Posts Tagged ‘root canal treatment’

New dentists tells me I have had root canal treatment in the past. I didn’t know this. Is he correct?

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
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Hello Dr Rob Tennet. I have a question for you so I sincerely hope you have time to answer it for me. I have recently joined a new practice and they have told me i have had root treatment to 2 teeth, I am not aware of this and I’m sure I would have know.
Both the teeth in question have had there fillings redone, 1 because I asked for it to be redone as the filling was turning brown, and the other I can’t remember why as it was a long time ago. Will he be correct in saying that i have had root treatment carried out, if I hadn’t been informed. everytime I have had fillings they have all been the same nothing different has been done. He has taken x-rays.

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

Is it normal to have itching and numbness after a root canal?

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
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I had a temporary crown put on until my root canal is done. had my root canal done 1 month ago. All was good for 2 days then from the back molar which was the tooth work on to the center of my chin went numb, I went through 2 rounds of antibotics, I am still numb and my chin has intensed itching, I was told that SOMETIMES THE NUMBNESS HAPPEN BUT IT DOESN’T NORMALLY ITCH.And I don’t need my crown put on until this goes away which may take months. Am I that unnormal?

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I’ve had root canal treatment and my teeth are discoloured, can you offer advice to rescue my teeth?

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
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Hi, I don’t really know where to start, but i’m extremely down about my teeth 🙁 i’m 19 and just don’t know what to do, I feel the problems with them may be too big to sort. When I was younger I had to have root canal treatment on a front tooth, this left it very grey, I have since had a crown but they still don’t look right. Also, my bottom teeth became very rotten so i’ve had lots of work done on them, but they look awful as the white fillings I had are becoming discoloured. My teeth are far from straight, they all seem to be different colours. I just don’t understand it because i’ve always looked after them, but my dad had a lot of problems with his teeth & so has my mum. This is beginning to rule my life, I think about how hideous my teeth look 24/7. I saved up £400 to have this crown done which looks awful. I just don’t know where to turn, but at the age of 19 i’m not willing to live the rest of my life like this. So if you have an advice i’d be extremely grateful, i’m willing to save up any amount of money, no matter how long it takes. I also have pictures but not sure how to attach them on here. Thank you 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

Should I have an apicectomy or root canal treatment and replace old crown?

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
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Hi
I was planning on having some cosmetic dental crown work re-done, but have discovered via x-rays that I have an infection around the tip of a previously root-filled crowned canine tooth. The dentist has suggested either an apicocectomy, or root canal and removal of old screw post/crown in this tooth and the one next to it, as this also has an old screw post, and the tip of its root is fairly close to the area of infection. Which would be the treatment of choice, please? I am concerned about the removal of the old posts (although I was going to have these teeth re-crowned anyway). thanks for your reply.

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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

What can I do about my front tooth that has turned black?

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
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One of my front tooth turned black from inside that is what it looks like. i have no pain but it is turning more black everyday. i dont want to smile anymore i dont knoww what to do????

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Can you help me find an NHS dentist who uses iv sedation to remove a cyst and carry out root canal?

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
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have a cyst in jaw caused by old root canaled tooth still present and need to have 2 neighbouring teeth root c as well prior to op – have had one too many bad experiences with numbing so have had iv sedation at private dentist but dentl insurance only covers 1/3 of cost for this – there anyway i caan have nhs treatment but pay full for sedation – must have done asap as op by june – current quote for 2 root canal plus iv sed is £1200 – all this because i enquired about having my darkened tooth dealt with and they found the cyst etc etc – please help – kind regards

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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

Will other medication I am taking put me at any risk during root canal surgery?

Friday, April 8th, 2011
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I have just been given prednisolone 5mg and I will be sedated tomorrow for root canal treatment. Is it safe to go ahead with the procedure?

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

My doctor has suggest two option to create my perfect smile, a brace or root canal surgery. Which is the better option?

Thursday, April 7th, 2011
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Hi
I have been having consultations with a dentits. He was going to fit several crowns and veneers with a bridge to create a perfect smile. However he has said today after taking molds that one of my teeth is too crooked and that really I need braces onit. I cant afford this and it would take years. He said the only alternative was to do a root canal kill off the tooth and put a porcelain veneer on top, he said there were risks and it was un ethical, but as I still seemed interested he would do it for me. To me any type of purely cosmetric dentistry is invasive and could be seen as unethical. Do you think it is ok to carry on with this? inorder to achieve what I set out to do or is it too much of a risk? Many thanks

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

My damaged two front teeth have been fixed but are discoloured, what can I do?

Monday, April 4th, 2011
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When I was younger I fell of a swing and damaged my 2 front teeth. My right tooth is half real and half fake andis stained along the crack between the real and fake bit. My left tooth died so I had a route canal (i think) and had it covered (my dentist recently said this was a venner?) but my tooth still looks very grey through the venner and my teeth don’t match. I really don’t like my smile anymore and I’m getting married soon. What would you suggest needs to be done and is there anyway it won’t cost tons of money? I feel the dentists should have done a better job when I was younger. Thank you!

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I’m 17, can I restore my treated teeth and feel happy with a new smile?

Monday, April 4th, 2011
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Im 17 years old and I have had ALOT of dental work already such as a root canal and what feels like every one of my teeth filled. It makes me really conscious of my smile and my teeth are now becoming discoloured where i have had these fillings. I really want to have veneers or lumineers but am I too young ? this really gets to me and would do anything to have a new smile. many thanks

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma