Archive for the ‘Dr Tennet’s Answers’ Category

Can I have a gold crown on the NHS?

Friday, April 23rd, 2010
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Hi Dr Tennet i have a chipped front tooth and wanted to know if i am able to get a gold crown on the NHS as i am currently unemployed?,
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Depends on the individual case… (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 you add a tooth to valplast partials?

Friday, April 23rd, 2010
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Over the years I have been to numerous dentist, one drilled 2 screws into my gum to replace a crown with no novicaine, the other dropped an xray card down my throat with a dam over my mouth. I have valplast partials and was told that teeth cannot be added to it. It is an upper tooth that may need to be pulled. Can you add a tooth to valplast partials. Thank you,
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Flexible dentures do not take … (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 subjects should I take in college to become a cosmetic dentist?

Friday, April 23rd, 2010
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Hello! My name is Andreea and right now I’m in year 10 in school. I look forward to study cosmetic dentistry but no one really gave me some right answers until now… I want to know what do I need to do after I finish school and i’m going to college. I don’t know what subjects to take and staff like this. Could you help me please? I really want to become a cosmetic dentist!,
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All cosmeic dentists have to q… (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

Are they responsible for correcting my denture repair?

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
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I recently broke my denture which replaces a front tooth I lost, I took it to my NHS Dentist who I appreciate gladly took a new imprint of my mouth and sent it off for repair under the free NHS Dental repair. However, when it returned and we tried it out it did not fit correctly and is noticably not in line with the surrounding teeth. She advised that nothing could be done as it had been repaired and the only option was for me to have a new denture made. At present I am unable to afford the £200 fee for a new denture and am therefore stuck with an ill fitting denture. I appreciate the repair service is free and am very appreciative of this but surely if the repair is not correct then they should be responsible for correcting the repair? Thanks.
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If the denture “broke” again a… (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 I have invisalign on the top set of teeth only? my bottom teeth are fine.

Monday, April 19th, 2010
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hi, i had a fixed brace, and now has time has gone on my teeth have started to move again. so i inquired about invisalign, i was wondering if any dentist would allow me to have this on my top teeth as the bottom set are okay?,
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In principle single arch trea… (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 between lumineers and veneers?

Monday, April 19th, 2010
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hi rob.what is the difference between lumineers and veneers.surly youd go for luminneers every time as they are less invasive.do they last as long?what is the average lifespan in your opinion of them both,
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lumineers is a trade name 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

What is your opinion on flexible dentures?

Monday, April 19th, 2010
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Last December my bridge failed, since then I have had an acrylic denture to replace my upper left 1 and upper right 1,2, & 3. I find the denture uncomfortable and it moves around too much. After a consultation at the Bristol Dental hospital a new upper partial cobalt chrome denture was recommended which would also include upper right 6 &7 which have been missing now for some years. After looking on the internet to find out about this type of denture I also read about flexible dentures which appear to offer many advantages although one website said they did not always fit well and were not adjustable. What is your opinion of the flexible denture and which would you recommend?,
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It depends on the angle of 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

My veneers do not fit properly, any advice?

Friday, April 16th, 2010
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Hi, I am hoping you will be able to advise me on this because i really have no idea of who else to ask. I had veneers fitted a year and a half ago and so far all they have done is keep coming off which being on the front five teeth is not a good look. Personally i do not think they fit properly because they are not flush with the gum at the top which i think notices, also it is impossible to floss between them as he insists on gluing them back on with out clearing the usual gap you would have between your teeth. This then discolours which looks awful to be honest if this is what veneers are like i wish i had never bothered to have had it done. But i am hoping you will be able to advise me that this is not the case. Kind regards.,
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We garuantee our ceramic 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

My teeth and gums have rotted, what do you suggest?

Friday, April 16th, 2010
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Hello, over the years my teeth and gums have rotted, the gum around my front teeth has rotted, even though I have always as an adult brushed my teeth regularly, what can I have done? I cant afford pay a lot, but obviously I need to get this done, I feel embarassed about going to the dentist aswell. I live in Northampton, can you sugest somewhere close to me to go? thankyou.,
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If the teeth and gums are in a… (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

Do you offer the 6 month smile treatment?

Friday, April 16th, 2010
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Hi Was wondering if I had read it right that you offer the 6 month smile treatments. Could you give me an indication of rough costs please. I am aware it will vary but just a rough guide. I am 49 years old and my top front teeth are quite crooked. Many thanks,
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I am accredited for Six month … (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