Posts Tagged ‘teeth gaps’

My teeth have totally had it – gaps, baby teeth, missing teeth, you name it – but I don’t want false teeth. Other options?

Monday, September 20th, 2010
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My teeth have totally had it, i never got my i teeth so have a massive gap at the top i also have several baby teeth still as the adult teeth were not there to replace them. i have now also lost 2 at each side on the bottom & my gums have receeded… What is my best option im only 27 & dont want false teeth if possible!! is this my only option?,
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To treat this problem the opti… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Dentists are giving me different verdicts about Invisalign, but which one is true?

Monday, August 2nd, 2010
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Dear Dr Andrew, could you please advise regarding invisalign. I have been to 2 dentists regarding that. the first dentist showed me cases where upper and lower teeth when together showed a huge gap (where you can put several pensils in there) and how imvisalign completely corrected that to straight teeth. My teeth have a very minor gap. another dentist said that invisalign will straighten the teeth only by 60%. but the first dentist showed 100% straightening. which one is true? 100% or 60%?,
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You should be able to get a re… (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

Treatment for teeth spaces?

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
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Hi there, I have a space between my two front teeth. It started growing from the age of 16 onwards. My mother even has it but she had it when she crossed 35. What treatment do I need and how much will it cost me ?,
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hi you can consider some orth… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Are dental implants or bridges necessary for replacing missing teeth?

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
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Are dental implants or bridges necessary at all in order to replace a single missing tooth?,
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Seems an odd question, but you… (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

Tooth extraction which will cause a gap or smaller implants to fill gap?

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
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Since child, I had this small tooth stuck in between my two front teeth, almost 7mm. I do not know what to do. Extracting will leave a big gap. I actually asked my dentist and she mentioned that we have to remove one of my front teeth and insert two smaller implants to fill the gap. What to do best?,
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Very difficult to answer – pro… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Has crown been fitted correctly?

Monday, March 15th, 2010
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Hello, I had a 4 teeth bridge fitted last week on the lower left side of my mouth. I have found there is a large gap between the bottom of the bridge and my gum, I can also feel with my tongue the supporting anchor teeth under the crowns as there is a gap there also. I was under the impression that a crown covers the whole tooth back and front. Does this sound like it’s been incorrectly fitted? Thank you for your time.,
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Difficult to say – please con… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Should I ger braces to close tooth gaps before implants?

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
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Dear Dr. Moore, I have gaps between my teeths. Recently, I lost a tooth adjacent to the gap and I’m considering dental implant to replace the missing tooth. Should I put braces to correct the gaps before the implantation or can I get braces put in after the implant. Thank you,,
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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 procedure would be best to close teeth gaps?

Monday, February 22nd, 2010
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My partner has gaps between his four upper teeth, what would be the best procedure to close these gaps and what would give a good lifetime result?,
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I have recently carried out su… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can I possibly get implants on the NHS?

Friday, February 19th, 2010
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Hi i am 42 when i was 12 i had all but the top front 6 teeth out and the bottom 6 when i smile i have large gaps either side my top 2 front ones are crowns and one is causing a lot of pain since having a operation on it to fill the root my wisdom teeth are all there and i was wondering if implant are posible as i am very self con when smiling and if were pos to get on nhs,
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Implants are not possible on N… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

Can Inman Aligner lose tooth gap?

Friday, February 19th, 2010
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Hello, I payed a visit to a cosmetic dentist in Bristol today for a consultation on my teeth. I have a gap in my front two teeth of 4.4mm wide. They said that the Inman Aligner maybe be able to close this. When they use the word “maybe” this puts doubts in my mind that the gap can be closed. I know you cant give me a 100% correct answer to my question without seeing my teeth, but have you experienced gaps of this size being closed using the Inman Aligner. Thanks for your help.,
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Hi, yes it is possible, becaus… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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