Q. all enamel has gone from my teeth and they are in great pain because of the sensitivity. they are very thin as well becuase of this. what dental treatment can help me?
A. Best treatment is usually to get them covered in some way. Loss of enamel typically will result in a hypersensitivity……get this looked at.
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
Q. Hi the aesthetics of my face don’t look too great. I had several bottom teeth (right hand side) removed last year because of bad gum disease and now it looks like my face has fallen down on one side, can I do anything about this? have any surgery? what do you think? Thanks
A. Your teeth and jaw bone support your face. Remember those pictures of grandma without her teeth? She looked that way because she had no teeth. I recommend you consult with a dentist to replace the missing teeth and this will give back support to your face. Dr. Lemongello
Dr Lerner & Dr Lemongello
Lerner & Lemongello
www.lernerlemongello.com
Tel: (561) 627 9000
5602 PGA Blvd, Suite 201
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida FL 33418
Q. i have two very sensitive teeth on bottom teeth next to each other and this is making eating very difficult for me as it can be so pauinful. could you tell of me any treatment that can possibly help me with this problem?
A. It would depend on the condition of the teeth. Sometimes it is simple to place a medication on the tooth that will greatly diminish the degree of sensitivity. Sometimes it will require more involved treatment such as root canal treatment or coverage of the tooth/teeth with a crown or veneer.
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
Q. I have only just started getting bleeding gums? What reasons are there for this happening and should I be concerned?
A. A lot of possibilities exist. Periodontal disease or even a more involved physical disorder can create the possibility of bleeding gum tissue…..get this evaluated.
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
Q. I hate my smile. my teeth are all rotten because of various trauma and issues and i have bad dental phobia. some teeth are remaining and the half decent ones are chipped, i’m in dire need for a smile makeover, what do you suggest? i know you can’t give me much info until a consultation etc but i need a general idea of what treatments are available for nervous patients
A. In todays modern dental offices there are many ways comfort can be achieved. Medication can be used to reduce your anxiety or if necessary you can be sedated achieving more of a dream state that will allow you to be treated comfortable. You might also be surprised at how easy a smile makeover can be with a highly skilled dentist. Start by aking your friends, family and co-workers about their dentists. Check out their websites and then find a few dentists in your area and schedule a consult with each one until you find someone you like and are comfortable with. Dr. Lemongello
Dr Lerner & Dr Lemongello
Lerner & Lemongello
www.lernerlemongello.com
Tel: (561) 627 9000
5602 PGA Blvd, Suite 201
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida FL 33418
Q. Hi, are lumineers a brand of veneers? if so are they the best kind? my friend just had lumineers and her teeth look fantastic! How much would they cost for a whole mouth set on average? thank you for your time.
A. Yes, lumineers are a brand. There are many different brands but all are basically the same. They are all thin shells of ceramic which are custom designed to the specifications set forth by the dentist. Fees will vary depending upon the expertise of the dentist, but usually a range of $900-$2500.
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
Q. Hi, my top set of teeth are mostly rotted and the upper gums bleed too, my bottom teeth seem okay but i’m terrifeid to go to a dentist but i obviously need to. Do you think my dentist would extract all of my rotten teeth? If he does can I have dental implants as I feel I have severe gum disease so the bone might not be strong enough to hold them in. What should i do? please help!
A.
I recommend you consult with a dentist before your condition gets worse. A qualified dentist working with a specialist should be able to manage your care of removing the decayed teeth and providing you with implants or any other type of dentistry you may need. Just because you have gum disease around the decayed teeth doesn’t mean you are not a candidate for implants. The key is the longer you wait the worse it will get and make it more difficult to place implants. Dr. Lemongello
Dr Lerner & Dr Lemongello
Lerner & Lemongello
www.lernerlemongello.com
Tel: (561) 627 9000
5602 PGA Blvd, Suite 201
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida FL 33418
Q. Hi, i have severe over crowding of the bottom set of teeth. i would like something to fix this.. also i have an overbite, what kind of orthodontics could fix this? i just need a general idea, thanks.
A. Any type of orthodontics would help here. Treatment time is likelyk to be 2-3 years. An alternative would be cosmetic dentistry. Immediate results (2-3 weeks) with the opportunity to also change the shape and color of your teeth!
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
Q. My smile is awful because it’s so gummy, can i do something about this? i heard that to have a gum lift you need to have strong teeth and large roots, is that correct? thanks for any advice!
A.
Yes, elevating the gum tissure would greatly help. I have done many of these. It is an amazing transformation. other methods being used are what is called a “lip travel reduction” which prevents the lip from raising up so high and consequently exposes less tooth.
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
Q. hello, my amalgam fillings have just fallen out, i had two at the top and i ate a really chewy toffee so they’ve fallen out! i’m considering white fillings, just wondering though how long will they last? and how much will they cost?? thank you for any suggestions!
A. White or tooth colored fillings will last as long as your silver fillings did. It is not possible to estimate the cost. The cost will vary and depend on how big they are and what material is used. Consult with a dentist. Once they see whta is needed they will be able to advise you more. Dr. Lemongello
Dr Lerner & Dr Lemongello
Lerner & Lemongello
www.lernerlemongello.com
Tel: (561) 627 9000
5602 PGA Blvd, Suite 201
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida FL 33418
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