My dentist has just told me l need a new bridge as my old one is leaking, and any bacteria getting in could rot my teeth underneath. I asked if l could have it done on the nhs at the band three price of £204 he said no? I asked why….he said the nhs remedy…we are talking the realms of dentures.!Is this correct? All information l have read says that a bridge that is needed is available at £204 on the nhs. I do not want to challange him or complain as i’m sure all dentists are the same and l dont want to be left without a dentist. If this is correct l think all the literature out there saying you can get a bridge on the nhs at the band three price is a total myth, and is giving people false hope. I have been told in the past that all dentists undertaking all dental work under the nhs are adequately recompensed for anything they do. Can you clarify the situation for me please. It seems as usual the people with money will have nice teeth the rest of us dentures!! Thank you.
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My dentist tells me that I can’t have a bridge on the NHS. Is this true?
Friday, October 21st, 2011Would £900 cover the cost of a dental implant?
Thursday, October 6th, 2011Hello Mr Tennet, I have two front teeth missing (1 upper 1 lower) whilst I wear a false plate for my upper it is not a very good fit and given this is my third one it is quite expensive £180-£200 a time. I pay a dental insurance £20 plus a month but this does not cover for “cosmetic” what are my options in terms of implant I could afford around £900 this year would that cover an upper implant? My missing lower tooth is as a result of the gum receeding so I doubt that an implant is an option. Is a consultation exspensive?
I’ve had my bridge since 1977, but due to my gums receding there is now a dark line.
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 Hi,
I have a dental bridge which was fitted in 1977 and is still going strong! However, as the gums have receded slightly, a fine dark line is now showing at the gumline. Can I have this bridge replaced or is it likely that the two teeth either side of it would not now be suitable to support a new bridge? If so, what are the best alternatives? Also, would I be better to put up with the appearance of the bridge as it is and wait until it becomes loose or presents me with some other problem, before trying to replace it?
Many thanks
What would be the best way to fill in a gap between my teeth?
Thursday, August 11th, 2011I currently have a gap, top set, 5th from the front. I no longer want the gap as it’s effecting my confidence making me conscious when I smile. I have looked into having a bridge but didn’t know if I can if the teeth either side of the gap have fillings in and if not what are my options? I have had the gap for over 6 months. Also other than brushing, flossing, mouth wash, avoiding sugary foods as much as possible what else can I do to care for my teeth as they seem to be made of chalk and crumble!
Can a denture be made to lessen the heavy wrinkle lines running down the sides of my mouth?
Thursday, July 28th, 2011I have a partial bottom jaw denture with three back teeth on one side and four back teeth on the other. Would it be possible to construct a denture which helps reduce the heavy wrinkle lines running down from either side of my mouth?
I have had a lot of dental work done over the years, with all but two of my teeth capped for at least 25 years and with an upper right bridge. Two of my front capped teeth are compromised and I have to be aware of their fragility when I eat. My gums are healthy, as am I. I am 67 years of age.
My bridge is worn out, so what do I do now?
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011I have 2 bridges 3 front upper tooth bridge,I have had the bridge replaced 4 times.The other bridge is on the upper left side.it has been there for years. There is one capped tooth between bridges it may or may not be wearing down.About 2years ago i had surgery where I had 2roots removed and some bone implanted in top front palate where the front teeth were.My cuurent bridge in the front is the one im worried about seems to be wearing out a little.Can you give me some suggestions about my next move?My current dentist isnot sure what I should do next,and he doesnt do implants, hope you can give me some advice on what to do next, thanks
My baby tooth is coming loose and there isn’t an adult tooth underneath it.
Monday, July 11th, 2011I was born without a canine adult tooth and my baby one is coming very loose now i’m nineteen. Soon i’ll have to get a replacement, I was wondering how expensive this would be and is there anything that covers not being born without an adult tooth?? My parents think it’ll cost thousands and refuse to pay for it and I cant afford the implant myself. I’ve read abit about bridges too but it says they wouldnt help prevent bone loss. What would be the best thing for me to do?
Could a bridge be the answer to my dental problems?
Friday, June 17th, 2011I have yellow stained and cracked teeth from a childhood of candy and soda pop, and now I am 28 years old and eating has become a worst nightmare for me. As I eat I feel little segments of my teeth while I am chewing as if I am eating glass. I have already had 4 extractions- because I am on public aid but I am wondering isn’t there a way I could get my teeth shaven down and then fitted with a fixed dental bridge? I have watched tons of bridge videos and I am just wondering if it could be done or in the missing spaces in my mouth couldn’t I get a mini implant in there and then the fixed bridge added or is it too much work to handle doing it this way? If you have any ideas on what I can do please feel free to let me know. thank you for your time
Can you have two teeth together replaced by a dental bridge?
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011Hello Dr Hughes. I have a question for you: I have a lower plate with two back teeth on one side and one tooth on the other. Ideally I would like to replace this with dental bridges as the denture is not comfortable. My dentist has told me that it isn’t possible to have two teeth together replaced by a dental bridge. Can you tell me whether or not this is the case?
How much are cosmetic dentures?
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011hello Doctor
