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My Dentist Won’t Refer Me For Implants. What Shall I Do?

June 11th, 2015
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Hi Dr Bohara, I’m hoping you can give me some advice about dental implants. I’m a 55 year old male and have visited two dentists at separate practices within the NHS, and both have decided to remove my problem teeth but neglected to discuss with me the options of dental implants and such. I now have 5 missing teeth and would ideally like implants. I’ve been to see my nearest implant specialist but he says I need to be referred by another dentist, and my current one is adamant I have dentures. I’m not happy with the way the missing teeth make me look. I’d be grateful to hear your advice.

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara

Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite, 27 Park Rd, Loughborough, LE11 2ED
Web : www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144
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I Cut My Gum A Year Ago But Now It’s Very Sore. How Can I Get Financial Help To Fix This?

October 16th, 2014
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After cutting my lower gum on a French stick a year ago it overgrew as it healed. It’s very sore when biting into any toast. My dentist said I just have to put up with it but it is impossible to brush near it and it has worsened now. Would a gingivectomy help? Can I get periodontist help through the NHS? It is making me miserable when I eat. I never had any fillings or gum trouble before and I have seen my dentist for two 6 monthly check ups and both times he’s said there is nothing he can do. Without my dentist’s help, how would I get an NHS referral? I imagine privately will be very expensive.

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dr nick fahey

Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

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42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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I was told orthodontic treatment would be free for my missing dentist but now they say it’s not. Can you advise?

November 3rd, 2013
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Hello! I have a missing lateral incisor and a crown on the other lateral incisor. My canine has been scraped small, so they could try to fit one big false tooth there but I refused because it looked weird. This procedure was made in Africa in 2008. Now I have a missing tooth and a crown which is starting to smell!!!! I went to my local dentist for a check up and asked them to remove the crown. I also asked them to refer me to the orthodontist but he refused to remove the crown. The reception gave me the orthodontist’s number. I called them and asked them to give me an appointment. They said because I was 20 years old that it was not free but told them that I have a HC2 form but they said it was private appointment . A dentist told me that the procedure would be free because I had a missing tooth!!!! please help? Is this right or wrong? Will I get a free treatment because of my missing tooth? If I have to pay for braces how much will it be? By the way I have not broken or damaged the missing tooth. After my baby teeth fell out x-rays should no lateral incisor on my left side and a very small lateral incisor on my right side(which looks like a baby teeth but now has a crown).

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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Can I have my bridge replaced by an NHS dentist, after suffering from gum disease?

November 17th, 2012
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Hi, quite a few years ago i had a bridge fitted on my bottom 3 front teeth, sme years later it has alot of build up of plauqe around it and the gums have gone down showing the two teeth either side underneath which look black. I have only just been to see my dentist today after not going for a number of years due to fear! He has told me that it has gum disease around it and is swollen but i cannot have this done on the nhs and can only have a replacement bridge done privately costing around £1300 is this right?? Many Thanks x

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dr glover

Dr Glover
Fergus and Glover
160 Union St Aberdeen AB10 1QT
Web : www.fergusandglover.co.uk Tel: 012 246 44876

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Who would I contact to have a gingivectomy procedure under the NHS?

December 23rd, 2011
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my teeth are good size and perfect however i have a gummy smile that really bothers me and everybody comments about, i would like to know where to go or who to contact in order to have a gingivectomy procedure under nhs. Thank you,
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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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Would my son be able to get dental implants on the NHS?

December 18th, 2011
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Hello, My son had an injury to his two front teeth six years ago when he was six years old. His two front teeth went up into his gums. We have been advised that he will need specialist root canal treatment on both teeth and eventually he will need implants when he is an adult. My question is whether this procedure can be offered on the NHS or is it more of a specialist area? I can’t seem to get a straight answer. Could you help? Regards ,
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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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How much would a bridge cost me as I am on disability benefits?

November 20th, 2011
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I have a single front tooth on a plate it’s not very comfortable how much would it cost me for a bridge as I am on disabliaty benifits,
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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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Can I get implants after chemotherapy? Is this available on the NHS?

November 12th, 2011
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hi dr moore after having gruelling chemo and radiotherapy for head and neck cancer my gums and teeth have really taken a lot and now its all getting worse my consultent has advised me to have implants done, but my dentist has said the nhs do not pay for much at all now not even bridges.i,m at my wits end i suffered so much when having treatment.now i,m still suffering my teeth have all started moving and look awfull please help me i,m slowly giving up and finding it more and more difficult to eat as some of my teeth ars quite loose.Can you help me kindest regards ,
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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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What is the first step to see if I am eligible for implants on the NHS?

October 23rd, 2011
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what is the first step to see if i am eligable for dental implants on the nhs do i see my doctor?,
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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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Can I have teeth replaced on a bridge and white fillings put in if I am on benefits?

October 23rd, 2011
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can people have teeth replaced on a bridge if they are on benerfits and have white filling put in,
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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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