeth seem to be kind of loose, is not my finger or anything, i’ve tried with tweezers and they actually move a little bit…. i’m very concerned… I drink tons of milk and eat very healthy!

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

Is there any way to stop my teeth moving forward?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
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Hi doctor i wold just like to ask you i have very severe tooth problem, i have all my 4 wisdom tooth coming out,recently my my two front tooth and tooth beside those two front tooth is moving together and causing crowding. i have 2 tooth above on both sides that havent been extracted and the tooth have left small parts inside my gums on both sides therefore it is causing my tooths to crowd because of the 2 unextracted tooth. the gums now are so swollen and my teeths have all moved forward causing my lips to be swollen and i cant smile becaue my face looks different now, you can tell that my tooth got forward and im really bothered by it. i cant go to the dentis for another 1 month because of financial problems is there anyway i can stop this? and my lips swollen? ive stopped going to school now because of this as im so embarassed of my tooth.

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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 can be done to prevent erosion?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
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Hello Dr., I read about enamel erosion on front teeth and I believe that this is my case, i have a few yellowish/transparent spots on my 2 front teeth. I read from one of your replies that I can’t restore the color with diet or habit, however what can I do to prevent more erosion and to at least keep it as is. thank you

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Check your diet for acidic foo… (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

I have receeding gums, can anything be done to correct this?

Saturday, October 10th, 2009
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I now have the “Old-fashioned ectremely expensive complete top veneers – the type that they had to grind down all of my teeth. This was recommended because I had gum disease which was supposedly cured after surgery. Now, I have receeding gums – just one tooth at the top that shows my own tooth and the space between! It looks awful! Can anything be done to correct this?

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

Diabectic patient have infected gums after the teeth was drilled out

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
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Recently i had all my teeth pulled, one wisdom or the one next to it had a terrible problem taking it out, it was all cracked up so they haad to drill, and break it out, im a diabectic and my doctor said i would’nt need antibiotics,now it seems the gums are infected, it makes my head hurt, i gets a little nautious, is their any i can do at home until i get to the dentist.

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

Gum infection problems even after brushing

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
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Hi there…im a 23 year old,and have many propblems with my teeth,ive been 2 the dentists many of times,and the visits have resulted in me having gum infections everytime,i brush my teeth 2-3 times a day,and im always using special mouthwashs and they just dont seem to be getting any better,they look like there on there way out,im now starting to loss confindence in myself,i fill like i cant talk to people etc im on benefits and wondered if i could get help in anyway with getting them sorted..via the nhs??? many thanks…

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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