Posts Tagged ‘nhs dentist’

I am 22 and want to have my decayed teeth removed and replaced with dentures. How much would it cost?

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
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Hi, I am 22 years old and i was wondering if i would be allowed dentures. All of my back teeth are badly decayed. And i think quite infected. Is it a stupid idea having them all taken out and replaced with false teeth at my age? and how much would it cost? ,
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In my experience patients who … (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

Front crown is showing signs of infection and I have been recommended its removal, followed by implants and dentures. Does this sound right? Can I get it on the NHS?

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
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hello ive had a frontal crown since i was about 13yo. ive had 2 apisectomies above it. this is now constantly showing signs of infection and feels loose.theres a visible margin between teeth and gum and a horrible tatse. i was refrred to a dental hospital who inform me the only option is removal, denture and implant. does this sound right? is there anywhere i can get this on the nhs? how long post extraction before implant? thank you,
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Implant sounds your only optio… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What can I do to fix a broken tooth?

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
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I fell over and broke the bottom third off one of my front two teeth, what would be involved in making my front tooth as before. I still receive child benefit via my parents of would qualify for an NHS Dentist, but am just worried about the pain from the work that is undertaken.,
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It shouldn’t be painful as loc… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 there a big difference in appearance between all porcelain crowns and metal crowns?

Monday, August 16th, 2010
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hi there im currently undergoing treatment of 3 crowns and a bridge all upper front teeth, my nhs dentist was going to fit porcelain fused with metal crowns at a cost of 1200 but after a bit of research i discovered the all porcelain crowns, now i have a choice the metal crowns at 1200 or the all porcalain at 2800, is there gonna be a big difference in appearance ? will the metal crowns end up discolouring? if so how long? thanks,
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The all ceramic /porcealain cr… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can I request dental treatment under general anaesthetic?

Friday, August 6th, 2010
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I have a servere stress tolerance level, and have had several previous bad experiences with dentists, my teeth are all decayed and i am wondering can i request being refered to hospital for general anisthetic to have these all removed, the get either screw-ins or dentures on the nhs, as the current dentist i registered with dont seem to listen to me, and that i have a choice in what is best for me.,
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Yes if you visit a NHS dentist… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Is an NHS dentist restricted to the amount of work they can do on a patient?

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
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Is an nhs dentist restricted to the amount of work he can do on a patient. I had a front top right tooth taken out and a double bridge put in but its bigger than the natural tooth . i look a mess .,
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NHS dentistry does not recogni… (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 didn’t receive the dental treatment I expected, is this right?

Monday, July 19th, 2010
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I have had some work done on my teeth which needed fillings 3 at the front and 1 and the back.The whole work took an hour and i look totaly hiddious . i needed a plate as well where the nhs dentist said i woould have to wait 6months, as i explained my teeth are breaking because i need this treatment. i have a broken tooth which there was a crown and nothing has been done, my teeth are stained and werent polished .. and now i have been told to wait 6months and see how i go.. Is this correct procedure,
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At first glance it does seem 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

Can I have false teeth fitted as I cannot afford to have my crowns & veneers replaced?

Monday, July 19th, 2010
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i am 40 years old and i have all my teeth replaced with crowns veneers and caps they are in a state chipped i am on benifits can i have false teeth fitted as i cannot afford to have them replaced,
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You may be able to but you nee… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My teeth get me down, please help!

Friday, June 18th, 2010
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im 18 and recantley went to the dentist i have just had baby and recive benifits so my treatment is free i told him my teeth get me really down i feel horible when i laff n stuff i need them straitening he said they wont help me it will cost me 2 to 3 grand well how am i ment to do that is there any were i could get help as i am soo conchiouse i dont even want a brace as take too long i just want them riping out i feel that bad please help,
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Perhaps you should see another… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What sort of dentist should I look for when trying to fix my receding gums?

Friday, June 11th, 2010
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I have severely receding gums around my upper molars (due to vigorous brushing in the past) which cause me pain at times, from xray I have also lost some bone around these areas. What are the best procedures for this problem and what sort of dentist should I look for? Does the nhs not cover this?,
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You could try to find a gum sp… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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