Q. Hi. I have been having consultations with a dentist re having a problem root (poor root canal treatment many years ago, since infected on the side, now apparently perforated) removed and replaced with an implant. However, I am a bit concerned and would appreciate some advice. The dentist (private) advertises implants as a service, but despite my requests, after two one hour consultations has been unable to show me photos of a completed implant (apparently they were all held on a computer and got lost) and keeps evading my questions on how many implants they have done by just telling me that he devotes two days a week to implant work of some description (the practice is based in a small town in a not overly affluent part of the country). The only ‘evidence’ available to me so far is the mobile phone no. of a patient who has recently had the implant placed (the crown is not in situ yet). I need to get the tooth removed soon as I can feel the infection starting to return, but am concerned as to whether I would be making the right decision in allowing this dentist to remove the tooth. Could you give me any advice please?