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Nhs treatment for front tooth that was snapped in half

Thursday, August 14th, 2008
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My front tooth was snapped in half after a fall and my nhs dentist intended on fixing it with a crown but since doing a root treatment then allowing it to settle he is unsure my tooth is secure enough to take it. what options do i have now ?

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

i have had many fillings on my tooth would an implant be better

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
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Hi doctor, I have had a five year ongoing saga with one tooth (lower jaw third from back). I had a gold filing for over ten years untill it needed replacing. It was replaced with a white filing which sensitized the tooth. A root filing was done but some of the root was left in which resulted in numerous visits to dentist and dental hospital till discovered and removed. A white inlay was applied which was too high, when removed the tooth had fractured. All that is now left is the front wall of the tooth. A new white inlay was fitted , which has come out twice this year. I feel unable to eat normally on this side. I finally came to terms with having the tooth out but when I discussed this with my dentist he suggests just filing it! This has been a lenthly and expensive time. I am now considering my options and wondered about an implant as my other teeth are in good condition. I would very much appreciate an experts opinion.

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Violent marriage left me with broken teeth

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
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Hi rob. can you please advice me on what to do .I had a very nasty violent marriage many years ago and i ended up with a few teeth missing i was to embarrissed to go to a dentist and now i have a fear of them , i have 4 teeth on a plate and a few gaps and 2 broken teeth i would love to have a complete mouthful of teeth again but not on a plate, but i would also need sedation and i dont know where to go for thids or what sort of costing and if it is possible to have this done, please advice me or help me i am 41 and feel awful about me and need to feel good again. thankyou

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

I had root canal treatment around 15 yrs ago on my

Friday, July 18th, 2008
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Hello, I had root canal treatment around 15 yrs ago on my front tooth and had a veneer fitted. In the past 3 or 4 years I have had a number of veneers and they either fall off or crack. I had one fitted 2 weeks ago and within days 2 large cracks appeared. My dentist is on holiday, so I consulted another dentist who advised that my current veneer is too big, too thick and the wrong colour. He suspects my dentist has removed too much enamel from the tooth and this is why I am having all the problems as the veneer is unable to bond with the tooth. He now suggests a crown. I have been avoiding this as I am concerned that it will look false and if my gums receed that the crown will look bad. Is there any alternative or can a veneer be fitted if too much enamel is removed? Thanks

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Should I take all my teeth out and replace them with false teeth

Monday, July 14th, 2008
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My teeth are badly broken and damaged, one crown at front has fallen out and i am scared of dentist, should i have them all taken out and replaced with false teeth

 

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

I have gum disease through thumb sucking can I gave cosmetic dentistry

Monday, July 14th, 2008
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Hi, I’m 23 years old. I sucked my thumb until I was 13. My top teeth were pushed out and my bottom ones were pushed in. My bottom right 1 tooth has even turned 90 degrees so it\’s perpendicular to the others! Because of this, the dentist told me I have pockets in my gums they harbour more bacteria than normal people. 3 years ago, I started suffering from gum disease. I\ve since had 4 gum infections, 2 abscesses, 3 teeth extracted and I now have another broken tooth. My gums are wearing away too. Most of my problems are due to the fact I didn’t see a dentist from the ages of 16 and 20. I\ve started going regularly again but I’m distressed at all the work that needs doing. Is there anything that can be done for me with cosmetic dentistry? I think I need braces to start with to straighten my teeth, but then I worry that they’re beyond repair because I have missing teeth. Please help me as it has had massive effects on my confidence and self esteem as I can\’t smile or even talk properly as I’m so scared of anyone seeing my teeth.

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

What can be done for my badly chipped front teeth

Monday, July 7th, 2008
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My two front teeth are badly chipped. what do you recommended

 

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

I have 5 crowns in a bridge and one is cracked what do I do

Sunday, July 6th, 2008
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I have the middle six top teeth cosmetically crowned recently. Five of them are joined as my bite is very bad. Today I have cracked one of the front ones, I have no idea how. Is it possible to repair this without the need to replace all the teeth as they are joined.

 

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

My dentist says I need a full mouth reconstruction which I cannot afford

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
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I have 7 old crowns and all my teeth are filled. My dentist has said my back teeth are breaking away and my gums are in bad shape. I am currently going to have root cleaning treatment as well as regular visits in between to the hygienist. I desperately want my crowns replaced. Is there anything that will prevent me from having cerec, my other dentist told me I need a full month construction for 30k. Which I cant afford, but would like to replace my cronws. any suggestions.

 

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my upper teeth are worn and discoloured

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
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I have rather worn upper teeth that are also slightly discoloured, what procedures do you recommend so that i can get the best look?

 

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