Posts Tagged ‘abscess’

Why did my Denplan dentist not inform me about abscess? What should I do?

Friday, January 4th, 2013
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Hi
Could I have some advice please? I have been a Denplan member for approx 20 yrs and about 12 yrs ago had a lot of crowns fitted. I am mainly happy with my dentist, albeit he is v busy and its hard to get appts and a personal service lately.He is often stressed. My question is that I felt that I wanted a 2nd opinion on a cosmetic filling that keeps coming out every 2-3 months or less which my dentist regularly replaces. My dentist informs me its because I grind my teeth. Also I had a abscess under a large crown which my dentist gave me anti-biotics for which helped although it hasnt gone completely. 

I went to a private dentist to see if they could suggest a filling that wouldnt come out so regularly, he photographed/x-rayed my teeth and said that I still had the abscess under the large crown on the bottom which he says needed a root filling and also discovered I had a large abscess under a crown on the top which was leaking. I have felt slight pain in this area ever since I had the crown fitted (12 yrs ago) but my dentist said it would settle down. He has quoted me a price for the work. I feel confused as to why my denplan dentist hasnt dealt with the abscess on the top and have lost some confidence in him. I dont feel I can afford private treatment all the time and as I have been paying into the denplan scheme for a long time I feel I have invested a lot in it which should cover me. I now have a dilemma as to whether I should let the private dentist do the work that he has uncovered or risk offending my dentist by asking him about the treatment the private dentist recommended. I am also concerned that if I use the private treatment my dentist will ask me to leave Denplan or refuse to keep me as a patient. I am also concerned as to what happens if an abscess is left untreated under a tooth for so long as has happened with the top tooth. I am really conflicted about what to do and would really appreciate some impartial advice please. Sorry for length of e-mail.
KInd regards.

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 haven’t visited the dentist in 20 years because of a previous experience, what should I do?

Tuesday, December 11th, 2012
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Hi Dr Bohara, I am a 50 yr old woman, living in northern ireland. About 20 years ago, I had an improperly treated abscess, which resulted in theloss of two teeth and since then have worn a temporary denture, as i have been too scared to go back. This is now causing too many problems, as i think i have gum disease. Is there anything I can do? if its possible, would like dentist to hide behind door as i walk in armed with a rubber hammer lol – the problem is my fear of something similar happening again. Please give me some advice, I need to go to the dentist but I’m so frightened.Thank you


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

Is it possible to get root canal treatment on the NHS?

Monday, December 3rd, 2012
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Hello. Please advise the cost for root canal treatment for a lower third molar teeth and how long will it take as a treatment process? I was advised to have root canal treatment done as there is a slight infection/abcess on the gums. Please also advise if you take NHS patients in this instance.
Also, my wife had 2 fillings done and her teeth have become more sensitive. She had tried sensitive toothpastes Sensodyne,Pro-enamel but this doesen’t seem to help. Any recommendations from you would be welcome as a dental professional.  Many Thanks


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

Should I try and save my tooth by going ahead with root canal treatment?

Thursday, June 28th, 2012
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Dear Andrew,

I saw my dentist to-day who confirmed that I have a tooth abscess. I am taking antibiotics, the pain has been simply awful. It is a lower canine. My options are: root canal or extraction. The tooth itself has no decay. As I have advanced gum disease (I have regular hygiene treatment), the gum is quite receded and this particular tooth has grade 1 to grade2 mobility. Deep down, I don’t like to think of the possible loss of the tooth, I work diligently on my dental hygiene. Having said that, financially I would only be able to afford the root canal on the tooth and not a crown and I think of the possible future brittleness of the tooth, although a crown was not mentioned. Any advice you could give would be greatly appreciated. One moment I think – extraction – problem gone, the next I think, root canal – try to save the tooth. Long message, but thank you again Andrew.


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 my dentist right in recommending that I have my tooth removed?

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
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Dear Dr Hughes,
I have had a root canal filling and a crown put on one of my teeth (upper side) about 10 years ago. It had given me no trouble till about 2 months ago when I bit on some hard nuts and I got a dental abscess. I had severe pain and swelling of the face. With antibiotics it cleared up and I have had no problems since then, but my dentitst says I should remove it. I am hesitant as it is not giving me any trouble and I don’t intend to bite anything that hard ever again. Also I have never had a tooth removed before. Please advise if it needs to be removed. thanks, 


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

Could you please explain root canal treatment?

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
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i want to ask about infected root canal with abscess my treatment plan is prescription of antibiotic with frequent irrigation and inter appiontment the canal left open with cotton fiber without temperory filling or close it with temperory filling?

and what is the proper antibiotic should be prescribe to this case ?

and deep cavities in subgingival caries what is the type sub base used in this case? thank you for your time 


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

I still have pain after root canal treatment.

Monday, July 11th, 2011
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had a root canal done wednesday. Had had a lot of pain b4 and a rather large lump which had started weeping pus b4 treatment. Worried that as i still have a small tender lump on the gum this treatment may be unsuccessful and the infection may not go. I am on antibiotics which finish in 4days time. What do you think ? this tooth had been playing me up for sometime but every-time i had an xray nothing ever showed up until the lump appeared. Thanks 


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

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.


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

Can you recommend what to do about my impending treatment for an abscess and dental phobia?

Monday, April 11th, 2011
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I am dental phobic and I’m suffering from an abscess. In the past I have had sedation but I still couldn’t have the treatment as I was terrified. I am in so much pain and discomfort I really don’t know what to do. My mum would pay for me to have treatment but I need to be asleep. Any suggestions? I live in Taunton, Somerset.


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

After have a tooth removed my maxilla bone has felt sore and tender and I fear that it is infection, what advice could you give?

Friday, April 8th, 2011
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Tooth 13 fractured and abscessed. One 1 1/2 weeks after pain began, ended up having to have tooth extracted. Been off antibotic 2 days. One week after extraction, maxilla bone is extremely sore and painful. Called oral surgeon’s office and his assitant not concerned. I lfelt abscess had ruptured into sinus as I had a dark drainage that cleared as I was on antiobotic. Assitant says root of tooth was no where near sinus and I could have sinus infection. I don’t think that’s the case. I’m concerned about the bone being so sore and painful; concerned about there being infection in the bone. There was no swelling on my gum from the abscess. The infection was up in the bone…and I believe my sinus. Should I press my dentist to take a look? Thanks.


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