Posts Tagged ‘x-rays’

I went to the dentist with a sore front tooth but they couldn’t find anything wrong. What is your opinion?

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
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Hi, I was at the dentist with a sore front bottom tooth. She couldn’t find anything wrong with it but it is still painful. I am 28 and she said it could be something to do with the jaw. She didn’t advise any further appointments. What is your opinion?,
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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Is it worth saving tooth that has traces of bacteria in the gum around it? Or should I have treatment such as dental implants?

Friday, October 8th, 2010
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Many years ago a lower molar was removed and not replaced with either inplant or denture. Over time the molar to the left of the remove one has borne most of the pressure when eating on that side. It has amalgum filling from past dentistry. In recent years eating hard food caused a little discomfort and it was assume there could be a fracture of this molar. Within the last three weeks the gum around this tooth has become inflamed and sore and I have a swelling and tenderness of the glands (not seen in the mouth) under my chin. There was alot of pain and radiation for about two days which calmed down to what is now a background soreness and slight ache. An exray has revealted some grey around the tooth root between the root and the gum indicating bacteria I believe hense the swelling and soreness but no evidence of an infection (no puss)! Apparently the tooth has some slight movement. There is no sign of decay. I have never been advised to have a bridge or cap to take the pressure of this molar so I guess it has suffered a bit. It would seem either a denture or inplant is now needed to fill the existing gap. My question is, is it worth trying to save the molar I am having these problems with in which case I will would need only one inplant (or a cap I guess?) or should this molar be removed rather than risks problems in the future with it and go for a double implant? I hope I have given you enough information here. PS Root canal work has been discounted in my case – my dentist feels extraction is the best option. Regards,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

There is a lump on the inside of my lip that is causing me grief. What would you advise?

Friday, October 8th, 2010
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Hello. I recently visited my dentist and needed two lower molar fillings, and a deep clean. I asked the dentist if I had any loose teeth, gum disease etc, and they said no, everything was fine. They did X Rays of both sides of my jaw, and again, everything was fine. I was concerned about a lump that has appeared in my upper lip (on the inside), which has a long white vein running through. I consulted a surgeon who said that I have blocked salivary glands, but that these should unblock themselves in 3 months. I visited my doctor, who prescribed me a weeks worth of anti-biotics to clear them, but they are still there. My problem is that this swelling is so large and prominent that it brushes up against my top two teeth constantly. My top two front teeth are slightly misaligned (one pushes the other slightly backwards) and I think the constant pushing of the swollen inner lip against my top tooth is making the tooth slightly loose. It doesnt move on it’s own, but if I push my tongue hard against it and hold my finger on the other side, I can feel the pressure. I am now extremely concerned about losing my top tooth, and how to unblock these salivary glands (my bottom lip now has three small lumps in it too). I am 24 years old, and other than the two recent mollar fillings have never had any tooth trouble. I have recently quit smoking (after this all started) Please help!,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Would composite or a crown be best to treat slightly broken tooth?

Thursday, October 7th, 2010
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Hello, One of my teeth (in France, it is called Tooth no:16) broke slightly on the outside. Would you say that a repair in composite to be ok. Or would you recommend a crown? What would be a good estimate for the whole job? The existing tooth has an amalgam filling & it will need an inlay core. Could I send you a photo of the tooth and the X-ray??? Thank you.,
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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I really don’t want to get a denture when fractured front tooth is removed. Can I get a bridge at a later date?

Thursday, October 7th, 2010
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My upper one left central requires a crown. after an X ray it looks as if there is a fracture in the lower part of tooth, it would appear after having canal treatment on this tooth that it would not be possible to have posts put in as it is to soft for posts to hold. I may have to go to hospital to have this removed. as this is one of my front teeth what in your opinion be the best treatment as I really don’t want to have a denture, and can not afford a transplant. would it be possible to have it extracted and later when it was healed up have some kind of a bridge. I hope you can help because I am really lost as what to have done.,
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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

Dentist has said he may have to remove badly decayed teeth. Is there no other option?

Friday, October 1st, 2010
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I’m 18 years old. The last 2 years i’ve had alot of issues with my depression and anxiety, so my teeth and gums have been the least of my worries. I have been drinking fizzy drinks and eating junk pretty much everyday without hardly brushing them. I’m getting alot better now and decided to go dentist for the first time in 2 years. Obviously i wasn’t expecting my teeth to be great. My dentist said there not too bad but i do have some problems, like slightly discoloured and a few holes in the back ones. I had 2 fillings today and he was shocked to find out the holes were bigger than he thought they were, he said he could try his best but if worst comes to worst i would have to get them taken out. I was wondering is removing them my only option? I don’t want to hit 19 and have false teeth, i see celebs have perfect white teeth and there not false. If you could be of any help it will be very much appreciated thank you,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Why is my face swollen on one side and I have toothache on the other?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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my face is swollen on the right but have slight toothache onthe left-why you think that is?,
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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

How often should an x-ray be used during routine check-up? Should I request one?

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
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How often should x-ray be used during routine check-ups? I have been going to my current dentist for 15 years for 6 monthly checks with cleaning and polishing. He asks me if I have any problems (which I dont at present) but I have a lot of very old fillings, some I reckon over 40 years! I cant remember the last time my teeth were xrayed, should I request this next time? Many 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

How much would it cost for an implant to replace one tooth?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010
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Hi i currently had a tooth removed but at the moment i have a denture, just wondering how much an implant would be for one tooth,
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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 the pressure be removed from a wisdom tooth to stop it from growing outwards?

Friday, August 27th, 2010
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Hello, my boyfriends wisdom tooth is growing outward and into the cheek at the side. This causes him much pain on and off and has done for at least 5 years now. He has been to the dentist, but they said that they wouldn’t want to remove the tooth, because it could paralyse the face. Please can you tell me, can he have the tooth removed next to it, to take the pressure off the wisdom tooth and stop it growing into his cheek ? 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