Posts Tagged ‘tooth’

My teeth are very loose can you advise me on it

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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Hi, I don’t know if your a orthodontist but I don’t know what else to do, but really hope you can help me. I’ve been wearing a hawley retainer for the past 2 and a half years everyday and night and once had to have my retainer fixed because I noticed a gap in my 2 front teeth coming back. The orthodontist said nothing was wrong, needless to say I had to go back. Recently I have had the same problem again and did go back but once again they said it was fine, but I can feel how loose my teeth are and I don’t know what to do to fix it because gaps in my teeth are a huge fear Id rather not re-live. If you have any suggestions I am open to anything. Thank you so much for your time.

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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

What does disinagrating root mean and how would it be fixed?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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I took my 2 and half year old daughter to a pediatric dentist. she has bad tooth pain in her front 2 teeth. They x-rayed them and found no cavities. They did say she had a small cut on the backside of her front 2 teeth which could causing the pain in the teeth. He also said from the xray it looked like she had a disinagrating root? what does this mean and how would they fix it???

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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

Ive a reacurring abcess under one of my teeth can you advise

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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Hi, I have had an reacurring abcess under one of my teeth for quite some time now (approx 3-4 years) when i say reacurring its proberbly never healed fully, when its ok the dentist says its very very small. the molar is in my lower right hand side jaw (T6 or number 19 I think) I have had two root canals done to the tooth one at first signs of symptoms and another 1-2 years ago, the tooth has a gold inlay on top of a special epoxy resin material as over two thirds of the visible tooth has been destroyed. Two weeks ago I went on holiday and the abcess flared up again for reasons unknown, I could not get medial treatment for around 5 days, as you can imagine it was quite painfull. After getting treatment (clyndamycin and nimesulide) the abcess subsided. Upon returning to the uk and seeing my dentist he has given me amoxycillin and a codine/nsaid treatment and said I “may” have a cracked or fractured root causing the abcess to not heal fully, and he suggested that removing the tooth is the best soloution. Now I do not want to get the tooth removed but the dentist says I have a quarter of an inch of material under the root and if the abcess gets down to that depth (the main nerve I think) in future it could cause more problems. Plus he has said the germs in the abcess might get resistant to the antibiotics. I know I could have done more to aid the tooth in healing and I try but wen the pain is gone i soon go back to my old habits (smoking/drinking) and I am a VERY bad tooth grinder at night (well my girlfriend tells me anyway) I am thinking that my bad habits have caused my abcess not to heal as much as anything? I there any alternatives I can try maybe an antibiotic targeted specifically at the germs in my abcess as I understand amoxycillin is a broad-spectrum drug and as such might not have enough punch to knock out a germ that might be getting resistant to it? the only alternatives I have are a dental bridge which would sacrifice a healthy tooth (the other one is filled) or a dental implant which would be two thousand pound according to my dentist. Thanks for reading my long winded question

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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

How long does it take for the absess to disappear after the root canal treatment

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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Following a root canal treatment, how long should it usually take for the absess i had above the tooth on the gums to finally dissapear as it has been a week and there is still a small bump but not too large. 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

My granddaughter lost her milk teeth how long does it take before her second teeth appear

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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My 8 year old granddaughter lost 2 top milk teeth either side of front top 2 months and months ago how long before her second teeth should appear should we be worried

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

Did my dentist have the right to extract my teeth without giving me the right options?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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I wonder if you could give me some advise please.I had a bridge that had bercome loose, when i visited my dentist he said that i could not have it re-cemented as the two teeth anchoring the bridge had worn away and the only solution was to extract the two teeth and then he would replace with a new bridge. I went ahead and had the teeth surgically removed. when i returned for him to check the stitches he informed me that i could not have a bridge as the gap was too large and the only option was to have dentures or costly implants. I now have nasty plastic dentures that are very uncomfortable i have a constant lisp and find them very diffiucult to eat with. Did he have the right to extract my teeth without giving me options? the extractd teeth were fine, i had no decay, they had just worn down to the gum so the bridge could not adhere. After some research i found out that i could have had them posted and crowned. he did not give me that option. On my return visits he keeps trying to convince me to have implants, i cannot afford to go dow that route (£6000) I feel he is purely profiteering.|I am so upset as they are my near front teeth and used to have a perfect smile. I am devastated and constantly have to cover my mouth if i laugh or smile. do i complain to him? do i have any rights? can you confirm that i could have had crowns? please can you advise. Thankyou.

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

Is it possible to have bonding inlays on my decayed molar teeth?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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Good afternoon, I have very pitted molars and even tho my teeth are clean it looks like i have decayed teeth when I open my mouth.Is this possible to have bonding inlays on them? what type/s of treatment are avaialble. kind regards

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

Is it possible to resize my front teeth without making my face look odd?

Friday, September 25th, 2009
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Hi I have very large front teeth, since childhood and now in adulthood I get bullied and get called bugs bunny or a horse. I hate my teeth and want to alter their size and appearance, is this possible without making my face look odd? I have had orthodontic treatment and therefore i am not goofy, it is just the size and shape of my teeth that make me look like a horse. To make matters worse one of my front teeth had died and I have been told that a root canal is not possible on it and it is very yellow and getting darker. When i go to sleep, my top lip only covers half of my teeth and i wake up with a noticible white line across the two teeth and i can only prevent this if I wear my retaining brace however I do not want to wear this forever. I would appreciate any advice yours sincerely

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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

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

Will bone grafting last and what option should I look at implant or bridges

Friday, September 25th, 2009
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I need to have my front four teeth pulled I have lost bone over the years due to periondonal diease. I am looking at dental implants vs perm bridge? I have had a consultation regarding the dental implants and it was determined they would need to do a bone graph to build the bone back up. My quuestion is – will this last? What is your opinion on both procedures? Thanks

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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