Q&A about Dentistry-Answered by a qualified Goan Dentist

turbo · Feb 18th, 2006, 20:57

Hello Goan Dentist, very ineresting and informative thread.

I was born in an area where there was too much flouride in drinking water which resulted in very strong but discoloured teeth. Would it be true that whitening treatments would not work for me, as these are not stains?

How long would veneers last?

Thanks

Goandentist · Feb 22nd, 2006, 00:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo

Hello Goan Dentist, very ineresting and informative thread.

I was born in an area where there was too much flouride in drinking water which resulted in very strong but discoloured teeth. Would it be true that whitening treatments would not work for me, as these are not stains?

How long would veneers last?

Thanks

Hi there,

Too much Flouride in the water will cause white patches on the teeth also known as mottled enamel. Whitening is not the right procedure for you to have. For some time now the only option was to have crowns or veneers depending on the state of the teeth. Today the most conservative treatment availabe is by using a product called Tooth Mousee. Its a paste that needs to be applied to the teeth for about 5 min everyday and it puts back Calcium and Phosphate into the teeth in a process called Re-Mineralisation. In lay terms it means regenerating some part of the tooth . It removes white spots caused by Flourosis and I would recommend that you ask your dentist more about it.

Veneers generally last 5 - 10 years after which they may need to be replaced due to marginal discolouration that can occur over a period of time. I have seen people with veneers lasting them over 20 years , so its more upto you as to how you maintain your oral hygiene.

Regards

lowis · Mar 2nd, 2006, 19:46

Hi Goandentist

I am currently undergoing some investigative work for something that has been found (via xrays) lodged in my sinus (a 'piece of instrument' left over from a root canal apparently

).

Anyway, one of the xrays shows that one of the teeth holding my bridge on is decaying and i will at some point in the future need a new bridge, alas the decaying tooth has already had quite a lot of restorative work so it seems that particular tooth is no longer a contender for holding a new bridge in place.

Roughly how much would it cost and how long would it take to get a new bridge fitted and sort out the decaying tooth if I had everything done in India? My current bridge fills the gap left by one tooth. And is it worth it to procur my xrays from my London dentist so I can bring them to India?

Thanks!

Goandentist · Mar 3rd, 2006, 22:20

Hi Lowis,

An instrument in the sinus huh !! not a pleasant thought. It wont be too difficult to get it out, but make sure an Oral surgeon does it.

As far as the decay on the bridge , have you seen the possibility of getting the bridge out now. I know its a difficult job, but it can be given a try in the hope of trying to restore the tooth now.

Have you thought about this ... if you loose the tooth holding the bridge you loose a vital support. If you dont have another tooth that can be used to support the bridge , the only option would be to have an implant supported bridge. Try all means to restore that tooth, thats the best way forward.

Its best to bring your X-rays with you to show the dentist in india.

Best wishes

lowis · Mar 3rd, 2006, 22:32

hey goan dentist

the consultant i saw at Eastman's last week already thinks the tooth is beyond hope, he has referred my xrays back to my rubbish dentist! grrrrreat.

it has already been hacked down and 'restored' once and i think it must have a root canal to as i can't feel any pain at all, which I am guessing i should do if it is badly decayed?

anyway am seriously condiering getting work done in India, have emailed my HR director to ask if my dental insurance will accept an insurance claim for work done in India.

do you have a 'ballpark' figure for a bridge? just so i can get saving

thank you!

Goandentist · Mar 3rd, 2006, 22:39

Hi again,

Just go through my website for an idea of the prices in Goa.

Regards

bschne1909@hotmail.c · Mar 8th, 2006, 03:27

My wife is planing to have surgery in India soon, I was thinking of having some dentistry done while we are there. We have not selected the hospital yet but I was interested in how to find a dentist who handles international patients.

Goandentist · Mar 9th, 2006, 03:14

Hi there,

Its best to find a dentist close to where your wife is being operated, obviously for logistic reasons. There are a few dentists who specialise in International patients. Look for dentists who promote dental tourism. These surgeries are up to the mark and conform to international levels of dental treatment.

Regards

bschne1909@hotmail.c · Mar 9th, 2006, 22:56

Thank you for your answer. We shopping all around for the best hospital. Can you tell me, are there any hospitals in Goa that cater to international patients?

goangoangone · Mar 10th, 2006, 08:54

Quote:

Can you tell me, are there any hospitals in Goa that cater to international patients?

Apollo Victor, Margao

bschne1909@hotmail.c · Mar 10th, 2006, 09:23

Thank you for the info. We have contacted an Apollo Hospital in Delhi, (I think). I will send them an email to see if they will send me back to the first place we contacted or if they want our business.

Goandentist · Mar 10th, 2006, 17:21

My recommendation would be Apollo Victor as well in Margao Goa. As a holiday cum medical tourism destination, Goa would be the perfect choice. Have seen many hospitals flying patients to Goa from Delhi and Bombay after major surgeries so you can recouperate in this natural heaven !!

Regards

dave_is_away · Mar 24th, 2006, 00:37

Hi,

I am looking to get some dental work done in Goa in May. I will be arriving around the 18th or 19th of May. Will your office still be open? If not can you recommend another dentist?

Thanks,

Dave

Stephen · Jun 6th, 2006, 02:07

I arrive in Anjuna in October and I can't afford dental work in the UK. I was wondering as I have had many of my molars removed, I want to have repairs on my front teeth. How much is it for a cap (gold and white) as I have damaged my front tooth badly in an accident. I also want the rest of my front teeth capped/bridged. I would be very grateful if you could give me the price range on this type of work.
Many thanks, Stephen.
BTW where are you situated?
P.S. My confidence would be so much better with the aesthetic work I need doing.
If I have an idea of the price I know how much I have to save

Shanti shanti

Goandentist · Jun 6th, 2006, 03:32

Hi Stephen,

Yes dentistry is expensive in the UK and the rest of Europe. I have sent you a private message.

IM'ers are reminded not to ask for appointments or prices from me on this forum as the thread is only to answer your dental problems.

Regards

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Mar 2nd, 2006, 19:46	#153
lowis Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: london Posts: 69	Bridge Hi Goandentist I am currently undergoing some investigative work for something that has been found (via xrays) lodged in my sinus (a 'piece of instrument' left over from a root canal apparently ). Anyway, one of the xrays shows that one of the teeth holding my bridge on is decaying and i will at some point in the future need a new bridge, alas the decaying tooth has already had quite a lot of restorative work so it seems that particular tooth is no longer a contender for holding a new bridge in place. Roughly how much would it cost and how long would it take to get a new bridge fitted and sort out the decaying tooth if I had everything done in India? My current bridge fills the gap left by one tooth. And is it worth it to procur my xrays from my London dentist so I can bring them to India? Thanks!

Mar 8th, 2006, 03:27	#157
bschne1909@hotmail.c Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: usa Posts: 22	Finding a dentist My wife is planing to have surgery in India soon, I was thinking of having some dentistry done while we are there. We have not selected the hospital yet but I was interested in how to find a dentist who handles international patients.

Mar 24th, 2006, 00:37	#163
dave_is_away Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 2	Are you open in May? Hi, I am looking to get some dental work done in Goa in May. I will be arriving around the 18th or 19th of May. Will your office still be open? If not can you recommend another dentist? Thanks, Dave

Jun 6th, 2006, 02:07	#164
Stephen Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 29	I stay in Anjuna from October onwards for 6 months I arrive in Anjuna in October and I can't afford dental work in the UK. I was wondering as I have had many of my molars removed, I want to have repairs on my front teeth. How much is it for a cap (gold and white) as I have damaged my front tooth badly in an accident. I also want the rest of my front teeth capped/bridged. I would be very grateful if you could give me the price range on this type of work. Many thanks, Stephen. BTW where are you situated? P.S. My confidence would be so much better with the aesthetic work I need doing. If I have an idea of the price I know how much I have to save Shanti shanti

Feb 18th, 2006, 20:57	#151
turbo Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 37	Hello Goan Dentist, very ineresting and informative thread. I was born in an area where there was too much flouride in drinking water which resulted in very strong but discoloured teeth. Would it be true that whitening treatments would not work for me, as these are not stains? How long would veneers last? Thanks

Mar 3rd, 2006, 22:20	#154
Goandentist Resident Dentist of Indiamike Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: GOA India Posts: 187	Hi Lowis, An instrument in the sinus huh !! not a pleasant thought. It wont be too difficult to get it out, but make sure an Oral surgeon does it. As far as the decay on the bridge , have you seen the possibility of getting the bridge out now. I know its a difficult job, but it can be given a try in the hope of trying to restore the tooth now. Have you thought about this ... if you loose the tooth holding the bridge you loose a vital support. If you dont have another tooth that can be used to support the bridge , the only option would be to have an implant supported bridge. Try all means to restore that tooth, thats the best way forward. Its best to bring your X-rays with you to show the dentist in india. Best wishes

Mar 3rd, 2006, 22:32	#155
lowis Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: london Posts: 69	hey goan dentist the consultant i saw at Eastman's last week already thinks the tooth is beyond hope, he has referred my xrays back to my rubbish dentist! grrrrreat. it has already been hacked down and 'restored' once and i think it must have a root canal to as i can't feel any pain at all, which I am guessing i should do if it is badly decayed? anyway am seriously condiering getting work done in India, have emailed my HR director to ask if my dental insurance will accept an insurance claim for work done in India. do you have a 'ballpark' figure for a bridge? just so i can get saving thank you!

Mar 3rd, 2006, 22:39	#156
Goandentist Resident Dentist of Indiamike Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: GOA India Posts: 187	Hi again, Just go through my website for an idea of the prices in Goa. Regards

Mar 9th, 2006, 03:14	#158
Goandentist Resident Dentist of Indiamike Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: GOA India Posts: 187	Hi there, Its best to find a dentist close to where your wife is being operated, obviously for logistic reasons. There are a few dentists who specialise in International patients. Look for dentists who promote dental tourism. These surgeries are up to the mark and conform to international levels of dental treatment. Regards

Mar 9th, 2006, 22:56	#159
bschne1909@hotmail.c Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: usa Posts: 22	Thank you for your answer. We shopping all around for the best hospital. Can you tell me, are there any hospitals in Goa that cater to international patients?

Mar 10th, 2006, 09:23	#161
bschne1909@hotmail.c Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: usa Posts: 22	Thank you for the info. We have contacted an Apollo Hospital in Delhi, (I think). I will send them an email to see if they will send me back to the first place we contacted or if they want our business.

Mar 10th, 2006, 17:21	#162
Goandentist Resident Dentist of Indiamike Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: GOA India Posts: 187	My recommendation would be Apollo Victor as well in Margao Goa. As a holiday cum medical tourism destination, Goa would be the perfect choice. Have seen many hospitals flying patients to Goa from Delhi and Bombay after major surgeries so you can recouperate in this natural heaven !! Regards

Jun 6th, 2006, 03:32	#165
Goandentist Resident Dentist of Indiamike Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: GOA India Posts: 187	Hi Stephen, Yes dentistry is expensive in the UK and the rest of Europe. I have sent you a private message. IM'ers are reminded not to ask for appointments or prices from me on this forum as the thread is only to answer your dental problems. Regards

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