I recently started treatment for 2 dental implants to replace 3 missing teeth, I had to have bone augmentation for which the dentist used an artifical bone replacement. This has failed and its now been suggested i have it redone using my own bone at an additional cost of £1400 taking the total cost to just under £6000. My only other option is a 6 teeth bridge which although is one third of the cost I am not sure is the best option, could you please give me your opiniont
Hi,
I have what i believe you would term ‘rotated’ front teeth due to overcrowding. My research into this matter seems to suggest that I am therefore an unsuitable candidate for veneers. Could you please give me an idea of what alternative options I may consider? I’m seriously contemplating pulling the damn things out and getting some ‘posh’ dentures/plate as seen on 10 years younger.
Thanks in advance.
Hi, i am 29 years old and have not been able to smile for over 10 years it is affecting everything i do from talking to smiling and my wedding. I have always been petrified of the dentist due to a childhood trauma and my teeth are a mess i have sometimes thought whats the point due to this it really gets me down i work with children and now they are slagging me off i live in fife (scotland) and was wondering if you could recommend anyone to help me
Hi
I am 56 and have recently had to have a tooth next to my front one removed due to infection. I had an apiceoctomy on the same tooth 18 years ago, and then 7 years I had a crown as the tooth crumbled. I was devastated to lose the tooth and the fact that I have to wear a plate. I loathe it and cannot wait to be rid of it. My Dentist has suggested waiting 3 months to see whether I could have a bridge or be referred for an implant. I have decided to go for an implant as I understand from a friend’s son who is a Dentist that this is the way forward. I am surprised it will cost around £3,000 to include consultation fees. Does this depend on Dentist to Dentist – would it be possible to reduce the cost at all? Also, I am a very nervous patient and have always had a fear of dental treatment. Could an implant be done under sedation?
Many thanks
Kind regards
Would valium or Ativan be the best oral sedation for a patient not wanting IV sedation,and what are the effects?
Thankyou.
i visited a dental hygienist and dentist on wednesday for a routine check up. on friday i notice oral thrush symptoms – is there a link?
I’ve heard it’s possible to get a gap put in my front teeth. Could you let me know how this can be done, and what it would cost please?
Many thanks
Hi Dr Tennet,
I was just wondering what the difference was between porcelain veneers and porcelain onlays for front teeth, and whether there is an advantage in one over the other, or a difference in cost.
Cheers.
i am 28 and my gums are starting to recced, i am using a mouth wash which helps prevent this but its still happening. also iv got what seems like black holes around some of my bottom teeth. whats the best action i can take for this?
one of my 2 front teeth has always been about 1mm longer than the other but since wearign my invisalgn brace (2 months) it is now about 2mm longer. What options can i do about this? And what are the best options- i have heard of veeners but i dont like the idea of having my tooth grinded down to have it applied.
