Archive for the ‘Dr Tennet’s Answers’ Category

New dentists tells me I have had root canal treatment in the past. I didn’t know this. Is he correct?

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
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Hello Dr Rob Tennet. I have a question for you so I sincerely hope you have time to answer it for me. I have recently joined a new practice and they have told me i have had root treatment to 2 teeth, I am not aware of this and I’m sure I would have know.
Both the teeth in question have had there fillings redone, 1 because I asked for it to be redone as the filling was turning brown, and the other I can’t remember why as it was a long time ago. Will he be correct in saying that i have had root treatment carried out, if I hadn’t been informed. everytime I have had fillings they have all been the same nothing different has been done. He has taken x-rays.

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Dear enquirer. In some cases t… (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 crown has broken off. What should I do and how much will it cost?

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
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My crown broke off leaving the metal post embedded in the remaining tooth.? Front tooth.
Emergency services could not help me.
what will be the next proceedure as i nee to return to work following the bank holiday and i dont wish to be walking around with a massive gap in my tooth.
I still have the crown with me which was fitted over 15 years ago. I have the other 3 crowns in place. I dont think they are weakened. The dentist I spoke with at the emergency services said this could have been a result of wear and tear.
What should I do & how much will this cost?

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It will depend on the the size… (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 want the ‘perfect smile’ for my naturally small teeth. What can I do?

Thursday, April 21st, 2011
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I have naturally small teeth but they are not the ‘perfect smile’ teeth i would wish for, i have seen another dentist in which he said invisaligns would make my teeth look too big for my face as i am quite petite. is there any other option ? what can i do?

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It may be worth a couple of op… (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

Metal braces aren’t suitable for my job but I can’t afford Invisalign or Clearstep, any advice?

Monday, April 18th, 2011
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Hi, My teeth aren’t that bad, only 2 of them are being pushed back which makes them look wonkey… But its always been a problem, i hate my teeth… But im going into jobs that presentation is everything and I really can’t have braces, Is there anyway I could get them straightened on the NHS without getting full on braces? I haven’t got the money to pay for invisalign or Clearstep

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the NHS provides functional tr… (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 have a slight gap between my front teeth, would inman aligners or the 6 month smile be good at treating this?

Monday, April 18th, 2011
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I have a slight gap in my top front teeth, a couple of millimeters or so. Do you think that the use of inman aligners or the 6 month smile would benefit me and close the gap as it is something I have been sensitive about for many years?

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Gaps can succesfully be closed… (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 have been neglecting my dental care for years and now my dentist tells me the treatment I need will be expensive.

Monday, April 18th, 2011
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I have been neglecting my dental care due to fear and finance. I finally got the courage to see a dentist because I want to be able to smile in photos of me and my first grandchild. As of now I avoid them and he is 27 months. I told the dentist that I went to that I needed affordable dental care and he said there is no such thing. He said that my dental care would cost in excess of $18,000. I know that I need a lot of work including periodontal treatment but I don’t trust him. He suggested that I get dentures, I am only 47. I am afraid of going to see another dentist. He gave me a printout of my xrays, is there any online consultations that are available. Thank you so very much for your time

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Because the Dentist who treats… (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 don’t have a lot of my own teeth left, so how can impressions for dentures be made?

Monday, April 18th, 2011
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if dentures are required,how can an impression be made if the patient doesnt have enough own teeth?

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Dentures are made in stages. I… (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 doctor tells me that I must have my tonsils removed before I have a brace put on, why is this?

Monday, April 18th, 2011
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Dear Dr.,

I am a female 25 years old and i have tonsillitis. i went to dentist to put orthodontic braces and the doctor told me that i have to make a surgery to remove the Tonsils first otherwise even if i straighten my teeth now, it will get crooked again. Is that true? and do i really need to make that surgery? I hope you can help me. Thank you

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Long term blockage of the nose… (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

An adult tooth is growing under my milk tooth but I’m 20 years old, what should I do?

Monday, April 4th, 2011
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i have a milk tooth and my main tooth has grown unerneath it i am 20 years old what shall i do

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there are some good options 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

How much would it cost to correct a gummy smile?

Friday, April 1st, 2011
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Hi, my dentist has recently said I need 2 implants, which has started me thinking about other cosmetic treatment, I have a very gummy smile and teeth that are quite small, as well as the usual discoloration. At the best part of £5000 for the 2 implants, how much would I be looking at to radically alter my smile?

Thanks!

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Different dentists will come u… (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