Archive for the ‘Dr Tennet’s Answers’ Category

I am losing teeth, what could I do to stop this and fill the gaps left?

Friday, March 18th, 2011
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Good afternoon,

I am a 28 year old male with a loose tooth in my lower jaw. If I count from the front backwards it is the 4th tooth in. I have healthy gums and visit my dentist (NHS patient) every six months for routine checks. I have only 2 fillings having recieved my 2nd aprox 1 year ago.

I have had orthodontic treatment as a child and have also had teeth removed as part of treatment due to over crowding. The tooth that is loose has been for aprox over 10 years. If it is knocked by hard food it will usually tighten after a week or so, however recently it was disturbed by eating something hard and I think it is on its last legs. This tooth is sits between a canine tooth and a back molar. So, in total in my lower jaw I have 4 big back molars, 4 smaller back molars, 2 canines, 4 incisors at the front and this one odd loose tooth between a small molar and canine. This particular tooth I believe should have been removed during my orthodontic treatment but for whatever reason was not. Now it is ready to come out and I will be left with a noticeable gap.

In your experience what would you recommend be put in place or what treatment is available?

Regards.


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

Can I get free cosmetic dental work?

Friday, March 18th, 2011
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i was wondering if i can get free cosmetic work done to my teeth i had an eating disorder for 10 yrs which i recovered from but my teeth are discoloured and very transparent some have been root treated and turing very dark. as a result i dont go out dont like going for interviews as i think my smile lets me down it is affecting my personality i have asked my own dentist but he says there is nothing i can do i look forward to your reply thank you


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

How much will it cost to have 2 bridges fitted to top front teeth?

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
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how much will it cost to have 2 bridges fitted to top front teeth.


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

Should I get implants, a bridge, or a combination?

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
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My Bridge has broken and has over the last few years come out more regularly, my dentist who is a NHS has told me that I need to get a plate fitted and wants to remove my teeth which have been subject to root canal surgery so are just stumps in my gums now, I can afford to go private but my question is a plate (3 teeth) best or is it best to have implants or something else done, my Bridge is a 2 prong either side (one has broken off) with a extra tooth in the middle, so a 3 gap bridge, also if I have the bridge will I be able to eat properly thanks


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

After root canal treatment, my tooth broke and dentists say I need more treatment, how can I choose the correct treatment?

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
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Hi Rob,

I avoid going to the dentist at all cost due to a really bad experience with a new dentist after my childhood Dr retired… she really hurt me and I haven’t found one I trust since.
A number of years ago I was in pain and had to visit a private dentist who in all fairness was gentle and provided a full examination with X-rays etc….. he said I needed A LOT of work doing. The first (and only) thing he did was a root canal. This seemed fine once the drilling was over and I went back for the whole to be filled. A month later the tooth split in half & I didn’t go back… eventually the other half snapped and I have been left with a stub (close to gum line) – now a few years further on other teeth are now affected. When I saw the private dentist for the root canal he said I needed at least 8 repairs/fillings yet I recently visited an NHS dentist due to pain & he didn’t even do an x-ray – basically said I needed 1 filling & refused to include a scale & polish.
I don’t know who to believe but I suspect the private dentist was right as my teeth are not exactly healthy! I have no faith in dentist but need to go again as I fear they will fall out. SHould I take the list with me that the private dentist gave detailing work required to see if the new NHS dentist tomorrow will actually prescribe the correct course of treatment?


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 have three bottom teeth removed?

Monday, March 14th, 2011
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I have just 3 teeth left on the bottom, and would like these removed and a full denture, how much approximately would the cost be,


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

How long do veneers last for?

Monday, March 14th, 2011
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I had six veneers 5 years ago, they have all fell off numerous times, but touch wood not for the last 2 years. Can you tell me how long I should expect them to last as they are now looking worn?


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

I am unhappy with the condition of remaining teeth and my denture keeps breaking – can you help?

Monday, March 14th, 2011
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I have a missing front tooth and really bad stains inbetween the rest of my teeth..ive lost a lot of confidence because of my teeth and am suffering from depression because of them…i have a denture replacing my front missing tooth but it keeps breaking breaking evrytime i eat something that i have to bite into..i dont know what to do…can you plese help me?


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

I think my root canal treatment has caused pain on my left-side and audio transmission, does that sound plausible?

Monday, March 14th, 2011
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hello. I am living in the Uk and have been having some problems with my current dentistry. ever since I got a root canal done I experience extreme pain on my left side, involuntary winking and closing of eyes, jerking of limbs, and have even heard what sounds like an audio transmission of some kind. Is there anyway that my dental work could cause all this? thank u.


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

My molar is broken and bleeding but I am scared to visit the dentist, any tips?

Monday, March 14th, 2011
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hi there, i would like some advice regarding dental treatment. here is my story, when i was a young man i was a regular visitor to the dentist, but as ive got older they have become less frequent, the reason for this is, as i was growing through my teens, i started having anxiety attacks, and whislt at the dentists i had on, i felt as though i couldnt breath with all the hands in my mouth, and i was gagging all the time feeling as thi i was choking. its embarrasing as i have a boken molar , and that is weeping blood, and my breath is smelly, but even tho im a 39 year old man i feel shaky at the thought of visiting a dentist, ive been looking at sedation dentisrty i would be very gratefull if you could tell me more about it. many thanks


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