howie Posted January 3, 2008 Posted January 3, 2008 Hello to all you wise, witty and wonderfull fellow campers out there. And hello Michele. A few weeks back I had the misfortune to pick up a small abscess in my gum. Nothing to serious, but it did loosen the tooth, and after all these years of giving it loving care and attention it decided to part company for pastures new, and take up residence with a beef and mustard sandwich. This has now left me with a rather noticeable gap right at the front (please refer to avatar). This does,nt really bother me, in fact I think it only adds to the rugged good looks i,ve always enjoyed, but the wife strongly objects to the " gish ush a kish" at bedtime and has told me in no uncertain terms to get it sorted if only for weddings and funerals etc. I,m not happy at the thought of wearing a plate to put this right, although this might be the only answer, and hopefully something such as wiring between the other teeth, or even a permanent replacement into the gum will offer a better solution. Not that well informed on such matters and obviously will have to discuss it with my dentist, but a bit of knowledge on the subject beforehand will help on decide on what is best for me personally. All (free) advice on how to address this problem will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sparkle Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 I'm no dentist by a long shot..... but my advice would be the same as your wife.... esp if in the front lot of teeth. Its probably easier to get away with a hole further back in your mouth, and as your teeth do 'float' in your gums your teeth will possibly spread a little over time to close it up a bit, but not totally. Can you not get a post and crown put in, or is this only if you have a root left in there?
John H Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Hi Howie, I'm not sure what it's called but I've got one at the front which is glued to the one next to it. The denstist had to do a bit of preparation to the one that it's glued to before she fitted it but i've had it for a couple of years now without any problems.
Tony Jones Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Don't think Howie's mouth is quite big enough Sparkle (no offence Howie, and I DO sympathise with your plight, as I had to have a fair bit of re-arrangment of my front teeth when I was in my teens). Tony
J9withdogs Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Tony - fancy comparing Howie's mouth with a letterbox! I thought that was a picture of Cherie Blair :D
bob b Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Hi Howie, Although Albanian dentistry is in its infancy, I have recently returned from that country following some remedial work in the teeth department. As regards value for money, I can recommend my cheap and cheerful Albanian Dentist. The Dentists Wife/Receptionist flatteringly commented on my "winning" smile on the presentation of the invoice. The only drawbacks I have found with my new teeth, is the inability to say the word "suspicious" without emitting a loud and cheerful whistle, thereby startling anybody nearby. Also, my trombone practice has proved difficult. My next door neighbours kindly, quite independantly, sent round a couple of bottles of champagne by way of commisaration. Do get in touch for contact details.
howie Posted January 4, 2008 Author Posted January 4, 2008 That "glue" in type of replacement sounds ideal for what I need John, and I presume the preparation you mention would be getting some sort of key on the two adjoining teeth to ensure it stays put. Not sure what the post and crown is Sparkle, but thats something i,ll ask the dentist about as well. Doubt very much if the teeth will "spread" enough over time and the gap is every bit as wide my avatar shows. Not entirely sure you and Jan are taking this matter completely seriously Tony, but thank you all for your help and advise and i,ll let you know how I get on.
howie Posted January 4, 2008 Author Posted January 4, 2008 bob b - 2008-01-04 12:49 PM Hi Howie, Although Albanian dentistry is in its infancy, I have recently returned from that country following some remedial work in the teeth department. As regards value for money, I can recommend my cheap and cheerful Albanian Dentist. The Dentists Wife/Receptionist flatteringly commented on my "winning" smile on the presentation of the invoice. The only drawbacks I have found with my new teeth, is the inability to say the word "suspicious" without emitting a loud and cheerful whistle, thereby startling anybody nearby. Also, my trombone practice has proved difficult. My next door neighbours kindly, quite independantly, sent round a couple of bottles of champagne by way of commisaration. Do get in touch for contact details. Sorry about that Bob, our postings crossed there. I,ll see my dentist first and get back to you if need further details. Thanks.
J9withdogs Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Awww, Howie baby, of course I am taking this seriously. There is an upside to your predicament- Just think of the improvement you are making to your diet - the flies are getting through the gap in your teeth and contributing to your protein intake (lol)
John H Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Hi Howie, The dentist ground a small groove in the side of my ajoining teeth then, if i remember right, she shoved a lump of blue play doe in my gob and asked me to bite it. She was lucky not to lose her finger. I think i had to wait about a week until the new tooth was made. I think for the post and cap, you may need a root but i'm not sure. Tony, i'm surprised at you, taking the Michael out of your long lost bro in his hour of need 8-) Janine, I think you may be wrong about Cherie Blair, I think it's a grand piano she's got stuck in her mouth.
Guest Tracker Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 John H - 2008-01-04 2:29 PM Janine, I think you may be wrong about Cherie Blair, I think it's a grand piano she's got stuck in her mouth. So does that make Cherie a long lost sister to Herr Howie aka the Bloody Red Baron - or bloody something anyway?
michele Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 bob b - 2008-01-04 12:49 PM Hi Howie, Although Albanian dentistry is in its infancy, I have recently returned from that country following some remedial work in the teeth department. As regards value for money, I can recommend my cheap and cheerful Albanian Dentist. The Dentists Wife/Receptionist flatteringly commented on my "winning" smile on the presentation of the invoice. The only drawbacks I have found with my new teeth, is the inability to say the word "suspicious" without emitting a loud and cheerful whistle, thereby startling anybody nearby. Also, my trombone practice has proved difficult. My next door neighbours kindly, quite independantly, sent round a couple of bottles of champagne by way of commisaration. Do get in touch for contact details. :D :D :D Brilliant ........Howie if you like I'm going to Bagdad I would always drop you off and sell you for a Camel or two . I might even leave you with enough to have a cap or two . :D
Hymer C 9. Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Howie, I think what you might be after is a implant where a gap in the teeth is filled by having a tooth implanted into the gap without a plate, or have a bridge fitted which is where the tooth is fitted to the teeth on either side, the only down side of the implant is the cost about £1000 plus per tooth. Carol.
Sparkle Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Howie..I have the solution.... http://www.abraxxusfx.co.uk/gallery.php# >:-) >:-) >:-) >:-)
howie Posted January 4, 2008 Author Posted January 4, 2008 Thank for that info John. Often talked into something I don,t really need, and mentioning " shoving a lump of blue playdoe into my gob to bite on" will at least show him i,m up to speed on the more technical side of dentistry. I,ve no doubt that £1000 per tooth you mentioned isn,t to far off the mark Carol. My past experience of private treatment may be limited, but no doubt it will cost me a arm and a leg, which reminds me to offer my condolences re. your unfourtunate accident over Christmas. Hope its not to painfull now and healing nicely.
michele Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Howie , Ask if they supply Ears within that amount :D
howie Posted January 4, 2008 Author Posted January 4, 2008 Hells bells Michele. Thats twice in an hour you,ve stopped me dead in my tracks. I,m off to contemplate why ears have a bearing on this coversation. 8-)
michele Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Oh I see its only me you have a downer on is it right thats it anyone else can say what they like ....You gone soft on me :$ Can't get me out of your mind :D
mco Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Howie. I had a 'bridge' fitted about 12 years ago. No problems with it since.They grind the tooth down either side of the gap then glue a false one on each of the stumps with a new tooth to replace the missing one 'bridging' the two. Easy.
Mel B Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Howie, how about taking back that ring you gave your Mrs for Christmas and getting it made into a tooth instead? I just hope it really was gold though otherwise your mouth will turn black! You could get a few more done and rename yourself 'Goldie', as per the chap with loads of gold teeth (he played Bullion in the Bond Movie "The World is not enough"). You never know you too could end up in a movie ... Failing that, what about getting Clive and Dave to fettle summut up for you, I'm sure between them they could muster up something. :-D
howie Posted January 4, 2008 Author Posted January 4, 2008 Bit of a sore subject that ring Mel. Not even a fortnight old and starting to rust already, but rest assured, first thing friday morning i,ll be down the market demanding my £7.99 back. Thanks for your contribution Carol ( mco ), but i,ll leave this thread go for now until i,ve seen my dentist. Gratefull for all the help given, but now degenerating into the usual chaos and will let you know how I got on when its all sorted.
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