Category “Robert Craig’s Answers”

Which denture would you recommend for me after the problems I have had?

May 14th, 2012
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Hi Robert. I have had surgery for cancer of the tongue which has resulted in my tongue being stitched down. it’s horrible. I can’t remember how long the lady said that it would be like this for or whether or not it was forever. I live in Ireland where this is apparently on the rise as well. I smoked for years and this has lead to many problems including this one. Smoking and poor hygiene has also taken it toll on my teeth. I want to have dentures now (probably half dentures as a lot of my teeth on the bottom are still OK whilst other just aren’t. Would having dentures be possible for me? have you seen cases like this before whereby it’s been achieved? thanks

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Robert Craig (GDC: 63417) BDS (Belf)

Gentle Touch Dental Studio, 11 The Diamond Centre, Market Square, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, BT45 6ED
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Do I have to have root canal treatment in order to have an implant?

April 27th, 2012
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Please take time to go over my problem. six weeks ago about i was given advice by my dentist to have one of my front teeth crowned.I agreed and then five weeks later the crown fell out.I went back to my dentist who has temporaliy glued the crown back in and now says i will have to have a post fitted. Looking at various websites out there available I can only find information on root canal post.Can you only have a post if you have had root canal treatment.The remaining part of the tooth which is left is fine and i’m in no discomfort. Thanks for your time

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Robert Craig (GDC: 63417) BDS (Belf)

Gentle Touch Dental Studio, 11 The Diamond Centre, Market Square, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, BT45 6ED
Web: www.gentletouchdental.co.uk Tel: 02879 632495

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Can you tell me what I can do about a poor dental implant and crown?

April 27th, 2012
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Hello Dr craig. I had to have two teeth replaced a while back and did so with a dental implant. for cost reasons the dentist recommend i had two crowns on one implant. Considering I wasn’t a massive fan then I am indeed less of a fan now. one of the teeth that sits directly on top of the implant is fine but the one that is ‘stuck’ off the side is not. it feels like it rubs on the neighbouring real tooth and underlying gum. I know this is hard to describe, how he did it, but consider a space of two teeth, one normal implant with a crown on replacing one tooth but then having a ‘floating’ crown stuck to the other crown to fill the gap. what should have been done and what can be done to rectify this considering all my other teeth are there and healthy? thanks

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Robert Craig (GDC: 63417) BDS (Belf)

Gentle Touch Dental Studio, 11 The Diamond Centre, Market Square, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, BT45 6ED
Web: www.gentletouchdental.co.uk Tel: 02879 632495

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Can you only receive the ‘All on four’ treatment on the bottom jaw?

April 27th, 2012
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Hi there Mr Craig. I am trying to find out about dental implants and the all on four treatment more precisely. I am thinking about getting dental implants and as with anything like this or buying products that are big deals I check out user reviews and such like. anyway I have found that people really like the treatment and that nobody had regretted getting them done. I am going to need full dentures but I have only read about people getting the all on four treatment on the bottom jaw. Is there a reason for this or can I have all on four on both jaws? and finally what are your thoughts on the procedure is it a good one? thank you

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Robert Craig (GDC: 63417) BDS (Belf)

Gentle Touch Dental Studio, 11 The Diamond Centre, Market Square, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, BT45 6ED
Web: www.gentletouchdental.co.uk Tel: 02879 632495

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I have suffered a catalogue of errors at the hands of my implant dentist and need to know how to put them right?

April 27th, 2012
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Hello… 3 weeks ago i had a post and cap fitted to cover a tooth which had broken. This treatment was completed by my NHS dentist but cost me £295. I was still suffering pain so i returned to my dentist, she x-rayed the tooth and tells me that the post has perforated my gum as i have a bowed maxilla (she new about this prior to tretament)and i will require a specialist to put this right, as she is unable to complete the repair. I have been quoted £455 on top of the original £295 i have already paid. She has given me some antibiotics and is now suggesting that a bridge, at a similar cost to the repair, may be an option. I have 3 questions, which i hasten to add i have already posed to my dentist, however she is simply brushing them aside and steering me toward another practitioner within our practice for the repair treatment.. 1.Since this is treatment that has not gone according to plan through no fault of my own, should i have to pay for the repair? 2. could the bridge have been an option in the first place? and finally, 3. what health risks am i now facing with a perforated gum?

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Robert Craig (GDC: 63417) BDS (Belf)

Gentle Touch Dental Studio, 11 The Diamond Centre, Market Square, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, BT45 6ED
Web: www.gentletouchdental.co.uk Tel: 02879 632495

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Can you help me understand implants when replacing teeth?

April 27th, 2012
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I have been told by my dentist that I am going to need dental implants to replace several of the teeth in my upper mouth. I am okay with this idea but I don’t really understand how this works. From what I’ve read the implant acts as the root of the tooth yes? But then what will be the actual tooth? This is the part I don’t get? Whatever it is will it be included in the price? they are four teeth (all next to each other), whats the best way to replace teeth in that scenario? thanks

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Robert Craig (GDC: 63417) BDS (Belf)

Gentle Touch Dental Studio, 11 The Diamond Centre, Market Square, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, BT45 6ED
Web: www.gentletouchdental.co.uk Tel: 02879 632495

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As a long term denture wearer suffering from bone resorption I am not sure I am able to have dental implants?

March 20th, 2012
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Dear Mr Craig. I am struggling with my dentures and have for a while now. they wont seem to stay stable no matter what methods I try when eating, talking laughing – whatever… I have tried every trick in the book in terms of fixatives, retention pads and re-lines. I had looked at dental implants to retain dentures and was hugely impressed by what I’ve heard . the issue is, I have worn dentures for abround twenty years and have been told that I have suffered a large amount of ‘bone resorption’? anyway I wanted to know whether this could stop me having implants? is there anything you could do in terms of implants for jaws with less bone? cheers sir

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Robert Craig (GDC: 63417) BDS (Belf)

Gentle Touch Dental Studio, 11 The Diamond Centre, Market Square, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, BT45 6ED
Web: www.gentletouchdental.co.uk Tel: 02879 632495

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Is there any advice you can give me when considering dental implants for my dentures

March 20th, 2012
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Hi.I am new to this sort of thing and wanted to look at dental implants. I have been looking through not only this site but others like forums and stuff. I have seen a lot of horror stories and stories of woe and how dentures dont fit etc. I’d like to say that my dentures are lovely! and Im really happy with the work my dentist and partners did!! I am looking into dental implants purely to see if I can make them even better. I have seen that the implants can apparently help your jaw bone as well as be good in general. I would like your thoughts on dental implants and what i should potentially look out for when getting them? thank you sir

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Robert Craig (GDC: 63417) BDS (Belf)

Gentle Touch Dental Studio, 11 The Diamond Centre, Market Square, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, BT45 6ED
Web: www.gentletouchdental.co.uk Tel: 02879 632495

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A filling won’t work so should I have a crown?

February 21st, 2012
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One of my top incisors has been filled at the rear of the tooth. this was apparently a result of my diet which left a cavity on the back of my tooth. However, the front of the tooth looks perfect. The filling recently came out and the dentist tried to refill it but the filling came out after a few days. He has now said I need a crown but as the tooth is visibly perfect I am concerned if a. I need a crown and b. will it mean effectively removing a perfectly good tooth, you can see he issue I am faced with! and also is there an alternative. many thanks

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Robert Craig (GDC: 63417) BDS (Belf)

Gentle Touch Dental Studio, 11 The Diamond Centre, Market Square, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, BT45 6ED
Web: www.gentletouchdental.co.uk Tel: 02879 632495

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How much will a good quality single implant cost?

February 17th, 2012
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Hi, I was wondering if you could provide me with a standard/average price you charge for a single dental implant? I need to have 1 molar done on the lower jaw to replace an existing crown/decayed tooth I’ve already had xrays to confirm that I am suitable for the treatment, so I am now in the process of finding the best quality and value service. I look forward to your response 

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Robert Craig (GDC: 63417) BDS (Belf)

Gentle Touch Dental Studio, 11 The Diamond Centre, Market Square, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, BT45 6ED
Web: www.gentletouchdental.co.uk Tel: 02879 632495

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