Archive for the ‘Dr Tennet’s Answers’ Category

Are you able to have root canal treatment on a baby tooth?

Friday, October 22nd, 2010
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I have a tooth abcess and my dentist has told me that i need root canal treatment – problem is, the tooth is a baby tooth – i never had an adult tooth come through – can you do root canal treatment on a baby tooth?,
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You can root treat baby teeth,… (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

My lower denture doesn’t fit comfortably. Can I request a new one?

Friday, October 22nd, 2010
Q.
Ten months ago I had a partial lower denture made, my dentist recently had to file the denture to make it more comfortably, now it is too loose and wil not fit properly. I am about to have an upper partial denture made to replace a crown that fell out that can’t be replaced. As an NHS patient can I request a new lower replacement under this course of treatment with an NHS upper banding cost of £198 as this lower denture is now causing a problem,
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it would seem a reasonable req… (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

Would I be able to spread the cost of dental treatment over a two year period?

Friday, October 22nd, 2010
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Hello, Do you offer dental financing? As you know not all people can pay upfront and I have really wanted to correct my smile, but i would help massively if I could spread the cost, through like a 2 year period. This has been pondering my mind for a few months. Please reply asap,
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At our practice, if a treatmen… (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

Is it possible to perform treatment on an infected bridged tooth?

Thursday, October 21st, 2010
Q.
Have a small infection in a bridged tooth my dentist has said they will root fill without taking the bridge off. is this possible. sounds strange to me,
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it is normal to drill through … (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 have been referred for implant treatment by my dentist. Do you know of any reputable dentist in Oxford?

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
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Hi, I have a referral from the dentist in my home country for an implant, as one of my adult molars is missing, and I had only a milk tooth which has now been removed. I am now living in the UK and am looking for someone suitable to do this. Because my dentist really stressed how important it is to get a good surgeon, I don’t want to just google it and am therefore turning to you for advice: do you know anyone who is good in Oxford? Thank you for your help.,
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I would recommend someone from… (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 am scared to go to dentist and hate injections, but I have got toothache all the time. What can be done?

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
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hi i wantd to knw im 18 iv got a few holes in ma teeth at d bak nt ryt at d bak d second last ones n dey pain so much.i am too scared to see the dentist and i hate injections i have a massive hole in one ov myt teeth its so big u cnt imagine can u advise me wat to do.i have toothache 24 7 n i cnt tke it any more,
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It may be that anxiety managem… (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

Is it possible to get invisible retainers after my 6 month smiles treatment, and is there any risk with having white fillings during pregnancy?

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
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Good evening Dr Rob I am currently wearing 6 month smile ceramic braces and am near the end of treatment I will need to wear a retainer however i would like this to look invisable, is this possible ? Also I would like to replace my fillings with white fillings after treatment I am wondering , is there risks of changing fillings during pregnancy, id ideally like them changed before I become pregnant ie ASAP Many thanks Look forward to your reply,
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Retainers can be a thin wire … (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 am in constant pain after many of my teeth were extracted. I am now have to use my front teeth to eat. Can anything be done?

Friday, October 15th, 2010
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at my wits end,have changed dentists recently due to not being looked after properly-i am now in the unfortunate situation of having a big gap on my right side after extraction of a back upper and lower tooth and a new filling which has been redone on that side and still plays up, the other side had a large filling,upper and lower,am in almost constant pain when eating on both sides-…as i am forced to use my front teeth more they are also starting to hurt…help as im concerned that my dentist isnt doing a very good job as he assures me there is nothing wrong with the fillings on either side i am terrified i will end up with dentures at 37!,
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I’m sure that we can help with… (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 have been told braces cannot be fitted unless I have some of my bottom teeth shaved. Is he right to do this?

Friday, October 15th, 2010
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I have been referred to the dental hospital for braces on the NHS. I am 37 and I have had periodontal problems and as such my teeth have moved making them crooked. I saw a private dentist who said he cannot fit braces unless I have some shaved off my bottom set thus stopping the top set catching and moving. He said the top set (where I am having a brace ) is unstable. Is he right or will the dental hospital still go ahead and fit braces even of my teeth move ! Also if I offered to pay a part of my treatment would I be able to offer to pay towards a clear brace or one that’s not a fixed one ? Or do I have to have metal ones. are they the only ones I can have or can put some money towards other types. sorry I know there is a lot of questions there.,
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You should be getting a safe t… (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 get a bridge for my front teeth that has two implants and not four?

Thursday, October 14th, 2010
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hi also can i get a all porcelain or all ceramic bridge for my front 4 upper teeth that has 2 implants into my jaw not 4 seperate implants thanks for your time,
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We have provided all ceramic b… (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