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Comment on Does anyone know anything about dental implants? by Dr James

Dr James — Wed, 05 May 2010 01:11:59 +0000

When you loose (or have lost) a tooth, the only ways to replace them are through dental bridges, dentures, or by dental implants. To find out why dental impalnts are the most conservative way of replacing lost teeth, and in restoring your smile and biting and chewing function, go to http://dentalimplantsaustralia.com/
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Comment on Does anyone know anything about dental implants? by Marlene C

Marlene C — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:50:59 +0000

yes they are painful, implants mean that … they implant a metal rod into your jaw (like a root) and the after 6 weeks of healing they place a crown like tooth on it. it’s really expensive and yes it will help with all your alignment & chewing problems … but you may want to look at other options before you go this one.
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Comment on How much does dental treatment cost in the UK? by The Original Highbury Gal

The Original Highbury Gal — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:44:59 +0000

The Scottish and English Nhs Dental Charges are different so you would NOT pay the same Fee’s as people in London do as Scotland still works under the old system which was revised in England on April 1st 2006.
In Scotland Examinations by an NHS Dentist are Free, you would then pay 80% of the cost of any treatment needed up to the value of £384, this is the highest amount you would pay on the NHS in scotland.
it might be worth making an appointment with your dentist and then He/She would be able to tell you exactly how much you would pay, Do Not go by what we pay in England as our prices and your prices are 2 very different things.
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Comment on Does anyone know anything about dental implants? by gina m

gina m — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:14:59 +0000

I think the suggestion for implants is a good one.

Yes, it will help relieve some TMJ symptoms simply by giving you posterior teeth to re-open your bite. Missing teeth can be very stressful to the joint. The bite closes deeply causing malalignment and disc distress.

I have personally assisted many implant placement surgeries, the patients say it is less painful than having a tooth extracted and seem to do very well and heal quickly.

As far as VA dentists are concerned, I have heard horror stories–but I have heard the same concerning dentists that are not VA. Trust your instincts. If you do not like the chairside manner of the dentist go to a different one. There has to be more than one VA dentist available to you.

Good luck!
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Comment on How much does dental treatment cost in the UK? by yoshyosh

yoshyosh — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:10:59 +0000

Through NHS dentists it's about £45 for one filling. Private dentists would be more but who knows how much more?!
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Comment on has anyone got a dental bridge? by katweezil

katweezil — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:01:59 +0000

Usually, a bridge involves filing down the teeth either side of the gap once the infected tooth has been removed,this is done about 3-6 months after the extraction to allow the gum to settle. The bridge is made up of 2 crowns with a false porcelain crown in the middle. The crowns are cemented on and the bridge should last for years as long as your daughter keeps the bridge,(and the rest of her mouth),clean and healthy. Your daughter has had root canal done so Im sure she will cope with a bridge prep,it’s unfortunate that the root treatment has failed, a bridge is a good replacement for a missing tooth. At the appointment,the Dentist will do some drilling to file the teeth down and take impressions,depending on the surgery, a further appointment a couple of weeks later will be needed to fit the bridge. It will be worth it and I wish your daughter luck.
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Dental nurse

Comment on How much does dental treatment cost in the UK? by Vicky

Vicky — Tue, 04 May 2010 23:54:59 +0000

•£16.50 – This charge includes an examination, diagnosis and preventive care. If necessary, this includes X-rays, scale and polish, and planning for further treatment. Urgent and out-of-hours care also costs £16.50.
•£45.60 – This charge includes all necessary treatment covered by the £16.50 charge PLUS additional treatment such as fillings, root canal treatment or extractions.
•£198 -This charge includes all necessary treatment covered by the £16.50 and £45.60 charges PLUS more complex procedures such as crowns, dentures or bridges.

Read more: Dentist Prices – NHS Dental Treatment Charges
http://www.whatprice.co.uk
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Comment on Does anyone know anything about dental implants? by Kelli in FL

Kelli in FL — Tue, 04 May 2010 23:54:59 +0000

Implants are a wonderful way to replace missing teeth. An oral surgeon will be the one that places the implant in your jaw bone and once that has healed properly then you will see your general dentist to have the crown attached to the implant. I have done alot of implants and all of my patients say that it was not very painful to have the surgery. They said that it felt like they had a tooth extracted. You will have great results with the implants and you should do it. It is expensive but it is well worth the money.
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I’m a Dental Assistant

Comment on has anyone got a dental bridge? by docgobbler

docgobbler — Tue, 04 May 2010 23:48:59 +0000

First of all, have this tooth evaluated by an endodontist [root canal specialist]. It may still be able to be saved. Second, if she does lose the tooth the first choice is a dental implant and crown, not a fixed bridge. With a fixed bridge, the teeth on either side of the space must be shaved down and capped to hold the false tooth [not a good thing unless no other alternative]. With the implant and crown nothing has to be done to the other teeth. Cost wise, both a fixed bridge and implant/crown are about the same.
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I am a DDS

Comment on Does anyone know anything about dental implants? by PatsyAnn

PatsyAnn — Tue, 04 May 2010 23:30:59 +0000

you will probably need to stay in the hospital for a week after you have the procedure…it is painful because they are putting teeth in your mouth with screws…but it’s not painful once you have healed and it will correct any problems you have been having as you are now…you will definitely feel much better once you have healed…so get it done as soon as possible so you can start feeling better soon…
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