My teeth are rotten and yellow….i dont want false teeth?

Q. Dear Dr Rob Tennet,
I am 55 yrs old and throughout my life have had poor experiences with various dentists. my teeth are rotten at the back and my front teeth are yellow despite cleaning. i do not want false teeth but would like to look at what alternatives i could have. G.E

A. Dear G.E.
You are not alone with this problem. Basically your options will be decided by the strength of the foundations that hold your teeth to your jaws. If you have firm but rotten teeth they can usually be successfully built up from gum level. The converse of this is if the front teeth have poor foundations it is not wise to spend time money and emotional stress making them look great if they fall out soon after.

You need to get a thorough examination to decide:
-Which teeth can be salvaged with a good chance of success?
-Which if any teeth need to be removed?
-If there are spaces should they be replaced by bridges, implants or dentures?
-Finally would additional cosmetic treatment such as veneers or tooth whitening be the right option for you?

I would like to be more specific, the good news is you have a lot of options all with different results. One of your options will give you the right blend of the following; a smile you like at a price you are comfortable with, and within an amount of treatment you are prepared to have done.

Best Wishes on your Journey

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
October 21st, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Alex Says :

hi i am seventeen years old and my first six front teeth on the top are rotting and i hate them because i like this girl and i cant even smile at her without being ashamed of myself and i was wondering if i should go to the dentist but I’m scared of what they will do if they even do anything i was just wondering if i should try to replace my teeth its just that im afraid that it will really hurt because ive had about twelve baby teeth removed when i was about 9 because my adult teeth were growing too fast so i had to remove them and it hurt like s**t and that was like ten years ago and i havent been to the dentist since and i dont know if they have made any orthodontical advancements in the filed of dentistry if thats what they call it. What should I do?

January 5th, 2009 at 08:47 PM
Ethan Says :

Okay i’m 19 years of age and I am very ashamed of my teeth, just the top of my mouth is rotting and not the bottom. I’m not really scared of the though of going to the dentist it’s just the whole money part is not on my side. I honestly don’t know how my teeth rot even started, because I eat fairly healthy food everyday… And ya I am terrified to even smile a little while talking to anyone. So ya I was never able to go to the dentist because I never had enough money to go to the dentist as I was growing up. I was wonder if you had any solutions to what is the cheapest way to get my teeth back to normal. If that makes any sence heh.

January 25th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
Steve Says :

I would go and see the dentist at all costs, you only get on set of teeth! You may be able to receive some false teeth although i dont know how this works for people as young as their teens….

The dentist will probably give you a telling off, but it i’ll be well worth it in the end.

As for the 16 year old, do something noe before your too late… No more sugar in your tea, always smoke with a good filter, keep the cigarette out of your mouth and do tn eat chocolate or soft drinks, surgar literally breaks down you teeth and if you dont brush them before bed, that soft drink works on your teeth breaking them down all night, now have a think of that!!! – may i also mention that there are eight teaspoon fulls of sugar in a can of cola!!!

You can get local anesthic which basically is theinjection type, if your 17 then you’ve prbably had this before, expect a bit of pain but if the dentist harms your teeth in anyway, put your hand up and tell them, they will stop and give your another dose of the needle- simple as that.

Ethan, if your working you will have prblems with the dental bills, most people your age do unfortunatley, but when you get to 25 you will receive working tax credit if your on a low income, the question is weather your teeth will hold out that long? I would do something right away- no matter what, even if you cant have a pint for a few weeks, its better to have the teeth!!!

January 25th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
Rechel asks Says :

hi I a.ma 28yr. ol.dmother of three and my front teeth are rotted out an i want to replace them with false teeth is that the best way to go?

April 5th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
Barbara Says :

I have many teeth missing I had a permanent fixed on one side of my mouth however the fixed permanent fail out after so many years when I talk I month my tough because there are teeth missing when I chew I am not chewing my food properly. My Mounth Is Just A gapping mess.

April 16th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
julie Says :

hi i am 28 years old, n when my baby teeth came through my top 2 teeth were rotten n the dentist pulled them out but didnt like it so ive always been scared of dentist but now my teeth r really bad they are rotton and a couple of my back one’s are half missing. when i was younger up to me settling down (3 n half years ago )we used to travel about a lot due to my dad working so it was very rare i got to brush my teeth but since settling down i have been brushing my teeth more maybe not as ofton as i should as obviously as they bleed n make my mouth really sore but get really embarassed 2 smile n to go to dentist what so what would you say i would be ny best treatment

July 13th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
melissa Says :

On the bottom of my jaw all my teeth except the front 8 have rotted away down t the root or started t crumble!! I am petrified I am going to lose all my teeth and scared it will start on the top row.my wisdom teeth came through and shortly after that they also crumbled! Am petrified of dentists please can u tell my what a dentist can do 2 stop this x

August 27th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
Prash Says :

HI, My friend teeth is in such a bad shape that she cant even laugh, she want to change her teath quickly, how can we go about it. how long time it will take and what would be the cost invole in it per teeth.

May 26th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Aliya Says :

i am very embarassed to even go to dentist as my teeth arent in very good condition. what itis is my two front teeth 1 of them is longer than the other and isnt straight it really upsets me they hav grown in like that as my baby teeth were perfect it looks like its chipped but i know it wasnt through any accident dont really know how it looks like this. Iwent to a local dentist but they said there wasnt much they could do. any ideas? Also i cant seem to get my teeth looking white nd i brush them alot im in a bit of a mess. can u contact me please.

May 26th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Marina Says :

I’m writing to see how much it would be for my 4 front teeth to be taken out and replaced with dental implants? I really hate my teeth and I’m wondering if there will be a problem because I only have about 9 or 10 adult teeth and the rest are baby teeth. I’m nearly 19 and don’t know why they haven’t came through yet. Also, do you have to pay the full fee at once or isthere any payment plans? Thankyou.

June 5th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Ame Says :

Hi I’m quite young and my teeth are yellow when I was young I didn’t brush!! :0 I brush them now. I have one wobbly tooth but it’s a baby one! PHEW! Can you help? I still have my teeth! 😀

June 27th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
donna Says :

when i was young as usual i brushed but did not floss i guess i thought i was going to miss something outside but my mother never took the time to tell me let alone take me to the dentist so gradually from not so good care and yes of course my drug years took a real bad toll on me and now its so bad i think i might die of insifilightous because i have no insurance and the temporary insurance doesnt cover any of this and not only that im to embarrassed to go to the dentist im afraid they will put a hazmat suit on i have even went to tiajuana mexico to get them pulled but i had infection and by the time i got it under control i had run out of money im 38 going on 39 and would really like to have a decent job rather than no job,i would really like my kids back too someday when i can have a stable enviorment but until i have a job that wont happen so what can i do just sit here and die

July 22nd, 2011 at 08:47 PM
caz1983 Says :

im 28 all my teeth r rotton and ive finaly gone to the dentest to have mine sorted out so i got to wait now for hospital appointment to have em all out the reason i done this is because im ashamed of em and not only i DONT want my 2 children growing up to think its ok to have bad teeth and people judging my kids for wot i look like

August 10th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Wilson Says :

Hi, im 20 years of age and Ihave never visited a dentist in my life, partly because my parents have never taken me to one. But anyway, I do brush daily and take mouth wash. One of my tooth has a crack on the top of it, near the gum, just a small tiny one but it is noticable wen i talk, this was caused because I always chew mint gum, which i am now trying to stop. I want to go to the dentist but I do not know what to say to him/her, what is the problem called. can the gap be closed? How often after that should I get a checkup? Thanks

August 10th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Ryley Says :

Don’t worry, dentists are used to seeing people from all walks of life, regular attenders and non attenders. Book an appointment with adentist and tey will carryl out a full oral check and advise you on te best course of action.

November 1st, 2011 at 08:47 PM
mstar Says :

hello, iam 13years old and very ashamed f my teeth. i have many rotted ones at the back and to big buck teeth at te front. i try and hide it with a croocked smie and sometimes not even smiling at all. My teeth have effected my whole life because i’ve not had a boyfriend ever! I fear my teeth will be like this forever and i wanted t know if there is anything i could do?

May 25th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
camille Says :

gross

July 2nd, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Charlotte Says :

Hello I am 21 years old and most of my teeth are fillings front and back. Ive also had two teeth out throughout my life. My poor mouth health is my own fault due to excess amounts of coke and not brushing regularly. e.g before bed. I really would like to know what options are avaliable for me to save my teeth and to make them look better as i am very embarassed at state of my teeth .

August 14th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
MaryJane Says :

Hi, i’m 17 and my teeth are breaking. I went to the dentist and she said i have very weak teeth and i’ve made them weaker due to my cola addiction. i’ve noe decided to stop drinking coke but she said my teeth will break in 5-10 years, is there anything i can do to not make them break at all? I dont want to be toothless by 22! I’ve always been conscious of my teeth as it is, and now this :/ PLEASE HELP ME!

September 2nd, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Chris Says :

Okay, I am 13 years old and I have 4 rotten teeth… One a hole, another broke off half… I just wanted to know if the is still a nice bit of tooth left is it capable of being fixed …Please help me ….Desprite!!!

September 5th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
shannon Says :

hello i am 16 yrs old i have a rotten teeth in my mouth and the dentist said it can kill me it can make my eyes blind but my mom says its not true.i would like to know if its true???????????

November 13th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
bridget Says :

hi my husband is 36 years old he lost his front four bottom teeth in an accident a couple of years ago,and the four top front ones are rottin and have changed the colour to blackish brown,i want to know if its possible that they can be replaced or fixed? and the approximate cost of doing all that,please help i seriously need to know if we can get them fixed…..

February 16th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Alison Wilson Says :

Hello, I’m 31 years old I literally have been to a dentist since I was 5 mostly because my parents never took me and as I got older ashamed to say I didn’t think I was important. Now my front bottom teeth are rotted on top of that I smoke.i devastating and embarrassing and has made self esteem go way down my teeth used to be so beautiful. I know if I go to the dentist they will more then likely pull them out. I’m terrified that this will put a strain on my relationship also what should I do?

April 25th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
donna Says :

Why is it so expensive in the UK to have teeth professionally cleaned or fixed? I would love to have my teeth cosmetically done but would have to remortgage the house for some of the prices I have seen on the Internet for just one tooth (comparable to prices in Europe). Please dont tell me that UK dentists are more qualified or are more professional as I have read that European dentists are equally qualified and professional, and in some cases more honest. Can you please comment?

May 11th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
AlexAwake Says :

I am a 20 year old male.

I eat salads, meat, fish ,vegetables and fruit every day / every week.
I drink nothing but water, and I eat absolutely NO junk food.

Yet one of my bottom tooth’s along my jaw wall is completely decaying. I get earache because of it, it hurts whenever I eat any food.

So I was just wondering why has this happened?.,

June 14th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Judy Says :

hI, my teeth have been bad for awhile (missing teeth and all) I was going to the dentist off and on and i have always had bad experience with dentists, I go to this one but I haven’t in awhile because he keeps talking about false teeth and I do not want that at all and it makes me sad. its hard for me to want to take pictures with my family any more. I do blame the dentists because most are mean about your teeth even though you do everything that you are suppose to and nothing does you no good.. I don’t know what else to do. and am going to be 50 this year. maybe some suggestions could help.

July 18th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Clemment Says :

My three front teeth are rotten and now i can’t even smile with anyone,i wanna change them but i dont want false where should i go?

June 1st, 2014 at 08:47 PM
J Says :

What if you think your gums are not strong and still dont want false teeth

December 3rd, 2014 at 08:47 PM
Ana Viramontes Says :

Hi I’m about to be 26 and all my bottom front teeth are rotten and my right and left side are cracked and no I never did drugs or anything like that so that’s not why they’re damaged I know I’m gonna have to get them all removed and have fake ones put on but around how much would that cost or what kind of procedure would I need plz can someone help me its so embarrassing I I have 3 kids and I also don’t want the to think its ok

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