Archive for the ‘Dr Tennet’s Answers’ Category

How can I replace my missing teeth?

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
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hi I have missing teeth on the side i think i missing my lateral incisor and my front teeth has a gap what can i do to fix this problem veneers, implants or braces?,
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It will depend on the adjacent… (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

Am I entitled to receive any free treatment?

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
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Hi there, I am 19 years old and currently unemployed and claiming job seekers allowance, I have crowding teeth and a slight over bite that is causing me some pain at the moment mainly in the gums, Is there anything i can do as i have no cash and am in serious pain Thank you,
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VI think that you are eligible… (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

Is an NHS dentist restricted to the amount of work they can do on a patient?

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
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Is an nhs dentist restricted to the amount of work he can do on a patient. I had a front top right tooth taken out and a double bridge put in but its bigger than the natural tooth . i look a mess .,
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NHS dentistry does not recogni… (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 can I get rid of the gap in my teeth?

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
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Hello Im 33 years old, I have a large gap between my top front teeth, (half a centimetre) which Ive had since I was a child, most of the women in my family have it. I hate it & in recent years it has really affected my confidence & made me feel very self conscious, to the point of sometimes I dont go out when it really gets me down. I lost a tooth a couple of years ago and since then the gap has gotten bigger also. What methods are there to get rid of this? I should mention Im pretrified of the dentist. Ive read about bonding, what is it exactly? Could I have the gap filled with gold filling? Or I was thinking even something like putting a jewel in the gap but I cant find a dentist who can do that. My aunt had veneers but the gap was so big her front teeth look too big now. Regards,
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In a case where the gap is moe… (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’ve just moved to Edinburgh, can you recommend a reputable cosmetic dentist?

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
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I’ve just moved to Edinburgh,can you recommend a reputable cosmetic dentist? If not, should I only choose someone who is a member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry or are there reputable dentists who are not members of the above?,
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The British Academy of Cosmeti… (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 feel unfairly treated by my dentist, can you give me some advice?

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
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I just lost my four front crowns along with my original teeth in an accident, i am left with the four top nerves exposed now and the NHS dentist gave me a denture for now and then told me i would have to raise £10,000 for implants which is never going to happen as i am not working, i am in pain and can barely eat with or without the dentures in and my speech is not the same either. I feel unfairly treated by the dentist and would like some advice please on what to do next?,
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NHS dentistry should sort out … (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 have the root canal treatment done in a hospital under anaesthetic?

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
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Ive just been to the dentist for root canal treatment and the injection to numb wouldnt numb it, i had 2 injections and still i could feel the pain..the dentist has dressed it and given me antibiotics because she says it hurts because its infected, i have to go back in a week to have it done again. I hate going to the dentist and is becoming more of a fear as ive got older, is it possible to have this done under an anescetic in hospital?,
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Root canal would not normally … (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 son doesn’t have any canine teeth, why is this?

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
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My son is 9, and lost his primary teeth early, and had his adult teeth in very early also. I have just noticed this evening that while he is 12 lower jaw teeth, all the right ones, in his upper jaw, there are no canines on either side, and no room for them as his pre-molars are right next to his incisors. Why has he no canine teeth, and why haven’t the various dentists he’s seen over the years noticed or said anything about this? He has special needs, and could this be any sort of congenital or chromosomal abnormality? I’m worried!,
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Do not get too worried at this… (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 think I have pyaria, what can I do to slow or stop the process?

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
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Hey Doc, I have a question about pyaria. Now, unlike the other places I have visited and read up on this, my teeth are not crooked, or rotted, nor any other imperfection. I have never had braces or a retainer or even a cavity- they’re perfectly straight and white. Howevever, I have noticed that a couple of areas around my gums are pulling back much like my mother’s did who has pyaria. I am only 20 years old and do not feel like having all of my teeth fall out by the time I’m 30. Is there anything I can do to slow this process or stop it?,
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Its an old term that covers di… (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 much would it cost to fix my bite?

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
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My bottom teeth have always over lapped my top ( reverse bite?) I am now 51 my teeth as getting worn to the point i no longer can bite ( theres a gap) my top teeth are chipped n broken with many fillings and crown. I hav emany lovwer Molars missing. can anything e done to make my bite better? my bottom lip is becoming more protuded due tomy bite! can you help and approx what cost? i feel i nee all my top front teeth replacing and setting ideally to create a bite but possibly my lower ones are too far forward!!! regards.
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In cases where the bite has se… (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