Archive for the ‘Q. General dentistry’ Category

Is my tooth sensitive? Or is it cracked?

Friday, June 4th, 2010
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I had a large feeling done on first molar about a year ago since then the tooth has been extremly sensitive. Last week I bit on hard nuts and a few days later the tooth became more sensitive then before. Went to dentists and xray shows nothing. The pain comes and goes when cold or hot anything touches it even air.. Some days it bothers me more then others. Does this sound like sensitivity or cracked tooth?,
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hi it is probably a cracked t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What complications are invilved when having a tooth extracted at a dental hospital?

Friday, May 28th, 2010
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Hi Iv just had a lower molar tooth extracted but it cracked several times and there is still one root left inside. This was probably the most painfull dentist work i hav ever had(iv had loads!) I am due to see him again in 7 days time. If he cant take it out then i will have to take it out at the hospital. What complications are involved in this as i am not at all looking forward to this dreadfull procedure,
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The hospital extraction won’t … (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

Why can a private dentist give me the treatment but the NHS can’t?

Friday, May 28th, 2010
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My dentist says he has gone as far as he can on the root canal treatment on one of my back teeth. He says there is are about three parts of the nerve left about 5mm long. He has said a private clinic could do it but it could not be done on the NHS. Why can a private dentist appear to be able to do it ? The alternative is to have it out.,
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The difference is…that a pri… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

I have an infection in my wisdom tooth, I’m not sure if I can afford the surgery, what can I do?

Thursday, May 27th, 2010
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i have a wisdomtooth that has a really bad infection and i get some really funny pains in my face and head is this all related and what can i do if i cant afford to have the oral surgeon remove it.,
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THe NHS hospital service will … (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 my loose tooth extracted if it’s causing me pain?

Thursday, May 27th, 2010
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i have loose or mobile (my last dentist called it that) it hurts to chew food. im 60 yr old can i just get it pulled,
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Yes. The tooth can be extracte… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

My dentist will not treat me because of my medical issues, should I go to another dentist?

Thursday, May 27th, 2010
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I take warfine for my medical issues can i get a dentist totreat me. My existing dentist said he would not treat me unless it is an emergency. Because i am working he said it cost a lot of money. Is that not my decision. I willgo elswhere now. Can you help.,
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I suggest that you go to your … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Is it normal for the jaw area to be numb 3 days after surgery?

Monday, May 24th, 2010
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My royal marine son has had his wisdom teeth extracted. 3 were removed with no problem but 1 had to be removed accessing the jaw. He has stitches and was put to sleep when this took place 3 days ago. he is now complaining of numbness in this area, How long can the numbness last as I read this is normal for afew days? Just to reassure him! Thankyou.,
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Thank you for your enquiry. Th… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Are there any other sedative options that don’t include needles?

Monday, May 24th, 2010
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is there any other way of sedation other than general or use of needles,
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IV sedation puts medicine in y… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

Is there anything else I can do to help speed up the tightening of my teeth?

Friday, May 21st, 2010
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Hello, I’ve had a knock to my face which has left about 3 of my teeth loose and very painfull also slightly chipped at the tip. I have been checked over by a dentist who suggested that the ligaments may be stretched and hopefull that they should tighten back to normal. I also had an x-ray which has shown a very faint crack although the dentist was not certain. I had a test done that indicated the teeth are still alive. The dentist advised of a review in a weeks time and another x-ray to see if the potential crack has darkened. The dentist has also advised on a soft diet. Is there anything else I can do to help my recovery and speed up the tightening of my teeth? I have been drinking lots of milk and also applying ice to my lip in the area were my teeth are painfull, not sure if i’m helping though. I will look forward to your response.,
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It sounds like you’re doing al… (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

I had something placed in my tooth to heal an infection and was told it’d make its way out, i’m worried because it’s not out yet!

Friday, May 21st, 2010
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I resently had an extraction lower back tooth, and after a couple of days it got infected. I when back to the dentist and they said it was a local infection and put what looked like a ball of tabaco in my extraction hole. I returned 2 days later for some different treatment and they looked at the infected tooth again and said its healing and the thing they put in will work its way out after a bit. I’ve had it in a total of 4 days now and am worried that it won’t come out what if it heals over it ?? please help i’ve even considered removing it my self!!,
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It will dissolve away on its o… (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