Hi I am a 42yr old woman with a a really bad phobia of dentist

Q. Hi I am a 42yr old woman with a a really bad phobia of dentist due to a painful root canal filling and an aggressive dentist when I was 15 years old. Over the years I have had the odd treatment only when necessary to stop the teeth falling out. I lost my two [...]

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I have very strong, healthy teeth but my right hand front tooth is loose

Q. I am fortunate to have very strong, healthy teeth. I am 62 years old and have lost 5 teeth in my youth, towards the back of my mouth. I have no dentures. My family kept most of their teeth all their lives (into 90’s). A few months ago, at a time of stress, [...]

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im having gas and air at the dentist for my tooth

Q. im having gas and air at the dentist for my tooth. What does it do to you?
A. hi,dont worry you will be supplied with a consent form and information sheet nearer the time , the effects of gas are well managed and go a long way to helping the anxious pt.

Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental [...]

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I have a very large dog who ran into my front tooth

Q. Hi, I have a very large dog who ran into my front tooth a couple of years ago. Since then I have suffered pain that runs up towards my nose. Over the last couple of months the pain has subsided and the tooth is now turning a grey colour. I think it might be [...]

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Should I take all my teeth out and replace them with false teeth

Q. My teeth are badly broken and damaged, one crown at front has fallen out and i am scared of dentist, should i have them all taken out and replaced with false teeth
 
A. I sympathize with your problem. You are right in considering that dental anxiety is as important in deciding what is the right [...]

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