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Can I get NHS treatment due to congenital defect, and if so how?

Friday, August 13th, 2010
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I have had very gappy teeth all of my life, I am currently 25. Growing up, when I saw my local dentist, he would always say that I would have to wait for my wisdom teeth to come through, so I have had nothing done. Following a recent x-ray there are definately none coming through. About five of my teeth never grew at all, and I have several baby teeth (which have started to drop out) and some teeth which have grown in the wrong place. All in all it looks a mess, with a 7mm gap between my front teeth. I have recently seen a private dentist who within about 5 seconds of me sitting down said I probably have ectodermal dysplasia. After the consultation she advised it would be £15 to £20k to put right. The teeth are now becoming a problem, mainly because I mumble when I talk so that I dont show my teeth and never smile. I am sure it is impacting my career and want to do something about it, however I can no way afford those costs. My initial trawl of the web indicates I may be eligible on the NHS to receive treatment due to ‘congenital defects’. In your experience do I have a strong case and if so what is the next step? Thanks in advance.,
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NHS funding can come and go bu… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Cap is wobbly but dentist says it doesn’t require treatment. Is she right?

Friday, August 13th, 2010
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Hi, i had a cap put in earlier this year to replace a front tooth. Now it has become wobbly and loose, i told my dentist about it and she took a look at it and said that a wobbly cap doesnt need any treatment. This sounds wrong to me so im here basically for a second opinion. Should a wobbly/loose front cap be left untreated until the inevitable happens and it falls out (probably at the worst possible time)?,
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I would get a dentist to look … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can I get treatment on the NHS for missing tooth?

Friday, August 13th, 2010
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hi. i had my daughter 7 months ago. therefore i still have my maternity exemption. about a year and a half ago. i had to have a tooth took out. at the time was told that you cant see it where it was. and to be honest it will cost a lot to have any work done on it. so it ended up ahving to be left with a big gap. which has really affected my confidence. along with that i had worked very hard to look after my teeth and also had braces at a young age. the gap has made my surrounding teeth nudge. and has changed my teeth. i have been told to get this work done it will cost £1200. i really can not afford to have this work done. and my confidence is just so low at the moment. is there any help i can get from the nhs?,
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It has to be a functional prob… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What is the cost of Lumineers per tooth, and do you offer finance?

Friday, August 13th, 2010
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How much per tooth and do you do finance? Im interested in Limineers Many thanks,
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Our dentists are accredited to… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I’m terrified that I’ll loose all my teeth and I don’t want invasive surgery. What are my alternatives?

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
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I thought I had pretty good teeth, I am 53 and they are white and very good shaped. the Dentist said yesterday I have gum disease (deep kind at the bone) at back of both lower and upper. talking about gum surgery and other one hour sessions in the chair and lots of money I dont have. importantly I dont feel I can go through with the invasive side of this deep cleaning of root etc. Whats my alternative – would it cure me if I have them out – I just cant do this and I am terrified. I am manic about teeth and cant believe this has happened in 21/2yrs since all fine. whats the easiest way through it, general anaesthetic at dental hospital or have them out or what. Help!! Im sick with worry, how long have I got , will all my teeth fall out and how soon??????,
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The advice here is to take a l… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My two front teeth are much larger than my other teeth. How much will it cost to have them fixed?

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
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hi, I have an issue with my front 2 teeth as they are larger than the rest of my teeth. I would like to get them filled down if possiable, could you please advise me on how much this would cost. Thank you. Regards,
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This could be a lot of possibl… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can you implant smaller teeth?

Friday, July 30th, 2010
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Dear Rob I am enquiring as to whether you are able to implant small teeth, around a 1/3 of the size of a normal tooth as i am looking at having a mislodged tooth taken out and one put in its place. I would appreciate any advice you may have With thanks,
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1/3 Height or width ? a small … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What can I do about my two dead teeth?

Friday, July 30th, 2010
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Dear Dr Tennet, My two front teeth had undergone root canal treatment around 2 years ago. I’m now 20 and still not completely happy with the appearance of my teeth as they were internally bleached but still hinder that grey discolouring which makes me very self conscious. I was looking into getting crowns/ veneers. But are these posible for my teeth? Or are there any other possible treatments? And would I have to have my front teeth removed in the future because they are dead?
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Hopefully the root canal treat… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What would be the best way to get rid of a moderate gap between my two front teeth?

Friday, July 30th, 2010
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what would be the best way to get rid of a moderate gap between my two front teeth? also will this hurt and how much will it cost? thankyou.,
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There are a few options with d… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

How does the dentist get rid of the abscess if there is no tooth to remove?

Friday, July 30th, 2010
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hello recently i got knocked in the face and 2 teeth at the back got knocked out – a abscess has now formed which has made my face swell up badly. ive been to the doctors for antibiotics but trying to find a dentist. How does the dentist get rid of the abscess if there is no tooth to remove?,
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It is posible that the crown a… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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