Posts Tagged ‘x-rays’

My teeth are severely damaged after a car accident. Should I wait to get braces until my bite is sorted? Are braces suitable for traumatised teeth?

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
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Dear Dr. Verma, I was recently hit by a car and sustained various injuries, including on my front teeth. One of the front teeth has moved inwards and has a crease on the surface.  My dentist cannot ascertain whether it is just a crease in the enamel or a deeper one. From the x-rays taken, it does not appear that the two front teeth affected are dead, but I have been told by my dentist that the one that has been hit the most may well fall in the future. To make matters worse, because the front teeth have moved, I am unable to bite properly.  I have done a lot of research online and am aware there are various ways to straighten my teeth, including Damon braces, Inman aligners, invisalign etc.  Is it advisable to use braces/aligners on traumatised teeth?  Is there a period of time I should wait before I can do so?  Would you recommend that I have a root canal and a crown at the first instance to get my bite sorted?  Is there a way I can strengthen the enamel of my front teeth, i.e. enamel coating etc?  What would you advise is the best course of action?  Many thanks for your time and help.,
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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Is there any way to save my two top teeth that are slightly loose? Would bridges or implants work if I lost them?

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
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hi there.my top two teeth are slightly loose and am afraid they will fall out.is there anyway that i can save them?also would bridges or implants suit me best if i do lose them?,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

My teeth are sensitive after root canal treatment. Could tooth next to it be causing problem?

Friday, November 5th, 2010
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Hello. I had a root canal 2 years ago and crowned a few months ago. The past 2 weeks I have been getting pain on this tooth if I eat on it and it is sensitive to hot and cold. I have seen an NHS Dentist, who took an xray. She said she cannot see anything wrong with that tooth, but the tooth next to it had ‘shadowing’ around the top and bottom, so she wants to do a filling first, then possibly root canal on the other tooth, which she said could be causing the sensitive tooth to cause me pain. She did say that the tooth previously root canalled had one canal filled right to the bottom and other canal stopped half way down. Would the xray show if the root canal has not worked? And is this sometimes the case that another tooth could be causing pain in the tooth next to it? I am finding it hard trusting this dentist, as they don’t have a very good reputation, but I cannot afford the private dentist who did my original root canal. Thank you.,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

There is black in between my teeth. What is it and how do I get rid of it?

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
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the in betweens of my teeth are starting to go slightly black im really worried as im only 17 years old. what is it? and how can i get rid of it?,
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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 crown snapped off when eating and dentist now says I need a new emax crown and also root canal treatment. Is this correct?

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
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hi,my crown snapped off while i was eating some food.i went to dentist,who said i would need a new crown (emax crown) a fibre post and core and also root canal treatment.at a cost of £667.would this be right.thought it would only cost about £2/300.this is for 1 tooth.and do i need root treatment.ive never had any kind of pain in this tooth.,
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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

My teeth are in a bad state after accident playing cricket. Could I get my lower teeth capped so they don’t protrude?

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
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Hello Many years ago I had my front four teeth skittled by a cricket ball, which resulted in me having to wear a gum stripper plate. Also the two teeth either side have been capped. My bottom teeth have started to protrude over the years, which has ment that the upper plate teeth has been adjusted also. End result is a very unhappy me, with unsightly smile. I think the best course is to get the lower teeth all capped so they dont protrude, then either a bridge built over the top front gum (possible couple of inplants) ? Is this feesable? Many thanks ,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

I was down to get crowns but now dentist who replaced normal one says I should get dentures. Can I get crowns instead?

Friday, October 22nd, 2010
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Hi,i went to the dentist today and found that my dentist had gone on maternity leave and been replaced by another for a while,but i was given a treatment plan to have crowns fitted other work done,but when i saw this dentist she ignored what i wanted to have done and said that i should get a denture fitted and remove the teeth instead,i am very upset as my original dentist had promised there was nothing wrong with the roots of the teeth to have crowns as she had done a xray,but on my visit today i was told to have denture fitted without having an xray done to see if it was necessary and was felt bullied into getting impressions done and paying 495 pounds for a denture which i do not want what can i do please help 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

I had toothache in my molar but now it has suddenly stopped. X-rays find nothing. What should I do?

Friday, October 22nd, 2010
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I have had toothache in my upper rear molars so much so I agreed to have a crowned molar extracted. Now three months later I had excructating pain in my back molar whilst I was away but stuck it out by taking very strong pain killers until I got home .I stopped the tablets 36 hrs ago woke up on the day of making an appointment to find the pain has gone and so far no repeat X rays have been inconclusive. Your advice would really be appreciated sincerely ,
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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

What can be done for loose teeth and gum disease? I don’t want dentures.

Thursday, October 21st, 2010
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i have 3 loose teeth in the front i dont want a denture as i gag even when i hav an xray i have gum disease and not much bone left the loose teeth are all crowned and very old what can you do for me please,
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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

My dentist said I could not have a crown because the tooth might be moving. Should the tooth be removed?

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
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my front tooth that has a crown for 15 years,is moving already,my dentist took an xray on it and he said the tooth is still ok,but hes not sure if he could still put a crown on it.,bcoz the tooth might be moving,i dont want to loose my tooth.the xrays shows no problem on my tooth, do you think m tooth needs to be pull out?,
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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