Posts Tagged ‘x-ray’

What sort of dentist should I look for when trying to fix my receding gums?

Friday, June 11th, 2010
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I have severely receding gums around my upper molars (due to vigorous brushing in the past) which cause me pain at times, from xray I have also lost some bone around these areas. What are the best procedures for this problem and what sort of dentist should I look for? Does the nhs not cover this?,
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You could try to find a gum sp… (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 my tooth infected or is it decaying?

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
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Hi I had the last molar on my right side extracted just over 2 weeks ago and the extraction site is healing fine. Up until a few days ago I was finding it hard to brush the molar next to it but now I can without pain.. I was worried about decay at the back of this tooth so I used a mirror to check it and noticed it was slightly stained, upon feeling it with my finger I felt a sharp pain when my nail touched a certain part of the tooth. Could it be infected or decaying or is this normal due to the extraction?? I also have a small silver filling in the tooth so could this be a factor in causing the pain?? Please help as I am extremely freaked out and worried!,
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I would recommend you have an … (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

My tooth has turned brown and I don’t know why, can I have it bleached?

Monday, June 7th, 2010
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one of my tooth just one day turned brown or dis coloured, i am worried as it might be a sign of a bigger problem and how do i bleach this particular tooth as to be like the rest. Note i do not have any pain or dis comfort on this tooth!!,
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Possibly the tooth has died as… (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 long should I wait for the filling to become pain free, before I go to see a dentist?

Friday, June 4th, 2010
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I’m having pain after a new filling in my back molar #30, only when I eat, chewing on food. I had a white composite filling put in. I had it x ray, and the dentist said it look fine. The root and filling look fine. The dentist said I could be experiencing some inflammation in the tooth from the procedure. The dentist didn’t think I had a crack and no infection. He smooth it down a bit, and told me to take Aleve pain medicine over the counter. The filling is mostly on the backside of the tooth. Would this make the tooth more prone to being sensitive to biting for awhile? How long should I wait after a filling, if it doesn’t get better? It’s been 8 days since I had it done. Thanks.,
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hi if it is root filled there… (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

The X-ray shows decay, should I get it treated now?

Monday, April 12th, 2010
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My dentist sees some decay between 2 of my teeth, but only with a xray..They recommend drilling and filling..Should I let them do it..It seems very early I mean they only can see it faintly on the xray..,
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A good xray is a better diagno… (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

IMy gum still bleeds after a molar extraction one year ago, please help!

Friday, April 2nd, 2010
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Hello Dr, a year ago I under went a molar extraction, prior to and after the procedure, I still bleed slightly in the morning just before I wake up. I wake up at night to rinse my mouth frequently. My dentist said I had no gum disease and performed an x-ray after the procedure. I have no swellings or pain just a extraction that seems to be leaking blood, is this normal?,
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No a second opinion may be use… (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 work on gum boil that seems to have gone still necessary?

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
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Over 12mnths ago my tooth with an existing root canal developed an infected boil on the gum. On my dentist’s advice I am waiting to have the previous root canal re done privately by a specialist dentist. However at present and for the last 6+ months i have no boil or any other symptoms. The x ray show some possible infection and the specialist thinks he can improve the root canal work. I am not sure whether to pay for this work to be done when i have no pain or problems with my tooth. What would you advise, please?,
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If a previously symptom free r… (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

Can you ease my worries about possibly needing to get bone graft?

Monday, March 15th, 2010
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Im in the process of having an implant done. My only concern is my gum above my missing tooth has a deep dent in it(resulting from a fall). What are my options on bone grafting. And very worried about were this bone is coming from if thats what i need. The dentist has said he wont know what he will beable to do ie an implant an implant with bone or a bone graft then 6 months an implant. wont the x-rays give enough information? Also he’s said this will take 2 -2and half hours while im sudated. Any information you can help me with would be great. Many thanks,
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he could take a CT scan for mo… (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

Are braces the cause of grey damaged tooth?

Monday, March 1st, 2010
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My teen daughter just got her braces off and few days later front tooth turned grey with soom pain her gum was drak grey with pain. Can getting her braces off damge her tooth???,
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hi it is possible that teeth c… (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

I am scared that tooth will fall out – what can be done?

Friday, February 26th, 2010
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hi there, i am 23, i have all of my adult teeth except one, one of the front ones 4 across. the adult tooth is sideways in my gum aparently. its caused me no problems until now and im really worried. at the very top of the tooth theres a small hole which ive noticed for about a week or so now…. the tooth is wobbling very slightly and im so worried its going to fall out. im getting married in 3 months. what can i do? help please?,
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It sounds as though you may ha… (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