Posts Tagged ‘tooth decay’

What would be the best option for tooth decay apart from dentures?

Saturday, October 10th, 2009
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Hi my teeth are really startin to decay and im scared to go to the dentist i dont want to have dentures is there anythin else i can have done on the nhs like crowns or bridge work or is that only for 1 or 2 teeth as i only have a couple of teeth that are actually ok and wot wld b the best option for me appart from the dentures?

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If the teeth can be saved than… (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

Gums under my bottom teeth have turned black could it be fixed?

Thursday, October 8th, 2009
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The gums under my bottom teeth have turned black, could this problem be fixed? An I would also want my teeth whitend, what kind of price am I looking at for this to be done?

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There may be decay under the r… (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 huge phobia of needles can ive treatment under general aneastetic

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
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I have a huge phobia of needles and because of it have very bad teeth, i have had to have 10 removed under general aneastetic (gas induction because of my phobia) and have had an abcess that spread to my sinus and apparently almost killed me. Because of this I was wondering whether it is possible to have a full clearance under general aneastetic with a gas induction and how much this could cost me?

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General Anaesthesia is only do… (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

What is the best managment for patient with swelling on face due to molar abscess

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
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Hi what is the best managment for patient with swelling on face due to abscess on molars is it ok to give antiboitics for 5 days then after swelling subside do the drainage and rct or extraction

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Yes thats exactly what I would… (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

Is there any likely hood that my tooth breaks in process of replacing my caps

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
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Hi i wrote to you before, i have porclain fused to metal crowns, and the metal is starting to show slightly. One of my tooth with a crown had a root canal and has changed colour. I did enquiry into the services you provid, however i am worried about getting my teeth re-caped maybe due to horror stories i heard e.g a root canal tooth can be broken of when taking off the cap,this is really putting me off else i would have book a consultation with you to get all porclain crowns a while back. Is there a likely hood that my tooth that is gone grey under the cap may break of in the process of removing the cap please let me know, as this is the only thing putting me of with having a consultation with you… Regards

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Hi,We will carry out tests and… (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

What is causing the numb sensation in my chin advice?

Friday, October 2nd, 2009
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Hi i have some very bad broken off teeth and their decaying. i have had an abcess for three days now but i went to the dr and got penicillin i plan to have the tooth removed in a week or so. but my question is this the pain in my tooth has been pretty bad i started takeing the meds yesterday the penicillin and they gave me hydrocodone 5/500 the pain has eased off but today when i woke up i noticed that a part of chin has a numb sensation about it i can feel when i touch it but it just dont feel right what could be causeing this? its got me really worried thanks.

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The cause of your numbness is … (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 front teeth is starting to erode away can u advice on the options

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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Hi, I have lost 7 teeth which have rotted away all back teeth, one of my front teeth is starting to erode away aswel it is getting really embarrasing now as i know my breath smell, my gums often bleed and it is making me really depressed, i cant afford to get them done is there anywhere that would be able to help me, i would find it really embarrasing going to the dentist, any suggestions would be grately appreciated.

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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

I had a root canal treatment but now surrounding area feels sore can u advise

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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Hi there i had root canal monday. the next day and wed i didn’t feel any thing but thurs and today the surrounding area feels sore is this normal. i think the root canal has worked because the tooth its self no longer hurts but like underneath the tooth(if that makes sense) and surrounding area feels sore . i am terrified of getting an absese by the way . kind regds

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Bruising can peak 4-5 days aft… (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

How can you find out whether you have decay under a metal porcelain bridge

Friday, September 25th, 2009
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How can you find out whether you have decay under a metal porcelain bridge and if so, what should be done. Dull pain at gum area. X ray shows nothing

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This can be difficult but Xray… (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 smoking and drinking affect my teeth?

Friday, September 25th, 2009
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Can smoking and drinking affect my teeth?

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Smoking obviously stains your … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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