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Would teeth extraction eliminate recurring abscess?

January 19th, 2014
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I have two problem teeth (one either side of the upper front two) that have been root canal filled but routinely abcess (once/twice every year). Each time I get on a course of antibiotics to clear up the infection but suffer pain for several days before the abcess clears. My dentist has rec ommended extraction but I dont really want dentures and cant have a bridge as I already have one for the front two teeth and cant extend anymore. My questions are: (a) will extraction definitely eliminate the abcess? (b) can I still have abcsesses even after an implant? I have been suffering abcesses for several years and now want a long term solution that doesn’t involve dentures!

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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I have had a yellow watery fluid coming from my nose after implant treatment. Is something wrong?

January 13th, 2014
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When I was 14 (I am now 50) I had root canal treatment. Several years later the tooth crumbled and a crown was fitted. A replacement crown was put in around 8 years later and this was badly fitting, though the dentist didn’t think so. It fell out (crown and peg) two weeks ago and I went to a new dentist (my previous one was too far away when this happened). I was told that there was decay in the root and I could not have a replacement crown and post. From the options I was given I opted for an implant. I had three x-rays and was told that there appeared to be enough bone in this area. Following the first major part of the implant surgery, ie removal of the bone, I was told and shown a hole in the sinus. The dentist said this was caused from bacteria and an infection from the previous crown and asked if I had had previous sinus problems, which I hadn’t. He then told me that was going to use the implant to ‘seal’ the hole and that a good blood clot needed to form. The implant therefore slightly protrudes into my sinus. As stated I have never had sinus problems before. I am now four days post operative. I have two stiches in my mouth holding the implant implants. There is a lot of bruising on the roof of my mouth, which I believe is normal. For the past two days I have had yellow watery fluid coming from my nose a number of times. I am on antibiotics (Amoxicillin 3 times a day) and I am approaching day 4. Is this discharge usual. There is no obvious pain or discomfort yet except perhaps a slight feeling of tension, buzzing in my jaw towards my ear (if that makes any sense). Having now looked at a number of articles I am concerned that my sinus is infected and that the implant will not work.

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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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Some of my teeth are sensitive after building up teeth with fillings. Dentists says I need crowns but I can’t afford it. Advise?

December 27th, 2013
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my teeth had worn down,due to no teeth at the back,& my teeth were very sensitive,& painful,my dentist said he would advise crowns, which i could not afford,he said he could build my teeth up which would make a difference to how they looked & this would cost me just under £1000. I had 15 teeth built up,which i was really happy with, but now after 3 months i am getting sensitivity in some, & little holes coming on the corners, but my dentist says “well the build up is only fillings”you need crowns, He took an exray & said one of the front teeth that is sensitive now really needs root canal treatment, this cost me £1,013 what can i do . I can not afford crowns ,which he says would cost me about £7000.please advise.I feel as if he is just trying to get more money out of me. 

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’m considering having an implant on my right front tooth, I’ve had 2 consultation which do you think is the best option?

July 17th, 2013
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I am considering having an implant on my right front tooth due to the post / core RCT root starting to fail (after 25 years). I have had two consultations with two specialists and one is saying he would be prepared to do an immediate implant placement following extraction with the final restoration 3 months later, but the other is saying he does not want to do this and will extract, wait 3 months and then place the implant. Which do you think is the best option, as i have read that immediate loading / placement can cause problems such as gum recession after placement and can be challenging to create a good result in the aesthetic zone? Perhaps worth noting is that i had crown lengthening surgery about 3 years ago prior to the replacement of my front crowns. Also, as both my front teeth are crowned can i have a fixed temporary restoration during the healing phases of the implant placement? I know i should have asked them these questions but i ran out of time at the consultation and just want an unbiased view. Many thanks in advance.

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 dental crown is too long and I am concerned what will happen if it falls out. Can you advise?

July 14th, 2013
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Hello, in 2008 i fell down some steps outside a building in London and broke my front tooth (Upper right Incisor). Originally a crown was put on which lasted well until christmas this year when it fell off. I returned to have another Crown fitted. In July i needed a root canal which was done through the crown already in place.

The crown is too long much longer than my other incisor, and a darker colour than my surrounding teeth. I guess my first question is there anything that can be done about this?

What i am really concerned about is what happens if this crown fails? because i have had a root canal through thte crown would it be possible to put on another crown if this one fell off or would i have to go straight too an implant? I am currently a student and if this happens in the next few years, would i be able to get NHS help paying for this if it were to happen?

Many thanks

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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What is the lump that has appeared on my gums?

July 7th, 2013
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I went to my dentist in agony because I was with toothache, my tooth (front top left) was throbbing and sooo sensitive, my face started to swell and i knew it was an abcess as i could tell from looking it up, my dentist put me on 2 lots of antibiotics which took the pain away, my tooth is still quite sensitive but a lump has now formed on my gum, it doesnt look like a abcess, you can hardly see it but can really feel it, its right under my lip below and around my nose. what could this be? also if i had to have my tooth taken out then would my dentist put another one in as i would hate to have a front tooth missing. please help me find answers

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 a new crown fitted and it’s a completely different colour to the rest of my teeth, is there anything I can do about this?

April 15th, 2013
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Hi I have just had a crown fitted on a previously (23yrs ago) root filled molar (1st molar from front) that I am not happy with. Firstly it has a grey line around the gum line that looks horrible (reminds me of dirty finger nails!) and secondly the colour is at least a shade lighter than my own teeth which makes it very noticeable when I smile – bringing attention to the ugly grey gum line. My dentist has told me that the crown is ceramic on metal; the back cusp of the crown is all silver which I am not overkeen on but am given to understand that its more practical. My question is – is the grey line to be expected because of the previous root canal treatment or should I be able to expect a natural looking tooth right to the gum line rather than an obvious fake. Or is it me expecting too much. My teeth otherwise are in quite good condition. I would be grateful for your advice before I go back this Friday as I feel that my dentist will try to ‘fob’ me off with nonsense, as when she prepared the tooth for the crown she did not put on a temporary tooth but left me with the prepared ‘stump’ incl post. When I asked her if she would put a temporary tooth on she said that as she had now taken impressions a temporary tooth could ‘alter’ the prepared tooth when she came remove the temporary – altering the fit of the new crown! I have now learned that this is a load of rubbish and any temporary would be fixed with temporary paste which would be almost ready to fall off as I returned for the permanent crown 1-2 weeks later. I now think the that fact that she was running half hour late might have more to do with it. This is my first experience of a crown and my first experience with this particular dentist. i look forward to your reply many thanks

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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
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42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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I may need bone grafting to get dental implants. How long is the process and how much does it cost?

March 18th, 2013
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I had a bridge Rt.upper gum,but one of the teeth had root canal treatment due to infection,It is not viable any more,it woun’t hold a bridge,been to dentist,& dentist explained that an implant would be better choice,but x-ray shows,bone at the root is very thin & nearly communicating with Max.sinus floor,may need bone grafting,can you please adv me as how long will be the process & as how much it will cost,thanks

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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Is there anything I can do about my infected molar?

January 5th, 2013
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Hi I am having problems with my FIRST MOLARS tooth. Last year has been swollen and I treat with Amoxicillin. But I got worst this year, last month swollen 2 times and I managed with Amoxicillin to get well again. My dentist offered me to take off but I didn’t want to give up and I wanted to hold on with my teeth. 3 days ago again swollen exactly same tooth and I am back to Amoxicillin. All this time pain was awful. I can not cope with pain anymore and antibotis I had ate to much because of that tooth. History of that tooth: (This my FIRST MOLARS tooth has been feeled with metal 11 years ago in Germany, but wasn’t feeled good so forced me to repaired again 10 years ago in UK but this time Dentist screw the top to rut of tooth. That tooth worked couple years for me but it swollen badly 6 years ago and dentist did clean my tooth, got the shape my tooth, ordered it and once he got it he glue it that plastic tooth on my tooth) Last month swollen two time and again that tooth in my mount is swollen. My dentist says; “On bottom of your tooth got infection. What ever we would do it will stay 20% infection there. That tooth is not treatable because it sit’s on nerve. If it was in other place I would prefer you to hospital to remove that infection by sergury. Unfortunatly, that tooth is ban to plant in UK too”. I am middle age and I don’t want to stay without tooth. But things gets worst. What do you suggest as a dentist?

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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Which is my best option for treating an infected tooth?

November 9th, 2012
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My requirements: a) Root canal therapy two canals-cast post and core – crown preparation and impression -porcelain bonded Br non-precious or b) a complex extraction or c) and implant.
The particular tooth in question is the end one of a row of crowns, it is painful and being treated at the moment with antibiotic. I have to decide soon as to which option I choose.
My age – 70
Have very recently had an MRI plus a CT scan and wish to have neither of these as part of my future treatments.
I hope you will be able to give me some helpful decision making advice.
I live in Berkshire

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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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