Archive for the ‘Dr Tennet’s Answers’ Category

What treatment would you suggest for stained teeth that need straightening?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
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My teeth are stained and need straighting,what sort of procedures would you reccomend and roughly how much would they cost??,
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Thanks for the question, the c… (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 a dental hospital fix my broken and rotting teeth?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Q.
hi . iam 30 years old due totally to my own bad oral hygiene and drinking fizzy pop my teeth have started to fall apart ,rot away. i dont have hardly any money but could afford a payment plan if availble i would like to regain my smile and restore my confidence again. and i no longer drink fizzy pop and i brush twice daily but the damage as been done what can be done to give me my smile back? do dental hospitals fix teeth?,
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Dental hospitals do fix 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

Since I need the brace to prevent further damage to my teeth can I receive the braces through the NHS?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Q.
Hi, I am 30 years old and my dentist has told me that I really could do with having a brace fitting to prevent future damage to my teeth. He has quoted £3000 for the work but I was wondering as he said its prevent future damage could this be classed as a medical need and be covered on the NHS? Thanks in advance :-),
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If you have the opinion in wri… (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 have to wear a brace to get my teeth fixed?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Q.
hi, Im 328 years old and have 2 issues that are really bugging me. I have a front tooth that is pushed backward and my gum on the bottom of my mouth is receeding exposing one of my front teeth at the base. I smoke but my teeth on the whole are very good but this is really knocking my confidence. Appx how much as a working individual am i looking to pay to get these confidence/health issues sorted and would i have to wear a brace to have my tooth straigtened? it sounds mad but id really like/need a quick fix. thank you for your time.
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There are a lot of variations … (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

How can the pressure be removed from a wisdom tooth to stop it from growing outwards?

Friday, August 27th, 2010
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Hello, my boyfriends wisdom tooth is growing outward and into the cheek at the side. This causes him much pain on and off and has done for at least 5 years now. He has been to the dentist, but they said that they wouldn’t want to remove the tooth, because it could paralyse the face. Please can you tell me, can he have the tooth removed next to it, to take the pressure off the wisdom tooth and stop it growing into his cheek ? Many thanks, ,
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Some Xrays to locate the nerve… (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 any way I can get my overbite fixed, other than the need for braces?

Friday, August 27th, 2010
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I have a small overbite of about 2-3 millimeters.I’m 14 and I absolutely don’t want braces the rest of my teeth are good no gaps, perfectly straight, no crowding. Is thier another way to fix it?,
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the overbite is within normal … (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

How much would it cost for me to have the small chips in my teeth fixed?

Friday, August 27th, 2010
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Hi Rob, My front two teeth at the top have some small chips in them. Nothing drastic but enough to make me feel concious about them. I was wondering how much it would cost to get them both fixed. I was thinking that one may need a little shave down and the other a little filler…if that makes sense?? Could you please let me know asap as i am desperate to get this sorted. Many thanks, ,
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Cosmetic fillings cost from ar… (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 too late to get onto the NHS register?

Friday, August 27th, 2010
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hey 2 years ago when i was 17 i was suggested from my dentist to get my underbite fixed..but when i went to the orthodontist my dad thought it was a bad idea..now its got even worse i cant chew properly n have to bite with my back teeth..could i still get onto the nhs register,
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Should be possible although ch… (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 black on my teeth and what feels like a hole. I want to get my teeth whitened too. Can you advise me with this issue?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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Hiya there i have black on my tooth looks like plaque and how do i get rid of it cos feels like a hole there abit and want to whiten my teeth with whiteners in the shops can you help me please , many thanks,
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You need a dentist to check al… (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 can we do to help preserve the bone volume for our 15 year old daughter?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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Thank you for your previous reply to my 15 year old daughter who has started the process of an implant. You said you would normally wait until 18 years of age and give thought to preserving the bone volume. My question is how can we/what can be done to preserve the bone volume?,
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1. Method of extraction to min… (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