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I’m considering implants but have a number of problems that might affect this, will i still be able to achieve a good mouth profile?

August 19th, 2013
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I am currently considering implants on my upper jaw along with sinus lift/bone graft. I still have some baby teeth which need removing, and some of the sound adult teeth will be crowned and a fixed bridge will be fitted on implants I currently wear a upper denture which covers my existing teeth and obviously gives fullness in my mouth. I have recently been treated for the periodontal problem. I know this is a complex case, but I would like to know whether I can achieve a fairly good lip/mouth profile after as when I remove the denture I am really flat mouthed. I look forward to hearing from you.

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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My 4 year old son’s molars on both sides are decaying, can he have dental implants?

August 19th, 2013
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Hi, my 4 year old son most of his molars teeth of both side are decayed by over using of sweets.he is not able to use his molars for chewing. the are decayed and formed hole .Does he able to replace his teath with dental implant?what will be the risk?does his age approprate to handle the treetment?what are the procedure?how long it will take to implant.how many days it needs to recover?dose it has pain after the implantation.dose the metal removed after establisment?for how long it will be with him?

what are the pros and cons?does his age matters?Thank you in advance for your proffesional advice

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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I’ve had my tooth removed because of an abscess, will the abscess heal up on it’s own now or do i need antibiotics?

August 19th, 2013
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Dear Dr Moore,
I had a filling fall out quite some time ago, stupidly I left it like this and my tooth eroded away leaving only a small amount visible. Yesterday I noticed a slight swelling on the gum above the tooth I phoned my dentist and they seen me today and removed the tooth. What I don’t understand is if this is the end of the problem? Will the abscess just go away by itself now the rotten tooth has been removed. I am pregnant and do not want any infection to harm my baby. Should I have been given antibiotics or will I be ok just gargling salt water and keeping the area clean as my dentist instructed me to do.
Thank you for your help! 

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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My 14 year old daughter has a front impacted tooth and wants to have a dental implant, is this possible?

August 12th, 2013
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My daughter has front impacted tooth – she has decided she does not want to wait another 2 years for tooth to possibly come down and have an implant instead – can you advise if this is possible and the procedure. So far she just has the chain fitted. Her impacted tooth is way up under her nose lying horizontally and we have been told that the procedure to pull down may not be a success. She has had teeth removed as some other front teeth out of place. She is 14 and the absence of a front tooth is having major impact. NHS have been good but process too slow and she is prepared to do anything to have a front tooth asap.
Thanks

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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Could i send you my x rays as the doctors in Saudi Arabia do not have adequate knowledge?

August 12th, 2013
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Thank you for your cooperation I am 52 with heart valve problems and most of my teeth are moving and a number of them fell out and I have low bone density in the lower jaw one doc advised me to put moving Dnchr and this something very difficult and other physicians advised me for teeh transplant “from your point of view what the best transplant in my case and the type of implant i should i used”am very scared and doctors we have in Saudi Arabia do not have adequate knowlege should i send you my x-rays in order to adequate diagnosis my condition best regards

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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I had two veneers fitted in March 2011, recently one flipped off and the surgery refuse to replace it, what should i do?

August 12th, 2013
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Dear Dr Moore,

I had two porcelain veneers fitted in March 2011 at a cost of £900. Last Thursday one flipped off and I returned to the dentist where I was told by that they could fix it but I would need to contact the dentist who fitted the veneer (he no longer works at the surgery) to get it replaced. She said that as he fitted the veneer it’s his responsibility to fix it. I questioned this as it seemed unreasonable as I had the treatment at the surgery, not through the dentist privately. The owner of the surgery then said that ‘these things happen’ and he wouldn’t be able to replace the veneer for free. Having paid out £900 and being told at the time the veneers would last between 8-10 years this doesn’t seem right.

The fixed veneer has now flipped off again after being bonded back on so it clearly needs a more long term resolution.

Can you please tell me what you think I am entitled to as a patient? I feel that if I bought a TV and it broke within 18 months I would be covered by a guarantee so surely the same is the case for veneers?

Thanks! 

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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My Maryland bridge has fallen out 3 times in the last 3 years, what are my other options?

August 1st, 2013
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I have a bridge (I believe it’s called a Maryland bridge) due to losing a tooth, mainly through grinding my teeth in my sleep. I initially had a crown but ended up needing the whole tooth removed and a bridge was my only option. I’ve had it approximately 3 years and it has fallen out and been re-attached 3 times so far. At the moment it’s causing me a lot of pain and I can feel it loosening, ready to fall out again. I assume this is due to grinding my teeth, although on one occasion it did come out when I was eating. I’m concerned that this is just going to keep happening and I’m wondering what my options are. I’m also not really happy with the appearance of the bridge, the tooth doesn’t blend in well enough with the others and you can see that it’s false. I’ve been reading about implants however it seems these can also be damaged by teeth grinding? I understand you may well need to see the tooth, but I’m just wondering what your initial thoughts on this would be and what advice you can offer. Many thanks.

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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I have installed an implant but couldn’t close it properly, could you guide me on how i can do this?

August 1st, 2013
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Dear Sir,
i am a general dentist and i used to do dental implants.
but i am facing a problem that i have removed a tooth # 46 having severe buccal bone loss. after that i had installed an implant and then after putting a graft i have sutured the tissues but i have failed to close it completely.
and still its didn’t get closed completely.
kindly guide me that how will i have to design a flap and which will completely cover the wound. Kind Regards! 

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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I am very worried about having a tooth extracted, will i be able to get any kind of general anaesthetic

August 1st, 2013
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I have been referred to have a tooth with a failed root canal extracted, I am very worried about the extraction, I asked for a general anaesthetic but they are doing it under a local, I am firstly concerned about pain, I often get a locked jaw when have dental treatment and I am concerned about hearing the crunching noises and the possibility of the tooth breaking, I have told the receptionist that I am worried, will the dental surgeon be understanding? The tooth is not causing any pain, what will happen if I don’t have the extraction? And what will happen afterwards is also a worry. Will I get crown implant or something else? Thanks for your help.

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My dentist and Guys Hospital dispute what treatment i should have done, which one should i go with?

August 1st, 2013
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Ive had 3 implants put in about 6 yrs ago but Ive been told they wont last by my dentist and Guys Hospital. My dentist suggest to have the implants redone but Guys tell me to have a bridge. Im confused and really dont know what to do. I just want to be referred to the right person so I don’t have to walk around with big gaps in my mouth. Its an awful feeling not being able to smile. I’m a diabetic who is 50 years old. My diabetes can be a bit unstable at times but at the moment the balance has improved.

Both my dentist and Guys disagree with each other regarding my treatment and both parties rerfuse to talk to each other too.

I so need to find a permanant help for my teeth as the thought of having more false teeth kills me.

The implant on the upper left hand side is starting to ache which I fear might be starting to fall out but on touching it , it still appears firm. Both other impants also appear firm but x rays have proved they will one day fall out but no one knows when.

my nhs dentist and private dentist worked together with my treatment of crowns and implants. also i had to have bone put in the gums so the implants worked.

I have had Gum disease since I was 21 but keep my teeth in good order. I have them clean by my dentist every 3 months. Ive also been to guys for a year while they cleaned

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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