Posts tagged “periodontist”

Will my past gum disease ruin my chances of treatment with Invisalign?

October 18th, 2011

i had gum disease about 4 years ago and although it all seems to have abated, i know that it can return. Because of this gum disease some of my teeth have moved into unflattering positions and I am really unhappy with my smile. I would love to have straight teeth and really like the sound of invisalign, but i am worried that the gum disease may have weakened my teeth, gums and bones and that putting any pressure on them may cause horrible problems in the future. What should I do doctor?

Thank you

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Hi
Yes, unfortunately gum dise… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
52 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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My periodontist and orthodontist have different opinions about my teeth

August 25th, 2011

I am a 40 year old, faced with a delimma. I have seen a Periodontist recommended by my Dentist for severe gum recession, most probably caused by grinding my teeth at night related to tooth overcrowding.
The Periodontist recommends extensive gum grafting for approximately 14 teeth! When I recently visited with my Dentist, she recommends that I have the Invisalign treatment done to correct ‘crowding’ BEFORE the gum grafting, because if I get the grafting done first, it would be “just like putting a bandaid on the problem”. Of course, the Periodontist feels that the gum grafting should come first. Can you PLEASE help clarify, in your opinion, which should come first?
Thank You!

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Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
86 Harley Street, London Greater London, W1G 7H
Web: www.forma86.com Tel: 0800 015 0569

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I need my teeth straightened and my gums reshaped. What will the dentist do fist?

October 19th, 2010

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My teeth need straightening and also my gums need changing as they are currently bigger than my teeth. Not such a bad thing though the way my teeth look at the moment! If I go to the dentist will they do the gums first and then get going with the Invisalign treatment? How much would the gum treatment cost me?,

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