Posts tagged “missing teeth”

Will braces damage the crowns on my front teeth?

September 14th, 2009

Q.
I have always been a bit unhappy with the four crowns I have at the front of my mouth, and am going to have braces. Mr orthodontist has said this is okay, but I am concerned that one of the bridges may break or something. Is there any chance of this happening?

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Dr Raha Sepehrara

The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough Leicester, LE11 3BJ
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Is it not enough to give my teeth excellent dental cleaning at home?

September 11th, 2009

Q.
If you have a good teeth cleaning routine, including cleaning your teeth with toothpaste and toothbrush, mouthwash and using floss, is there any real need to actually go to the dentist. Should they not be in a good condition anyway if I am taking care of them?

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Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
86 Harley Street, London Greater London, W1G 7H
Web: www.forma86.com Tel: 0800 015 0569

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How long will a crown typically last?

September 10th, 2009

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I got a crown for one of my teeth when it got broken off. I had to get the whole tooth removed through surgery. This was around two years ago. When I go to the dentist she says the crown is holding up well, which makes me worry about how long it will actually last. She did mention the option of an implant when we first discussed what I could do, but I chose a crown becuase it was cheaper. How long do crowns typically last?

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Dr Raha Sepehrara

The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough Leicester, LE11 3BJ
Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144

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Why does my child constantly require cavity treatment?

September 9th, 2009

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Hi Dr Kumar, I always make sure my 9 year old child brushes his teeth day and night, and I also limit the amount of sweets he eats. None the less, whenever I take him for his six-month check up, he always seems to need treatment for cavities and tooth decay. Is there an underlying problem, or is there something more I could do to improve my child’s dental hygiene?

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Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
86 Harley Street, London Greater London, W1G 7H
Web: www.forma86.com Tel: 0800 015 0569

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What would the cost be for invisalign treatment and two fillings?

September 9th, 2009

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Dear Dr Viola, how much will it cost to have an invisalign and two missing teeth fill. Regards Bola

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Hello Bola,The price of Invisa… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Viola Vajda

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Do lower dentures fit less well than upper dentures?

September 9th, 2009

Q.
I currently wear complete upper dentures and they fit fine, after an initial time of uncomfortableness. However, my bottom teeth are not in particularly good condition either, but I would rather not get dentures for them as I have heard they fit less well than upper dentures. Are there any other options available, or am I hearing wrong in the first place?

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Dr Viola Vajda

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Is using toothpaste and a toothbrush twice a day not enough?

September 9th, 2009

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When I go to the supermarket I see so many different things to clean teeth (toothbursh, mouthwash, floss and others). Is it not just enough to clean your teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste two times a day?

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Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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My tooth crumbled when my braces were removed. Why?

September 7th, 2009

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When I had my fixed braces taken off, for some reason one of my teeth at the side of my mouth crumbled away, with the root and remaining bone still intact. Why did this happen and what should I do?

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Dr Viola Vajda

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Will i need to remove wisdom teeth for invisalign treatment?

September 1st, 2009

Q.
My mouth is particulary small and my wisdom teeth havnt come in yet. Will they have to be taken out to get invisalign even if they havnt come in? Also are any of my teeth going to need to be pulled to get this treatment?

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