Posts Tagged ‘NHS’

Whats the risk involved in having dentistry students perform the surgery?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
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Hello. Five years ago, my orthodontist informed me that I am missing both of my adult upper canines. I am currently 20 and, luckily, I am still in possession of my ‘baby-teeth’ but I fear that I may loose them within the next year. I’ve been told that I will need dental implants, and that they’re very expensive. Being a student, I’m already facing a large amount of debt. Is is possible to get this treatment on the NHS? My dentist has informed me that it may be possible to reduce the cost by having dentistry students perform the surgery. How much risk is involved if I choose to go to a teaching hospital, etc?

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There should be no risk as the… (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

I have bad teeth Can I have veneers under NHS?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
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Well i would like to have veneers because my tooth are really bad…stained and cracked but i would like to know can i have the veneers under the nhs or do i need to pay thank you

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It is unlikely that the NHS wi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Is there any kind of dental or cosmetic work to improve my facial features?

Monday, October 19th, 2009
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Hi i am a 29 year old woman and was born with a cleft palate which i had repaired at 11 months, i also had a lot of orthodontic work done from the age of 13 to 18 years, although there was a big difference to my teeth, my top teeth still sit just inside my bottom teeth and i feel this affects my facial features i am just wondering if there is any other kind of dental or cosmetic work i could have done to improve this and if so how much would it cost on the NHS or private

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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

Can I hv another bridge done in NHS Plz advice

Monday, October 19th, 2009
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I had a bridge for about 15years which consisted of 2 back crowns a front crown which supported the 2 teeth that were missing on the upper jaw and the bridge was good but it started to come loose and my dentist told me that it was because my gums were receeding so it would have to be replaced so it was with a front and back crown that was nearly 5 years ago but now the bridge has broke off from the front crown, The same dentist has suggested a denture as I would not get another bridge,As dental treatmant is so expensive in the UK I was thinking about haveing it done abroad, So please could you advise me if there is any other options with the NHS about haveing another bridge done? Thank You

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Hi many thanks for your email,… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 hv fixed braces and its causing pain Plz advice

Monday, October 19th, 2009
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Hi. im 26 and at the moment im having some real problems, that is really making me very depressed. last year i was asked to be referred so i could have fixed braces as i was having alot of pressure in my mouth which i was told was due to a over crowd. i was fitted up braces but im a full time student at university and have two young children, i cant afford to have these braces as much as i want to. i have noticed these past few month that my teeth are pushing forward which is causing me a lot of pain, my bite has changed and im now having to hold my jaw at an angle due to this. is there any way i could get any help with having these braces fitted? or would i be able to have them on the nhs? it is really ruining my life at the moment and affecting everything that i do. i have constantly got aches and pains in my mouth, my teeth feel so tight has they are pushing with no where to go, and it also causes headaches and pain at the top of my neck. im at my wits end with it. if u could help me it would be great.

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I doubt you will get braces as… (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 a bridge be filled down Plz advice

Monday, October 19th, 2009
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Hi, I wonder if you can help. I had an upper bridge fitted by an NHS dentist and it really is the worst thing I have ever done. The 4 teeth are massive and I feel my smile has been ruined. I now speak with a slight lisp and have a constant dry mouth. I also now have an over bite. This bridge also sticks out farther than the teeth either side of it. I am so upset about this.My question I guess it – can a bridge be filled down

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This is unlikely to be possibl… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Is there a treatment to cure my front tooth problem?

Monday, October 19th, 2009
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The tooth next to my upper front tooth has over the years pushed right forward. My dentist says that if the tooth was taken out then the gap would be to narrow and any replacement would not look natural. is there a treatment to cure my problem. Thanks

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Probably orthodontics might be… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Is its true that white fillings are provided by NHS?

Monday, October 19th, 2009
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Hi. I read in ‘Guide to NHS dental Services’ that white fillings are provided by NHS(doesn’t specify front or back). I called a few practices to ask this and I was told that white fillings are available only for the front teeth. But my children had white fillings at the back and didn’t pay anything. So which is the truth?

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

Could the gaps in my teeth be repaired under the NHS

Saturday, October 17th, 2009
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Hi. Many thanks in advance for taking time out to read, and hopefully answer my question. Over 20 years ago I had a dental brace, but for the last few years, my teeth have started to move. It appears that because of the gaps in my teeth I have developed a “rasp or lisp” in my speech, which is very distinctive. My question is this. I realise and accept to have a dental brace will cost me money. I am prepared to pay this. However, in view of the fact the gaps in my teeth are causing me to speak with a lisp/rasp, could the gaps in my teeth (one of which must be close to 1cm) be repaired under the NHS, or if not, would it cost of a dental brace have to be funded soley by myself? I am intent on having a brace, and this question is the first step in progressing. Many thanks

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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

Could have my teeth straightened on the NHS

Saturday, October 17th, 2009
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Hi, im wondering if i could have my teeth straightened on the NHS. I was supposed to have fixed braces when i was younger but i was so scared of having teeth extracted i refued. Now my teeth are overcrowded and somtimes experience pains. I asked my NHS dentist if i could have treatment and he said it would be very expensive. I am on benefits and was wondering if i would have to go private to receive the treatment. My crowded mouth has affected my confidence for years and i really want something done about it and to be able to smile.

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