Posts Tagged ‘dental anxiety’

I’ve Recently Had A Bridge Cemented, But After A Couple Of Days Now, I Don’t Feel I Can Get Used To It. Is It Too Late?

Thursday, October 3rd, 2013
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Hello Dr Moore, I’ve recently had a bridge made for the front four of my top teeth. I had it permanently cemented in place two days ago and after having a couple of days to look at it and get used to it, I’m really not happy with it. The shape is really not what I wanted and it looks crooked in my mouth. The bridge also feels bulky in my mouth and I feel that my bite is now not correct.
Can I now have it removed and altered, or is it too late?
I’m afraid to call and tell my dentist and that he says nothing can be done now. Please help me with this problem!!! Many thanks.

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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 Am Absolutely Petrified Of The Dentist! What Can I Do As I Need Treatment?

Friday, September 6th, 2013
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Hi, my problem is that I am absolutely petrified of the dentist. I tend to go twice a year and let the dentist look and the last time I went I started to have a clean but nearly I passed out I was that scared. Now I have a loose back tooth which is really very painful. My face is swollen and I can’t eat on that side so you can imagine this is a hindrance. I am on immunosuppression and on warfarin and I know both of these can possibly affect my gums. I have got to the stage where I will have anything done and I want to know if I can be put to sleep during the procedures I need, is that possible? Thank you for your time.

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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

Can I Still Have Bone Grafting If Im 73?

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
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Hi
For many years I have had false teeth, which from time to time have become cumbersome. Four years ago my dentist recommended that I have implants put in on my lower jaw in the front due the lack of bone at the back. Now I am finding the pins do not work for long and would love to have something more stable and permanent. I am 73 of age can you help. Is it possible to have bone grafting on the bottom jaw at my age. Although I have false teeth on upper jaw which do not give me trouble, but would very much like to have something more permanent and stable. I am terrified of dentists due to childhood experience which nearly cost me my life. Your advice and help will be much appreciated. Thank you

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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

Can I have temporary replacements for missing teeth?

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
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I wanted to come to city dental for treatment as I have a phobia of dentists I haven’t been to a dentist for over 9 years and my teeth are in a very bad condition. Is there any form of treatment that I could have done the same day or something temporary to cover missing teeth till the next visit? As I don’t want to leave with missing teeth.  I am only 26 and I have 2 children and I am willing to pay the price I don’t want my partner to see me toothless or my kids. Thanks for your help.

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Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

Do you have to have an injection if you want to be sedated?

Monday, September 12th, 2011
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hi i am very scared about needles and dentists and im worried about sedation i have never had it before ive been reffered by my dentist beause i have got to have my wisdom teeth out and just wanted to know if sedation means that im put to sleep or im still awake. And is there any other way of sedation then having a needle because i really dont like them and how long does sedation last and will it make me feel ill. if you could answer my question i would be very greatful.
many thanks 

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I have recently had a painful experience at the dentist and am scared to go back. Can you advise?

Thursday, May 12th, 2011
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ive been having treatment at dentist lately first in 8 years.
it was my 3 rd session and when she injected me several times for 1 filling, 1 extraction. and skalling i took an intense pain at back of my head and treatment had to be stopped i took painkiller some cold compress to help but felt very ill and my palour was terrible im now so frightened to go back can you advise please. this was my third visit and although i was scared and very uncomfortable on previous visits i didnt experience this terrible acute pain she says she will now only do one treatment at time it seamed to be the injections as there was so many and painful do i need to go through this horrible time to get my teeth sorted. im afraid to go back. please advise [female]

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I am nervous of the dentist but need treatment for my stained teeth and wisdom teeth removal

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
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Hi, I haven’t been happy with my teeth for a long time and its getting me down, my wisdom teeth are coming through and are sore but when I went to the dentists I fainted so I’m too scared to return. My front tooth is stained more then the rest so I’m guessing its rotting? And they have ridges on the bottom? Like a babys tooth. I would LOVE to get them all ripped out and have fresh, healthy teeth put in! Please help me I’m 23 and very upset with my smile.

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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’m scared to have treatment after failed attempts.Can you help?

Monday, May 9th, 2011
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Hello Dr Hughes,

 The maxillary lateral incisor (22)was root-filled in March 2009. since then there has been recurrent periapical infection
I was referred for a apicectomy.
1. I am had Zoledronic acid (Aclasta) for osteoporosis on 3/2011.

Do you think that it is possible to have the dental treatment? As my last dentist has now retired and i have found it difficult to find a dentist i can trust after all the problems i have suffered with my teeth. I also read that apicetomies have a low success rate. Could this be why infection keeps coming back, i hope to hear from you soon.

Kind regards
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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 very scared of the dentist, will I receive anesthetic for free when I have my crowns replaced?

Monday, March 7th, 2011
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HI , FIRST I NEED TO TELL YOU I HAVE A TOTAL PHOBIA OF THE DENTIST , I FAINTED THE LAST TIME I TOOK MY DAUGHTER ,I HAVE TRIED HYPNOSIS BIT NO USE , I HVE HAD CROWNS ON MY FRONT 2 TEETH FOR THE LAST 15 YEARS THEY ARE BIG DISCOULERED THINGS NOW , ALSO IVE A BADLY DISCOULERED TOOTH 4 FROM THE FRONT WITH TEETH MISSING EITHER SIDE ,PLEASE CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT CAN I DO TO SORT THIS ? I GET FREE DENTAL TREATMENT AS I AM ON A LOW INCOME , COULD THIS TREATMENT ALSO BE FREE ? MANY THANKS

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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 want crowns to cover gaps between my teeth but I also want to be sedated, can you advise?

Monday, March 7th, 2011
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Hi i am 29 years old and got huge gaps between the 4 top front teeth and ha e been to the dentist this morning for ad ice on how to get these sorted and he said i cant get a brace cos me gums are not that strong and something 2 do with my bite He offered for me to ha e growns done but they would cost around 250 per tooth and they wouldnt be able to put me to sleep during this, which i really would need to be put to sleep cos i got a fear of the dentist. I would like to know if there is anyone thats is willing to put me to sleep and if you got any other ad ice on this for me.
Thank you  ( swansea)

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan