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I was born without all my teeth what kind of bridge would you reccomend

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
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Dear Dr Tennet, I have a healthy set of teeth and mouth in general- however i was born with too few teeth! I have a bridge for my two missing teeth (one either side of my front two), but I’ve had this for some time, since about 13/14 and now i’m 24 I would like a better, more realistic bridge. The one I have currently i believe is a ‘maryland’ bridge, on metal backing. i find this changes the colour of my teeth either side of the bridge and the overall effect is not good. What type/brand of bridge would you suggest I go for? I have been going to the same dentist all my life and I feel they are reluctant to carry out treatments – I turned private when the practise did but I do not feel the service has changed; I need a second opinion please. Any ideas? Thank you

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

are veneers safe for a vampire tooth and crooked teeth

Saturday, July 26th, 2008
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Hi….I hate my teeth. They are not HORRIBLE but I have one teeth on top that looks like a vampire tooth! And my front 2 main teeth are a LITTLE crooked. I was thinking about getting braces. I am 20. Is that the safest thing to do? I have looked into veeners and bonding – dont know much about them. I dont know how safe veeners and bonding are. So my best bet right now is braces. Or so I think? Also, I dont have dental insurance would you know what type would be the best one to get which covers braces and regular checkups – exrays, fillings, cavity??? ( one that will work in FL and NC, or NC ) ???? p.s. help =-/ Thank You!

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

I want porcleain dental bonding on 4 of my teeth

Friday, July 25th, 2008
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Dear Dr Rob Tennet First of all I would like to congratulate you on your impressive career history you have, this is the reason I selected you to ask my questions. I have a few questions and was wondering if you can help. I am thinking about getting 4 of my teeth worked on using dental bonding (ideally porcelain rather than composite bonding).
Q1) How much roughly should I be paying per tooth to have porcelain bonding done?

Q2) I hate having injections on my gums. If I have porcelain bonding done on 4 of my teeth, would I requre any injections on my gums?

Q3) Does having porcelain bonding really stain my teeth in the long run, if so is it really obvious? Thanks for you help Regards

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

How much do UK crowns cost compared to Poland

Friday, July 25th, 2008
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Hi. My wife has returned from Poland after some dental work. We always wanted to have a holiday there and she needed 4 veneers replacing so we combined the two. We had a fab time and the Polish dentist could not have been more proffessional. There is a small issue however with her 2 front teeth, and whilst the dentist gave a 2 year gaurantee, and has said he will happily replace them free of charge, im reluctant to continue as more flights, hotel bills, and holidays are involved, and if there was a further problem it would get too expensive, hence having the work done here. Anyway, the 4 teeth at the front were to have replacement veneers done, but on inspection the dentist suggested having the front 2 made into crowns as the teeth protruded. This was done and my wife is over the moon with her flatter 2 front teeth and now rounded top set of teeth, and the 2 teeth either side having the veneers replaced. After returning we have noticed in some light that the 2 front teeth have a sort of dark shade on them ? and, one of them looks like you can see very faintly the yellowish tooth underneath ? Is this possible with crowns ? do you see the tooth underneath sometimes ? what is the dark area that is apparent under certain light ? she is not 100% happy and i think they will need replacing, unfortunately adding to the cost. How much are UK crowns ? and is it possible to match them up to the 2 new veneers ? (1 each side)

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

I cannot afford a makeover and have gaps in my bottom teeth

Friday, July 25th, 2008
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I have gaps in the bottom of my teeth.. I hate them and its makeing me feel so low. What can I do about it.. I work for the army.. so I can not afford a make over. lol Can you help

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

what is the best treatment for a gap between my two upper teeth

Thursday, July 24th, 2008
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Hi I have natural gap between two upper teeth. And i am 24 years old.Is it possible this time? (being 24 years old) Sir what could be the best way of treatment..

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

I had panic attack at my dentist and in in pain

Thursday, July 24th, 2008
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Am suffering from pain and also had panic attack.so my dentist send me to have traitment at aneasthetic centre for treatment, an the treatment i had received so far.is not good at all. an am still got pain need to take anti biotic. but the pain still here. so i need a good treatment once for all. but am out of work for a while now.am on benefit am i still have to pay for the treatment,which am not be able to afford it now.what suggestion have you got,thanks

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

using super glue to stick my bridge back gives me a trout pout

Thursday, July 24th, 2008
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I had my three teeth at the front bridged, which was fine, but it only lasted for about a year, the spikes broke ,they are still in my gums now. i am using super glue gel to stick them back in, my dentist went back to his own country(Sweden)I saw another Dentist and was told i would have to pay £1175. to have another bride done, as i receive disability allowance this is impossible to find, or i can have a plate made free, this is something i am not keen on as a few years ago i was told by a dentist that he thinks i will be one of these people that will be unable to have false teeth, i don’t know why may be it is because i have a very small mouth (yes it is true i have honest)i really don’t know what to do other than keep on with the super glue, which gives me a trout pout as my lips and some time tongue swell up any way thank you

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

i have had many fillings on my tooth would an implant be better

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
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Hi doctor, I have had a five year ongoing saga with one tooth (lower jaw third from back). I had a gold filing for over ten years untill it needed replacing. It was replaced with a white filing which sensitized the tooth. A root filing was done but some of the root was left in which resulted in numerous visits to dentist and dental hospital till discovered and removed. A white inlay was applied which was too high, when removed the tooth had fractured. All that is now left is the front wall of the tooth. A new white inlay was fitted , which has come out twice this year. I feel unable to eat normally on this side. I finally came to terms with having the tooth out but when I discussed this with my dentist he suggests just filing it! This has been a lenthly and expensive time. I am now considering my options and wondered about an implant as my other teeth are in good condition. I would very much appreciate an experts opinion.

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

My dentist says i cant have braces for a gap between my teeth

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
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I am a 20year old girl and since i was a child i had a gap in between my teeth, it didn’t bother me but as i got older the gap started to widen more, i went to the dentist and i asked if i could get braces but i was told i cant, i would like to know if i can get braces to help my gap in my teeth,

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