Archive for the ‘Dr Tennet’s Answers’ Category

My dentist has suggested fitting a crown. How long should I expect the process to take and how long should I expect to have my temporary crown in place for?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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I have a front tooth which is crooked and sticks out slightly at an angle, my dentist has suggested fitting a crown to correct this and give me a nice straight smile. How long should I expect the process to take and how long should I expect to have my temporary crown in place for.,

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

I have had a bridge for 25 years and crowns for 30 years. They are now coming away and I’m embarrassed. What can I do?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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I have had a bridge in for 25 years and crowns for over 30 years they ae coming away from my gum showing black tops and my gums are receding i have sensitive areas what can i do i am becoming embarrassed by this I a NHS but would like to take out dental insurance to help me cover some better treatment,

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

Can anything be done to address my gapped and protruding teeth?

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
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I am 55 and have gappy protruding teeth. My two front upper teeth are capped and were made larger then the originals and I have a missing tooth on each upper side after the ‘incisors’ they were extracted to fit a brace when I was thirteen. Until I had one of my front teeth replaced with an implanted cap? that is too protruding and large my confidence has waned. Can anything be done,

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 to have one of the front teeth on my upper denture replaced with a gold cap?

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
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I asked you a while ago about how much it will cost to have one of the front teeth on my upper denture replaced with a gold cap? My dentures are in perfect condition and the cap I want fitted is purely a cosmetic thing. Could you please reply asap as I am desperate to get this done asap, thanx!,

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

I am having really bad trouble with tooth pain and my dentist might have made it worse. Should I seek a second opinion or continue with my current dentist?

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
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Hello, I had my impacted wisdom tooth extracted 4 weeks ago and my molar tooth has been badly damage. The filling on the neighbouring tooth crumble according to the surgeons. I have been to my dentist to have another filling put in last week but have started having throbbing pain which resulted into an unbearable pain which i needed to go back my dentist in an emergency. The dentist i saw advised me to to have the tooth taken. I declined as the upper tooth directly rest on the damage tooth. The dentist suggested a denture, bridge or a crown. I liked the idea of a bridge or a crown but the dentist said putting a crown in might not be successful as having a root canal procdure can be difficult as the damage tooth is right at the back of my mouth and also the NHS wont cover a bridge since it’s not a tooth missing in the front. The dentist have been working on the root canal procedure and havent been successful with a and reckons she night have gone beyond the root and damage the tooth. Please i am in a dilemma and i need a second opinion what to do as i need a tooth to support the upper tooth otherwise it will down on my gum. Shall i see another dentist or carring seeing my dentist as i have been appointed again on the 26th August ’10? Many thanks,

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

I had a bridge fitted twenty-five years ago, but it has recently fallen out. My dentist said I couldn’t have a crown fitted to make a new bridge. Can anything be done?

Monday, August 16th, 2010
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I had a bridge fitted 25years ago but the tooth with the crown on rotted, so my bridge fell out. next to the tooth is a root canal filling and my dentist said i could not have a crown fitted on this to make a new bridge, Can this be done as i hate having gaps now thank you,

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

I am trying to decide between laser whitening and professional bleaching. Can to give me any advice?

Monday, August 16th, 2010
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Hi Rob, I am trying to decide between having laser whitening with ‘Britesmile’ for £99 (not actually done by a dentist), or professional bleaching with my dentist for £350. Firstly, which has the greater whitening effect, and secondly, are they as safe as each other? Thanks for taking the time to answer my query. Kind regards,

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

What is the youngest age that somebody should have implant surgery?

Monday, August 16th, 2010
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What is the youngest age you would perform an implant on? My daughter is 15 and had to have her front upper tooth removed, we are in the process of having an implant but have just been advised by another dentist that she could still be growing and the implant would be looking shorter than the other teeth by the time she is an adult.,

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

My smile stresses me out and I have heard of a treatment that will give me a wider, fuller smile. Is this possible?

Monday, August 16th, 2010
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Hi Dr Rob, I hope you are well,i am really looking for some advice.I don’t have a wide smile however although my teeth are in a decent condition, or so my dentist said so.I would really like a better smile. I have heard of a American treatment where the gap between your inner cheek and side teeth (if that makes sense). ie bulking the inside out…to give the illusion a wider fuller smile. My smile stresses me out and id really like to get some advise if possible as i do not know where to start. Many Thanks for you time. Regards,

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

My dentist said that a denture is my only option to address a dislodged tooth. Is this true?

Monday, August 16th, 2010
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I have a bridge which is one front tooth a missing tooth then the next tooth forming my bridge. I have had this for some 37yrs. Last yr a had a blow to the mouth that knocked the middle tooth out of my bridge and dislodged the front tooth so it is out of line and slightly loose. My dentist has fitted me with a denture, which I hate and do not get on with at all. My dentist tells me this is my only option. i know it is difficult to have an opinion without seeing the problem, but do you think this could be made to look good and also feel good without breaking the bank. i look forward to your comments.,

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