Posts Tagged ‘nhs dentist’

What is the cheapest way to restore my half broken filling?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
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Hi doctor i have a tooth that was previously filled (the upper back tooth) it broke (half of it) what is the best and cheapest way to restore my tooth. Thanks 🙂

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Best option is to have a full … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can veneer be bonded with gold crown?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
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I am thinking about veneers for my top teeth,however I have several teeth that have been crowned with gold, can a veneer be bonded to these crowns or will they need to be replaced with porcelain crowns to match.

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They will need to be replaced … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Root has lost small piece can it still support post crown?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
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I have post crowns on my two front teeth one i had replaced less than a year ago because it kept coming out it has come out three times since being replaced, and to be honest, although i was told a longer post would solve the problem the post does not look any longer. The root has lost a small piece and i am worried i will end up with no root to put it in to.

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There comes a time when the ro… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My new silver fillings tastes metalic should I be worried?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
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Dear Rob, I have just had a silver filling frmo my local NHS dentist. In fact I’ve had three – I knew about two but it looks to me like I have had a third added onto one of my other teeth. The third filling tastes slightly metalic as I run my tongue over it. My dentist had to reshape the filling in the next tooth – otherwise nothing else of note happened. Do I need to get the metalic taste checked out? Many thanks!!!

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It should resolve within a few… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Veneers have broken should I consider rebonding a veneer or crown?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
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Hi Rob, I have several (5) Veneers . They have lasted be for around 15 years. Recently one has broken ( cracked and 1/3 of it fell off). My dentist would like to replace it with a crown as he is concerned about rebonding a veneer. Personally i would prefer another veneer. is there an expert opinion on the pros and cons of this repair

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There should be no problem reb… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I have orthodontic probelm due to which I have cuts in my cheek now.

Friday, December 4th, 2009
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When i was 17 years of age, i required braces and the dentist told me i would be contacted in 3-4 months, she was polish and i dont think she new the procedures well, i was busy for a-level revision so couldnt make any dentist appoinments. now im 18 nearly 19 and i require braces as my teeth are out of line which unables me to chew my food properly(my front teeth dont connect), also my wisdom teeth burrow into my check causing cuts in my cheek, i was wondering if this procedure will cost me and if so how much, also if i should be entitles to free care from the nhs as the case is more than just wanting nice teeth.

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You would need to see an NHS o… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Is 16 years not eligible to have veneers?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
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I was wondering if it is possible to get veneers on the nhs, as i had 2 accidents over the years and on each, chipped both my front teeth. At the moment I have caps on them both but one fell off and was put back on so that it sticks forward. The caps are also discoloured and noticible when you look at them. I was told by my dentist that when i reached 16 i could have veneers, yet when i asked at my last appointment he dismissed the question. I am now nearly 17 and have no confidence in my smile, i cannot smile with teeth and it gets me down. If i am not entitled to get veneers on the nhs then how much would it cost per tooth? the 2 teeth on either side of my front teeth are also very wonky aswel and i have gaps in these 4 teeth aswel as the discoloured and wonky caps.

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If the veneers are justified f… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Due to grinding I have gum receeding and loosing my smile.

Friday, December 4th, 2009
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Dear Dr Tennet, For as long as I can remember I have suffered from bruxism. I sleep with a nightguard which my NHS dentist made for me but my gums seem to be receeding as a result of the grinding, which I think has now led to gum disease, and my upper anterior teeth are becoming very thin and I’m terrified of them snapping off altogether. I’m only 27 and hate my smile. My teeth seem to be wearing down and decaying very quickly and I’m terrified of having to wear a denture. Do you think crowns and possibly gum grafts may help me? I really don’t want to lose my teeth and my NHS dentist doesn’t seem to care.

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Wear, tooth decay and receedin… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I need braces for my bottom teeth would NHS cover this?

Friday, December 4th, 2009
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Hi im 18 and a full time student at college. I need braces on my top teeth they stick out so much I can fit my thumb in the gap between them and my bottom teeth and poke out between my lips. Do you think I would get fixed braces on the NHS or I would have to pay? If I had to pay around how much isit for a top brace? Thanks

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You might get a brace on the N… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can NHS dentist answer why my front teeth gap has widened?

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
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Hi I am a healthy and fit 52 and for all my life have had a small gap between my 2 top front teeth. However over the last 6 months or so the gap has widened so far that I can get my tongue in between them! I have been to my dentist who said that she cant see why as I have no sign of gum disease and have healthy teeth. As I cant find an NHS dentist she siad she would refer me to an orthodentist but this is going to cost i just know it!!!I am not that worried about the gap itself butr am concerend that there is something causing it that I should be concerend about. Any suggestions? and also is there any way I can be referered for NHS treatment by my GP?

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I’m not sure an NHS dentist wi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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