Posts Tagged ‘root’

Since my root canal and implant i have suffered bone loss and a lot of pain for 10 years

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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10 years ago i had 2 crowns put on my 2 front teeth and have been in constant pain ever since.The dentist did a root filling then a apicectomy then replaced the crowns but nothing worked i went for a second opinion with a maxifacial surgeon who did another root filling it did not work so i had a implant after replacing the crowns again the pain is constantly throbbing i also now get jaw ache and my bite does not feel right i had a ct scan and have been told i have lost a lot of bone and will need a bone graft but he cant say if it will work.I dont know what to do i feel as if i will be in pain with my teeth forever.

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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

My dentist has said they are dead and will just get blacker over time what are my options and what is the cost ivolved

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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Hi. My 2 front bottom teeth are turning black. I had abcess under them years ago. I have internal bleaching which really didnt change much. My dentist has said they are dead and will just get blacker over time. One of the teeth is slightly tender when touched. What are my options and costs involved. A friend on mine has just had 4 bottom front teeth removed due to ongoing infection and pain and her teeth were very discoloured, and has a false teeth on a brace type thing, but its not fitting and causing probs. I dont want to end up with that. 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

I have a curved root and NHS does not have the instruments to perform root canal

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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I am in the middle of root canal work but have been told that my tooth root is curved and that the instruments used to treat a curved root arent available on the nhs.i have seen my x ray and the root is indeed curved. the dentist says this may be because i grind that side of my jaw during the night. he states he can refer me to a private dentist, but the cost of this work would be around £800 – £1000. is this correct? and could this not be completed by another dentist with the right equipment on the nhs.the tooth has also now cracked and im in need of a crown whereas i was just having a cap, this is costing £198 so i dont really want to be spending alot more than that. could you advise on this please?

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

Will braces work when my son has to have his root canal

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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My son is to get braces in May…he broke his front tooth out and now has to have a root canal and the tooth built back(no crown until he is 19-20 says the dentist). My question is will braces work now? Also, my son has straight teeth on top and the bottom front is not straight-my son says he doesnt want braces because he doesnt see anything wrong with his teeth…should I invest in braces or leave him alone?

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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

hi i had a root canal done which has left my tooth slightly discoloured

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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Hi i had a root canal done which has left my tooth slightly discoloured and was wondering if teeth whitening would be the best thing also how old do you have to be to get it done thnk you

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

HAVE AN ABSESSED LOWER-RIGHT NEXT TO LAST MOLLER NOT COUNTING REMOVED WISDOM TEETH

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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HAVE AN ABSESSED LOWER-RIGHT NEXT TO LAST MOLLER NOT COUNTING REMOVED WISDOM TEETH. I VISTED A DENTIST 2-5-09 TOOK X-RAY WENT UNDETECTED STILL TENDER SORE NOT TO MENTION PAIN RECOMMENDED ROOT SPECIALIST, ITS JUST A REGULAR GOLD CROWN DON’T YOU REMOVE COVER DRILL AND REFILL AND TOSS THE CROWN BACK DOWN. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? ANY PAIN KILLER BESIDES THE USUAL ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, ACETAMINOPHEN, OR OTC, TAKE BY THE TON AND NEVER DONE. WHATS THE BEST WAY.

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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

I think I have an abscess on front tooth which already has a crown. After root canal treatment, can same crown be used or would I need a new one?

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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I think I have an abscess on front tooth which already has a crown. After root canal treatment, can same crown be used or would I need a new one? Already having another crown removed because of abscess and getting an implant but cannot afford two implants at £2000 each. Is there any particular reason why both crowns would develop abscesses at same time?

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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 root canal treatment appropriate for sensitive teeth?

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
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I had a filling in october 2007. My tooth has always been very sensitive to cold and hot stuff since the filling. The tooth is however not painful except recently when I try to bite on it. Secondly, if a put a sweet or anything sweet on the surface of the filling its very very painful.My dentist recently recommended a root canal treatmet. Do you think it would be the appropriate treatment considering the tooth is not painful but just sensitive to hot/cold and to feeling like when a spoon touches it.The tooth in question is the first molar.What could be the problem

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

Possible failed root canal, loose crown and cavity under it

Monday, March 30th, 2009
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I have a possible failed root canal in #19 molar, root canal done over 5 years ago, i have not had x-rays in 4 yrs and my hygienist feels the crown is loose may have cavity under it. Set up appt for x-rays, no swelling, woke up with tooth aching but no swelling.. Can I wait till my appt 1 week away? Any suggestions are appreciated.

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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

I have become sensitive to the new filling

Monday, March 30th, 2009
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Hi I had part of the side of a molar that is next to a removed tooth years ago fell away, mild aching,sensitive really, saw my dentist who removed the rest of the filling then placed a tempery filling in it to see if it settled down, I had no problems but unfortunatly this came out 10 days later due to me biting something hard,I returned to him and he said he was happy to put in a perminent filling,due to me not experiencing any problems.Since then i have had continueing sensitivity on eating,drinking hot and cold and now on taking in air ,inside and outside the house.I am not sure about going back to him as he is new to me as my old dentist that I trusted implicently retired and he took on the practice.Heseems nice enough just wasnt convinced on my last visit ,that he did the treament correctly, didnt apear to put much filler in my tooth despite proding it an awfull lot.I know he will want to do root canal,as this is what he spoke of last time,I am at a loss to know whether this would be the way to go ,as I experienced no problems when the tempery filling was in,can you advise me please,on my best course of action or treatment.Do I go somewhere else for treatment,or return to him,for root canal.I am on a monthly private scheme. Regards

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