one of my back teeth has rotted away and i have a minor rot in my front tooth

Q. I have a minor rot in 1 of my front teeth that doesn’t cause me problems but isn’t a great sight, but i also have 1 of my back teeth that has gradually rotted away and now has a huge hole that really needs filling and is giving me quite considerable pain, how do i go about getting them sorted because i really need a dentist?

A. Dear D,

My best advice to you is to talk to your family and friends to find a dentist that they recommend. Then book in as soon as possible before things get worse and the treatment becomes more complex.

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March 29th, 2008 at 08:47 PM
nicola Says :

One of my front tooth is grey but grauday i can see it darkening. Its only the side of the tooth after a bang. I have left this for many years and now I would like a veneer but I hear if you have a rotten tooth this is not an option? is this true

April 6th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
charlotte barker Says :

My front tooth is beginning to rot Wat should i do

May 25th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Ean Says :

Hi, I’m interested in the enlighten system but I have a badly discoloured front tooth, a result of an accident many years ago where I was kicked in myfront tooth (which has caused the tooth to discolour and blacken).

June 1st, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Julian Says :

I’m pretty good with my dental hygiene, but unfortunately I drink a lot of sugary drinks and whilst inspecting my teeththe other day IE28099ve noticed black rot round my back molar on the upper and lower left, its sensitive and the gum around it is slightly red andswollen and IE28099ve been trying to floss it bleed s a lot and is verysensitive afterwards, could you tell me how seriously this rot sounds and IE28099m a 20 year old student, and was wondering how much an appointmentwould cost to see someone about it. Thank you

June 1st, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Cornelius Says :

hi i am a male of 37 yrs old the last time i went to the dentist was about20 yrs ago because my dentist at the time lost his patience with my as i was nervous and he was rude to me , anyway all my teeth are black and rottingaway i cant chew food im in constant pain with them and i never smile andi mumble and it upsets me and my children ive plucked up the courage to email you i want to get my smile back for me and my children and want all whatremains of my teeth taken out and have new dentures please help me im despereate but nervous ,

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