Q. I cracked my teeth but do not have the money to go to the dentist. Is there any home remedy that I can use to help ease the pain. Painkillers are doing the job for a short time but then the pain comes back.
A. Unfortunately not!
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
Q. Ihave chronic receding gums but no tooth loss as yet. Can Valplast be used to replace the gumline?
A. No, that would not be an option in my proctice. YOu must seek the reason as to why your gums are receding. There is a reason and it can be treated. The continuation of recession means you are also losing bone support. Be proactive about this, you can keep yourself away from alot of problems.
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
Q. My gums have been wearing down for some time now but I have been too scared to get them sorted which has only resorted in them getting worse and me not even wanting to go out a lot of the time. What has caused this to happen? I don’t smoke and have an all together healthy lifestyle in my opinion but this is ruining y confidence. What can be done if anything to help me please?
A. Mostly, the cause of this problem is lack of professional care and cleaning. Also, there may be an issure with your bite. You have to get care from a specialist which would be called a Periodontist.
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
Q. I am getting pain in my jaw and I think I have all the symptoms of TMD. Is there any way I can get rid of this myself or is there even any treatment available? It is a right nuisance.
A. Undiagnosed pain in the jaw is a concern. It can be a number of things causing this. TMD, infected tooth, bone cancer or even periodontal(gume/bone disease). Be prudent about this and seek professional assistance.
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
Q. What is the difference between veneers and lumineers? Do they both basically do the same job or are they different?
A. Lumineers is nothing but a brand name for a veneer. How they are applied to the teeth can be slightly different. Lumineers are marketed as a “no preparation” technique. This is often misinformation. It is a rare occasion that a tooth can be veneered or lumineered without some sort of preparation
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
Q. My son is now five and cleaning his teeth can still be a bit of a hastle but we get the job done. However I have not really bothered with cleaning his tongue but I have read that a lot of bacteria can get stored up there. Should I get him started on this early or can this wai for a time?
A. Just have him brush his tongue!
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
Q. I dont want braces and therefore want veneers or possibly lumineers. but to decide can you tell me in what cases either treatment are suitable for. veneers seems to be the main one from what i gather but what would you say?
A. Treatment to straighten teeth can be with veneers or with orthodontics. Orthodontics will give you straighter teeth but will not impact the color or the form or the proportions of your teeth. Veneers can attain all of the above. Make sure you go to someone qualified to undertake this sort of treatment.
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
Q. Can you please tell me what treatment there is for a tooth that feels loose and is discoloured? Price ranges wqould also be welcomed.
A. The treatment and cost will be dictated by determining why the tooth is loose. If there is bone loss around it, it may need to be extracted. This would require a bridge or an implant to replace it.
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
Q. i have begun to grind my teeth at night. I am worried about what this is doing to my teeth. what damage could this cause?
A. Grinding or bruxing it is called can be quite damaging. Nite-guards can be designed by your doctor to counter this problem
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
Q. Do you have any tips for flossing. This is something I am new to and it takes me forever to do each morning as I just can’t get to grips with it. Is there some special technique I am missing here? Thank you for your time and hope you can help.
A. Your dentist or hygienst should be able to help you through this….technique is important to be thorough and for it to be easy.
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
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