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How would it cost for straightening and reconstructing some teeth?

Monday, August 3rd, 2009
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I have always been very consious of my teeth every time i smile of evern speak. I have a few small gaps – which to me seem huge and a couple of teeth that stick out. I have always dreampt of having a smile to be proud of. I’m just wondering, as i am a single mother on benefits how would i be able to afford to get my teeth sorted out and corrected if i chose to do so in the future???? How much would it cost me? Straightning, reconstructing some and generally getting a perfect smile to make me feel confident?

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The costs vary depending on 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

Ive split cracked root of my root filled teeth is extraction the only option?

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
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I have lost the filling from a large molar tooth at the very back of my mouth. In the process I have split/cracked the root of apreviously root filled tooth. I expected a crown but my dentist feels extraction is the only option. What do you think? I am concerned as most of my mouth has had extensive work and I feel that extraction is the beginning of the end!!

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Cracked teeth are very difficu… (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

Ive gaps in my front teeth and im over 40 yoa at what point can i approach my health insurance

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
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Thanks Dr. Tennet for providing your services. I over 40 yoa and over time has dealt with poor hygiene and how since loosing the majority of upper n lower back teeth I now have a gap. My front 6 teeth has gaps, and my bottom teeth I’m missing the one under the eye tooth up top. I’ve had digestive problems for a long time due to the lose. At what point can I approach my Health Insurance carrier and seek dental/medical relief? Thanks

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Insurance terms vary depending… (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 sons front teeth broke and his roots exposes and he is in pain what can i do to help him

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
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Hello, a glass window fell and hit my son (30) in the two front teeth , breaking them both, roots exposed , pain . It is the weekend he has no insurance….what can I do to help him get throught the weekend ,without pain? Thank you, 

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Sorry for the delay, maybe thi… (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

Ive rotten teeth that need to removed and im feared of dentist can you give me some advice

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
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I have a few rotten teeth that need removing as very painfull i also have poor oral health due to a massive fear of dentists i have even thought about being knocked out having them all taken out then false teeth so i dont keep having all this pain and worry however this cost is not an option for me. I would really like some help to get my oral health back and teeth sorted and say goodbye to the pain last night i only had 2 hours sleep due to the pain. The other problem i have is i am ellergic to the injections and the last time i had a tooth removed it was at birmingham dental hospital under sedation this put with my very bad fear of dentists is why my oral health is so bad and i am ashamed of it to be honest but worried about doing anything about it. I have also had a very unsympathetic dentist years ago which made me worse and not had a dentist since. Please can you give me some advice and point me in the direction of help as i worried in pain and anxious. regards

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

I started smoking at 14 and my teeth need straightening any my gums are bleeding advice?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
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Hi and a few years ago i use to smoke alot i started at the age of 14 ive been scared of the dentist now i want to sort my teeth out im 21 years old and im scared to show my self as i dont like my smile, my teeth need straightening but i dunno how to go arround it ive tryed brushing my teeth for 5 months now and my gums still bleed, i have a broken tooth aswell and allways getting things stuck in it, i am signing on and i cant afford anything to get me teeth done i dont know what the nhs has to offer please help i am willing to do anything to me teeth to make them better again

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If you are nervous ask friends… (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 bottom teeth are perfect but my front 4 teeth have gaps between them any tips or advice?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
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Hiya, i have nice white teeth… my bottom teeth are perfectly positioned but my front 4 teeth have gaps between them. everyone tells me they are fine but they are quite big gaps. the rest are fine its just the front 4. im 23 and getting married next may (2010), i was wondering what, if any my options are to closing the gaps up so i feel more confident- im reluctant to get 4 veneers as ive heard many bad things? any tips or advice? thank you 🙂

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Options to close gaps are1. &n… (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

Ive been told i need get my canines removed and after 6 months get the implant is it correct?

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
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Hi I have gum recession and due to a prior orthodontic surgery (in which the roots of my 2 canines were cut off) my canines are loose. I have been told that I should get these removed, have gum grafting and also some bone grafting above the canines then after 6 months get the implants put in (will have a false tooth plate in mean time). My periodontist assures me that with this treatment I should get my smile back and the implants will last as long as a regular tooth. My query is how much would this cost in UK (i am an expat overseas and have been quoted £8000 for the above) but I am from Uk and will be returning shortly I would get alloplastic grafting here but have been told auto is the way to go is this true? Is the 6 months necessary?

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Your own bone would produce 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

My front 4 teeth have gaps chips and there are uneven and i am not comfortable what can i do

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
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Im 19 turnin 20 and my smile is ok,but i feel like my smile is just not good enough,my main problem is the front 4 teeth,they have gaps,chips and there uneven and also there not square shaped and not white enough as for straight alignment i dont feel comfortable i cant stand looking at them what am i to do??…

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Because there are many solutio… (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 dentist has given me a price of just under 6000 GBP for a smile makeover is it reasonable

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
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Hello Rob, I have been saving for ages to get a smile makeover. My local Smilestudio denist has given me a price of just under £6000. This involves one upper bridge, two crowns, two lower bridges, root canal, filling, whitening,and maybe some veneers. Does this seem reasonable to you? Thanks

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It is within guide price. assu… (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