Archive for the ‘Dr Tennet’s Answers’ Category

Will the extreme sensitivity caused by the removal of my wisdom teeth get better?

Friday, June 25th, 2010
Q.
i recently (2 weeks ago) had 2 lower wisdom teeth removed. now the next teeth over from were the wisdon teeth were are extemely sensitive to cold. i cant drink or eat anything cold at all. will it get better?,
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Sometimes the gum can take a w… (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 sort of treatment would I need on my 2 front teeth when they are small compared to my other teeth?

Friday, June 25th, 2010
Q.
hi i was just wondering what sort of treatment i would need on my 2 front teeth they are really small compared to my other teeth could you let me no thanks,
A.
to make teeth appear larger th… (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 a full set of dental implants?

Friday, June 25th, 2010
Q.
im 30 and i had all my teeth taken out cause they were rotten i was to scared to go to a denist now they all gone i have been given dentures but cant were them and my denist wont let me have implants as he says they to much could u please let me no how much it would be to have implants put in i am looking for the whole mouth to be done thank you.
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A single tooth / implant / abu… (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

Why will my implant treatment require two stages?

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Q.
Hi Rob, Im getting an inplant done for a missing top front tooth, my dentist wants to do a two stage procedure, Im wondering why its neccessary for a two stage, and why i cant have the permanent crown put on the implant after the first healing time of the gum.? Is this something to do with asthetics and the gum moulding around the temporary tooth? I wonder why the gum cant naturally heal around the final crown. Im due for the surgery on thurs so a reply pretty soon would be great, thanks.
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The gum heals quickly but bone… (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 an infection in my root after root canal treatment, what are my options?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
Q.
I had a root canal 2 years ago after an injury, but the dentist did manage to remove all the root and it become infected, and it took two further attempts to remove the root. I changed dentist after this, as I didnt feel confident with this particular surgeon. I later had further infection and was treated with antibiotics, and my new dentists suggested I go back to my original dentist, which I wan’t happy to do. I have pain and sensitivity when I have hot or cold drinks and try and bite into things. I have had further antibiotics but nothing has helped. What are my options?,
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It is not possible to guarante… (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 my missing tooth be replaced with a gold tooth on a plate?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
Q.
i have a tooth missing near the front top .it had to be removed after a accident it was a gold crown .can this be replaced with a gold tooth on a plate .any help grateful and cost approx thanks,
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Gold teeth added to a plate 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

How long does it take to fit a dental crown?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
Q.
how long does treatment take for a crown and is there any other treatment than having a crown im terriffed of injections,
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The alternatives depend on the… (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 little material be added to my bridge so that my bite will be even on both sides again?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
Q.
I just had a new permanent bridge and crown put on the upper left side of my mouth (with tempoarary cement). The problem is that when I bite down, the teeth on the left side don’t touch. It’s like the bridge is a little too shallow. Can a little material be added to the bridge so that my bite will be even on both sides again?,
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Not really, you should return … (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 my dental bridge me reduced in size?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
Q.
I have just had a bridge fitted to replace a missing front tooth. This was removed by my dentist and I was given a badly made, poorly fitting denture (without any real consultation). I couldn’t live with either the appearance of feel of this and the dentist then fitted a bridge. Unfortunately, the ‘teeth’ are too long and protrude. Can the bridge be reduced in size or is a new bridge required. I am at the end of my tether with my current dentist and would appreciate some advice I can trust.,
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You can reduce the existing br… (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

Some of my teeth are rotten and others are badly stained, what are my options?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
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Hi Dr Rob Tennet. Some of my teeth are rotten and others are badly stained. i use to go to the dentist regular uptill 12 years ago had bad expirience and not been since. im on a low budget and wondered if you knew of any dentist in the Bedford area that could treat me and not hurt me as the last one did, to give me my confidence back and smile againe im aged 48 and in need of help Thanks,
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I dont know Bedford well but I… (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