Posts Tagged ‘dental fillings’

My son has a chipped tooth in the front and it has rotted and is turned black how can i fix it

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Hi there…My son is just 14 years old and has a chipped tooth in the front!It has rotted and is turned black at the bottom!He really dislikes it and would like it replaced!!Were not sure of what to do about it!Would it be able to be replaced with a new tooth or what could be done?

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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 am on immune suppressant drugs for arthrits will this affect the root canal treatments success

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Hi – I have recently, somehow, cracked the third tooth from the back, lower jaw and on my right hand side. My dentist has removed the filling that was already there and put in a dressing which has eased the pain. I have now to decide whether to opt for route canal treatment and a crown or complete extraction. He advises the former. However I am wondering if it’s possible to simply have the route treament and then re-fill the tooth (to cut down on expense)? Another complicating factor is that I am on immuno suppressant drugs for arthrits – methotrexate and infliximab infusions (anti TNF treatment) and I wonder if this might affect the chances of a successful outcome. Basically I don’t want to go ahead and pay a lot of money if the route canal treament might not succeed anyway. Also, the corresponding tooth on the other side is nearly all filling so I suspect this won’t last too much longer either. Would I be best off opting for a crown for the one on the right hand side as they are both quite large teeth and presumably life would be difficult without both of them!! Would appreciate some objective advice from you. Many thanks

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

My 5 yr old daughter had a filling and is it a problem having injection that make the gum numb

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
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My daughter is 5 and had a filling i dint know that at the age of 5 you could have an injection that makes the gums numb is that ok at her age thanks

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Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

My filling in my front tooth is causing me extreme pain and i cant eat anything what do i do

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
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Five days ago I had two fillings in the back which don’t hurt but one i had in my front tooth is causing me extreme pain in not just that tooth but all of the others, I also had a scrape and polish so I thought they would be sore but not to this extreme, I can’t eat or drink anything especially anything cold, but I can’t afford to pay for more treatment if something has gone wrong. I’m worried in case its really serious.

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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 need to have 2 fillings and have a chipped teeth what can be done I live in london

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
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Need 2 fillings done and have a chipped teeth which could be done with a filling i guess, would like to have some cleaning and whitening done in the process anybody willing to take somebody who pays cash and does not need a bill but a good deal. 600 GBP to spend. Would appreciate a reply I am in London

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

The colour of my front teeth filling dont match with other fillings would veneers be an option

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
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Hi, i am torn between making a decision about my front teeth.i have fillings between my front teeth, they dont match the colour of my teeth.my teeth are stained.i have the option of composite veneers or just bleaching but the fillings will never match bleached teeth.i dont know whether to get composite veneers or not?they are cheaper than porcelain but dont last as long.i really need to improve my smile.please help.

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

Im 19 and my teeth are discolored and has fillings of my back teeth I live in london pls advice

Sunday, July 19th, 2009
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Hi Andrew, I am a 19 year old ex-bulimia sufferer. I had the disorder for about 3 years up until roughly six months ago. I know have very discoloured teeth, fillings in most of my back teeth, and visible cavities forming in the ones which do not have fillings yet. I did not discuss my disorder with my dentist as I felt too ashamed, however he did prescribe me a high fluoride toothpaste. As I have more cavities forming, I dont feel that the toothpaste is successful enough. I rarely want to or have reason to smile anymore and am so scared that my teeth are rotting. Also, my dentist has now left the practice I attend so each time I return to the surgery I am seen by a different temporary dentist. I know I need to find a new dentist who I can discuss my disorder with (although I am no longer bulimic) and hopefully find out what can be done to improve my teeth. I live in london – could you advise me on how to find a suitable dentist who deals with people like me? Thankyou for your time

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

How long it would take for my fillings to settle in. will i be able to chew gum after that?

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
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Hi ive got two fillings in my back teeth and i was wondering how long it would take for it to settle in. and once its settled in will i be able to chew gum and stuff like that because im really addicted to gum thx much love ,

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Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

One of my fillings has slipped and it is now causing me pain what do you recommend

Saturday, July 11th, 2009
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One of my fillings has slipped and it is now causing me pain even if I dont rest my teeth together or eat something. Ive had it for a while and ive tried some natural remedies but thay didnt work do you have any idea whats wrong?

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

Ive heard that there are possible risks of dangerous chemicals leaching from sealants advice

Saturday, July 11th, 2009
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Dear Dr Caplan, I have read on your site the page about dental sealants. I have heard that there are possible risks of dangerous chemicals leaching form sealants, notably bisphenol A. My daughter had some sealants put in a year or so ago and I was not informed of any health risks. What would you suggest I do? Are there a range of possible sealants available with some deemed safer than others? In which case, should I ask the dentist which was used on her and perhaps get them redone if it was not a safe sealant? Many thanks

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan