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I’m too embarrassed to see the dentist, any advice?

Friday, May 14th, 2010
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Dear Sir My teeth are rotting and in a bad way my front teeth are loose and I am now embarist to see a dentist albiet i must do something about this . can u pls advise if you will see me and the possabilities of a course of treatment avoiding dentures. Sure I am nervouse of dentists hence the state of my teeth now well whats left of them . Kind regards.
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Most of the options avoiding d… (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 me for a dental bridge replacing 2 missing teeth?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
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I have just had a tooth taken out yesteday and unfortuneatley the tooth next to it I lost many years ago how much will it cost me approx to have a bridge built around the two missing teeth. my current dentist is saying approx £2800 which includes a temp bridge. this sounds very exp is this about right,
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It may also be worth investiga… (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 I do to fix my shifting teeth?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
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in the last few years I have developed a large between my front tooth and the eyetooth, it is quite large and very embarrassing, It also seems that my teeth are shifting and my gums on those two teet are receding. What can I do to get this problem fixed? I am only in my 30’s Thx,
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shifting teeth is usually a si… (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

Should I get a second opinion?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
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Following an abscess (and antibiotics) I had a root canal filling in October last year. My dentist told me that he hadn’t been able to fill all of it due to the location of the tooth. Recently a piece of this tooth broke off and I have more pain which he said wasn’t caused by the tooth breaking off. I am on another course of antibiotics and he says that it’s probably not worth trying to fill the tooth again and only option may be extraction which will cost between £400/£500! I have a morbid fear of dentists and cannot tolerate an xray being taken. I am due to return next week but I am dreading what he will say, should I get a second opinion?,
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short reply is to get a second… (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 want to repeat braces because I fear they’ll fail again, what are my other options?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
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hi rob. i had braces as a 16 year old and my teeth over the years have gone back to how they used to be. my detist says that is natural and nothing that can be done.just the way my teeth are. i really want straight looking teeth. basically the two teeth either side of my front teeth stick out. one more than the other. can you advise me what i could do? instead of braces can i get crowns done as a quick fix rather than 2 years and have the same thing happen again? i am local to you do you do a consultation if so how much?thanks stuart,
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The initial consult is free, s… (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 this a fair price for the treatments I need?

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
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Hi Doctor, I am going to have three teeth filled, another tooth capped, and a small amount of laser work for ginngivittis(sic). She is going to charge $1900.00, and I have no insurance. Is this a fair price? Thanks, Pete,
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IN some ccases it might be OK.… (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 treatment is available for loose teeth, missing teeth and receding gums?

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
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I am 60 years old and have receeding gum problems upper jaw and have lost teeth and have another 2 that or loose. What treatment is available,
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Most of dentistry might apply … (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’m looking to have some cosmetic dentistry work done abroad, can you advise me on this?

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
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I 27 and looking to have implants and Lumineers/Veneers dental work abroad. I want to be an informed consumer but im thralling through blogs, forums and websites in order to research a reputable dental practice and the only reviews I can find are of countries and not individual practices. I have posted questions myself but the editor will always take out the name of the company I am asking about. Can you give me some advice please, I really want a pretty white smile and my full bite back. Thank you.,
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Sites are unlikely to make spe… (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 in fection in two of my top teeth and I don’t like my dentist, what do you suggest I should do?

Monday, May 10th, 2010
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Last June, 2009, I had surgery on #12 and 13 since the root canals on those teeth were unsuccessful. I have had severe infection also so bad in fact that it had deformed my face at that time. I was in severe pain. I got a new x-ray that says i have infection at the top of both of those teeth. i am fed up with this dentist. i do not want to go back to him. what is my next step?,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

When I go for a scale and polish it really hurts, is there any way I can have this procedure without pain?

Monday, May 10th, 2010
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Hi I am 55yrs old and my teeth have become more stained as the years have gone on.I go to my dentist regularly and he has given me a quick cursory polish which does not remove all the stains.Also I have very sensitive teeth and it can be quite painful when he uses the water and he gives up quickly.Is there anyway I can have this procedure without the pain Thank you,
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You could ask to numbed up by … (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