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My NHS dentist told me that my root canal tooth must come out Is this correct?

Sunday, August 16th, 2009
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Hi, I have a root canal filling in the right 2nd Incisor. The tooth has become dark in colour and a little painful. I made an appointment with my dentist, under NHS, who tells me that the tooth must come out. This alarmed me a little, to the extent that i broke out in a cold sweat! He told me that this was a specialist treatment that needs to be done at the local hospital, at a cost! Is this correct? Meanwhile i am on antibiotics!! Many Thanks,

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Root canal is a challenge 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

My bridges are fairly secure but small amount of food could get in How can I fix it?

Friday, August 14th, 2009
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I have had a crack in the first tooth of my bridge in the front lower jaw for 4 months. I am concerned that although it is still fairly secure there may be small amounts of food & sugary drinks that could get in and over time could start to decay the post. I had this bridge fitted 35 years ago & also have a crown next to it. I have been told by my dentist that the work does not warrant nhs treatment as it would be classed as cosmetic and I’m not sure what to do.

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The issue is likely to be whet… (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 will silver platinum filling cost

Friday, August 14th, 2009
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Hi i have a gap between my top 2 front teeth and would like a sliver/platinum filling, do you knw how much that will cost.

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A private fee of between 350-6… (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 crown is fractured now can u get a replacement crown on NHS?

Thursday, August 13th, 2009
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I had a crown fitted 10 yrs ago and a few months ago it began to annoy me as it was catching on my tongue causing minor ulcers .I made an appointment with my dentist and he smoothed my crown off ,since then i have had problems eating when eating cold n hot food .On returning to the dentist he is now saying that I have fractured my crown although I think it was him when he smoothed my crown off . What is my best move now I am on tax credit just now but dont know what to do for the best ? can u give me options of what to do next ? Personally i think he is dodging the issue and trying to palm me off with telling me to apply colgate sensitive paste on tooth every night to calm my pain .can u get a replacement crown on nhs?

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If the tooth underneath is sou… (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 crown does not match with the rest of the teeth what could i do

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
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Im 19, and have acid erosion on my front teeth, i had a crown fitted on one of my front teeth and it doesnt match any other of my teeth, and ive started to hate smiling! ive noticed that my 2 front main teeth are getting worse, and would like to know what i could do. (i hate my front 4 teeth because they look awful)all i would like is nice front teeth, and i have no idea how to go about it! please help!

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Control the erosion firstly ( … (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

Would it be possible to have invisalign after having implants?

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
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Hi, I am just about to have an implant fitted to 1 of my 2 front teeth. If I wanted to have my teeth straightened using Invisalign would it be possible after the the implant was completed?

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There is no fundamental reason… (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 are extremely sensitive what do i do to fix it

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
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Please help, i am a manic depresive and a very frightened person when at the dentist. i have had 2 white fillings in both lower canines on the gum line, the left small and the right a little bigger.i have slight biting pain in the right and so much sensitivity its tipping me over the edge. the left is a little better but not great, also my surrounding teeth effected just breathing is causing me distress. i have been back to the dentist 3 times and every time he says it will carm down and paints my teeth with orange paste. please help me whats wrong and what do i do thank you 

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If you like a big names you ca… (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 it correct to cut off the post from my root canal tooth

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
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I HAD A ROOT CANAL POST CROWN FITTED 5/6 YEARS AGO, WAS FINE UNTIL IT STARTED FALLING OUT,I GOT MY DENTIST TO FIX IT BACK IN SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL ONE DAY IT CAME OUT AND WOULD NOT GO BACK IN ALL THE WAY,BOOKED AN EMERGENCY OPPOINTMENT ON THE MONDAY MORNING AND THE DENTIST CUT THE POST OFF AND STUCK MY TOOTH IN, IT LASTED ALL OF 5 MINS,I FEEL LET DOWN BY MY DENTIST, WAS HE CORRECT TO CUT THE POST OFF?

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A tooth with a root canal and … (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 father has 6 teeth left is there anyone who would be willing to take it out

Monday, August 3rd, 2009
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Hello Can you please help me, my father is desperate to have the smile he has always wished for he is 67 years old. All this teeth are rotten and he has asked local dentists to remove his remaining teeth, i think he has about 6 left and they refuse. Is there anyone who would be willing to do this as my father suffers from depression and it is upsetting to watch him. Please advise, many thanks

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IN a case were several de… (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

Could you give me the price range for six month smile treatment

Monday, August 3rd, 2009
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My husband is currently utilising your services for teeth bleaching. I am interested in the six month smile treatment. Do you offer this and could you give me the price range for full treatment including consultations?Thank you

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We do invisible orthodontics 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