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Are there any alternatives to adhesive bridges?

Friday, July 16th, 2010
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Hello, I am shortly to have both my first lower molars extracted. Both were root canaled. I am chemically very sensitive and couldn’t tolerate them and became seriously ill. All my other teeth are totally sound just one small filling on upper R7. My bite is very even throughout my mouth. As the teeth on either side of the extraction sites are not filled and are sound my dentist is understandably reluctant to carve them down to place a fixed bridge. Due to my health implants are just not an option. My dentist is suggesting two adhesive bridges. I am worried as I don’t think this type of bridge would be strong enough in that position of my mouth and wouldn’t be able to support the forces of biting and chewing. Also I am worried that the pre-molars would be damaged by the strain of trying to take the weight of the missing first lower molars. Are there any othe options?,

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

Why do I have to pay my dentist £55 for her referring me to the hospital?

Friday, July 16th, 2010
Q.
My dentist has told me i need to have my wisdom tooth removed. Due to it not being able to fit in my mouth and only partially exposed this has to be done at hospital. My dentist told me i will have to pay her £55 to write a referral to the hospital, and that the hospital may or may not decide to remove it (depending on how much pain i am in because of it). Why do i have to pay £55 to my dentist, even if the hospital chose not to remove it?,

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

I’m experiencing pain from the tooth that I partially broke, what should I do?

Friday, July 16th, 2010
Q.
i recently broke of a corner of my left 2nd to back tooth there is some discoloration like grey and my face has begun to swell with severe pain? extraction is what im wanting to do due to the pain and color there is also an odor from the site. i leave for vacation thursday and want to enjoy it what should I do?,

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

Is there any way you can receive dental veneers through the NHS?

Friday, July 16th, 2010
Q.
I am writing to you to ask a question that has arisen in a conversation between me and my girlfriend. She currently has 2 caps on her two front most teeth due to an accident when she was 13 causing her two original teeth to be broken away. As the current situation stands, due to counseling for various personal difficulties she is working through, it has been discovered, or more-so, she has learned to accept and analyze that this early accident is a majour catalyst to her developing an eating disorder she has been suffering from for the past 11 years through the fear of her teeth ‘falling out’, and also the social ramifications of her awareness of her teeth causing her to have constant social anxiety and difficulty in interacting with society, which has ultimately impacted her ability to work, ergo be financially and professionally successful/independant. Indeed she is on incapacity benefit due to being unable to work. Due to this, and as advised by her councilor we are seeking advice as to wether her specific medical circumstance satisfies her requirements for being eligible to receive a full set of (or as close to as possible, as defined by the potential assessment) veneers via the NHS as it has been established that a procedure such as this will “significantly accelerate her development towards becoming a stronger and socially coherent individual, safeguarding her future as an independent member of society.” This is not a personal request. Merely a humble question aimed towards you as we found the opportunity to e-mail you via this site while searching for relevant information regarding our query.
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Is it safe to get my canines slighlty extended?

Friday, July 16th, 2010
Q.
Hello Dr Tennet. I have been into body modification for quit some time, I have many piercings and tattoos, along with some scarification and other mods. I was just wondering if it was possible, and what the long or short term complication would be of extending my canines just a little bit. http://www.edgeoftheworldclothing.com/images/fangssmall2.jpg About that size. I have an overbite that was never seen to as a child, but my canines are still quite close to the bottom ones, and my safety obviously comes before anything. I was wondering if it was a safe procedure, how much some 1 year – 2 year lasting veneers would cost, and whether you think it is a plausible scenario. Thank you for your time.,

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

My teeth are rotten and broken, how can I get them fixed?

Thursday, July 15th, 2010
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All my teeth are broken and rotten. I spend every day afraid that my front teeth will snap off I am terrified of the dentist and know that I will probably need all false teeth. (I am only 30) I feel really stupid for letting it get like this. How much could it cost to put this right and where,

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

Is there any chance of my teeth crowding again after the brace treatment?

Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Q.
my dentist said that i need to do an orthodontis treatmen cause i have some of my teeth out the normal alingment,my Q is there any possibility of crowding again after the period of treatment,and i want some information on steps of fabricating a brace,

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

How long does it take for the alveoplasty hole to heal up?

Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Q.
I had a Alveplsty done on my lower jaw following 8 extractions. The hole is still open and I would like to know how long it takes to close. I am in constant pain, The site is red and angry I am still on anitbotics.,

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

My teeth are starting to rot, can I still have veneers placed on my teeth?

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
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Hi my teeth are really not healthy now and a few of them are starting to rott. I was wondering if I could still get veneers put in even though some of my teeth are rotting away.If you could give me some info on this I would be much greatfull.,

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

Will I be able to get bridge treatment on the NHS?

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
Q.
I have just lost my right upper canine tooth. Is it possible to have a bridge done on the NHS? One of the two teeth concerned is already crowned, the other is in good condition.,

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