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I am thinking about getting my top crooked teeth extracted and replaced with implants. Is there an alternative?

November 22nd, 2013
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I am female in my late 50’s. My two biggish front teeth seem to slope backwards and all other front teeth seem to slope forwards so the the lateral incisors stick out badly. A few years ago an orthodontist said I would need lower (I think) jaw surgery before any braces could be fitted. I didn’t go for this. I also have ‘highly restored’ teeth as one dentist put it and have a few crowns and have had a few root treatments. Also some top teeth at the side now look dark and unattractive. My four top incisors are healthy teeth but I’m wondering about getting the top crooked teeth extracted and replaced with implants to improve my smile. Is there any alternative? It is all beginning to affect my confidence badly.

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It sounds like orthodontic tre… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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I am getting a dull ache from the gum area around my implant but there is no inflammation. Should I see my dentist?

September 17th, 2011
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Hi. I had an upper lateral incisor replaced by an immediate implant a year ago, and up until now have had absolutely no problems with it. However, I have recently noticed that the area above the implant is sore – by this, I mean when I apply makeup, or facial cream, I notice slight discomfort over the area, like it is bruised. I then noticed that if I there was any slight pressure on the gum above the implant, it would bleed down around the tooth. I have no other areas of gum bleeding and am very careful with my gum care (flossing, interdental brushes etc.) I also use a water pik, and have noticed it is very sore when it washes around the implant. However, the gum does not look inflamed, and the implant is still rock solid. I am now aware of a dull ache occasionally. Do I need to go back to see my implant dentist? Thank you.,
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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What is the smallest gap size for a single implant?

September 3rd, 2011
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what is the smallest gap size (i.e.width) for a single implant? I had a lateral incisor removed over 20 years ago and have had a winged bridge ever since. I would like a single implant but whhen i checked many years ago the gap prob only 2 or 3 cm wide was too small. Is this still the case?,
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I guess you mean 2-3mm, in whi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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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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