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i removed my front lower left tooth but still have pain in gums could you help me?

Monday, May 11th, 2009
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Hi In June 2008 I fell down and knocked my front lower left tooth out. I had the tooth put back in about an hour and a half later and fitted with a splint. I had the splint removed about 2 weeks later where the tooth had set back in place. I was then having a lot of pain from this tooth so went to the dental hospital in Sheffield, here they removed the nerve and about 7 weeks later went back (referral by my own dentist) and had root canal treatment (this was in December). After root canal treatment I was still in pain – was told not given it long enough, so had to wait another 2 months. I waited and still had pain, I was then told it had been unsuccessful (and had resorption), so would try removing the bottom of the root, this never happened and I was told I needed to have my tooth removed and this would remove my pain. I have had it removed at my own dentist (April 2009) and am still in a lot of pain. I have been back to my dentist where they have given me antibiotics- not worked still have pain in my gum and the inside and outside of my chin is burning up. I am still unable to eat correctly, bend forward and keeps me awake at night. My dentist doesn’t seem to know what the problem is. Just wondering if you could help me? Many thanks


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

i have dental insurance i want to know does silver in a gold crown have mercury?

Monday, May 11th, 2009
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Want FGC on#19&20.Insurance covers 50%.Dentist/office will only order a 20% gold crown-they claim this i standard- anything higher would be too soft.Would this be in the base metal category?I want noble/high noble.I’m covered,why won’t they let me have it?This dentist is in my insurance”network”.Also,does silver in a gold crown have mercury?Many thanks.


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

i have a crowded mouth could you tell me what type of brace i would need?

Monday, May 11th, 2009
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I have a very over crowded mouth and my top right front tooth over laps my top left front tooth. I get pain in my jaw and feel a pressure sensation all the time. I had 4 top back teeth out as a child to make more room. Could you tell me what type of brace I would need and if I would get this on the NHS? I have a 6 month old baby and have a maternity exempt certificate if this would help? Thank you.


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

what can i advise a friend to use as a pain relief for gum abcess?

Friday, May 8th, 2009
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What can i advise a friend to use as a __pain relief for a gum abcess other than the dentist as he will not go to the dentist. can some antibiotics be bought over the counter.Thank You


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

my dentist said it was the first time that he placed a cap on the implant is this proper procedure

Friday, May 8th, 2009
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I just had a dental implant done and had failed. my dentist said it was the first time that he had placed the cap on the implant over the gum line. In doing this he said food must of entered the implant and infection occured. He extracted the implant and said we will try again in four month. Is this proper procedure or does bone grafting need to be done know, so the bone heals well.


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

how long i will be without teeth and how long does it take to make dentures

Friday, May 8th, 2009
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Hi i am having all my teeth removed next month and having denture,i am a bit worried,my dentist has not told me how long i will be without teeth,could you please tell me how long it takes to make dentures please


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

i have some tooth staining with brown yellow mark on the teeth would bleeching be an option

Friday, May 8th, 2009
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Im a 23yr old ex smoker and i have some tooth staining but recently i have become paraniod that it is becoming more noticable. It also seems to vary from day to day and can often be alot worse in the mornings, with brown/yellow marks on my teeth but by the evening be whiter again. Would bleeching be an option?, it really only seems to affect my upper two front teeth. I have been looking into Veneers but obviously they can be very expensive.


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

I’ve got crooked teeth at the front I want something done about them

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
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Hi, I’ve got crooked teeth at the front and decided i want something done about it (I’m 30)I visited an orthadontist who said that invisaline or any other form of discreet brace is not suitable and suggested damons fixed braces which would take 18 months to align them and cost around 3,500. Is there any other way i could achieve a quicker alignment? Is it possible to have vaneers over poorly aligned teeth to make them straight?


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

i would like to know is possible to whiten my teeth as i have a mixture of implant, venners caps

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
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HELLO ROB,I AM 57YRS OLD,HAVE NOT BEEN HAPPY WITH MY TEETH FOR MANY YEARS,DUE TO NEGLECT IN MY YONGER YEARS.20 YEARS AGO I HAD IMPLANTS AS I HAD 4 FRONT TEETH MISSING,I HAD 3 IMPLANTS TO CARRY THE 4 FRONT TEETH, I ALSO HAVE VENEERS TO EACH SIDE OF THESE,I ALSO HAVE RETAINER BRIDGE TO SIDE WITH 3 TEETH ON IT,THIS IS MY TOP TEETH.AT THE BOTTOM IN FRONT I HAVE 2 CTEETH CAPPED THE REST ARE MY OWN,MY QUESTION IS I WOULD LIKE WHITER TEETH,I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE THEM WHITER AND MATCHING AS I HAVE SUCH A MIXTURE OF IMPLANTS, VENNERS CAPS ETC,KIND REGARDS


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

Im 54 and my teeth have darkened and has a grey tone i would appriciate your thoughts

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
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Hi.I am 54 and my teeth have darkened so no longer match my bridge. My dentist recomends whitening then replace the bridge if necessary. However, my teeth have a grey tone and I understand the treatment is not so effective. I would appriciate your thoughts on this. Many thanks.


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