Frequently Asked Questions

Our Team of dentists will respond to all relevant enquiries by email. Below are a few popular questions we get asked. It may help to read these before submitting your question as it could save you some time. We strongly advise all users with dental problems to consult a dentist.

Missing Teeth

Hi I have just returned from my dentist having had a very unpleasant time. I am quite anxious but now I am petrified, I have had a post and crown for my front tooth for many years. I have also had other front teeth crowned for cosmetic purposes many years ago. Over the past few days my front tooth appeared to be loose. The dentist has broken it right off today which I am not at all pleased about. He says I now need a bridge and have to have the root of the front tooth cut out. I asked him about an implant he said a flat no because I smoke - (not much though) I am not prepared to wear a denture so can you please advise. Today my dentist was taking an impression and as I have a high palate he over filled it with the gunge which of course oozed out making me feel like I was choking - I panicked and tried to let him know what was happening - this stuff slipping down my throat but I could not speak - I then had no choice but to try and remove this from my airway he pushed me into the chair and I then flipped and managed to get this out of my mouth. He was not happy and I was shaking it scared me and being pushed into the chair scared me more I guess. I am now left with a temporary crown on a post which is wobbling around I daren’t eat . Now I am even more petrified. Please advise. I don’t see why I cannot have another post and crown. He said the root had split but I don’t know how he can say that without an x-ray. I am almost beside myself now. Thank you for your time.

Communication and trust seems to be the main issue. Your dentist probably can asses a fracture and would be able to give an opinion on whether a new crown has any hope. As a smoker you can have implants if you accept the higher failure rate. The immediate problem is replacing the loose tooth with a minimal impression. We offer a free initial consultation at our Birmingham city centre practice for enquiries call Amy on 01216430610.

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