Archive for the ‘NHS’ Category

My Feel Of The Dentist Has Stopped Me Receiving Treatment, Is Sedation Available?

Monday, August 19th, 2013
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I been very frightened of the dentist and I have only been Three times during my lifetime and I’m a 50 year old lady. It’s come to a point when I require some much needed treatment. The last dentist I went to was a lady and said she wouldn’t refer me because I’ve already sat in the dentist’s chair. It’s only my fear of needles that stops me requiring the correct type of treatment that cause my stress and I’d like to know if I can pay to be put me to sleep during any potential procedure and how much this would cost and if this kind of thing is available on the NHS?  Thank You, Doctor.

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Will The NHS Subsidise My Dental Implant Fees Because Of My Job?

Wednesday, June 12th, 2013
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Many years ago I had an eye tooth removed and the teeth left and right of it were crowns. To fill the gap left by the eye tooth I had the crowns either side of it removed and a triple crown replaced it with the missing eye tooth. About six months ago the triple crown snapped off completely at gum level leaving just the roots in the gum. The triple crown has been replaced on three occasions using a series of pins, but keeps coming out. I am told by my dentist that the only way of overcoming this is to have the roots removed and implants put in. Of course we are now talking about three implants which at around £1700.00 each is something I just cannot afford. Unfortunately this is now affection me psychologically, as my job as a Premises Manager at a local secondary school means I am in constant contact with members of staff, teachers, parents and contractors. I also have to attend meetings with the head and governors all of which is making me very self conscious of my missing teeth, to the point that I am where I can, avoiding contact. I just wondered on this basis if any costs of possible implants would be met by the NHS given the role I have to play in my school, as this is beginning to affect how I do my job.

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Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Will The NHS Give Me The Orthodontic Help I Need?

Tuesday, June 4th, 2013
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Hi, i am 22 years old and refused braces when i was younger. i regret it so much now. i would like something done with my 2 front teeth, as i sucked my thumb when i was little they now have a big gap in between them and also stick out. is there any options for me? maybe a retainer on the nhs? im on a seriously low income with a young child and cant afford private treatment, i would do anything to be able to smile again, i have lost all confidence and will not smile in photos because of this. Thanks. Looking froward to your answer.

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

Can I Be Sedated During Treatment?

Thursday, May 16th, 2013
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hello i’m 18 and my teeth are in really bad condition i went to the dentist about 4 months ago and had a filling i am so scared of dentists and a real bad phobia but i really want a nice white smile but i cant physically take myself to the dentist can i be put asleep by any nhs dentist? i say this as i couldn’t possibly be awake, i had a filling but didn’t go back as i was too scared is there anything you can help me with as my teeth are starting to rot? it’s quite depressing as i’m only young and i cant physically smile, being 18 and a little insecure anyway its knocking my confidence in daily life. hope to hear back from you, thanks so much in advance for your help.

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Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Why Do I Keep Losing Teeth?

Friday, April 26th, 2013
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After leaving my private dentist years ago i went back to nhs dentist in my area. Everything i visit i end up loosing a tooth x 2 now and i feel they are not carrying out the necessary work until it is too late, I’m fed up asking for them to complete all the work and have even pre booked 5 appointments. I’m sick to death now as mouth is starting to fall apart. I have lost two teeth and looks like a third is going to have come out.  I’m totally down in the dumps and this has taken away my confidence in a big way, even though the teeth aren’t front facing i feel awful and avoid smiling as i appear to have a gaping black hole when I smile .. its looks dreadful and considering i had such a lovely smile i feel my teeth are simply not looked after when visiting . Never do they polish or clean them. just seems to big issues like teeth removal or a cap etc.

what do I do ?

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Is It Possible To Get Veneers On The NHS?

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
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Hi, my question is can I get veneers on the NHS at any dentist as long at they treat NHS patients I have a gap in my front teeth and I refuse too smile in a picture, I have had it all my life. A few years ago I was at my dentist and I asked for veneers on the NHS and they said they won’t do them on the NHS at that dentist but I seen my friend a couple of months ago and she’s at the same dentist that I was at and she has had veneers done and its hard for me now too smile at job interviews or when I socialize, because I haven’t got the confidence any more as what I did have after growing up and wanting my gap closed up I am only 19 going on 20 and wanted it done since I was 13 could you help me by telling me if I can get it done and where?

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I Am Ashamed Of My ‘Goofy’ Teeth, Can I Get Veneers On The NHS?

Monday, April 15th, 2013
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I’ve been unhappy with my teeth for 8 nearly 9 years, once I started secondary school I got bullied because of them, the main name i got called was goofy, and now when I show my teeth I place my tongue over them so no one can see them, for many years I’ve been depressed over them. It has severely knocked my confidence but now it has come to the point where I wanna get them sorted and after researching thoroughly it seems veneers are the best way to get them sorted. I’m not the richest of people as i’m on maternity leave. I was wandering if id be able to get the veneers on the NHS?

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

I Have A Rare Condition, Can I Get Free NHS Treatment?

Thursday, March 28th, 2013
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I was just wondering if there was a treatment i could get done on the NHS for my teeth. I have a rare condition where i have no second teeth i am now 32 years old and as you can imaging my first set of teeth are in bad shape now,i can not afford to pay the fees it would cost to get them all fixed. With having this condition i was wondering if i would be eligible for free treatment. I have many teeth missing and the ones left are causing me a lot of pain and also i’m very conscious of the way it makes me look i find it very hard to eat certain foods as again it causes me pain i would be very grateful for any information or advice you could give me on this matter.

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

My Personal Problems Meant That I Neglected My Teeth, How Do I Get Them Fixed?

Monday, March 25th, 2013
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Hello doctor, I need some advice as I have been in a severely depressed state of mind and have just been referred back to my GP from the community mental health team. This was an ongoing situation over the last three years +
During this time and before, My teeth were neglected due to my state of mind. Just on the top row I only have 3 good / whole teeth and the rest are either missing or badly broken. My back molars top and bottom were extracted in hospital when I was 7 or 8.
To this day I dont know why.
I am too ashamed to go to a dentist and am wondering – should I go to hospital or see my own GP first. I am just starting to pick up the pieces in life and now have my heart set on being a new person and being able to smile.
I live in Kingston upon Thames, London. I am 42 and allergic to aspirin and penicillin – Just for reference.
I am eligible for NHS as I am on DLA & ESA and currently not working.
I have suffered from PERICARDITIS for about 6 years now as it is a re-occurring symptom. I am currently on simvastatins for cholestoral. Other medication includes amitryptaline, isosorbide mononitrate, co-dydramol, sertraline, zopiclone (taken rarely). Just to give an insight of my medical history. Hope to hear from you shortly.

Yours Gratefully.

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

I Have An Overbite, Discoloured Teeth And A Gap, Will The NHS Help Me With Procedure Costs?

Friday, March 1st, 2013
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Hi, I have a large gap in my tooth from where a part of it has been knocked out, I also have quite a large over bite, and very discoloured teeth. I have always been affected ted by my teeth ever since I was young. It really knocks my confidence during everyday life and makes things difficult. Especially social occasions, for example; I won’t smile at people or for photos and I cover my mouth when I speak. I was wondering if porcelain veneers would sort these problems out and if so would I be able to claim them off the NHS as I’m a single mother of a 2 month year old baby and would not be able to afford them without the NHS’s help

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes