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Are dental implants better than dental bridges?

September 2nd, 2010
Q.
Are dental implants a better choice over dental bridges? If yes or no could you tell me why? Doe dental implants last longer and made of stronger material?
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Most of the time, yes. It save… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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Why is dental implant causing me speech problems?

August 30th, 2010
Q.
I had a dental implant crown just over a year ago, but have developed problems with my speech since having it which i hoped would go away but have not. Do you over this has happened to any other patients, or am i jsut unlucky? I have got an appointment next week to get it checked out and hopefully sorted, but do you know what the problem may have been?
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without seeing you it is impos… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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Are dental implants abroad a safe option?

August 30th, 2010
Q.
Woudl you be able to tell me whether it is a safe option to get dental implants abroad, or whether there is too much risk involved in this. Some people I know have had great results from going abroad for dentistry but I have read of horror stories in the news on occasion and on the internet?
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You have sort of answered your… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr nick fahey

Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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Can you have dental implants once gum disease is under control?

August 29th, 2010
Q.
Last year I was diagnosed as having gum disease. I am now starting to get the condition under control and would really like to get dental implants. Is it possible to get dental implants after having gum disease?
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yes, but the disease needs to … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr nick fahey

Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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Does smoking damage dental implants?

August 29th, 2010
Q.
Does smoking have any negative affectsa on dental implants like discolouring, or is there nothing to worry about?
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Smoking has a negative effect … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr nick fahey

Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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How painful is a dental implant?

August 28th, 2010
Q.
Is the dental implant procedure one of the most painful dental procedures? I have had a tooth extracted in the past but that is as far as my suffering goes. To tell, you the truth I am not liking the sound of dental implants as I am a bit of a wimp. Could you offer me any advice?
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Not at all, most patients say … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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How long does treatment time take for dental implants with crown?

August 28th, 2010
Q.
I am going to be getting a dental implant with a crown next week, but not sure exactly how long this whole process will take. Anyhow, I would like to know whether the crown is likely to get discoloured over time, or whether it will remain at the same colour. Are things like smoking and red win adn things like that more likely to stain them?

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The process can take anything … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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Does age have any effect on being able to get dental implants?

August 27th, 2010
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I am in my early 70s but would like to get dental implants. My upper teeth are fine but I only have 9 lower teeth remaining in a good condition and would need to get the rest removed beforehand. Would it be advisable to get a partial or complete denture in my case? Also, age will not make a difference, will it?
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Age will not count unless… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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How do implants help to support dentures?

August 27th, 2010
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I have decided that I am going to get some dental implants to help support my complete denture. However, I would appreciate it if you could tell me how many implants would generally be required to add support to a complete denture? Also, how do the implants help to support them. I find that my denture feels out of place quite a bit and it can be a hastle.
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2 for the lower and 4 for the … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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How long before I can smoke after dental implant operation?

August 26th, 2010
Q.
How long after the dental implant operation am I unable to smoke?
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smoking is best avoided before… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr nick fahey

Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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