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Need urgent dental advice!
BritishBeef
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Sorry for long post.
About 20 years ago I managed to smash both of my front teeth to pieces.
I have had a lot of treatment over the years as a result.
Right now, I have a stump for a front right tooth and nothing at all for my front left. I have a plastic denture on a plate to fill the gap and complete my smile.
I am an anxious patient and suffer from severe health anxiety. I have passed out twice after dental treatment in the past.
I have lost faith in dentists after moving 5 years ago and registering with a new local NHS dentist. I had some routine fillings with my new dentist and with one of them I had a lot of pain during the filling despite the dentist constantly topping up my anesthetic. After both fillings I had pain when biting and from hot and cold for months afterwards. The dentist filled down the filling a little but it still hurt. The pain dissapeared after about 4 months!
That dentist then went private only and there are no NHS dentists in my area anymore.
I had a crown for 18 years on my front right tooth but it fell off a few months ago and so I went to a private dentist that my wife used a few years ago. I wasn't impressed with the place considering that the practice was a private one - the decor was very outdated - straight from the eighties.
I was quoted prices to fix the denture, have a bridge or an implant. I think the prices were £125 for repair, £3000 for implant and £800 for bridge plus £300 for route canal for bridge. I went with the repair as I couldn't afford anything else at the time.
I have just strarted getting some pain in the area above the stump of my front right tooth. I have had this pain before several times for a few days at a time but this time I've had it over a week and it's getting worse.
So it looks like I need to get to a dentist. I have managed to find an NHS dentist 10 miles away but they can't give me an appointment for 3 weeks (not even if I need emergency treatment apparentky because I am a new patient?!).
If the pain gets a lot worse I will need to see someone immeadiately and I think the only place to go round here is Bristol Dental hospital where dentists can learn the trade. I am worried that I will be referred there because I'm worried they could make a mistake! Has anyone else been treated at a Dental hospital like this?
How do I find a reputable private dentist? I'm concerned that I could spend a considerable amount of money but get poor treatment.
A questions for any dentists on here: If I have an infection in my stump, what is the best course of action if I want to still have a denture? Is it necessary to perform a route canal or just remove the remainder of the tooth?
Does anyone know of a good private or NHS accepting dentist in the Bristol / North Somerset area?
Any advice greatly appreciated. I just can't believe that you can't get treatment on the NHS hardly anywhere nowadays, it's a disgrace.
About 20 years ago I managed to smash both of my front teeth to pieces.
I have had a lot of treatment over the years as a result.
Right now, I have a stump for a front right tooth and nothing at all for my front left. I have a plastic denture on a plate to fill the gap and complete my smile.
I am an anxious patient and suffer from severe health anxiety. I have passed out twice after dental treatment in the past.
I have lost faith in dentists after moving 5 years ago and registering with a new local NHS dentist. I had some routine fillings with my new dentist and with one of them I had a lot of pain during the filling despite the dentist constantly topping up my anesthetic. After both fillings I had pain when biting and from hot and cold for months afterwards. The dentist filled down the filling a little but it still hurt. The pain dissapeared after about 4 months!
That dentist then went private only and there are no NHS dentists in my area anymore.
I had a crown for 18 years on my front right tooth but it fell off a few months ago and so I went to a private dentist that my wife used a few years ago. I wasn't impressed with the place considering that the practice was a private one - the decor was very outdated - straight from the eighties.
I was quoted prices to fix the denture, have a bridge or an implant. I think the prices were £125 for repair, £3000 for implant and £800 for bridge plus £300 for route canal for bridge. I went with the repair as I couldn't afford anything else at the time.
I have just strarted getting some pain in the area above the stump of my front right tooth. I have had this pain before several times for a few days at a time but this time I've had it over a week and it's getting worse.
So it looks like I need to get to a dentist. I have managed to find an NHS dentist 10 miles away but they can't give me an appointment for 3 weeks (not even if I need emergency treatment apparentky because I am a new patient?!).
If the pain gets a lot worse I will need to see someone immeadiately and I think the only place to go round here is Bristol Dental hospital where dentists can learn the trade. I am worried that I will be referred there because I'm worried they could make a mistake! Has anyone else been treated at a Dental hospital like this?
How do I find a reputable private dentist? I'm concerned that I could spend a considerable amount of money but get poor treatment.
A questions for any dentists on here: If I have an infection in my stump, what is the best course of action if I want to still have a denture? Is it necessary to perform a route canal or just remove the remainder of the tooth?
Does anyone know of a good private or NHS accepting dentist in the Bristol / North Somerset area?
Any advice greatly appreciated. I just can't believe that you can't get treatment on the NHS hardly anywhere nowadays, it's a disgrace.
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try your local NHS direct they should have an emergency dental clinic number is 0845 4647 or try If you are not registered with a local dentist, emergency treatment is available from the NHS Dental Access Centre at 33 Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2EZ on +44 (0)117 906 9612. Alternatively, telephone NHS Direct on 0845 4647 for availability of emergency appointments for non-registered patients at other local dental access centres. There is also an emergency dental clinic at the Bristol Dental Hospital; telephone +44 (0)117 928 4383 for details of charges and opening times. There is also an out of hours dental emergency service on telephone 0845 120 6680, Monday to Friday 18.00 to 21.00, and weekends/Bank Holidays 08.00 to 17.00.Comping since 5th March 2008
£2008 for 2008
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where in Bristol do you live?0
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I live in Portishead. I asked for Bristol because I thought I'd get more recommendations. I don't mind going to Bristol if the dentist is good. Obviously I would prefer Portishead.0
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i used to work with a guy in Bristol,who now only works in Portishead. He's really nice and honest. I will PM you with his details.0
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Toothache's worse now
Any dentists on this forum that can give me some advice? 0 -
I used to go to Guy's hospital for treatment in London. I got better treatment there than any other dentist! The students were really thorough and they had to explain to their tutor what they were going to do every step of the way, so really I got a second opinion on which treatment would be best IYSWIM.
I wouldn't hesitate if I were you - get it seen to.;)Worry is like a rocking chair - it keeps you busy but it gets you nowhere.
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I'm afraid your questions are just a bit too specific for me to answer without seeing you.
She's not said on here, but Moomin white is a hygienist, and I would go with her recommendation.
Can't give medical advice about the toothache, but I would get to a dentist ASAP, and whatever you do, DON'T hold anything warm against it. It will make things 10x worse.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
when i had an abcess once the emergency dentist told me to swill the area with hot salt water for 1min spit out and repeat 3 times,did this every couple hours n its amazing how much relief you get it draws out infection.everybody ive recommended this to it has worked so maybe give you some relief until you get appoint good luck0
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Toothsmith wrote: »I'm afraid your questions are just a bit too specific for me to answer without seeing you.
She's not said on here, but Moomin white is a hygienist, and I would go with her recommendation.
Can't give medical advice about the toothache, but I would get to a dentist ASAP, and whatever you do, DON'T hold anything warm against it. It will make things 10x worse.
I have just been to the practice recommended by Moomin. They are an NHS practice but of course have no places available until maybe April.
I went to a different private practice and had a chat. I got a good 'vibe' from there and have made an appointment for tomorrow morning. Wish me luck!
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