Archive for the ‘Dr Tennet’s Answers’ Category

Is it normal to accumulate a sticky substance around a new resin filled teeth?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Q.
Hi, I recently chipped one of my front teeth, and yesterday had it filled in (I think with a resin). Since then, I’ve noticed a sticky gunge collecting around it-similar to saliva, but thicker and sticky. Is this normal due to how recently the filling was put in, or do I need to go back to my dentist.

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If it doesn’t resolve in few 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 should be done if one runs out of antibiotics for infected tooth?

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Q.
I went to the dentist today and i need a tooth pulled, The next time the oral surgeon is back at that office is in a month. the tooth was infected and i have 3 days left on my antibiotics. Is there anything I should do after I run out of antibiotcs to make sure the infection does not come back

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You will specific advice for y… (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

Advice on gap between the back of the crowns and gums

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Q.
I had an absess in my upper gum and even after treatment my tooth began to darken, last year I told my dentist this was a problem as it was at the front of my mouth and showed when I smiled. He chose to fit a crown, this was done last year and although I am getting used to it it still does not feel right. I have just been to a check up and mentioned my concern to my dentist but after checking it he says it is fine. I feel like there is a gap between the back of the crown and my gum and fear food, fizzy drink etc are getting in behind it, is this normal to feel this?

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A second opinion might put you… (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 to have for milk teeth not fallen

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Q.
My grandson has not grown, he is 12 years of age and still has almost all his milk teeth. He has breathing difficulties and there is little evidence of his adult teeth in his jaw – what treatment should he have, he lives iin Italy and opinions are severely divided as to the treatment necessary.

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In the UK this type of case 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

My front teeth are chipping away may i know why?

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
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All of a sudden my front teeth are chipping what is the cause of this

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Most common causes are (1) too… (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 19 teeth left and all are problematic what do i do?

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
Q.
I have 19 teeth left in my mouth!! They are all giving me a lot of problems, and I wake up crying due to the teeth pain!! I do not want to spend 800.00-1000.00 on each tooth. I want them all pulled and I want full dentures. How do I go about doing this?? What steps do I have to take?? Please help me!!!!

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Get three opinions from differ… (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 front teeth are crumbling due to usage of steroids what can i do?

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
Q.
2front teeth slowly crumbling due to long term use of steroids&sweet tooth!15yrs since laast saw dentist.so frightened&money shortage,have to only eat soft food now

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Contact NHS Direct for details… (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

After tooth filling my upper teeth are slightly tilted plz advice?

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
Q.
Hello, I had my first crown installed over a tooth that had broken. I was not in pain, it was a tooth that had been filled years ago. The tooth is a bottom, left, two teeth back from the canine. In any event, I have developed a slight lisp since the installation and it appears that my upper teeth are tilted (with the right side being lower). I went back to the dentist, he said he sees nothing wrong but that he would redo the crown if I wanted. He also offered the explanation of perhaps that perhaps air is now channeling differently through my mouth due to the width of the crown being less??? Is thsi a common occurence?

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Not really, but as it is being… (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 ‘Hard’ bite?

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
Q.
What does it mean by a “hard” bite?

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The chewing pressure between u… (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

All my teeth are rotted where can i get affordable treatment?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Q.
I am a 27 year old man and i grew up very poor. my family could not afford dental care for all 8 of us. now all of my teeth are completely rotted i do not even have many back ones anymore. it’s embarrassing to smile in public. what should i do? i’m on a very small budget now but i want a nice smile

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At 27 you may have some salvag… (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