Archive for the ‘Dr Tennet’s Answers’ Category

Is there anything that lasts longer than veneers?

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
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hi i was just woundering are veneers the best option to make teeth look good.. is there anything else that is more long term veneers last 5 to 10 years and i would hope to get something that last a bit longer with the amount i am going to be spending on them.. my teeth arent bad in the first place i just love the celebrity teeth look.. could you please just maybe advise me on whats best or explain other options.. thankyou :),
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At stjohns dental practice we … (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

What is the difference in quality between NHS and private bridges?

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
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I have recently had a tooth extracted and have been told by my dentist that I should have a bridge fitted. As I now have a space where two teeth should be I would very much like to have this done.However.I cant decide if I should have a NHS bridge or it done privately.It is quite a substansial difference in cost. £400 for NHS and £1500 for private. What are your views on the quality of NHS bidges?,
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There are no NHS bridges for &… (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 there an age limit for orthodontic treatment?

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
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hello dr……i had small gaps nd my upper teeth came forword i am unable to smile properly and now my age was 25yrs ..is there any age limit for to take treatmenet….?,
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No age limit for orthodontics,… (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

One of my front teeth is noticeably discoloured. What you you suggest for fixing this issue without a crown?

Monday, September 27th, 2010
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one of my top front teeth is discoloured and is always noticable more on photographs. What would you suggest is the answer to matching it up with the other teeth without having a crown as apart from a flling in the back of it it’s perfectly sound.,
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I would investigate the reason… (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 kind of treatment would you recommend for my dental problems?

Monday, September 27th, 2010
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I am considering having work done on my teeth for the following things I dont like about my smile: my top front teeth have a gap in the middle and also either side i feel my third teeth on the top stick out too much. my bottom two middle teeth are crooked. what woud you recommend as the best treatment?,
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I would look at Veneers, ortho… (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 don’t think my Six Month Smile brace treatment is working. What would you suggest?

Monday, September 27th, 2010
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Dear Rob. I had six month smile brace fitted 18 months ago for mild crowding on the front six. The brace has been institu for 18mths and has left gaps in the front that are refusing to close, also one slightly overlapping tooth wouldn’t move. Another problem is i feel it’s pushing my front teeth out as it’s now longer then the others. I keep saying this to my cosmetic Dentist and she says it shouldn’t be much longer, however I honestly think it could possibly take another 18mths. What would you suggest, can the top front tooth be pushed up with another brace?,
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By definition this is not work… (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

What are my options to replace my missing teeth and treat my remaining teeth?

Monday, September 27th, 2010
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Dr Rob i have a problem with my teeth . it all started when i was young, i have tooth decay, have been for tooth extaction sevral times. I have very bad teeth,they are not white .the lower set of teeth the are shaking if loose them then i will remain with nothing . please i need your help to replace my missing teeth as well as treat the remaining teeth. I am a situdent aged 50yrs and i dont have enough funds.,
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A teaching dental hospital is … (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

What would my local dentist charge for six month smiles?

Friday, September 24th, 2010
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Hi, I am not a very confident person, and my smile does’nt help due to the fact that i have spread out and different shaped teeth. Can i have the ‘six month smile’ done at my local dentist? And can you tell me how much it will cost me?,
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Your local dentist will set hi… (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 22 and want to have my decayed teeth removed and replaced with dentures. How much would it cost?

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
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Hi, I am 22 years old and i was wondering if i would be allowed dentures. All of my back teeth are badly decayed. And i think quite infected. Is it a stupid idea having them all taken out and replaced with false teeth at my age? and how much would it cost? ,
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In my experience patients who … (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

It started of as an abscess and now my bottom front teeth all feel loose. How can I save them?

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
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this started as an absese on the bottom front gum. Now my 4 bottom front teeth are all loose. How can i save them,
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treat the cause of the abscess… (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