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Does having gum disease mean I will lose my teeth?

Thursday, April 7th, 2011
Q.
does having gum disease mean i will lose my teeth? it has been going on for a while now and is only getting worsd.
A.
If left untreated….yes.
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Dr George Kirtley

Smiles By George
7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
Web: www.smilesbygeorge.com Tel: 317-841-1111

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Can you please tell me what the next big thing in dentistry is?

Friday, April 1st, 2011
Q.
what is the next big thing in dentistry? from what i can see invisalign was the big one but are things changing? being a dentist yourself i was hoping you could enlighten me.
A.
The next big thing in dentistry I believe is scanned impression taking.
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Dr George Kirtley

Smiles By George
7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
Web: www.smilesbygeorge.com Tel: 317-841-1111

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I have had overbite and spacing. What would 6 month smiles cost?

Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Q.
Hi I have really bad teeth,overbite,spacing,and cavities,my cavities keep on shifting from one teeth to the nextI have had to extract two of my teeth.I also .How much can 6 month braces cost?
A.
You will have to confer with an orthodontist to determine this.
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Dr George Kirtley

Smiles By George
7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
Web: www.smilesbygeorge.com Tel: 317-841-1111

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Can I get Invisalign as I have crowns?

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Q.
Hi Doc

I have crowns on my two front teeth. Would this prevent me receiving the Invisalign treatment?

thanks

A.
No. However, seek a good Invisalign doctor for proper evaluation.
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Dr George Kirtley

Smiles By George
7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
Web: www.smilesbygeorge.com Tel: 317-841-1111

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I have missing teeth, could it be affecting my gums?

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Q.
I lost two lower jaw teeth at the age of 11. The bridge that was put in came out some years later and left a gap. The upper gum on that side right over where the teeth are missing is large, kind of rounded and firm while the other side is flat around the teeth. Is there something happening to the top teeth and gums that have the bottom ones missing?
A.
Yes, movement of teeth opposing where you have missed teeth for so long will create movement and dropping of the opposing teeth. Very common…and will continue to slowly worsen. Have the condition treated.
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Dr George Kirtley

Smiles By George
7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
Web: www.smilesbygeorge.com Tel: 317-841-1111

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Is it better to have implants than a maryland bridge in the front 2 upper teeth?

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Q.
Is it better to have implants than a maryland bridge in the front 2 upper teeth
A.
Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dr George Kirtley

Smiles By George
7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
Web: www.smilesbygeorge.com Tel: 317-841-1111

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Could bad breath be a sympton of something more sinister?

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Q.
hi doc

A girl i met told me I had bad breath. I am not sure if i do or she was just trying to hurt my feelings. either way i am now crazy paranoid about it. I have been practuically drinking mouthwash for the last week. could bad breath be a symptom of something worse though? should I get checked out?

A.
Yes , bad breath can indicate other things besides poor oral hygiene. You might want to have this evaluated by a qualified dentist.
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Dr George Kirtley

Smiles By George
7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
Web: www.smilesbygeorge.com Tel: 317-841-1111

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My front tooth has been knocked loose, do I need to go to a dentist?

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Q.

My front tooth was knocked a bit loose after a bust up yesterday. can yout ell me if i need to go to dentist or if this problem will get better? there is a dull ache.

A.
Often these will tighten up. However, it would be important to have it looked at to make sure you do not have a fracture. This would create alot of problems.
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Dr George Kirtley

Smiles By George
7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
Web: www.smilesbygeorge.com Tel: 317-841-1111

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My 10+ year old crowns look tired. How simple is crown replacement?

Monday, March 28th, 2011
Q.
I have had crowns on 6 of my teeth for 10+ years, but I now think they are starting to look tired and a different sahde from the rest of my teet. How simple id crown replacement, would I have to go to the same dentist who fitted them initially?
A.
Replacement is fairly easy. It would depend upon the condition of the teeth under the crowns. No, you would not have to go to the dentist who originally treated them. It would be important to see someone who is talented in smile design. If you are in the UK, I would reccommend Dr. Komal Suri, in Wendover. Very gifted!!
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Dr George Kirtley

Smiles By George
7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
Web: www.smilesbygeorge.com Tel: 317-841-1111

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Dentist said Inman aligner may close my tooth gaps. Would it?

Friday, March 25th, 2011
Q.
I visited a dentist to see about losing a 5mm gap in my teeth. He recommended the Inman Aligner which he claimed, ‘might’ close the gap. I tried to push him on this ‘might,’ but i think he was a politician in a past life and I didn’t get anything more concrete out of him. How effective are Inaman Aligners for closing a gap like this? should I get a second opinion? I don’t really want to go trhough with the work unless there is a substantial chance of success.
A.
Inman Aligner is good for crowding and movement of teeth on a limited basis. If you want to be sure, it may require traditional orthodontic treatment.
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Dr George Kirtley

Smiles By George
7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
Web: www.smilesbygeorge.com Tel: 317-841-1111

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