Posts Tagged ‘NHS’

Is it correct that the treatment I need is not available on the NHS?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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I need peridontal treatment and have been told is only available privately at a cost of £230 p/h and not on NHS. Is this correct that it is not available on the NHS?,
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Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

I have been told I need teeth removed and that bridges are not available on the NHS. Is this true?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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Good afternoon, I recently had a check up at my local dentist and was told that I need a tooth removed upper level either side. I was offered bridges but told they are no longer availbable on the NHS so had to pay private. Is this true as I know a lot of dentists are out for more money. Thanks in advance,
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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

How much would it cost me to have braces again, as I am not on the NHS?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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I have had braces before few years ago! I didn’t wear retainer as everytime i put it into mouth i was be sick,the taste would be horriable! I am wanting braces again as teeth still bad! how much would it cost me as i am not with NHS?,
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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

Two dentists have told me two different things concerning my tooth. Who do I believe?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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I had a infection in a tooth I was given some antibiotics and was told i needed a root canal filling (?) by a private dentist. I then went to see a NHS dentist who told me that the tooth was fine and it did not need a filling… both took x-rays of the tooth? I have no pain at the moment so who do I belive.. regards,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Is there any treatment available to address my gummy smile and my crooked teeth?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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I used to have braces until I had them removed last year because it was the end of my treatment. I had had them for five years. Yet I still have one of the worst smiles I think I’ve ever seen. My teeth are a lot straighter than they were before the braces, which I had because I had protruding teeth, but I still have trouble closing my mouth fully and properly because my front teeth are still too far forward, and aren’t completely straight. I also have quite a gummy smile. Is there any treatment that would be suitable and affordable (or on the NHS) so that I can have a nice smile for the first time in my life? Thanks for the help.,
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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

I have had a bridge for 25 years and crowns for 30 years. They are now coming away and I’m embarrassed. What can I do?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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I have had a bridge in for 25 years and crowns for over 30 years they ae coming away from my gum showing black tops and my gums are receding i have sensitive areas what can i do i am becoming embarrassed by this I a NHS but would like to take out dental insurance to help me cover some better treatment,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Do NHS offer any ‘invisible’ brace treatments? I want a discreet brace but cannot afford private treatment?

Thursday, August 19th, 2010
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Dear Dr Solankie, I am considering having my teeth straightened, however am unsure as to waht is the best method to use. I would like to know the costs of certain treatments and if they can be offered on the NHS? I am 25 years old and so don´t want something that is really obvious, however can´t afford anything like Invisiline which I have heard is very expensive. I like the idea of the brace which fits behind the teeth so you can´t see it. Are their any other options i could look into? I don´t know if it makes any difference to cost but it is only one side of my mouth where my teeth are crooked – the other side is completely straight! It is quite bad though and knocks my confidence alot. Any advice on costs etc you can would be very much appreciated. Thank you.,
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Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

I am having really bad trouble with tooth pain and my dentist might have made it worse. Should I seek a second opinion or continue with my current dentist?

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
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Hello, I had my impacted wisdom tooth extracted 4 weeks ago and my molar tooth has been badly damage. The filling on the neighbouring tooth crumble according to the surgeons. I have been to my dentist to have another filling put in last week but have started having throbbing pain which resulted into an unbearable pain which i needed to go back my dentist in an emergency. The dentist i saw advised me to to have the tooth taken. I declined as the upper tooth directly rest on the damage tooth. The dentist suggested a denture, bridge or a crown. I liked the idea of a bridge or a crown but the dentist said putting a crown in might not be successful as having a root canal procdure can be difficult as the damage tooth is right at the back of my mouth and also the NHS wont cover a bridge since it’s not a tooth missing in the front. The dentist have been working on the root canal procedure and havent been successful with a and reckons she night have gone beyond the root and damage the tooth. Please i am in a dilemma and i need a second opinion what to do as i need a tooth to support the upper tooth otherwise it will down on my gum. Shall i see another dentist or carring seeing my dentist as i have been appointed again on the 26th August ’10? 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

Braces left my teeth with uneven marks. I have looked into Veneers but I have also been recommended whitening products. Any advice?

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
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Hi Dr Kailesh After wearing braces as a teenager on top and bottom, I have been left with badly marked teeth giving them a very uneven look. There are white marks on each tooth making the rest of the tooth look discoloured. I spoke to my Dentist about options and she tried to discourage me from Veneers (I left thinking that the process was to drill the teeth down to a peg then fit over a whole crown!) She has suggested to try Whitening but am I correct in thinking that if the whole tooth is whitened then the white patches will also whiten? I am not looking for a dazzling white smile, I simply want my teeth to look even again. Please can you let me know what you would advise. I would also like to know what I should expect to pay for Veneers or if they are available on the NHS. Thanks ever so much in advance for any advice you can offer.,
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Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

I have recently lost a lot of confidence due to lost teeth. Are dental implants available on the NHS?

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
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when i was 12 years of age i had an accident and lost a front tooth. I was fitted with a denture which made me very conscious and as such i was too embarrassed to go to the dentist i have now lost most of my top teethand four of my bottom teeth. This has caused severe depression . someone suggested implants are they available on the nhs?,
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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