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I am not happy with my dental implants, but my dentist won’t listen, what can I do?

November 18th, 2012
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Hello. I am hoping for some advice from a dental expertise in implants. I have spent a lot of money on having my whole mouth made over including three front implants. I now am not satisfied with the outcome, as my gums seem to have changed and my teeth look very long, and the position has changed in my mouth and different from the old look. I feel and wish my dental doctor had explained how gums could change or shrink and showed me the teeth before she put them into my mouth finally. I am very unhappy with the color and with the placement. My dentist thinks they look good so she thinks I should be happy. What should do. many thanks

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There is a gap between my dental implants and my gums, is this normal?

November 17th, 2012
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I have recently had implants to two front teeth. The problem is when smiling I have a high lip line and because the teeth don’t actually enter the gums there are small gaps which when smiling my friends say look like black areas instead of seeing pink gums. Is this right or should they have rebuilt up the gums to look more natural. Also I feel saliva building up and blowing through the gaps. Surely this cant be right.

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Fergus and Glover
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Is it normal that gum shield is too tight on one side of gums?

February 13th, 2012
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My gum shield is to tight on the 1 side of my gums, and I have to really pull it to pull off my teeth, is this normal ?,
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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How much would it cost to have foreign parts removed from my gums?

January 7th, 2012
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as I have had xrays at your practice how much would you charge to remove foreign parts from my gums and how soon could you do this as Im in pain and it makes me feel sick thank you ,
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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My gums are red and irritated and my teeth are fanged. What can be done?

January 1st, 2012
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Hi there I’m very worried about my teeth and not confident by any means I clean them regular but my gums are quite red and gums are very irratated I have to fangs which have come down I just want a nice white smile coud I have an estimate?,
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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Can you tell me if implants would be appropriate for me?

November 12th, 2011
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Hi there, my dentist arranged a free referral to a cosmetic dentist for advice on gum treatment. I was and remain shocked that he has advised ,I have all of my teeth removed and replaced with implants. My dentist has not referred me to a teaching hospital as she says it would be pointless. Could you consider the following points and advise if A.NHS referral appropriate. B.implants appropriate. 1. Genetic predisposition for gum disease. 2. Damaged parotid gland causing dry mouth sore throat,cracked lips,ear ache( I was referred to a specialist approximate 4 hrs ago and he advised if I could put up with these symptoms it would be preferable as an operation could cause paralysis). C.following the death of my husband,mother and best friend I was prescribed Prozac, I also take Simvastatin. Truthfully I have smoked between 10 and 15 cigarettes a day. I take good care of my appearance including my teeth which I have always brushed twice a day. I have always attended the dentist every 6 months and never been request to attend more regularly. I was assessed for Denplan approximate 2 years ago and pay £18 per month qualifying in the second to best category. I feel truly devastated that I am in this situation and can not help but feel aggrieved that I have gone from 6 monthly check ups to this. My dentist said I am in this situation because I smoked and have bad oral hygiene. Previously she has advised I have good oral hygiene. The cosmetic dentist advised it was clear I took good care of my teeth but smoking and genetics had caused the bone loss. I believe he was not aware of the reduced saliva and medication I have been taking. For an independent opinion I booked an appointment with a specialist in Yorkshire however when I last saw my dentist she advised I seek a further consultation and mentioned the specialist I have booked with adding he worked with her boyfriend. Any confidence I had in this second opinion was taken away when she informed me of this. Can you please advise where I should go from here, kind regards,
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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Should I seek assistance immediately if the healing cap of my implant has come off?

November 6th, 2011
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I am in the process of having an implant to replace a missing molar. I am in Scotland for holiday. The healing cap came out on Christmas Eve. I have tried to find a dentist but most are closed until 4/5/ January. will it be Ok to wait until I return to London 4 January or how can I find a dentist in Berwick On Tweed to replace it now – I have the healing cap.,
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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What does it mean when black shows through your gum following a bone graft?

November 6th, 2011
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I’ve had a bone graft done in october but a week ago there is black shining thru my gum does this mean its rejecting the graft,
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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Will using Corsodyl mouthwash make my bad gums better?

October 9th, 2011
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I HAVE LOST THE FRONT TEETH DUE TO BAD GUMS BUT I HAVE SOME Corsodyl treatment mouthwashes WILL MAKE MY GUMS BETTER ? ALSO WITH BAD GUMS TO YOU ADVICE HAVING IMPLANTS?,
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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The gum has puss and blood after implant crown. Does this mean it has failed?

September 1st, 2011
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Dr. Moore, I just had a dental implant done – it was fine, not untile my doc put the gold crown on. The gum has puss and blood. Does it means that my dental implant is a failure? I am 50 yr, female, non-smoking, very healhy.,
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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