I have awful toothache but am too scared to go to the dentist

May 20th, 2013
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I’m in agony with toothache, I have a temporary filling in my 4th tooth from the back. During my temporary filling the tooth wouldn’t numb. My mouth and tongue was numb but not the tooth. My options are root canal or extraction. How is this possible if the tooth will not numb. I’m petrified of the dentist and this is only making my phobia worse! Kind regards.

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Dr Jennifer Pinder

Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
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How can I find out my dentists new practice?

May 15th, 2013
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Hi

I’ve just started going to the dentist after many years not visiting one. (NHS)

I’ve had a series of fillings, and am really pleased with the work done, and the manner in which it was done.

When paying for the treatment, I was told my dentist will be leaving before my check up in 6 months time.

Its disappointing to get trust in a dentist and now have to start visiting a new one.

Would it be acceptable for me to try and contact the dentist directly by leaving a message for them to call me, and ask if they are moving to another local practice?

Don’t want to pester them, but equally would like to visit them if they’re merely moving somewhere else nearby.

thanks

dr jennifer pinder

Dr Jennifer Pinder

Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
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I have an extreme phobia of going to the dentist

May 13th, 2013
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Hi Dr. I have a really extreme phobia of the dentist. I’m ashamed to say that I haven’t been to the dentist in about 12 years. Even just booking an appointment makes me panic really bad, I cry at times as I get that scared, also the silver equipment the dentist’s use have an affect on my teeth, my whole mouth/teeth end up really hurting due to them being really over sensitive (I think) and I just can’t go through with it as I end up passing out. I want to get my mouth sorted though as I’ve had a few teeth crumble and fade away in my mouth and got other bad symptoms going on. I’m only 25 and I find this phobia really affecting my life. Is there any chance of some serious help? I’ve asked some local practice’s if they can ‘knock me out’ but they all said they need to inspect my mouth before hand which I can’t go through. Please help? Thanks 

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Dr Jennifer Pinder

Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800

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None of my dentures fit properly

May 10th, 2013
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Hi, after years of being frightened to go to the dentist, I finally built up the courage to go and see one, the problem I have is, I have seen four different dentist in the last year for dentures that repeatedy have been made wrong, however since Feb this year I have been to the dentist every eleven days to have a full top set of dentures made and again im having problems with the dentist, as after 55 days I still dont have properly fitted dentures, they dont fit my gums, they look absolutely horrendous and fall out whenever I open my mouth, I have been told by friends and family that I need to seek help as this just cant be right, everytime I have mentioned to the dentist that these are wrong, are to big in fitting and size, she tells me its because I am NHS and not private, she told me to wear them and use fixodent as there is nothing else she can do. I now find I dont want to face people, I’m so upset that it keeps me awake at night and feel I need help to have this rectified. If I sent you a photo of the teeth she has given me, you would im sure, fall off your chair with shock. I dont know if you can help me, but information on what i can do, would help

dr jennifer pinder

Dr Jennifer Pinder

Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800

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My bad childhood means I cannot have dental treatment

May 10th, 2013
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Hello I need help as this has gone on too long. I had a bad childhood and as a result i hate having things in my mouth even a tooth. Just the thought turns my stomach. I’m only 24 and as a result of my fear my teeth are falling out and really bad and I’m always in a lot of pain due to this. I too ashamed to go to the dentist and scared. Its ruining my life and my children s life. I want to be able to smile again and have a social life but my fear is taking over. Please do you have any advise or help.

dr jennifer pinder

Dr Jennifer Pinder

Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800

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I need sedation in Inverness

May 10th, 2013
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I’m wondering if you know of any dental surgeries in the Inverness area of Scotland that offer sedation, I haven’t been to a dentist in about ten years and I am missing 2, soon to be 4 teeth that cause me immense pain. I know I can’t go through with any dental work without sedation due to a troubled childhood I get extreme shakes and paranoia if I see anything that even reminds me of my mouth and can’t let anybody even touch my cheek without flinching and pushing them away, thank you for reading this I really hope there is somewhere up here because I’m at my wits end.

dr jennifer pinder

Dr Jennifer Pinder

Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800

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I am still severely distressed under sedation

May 10th, 2013
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Hi,

I hope you can help. I have fairly bad dental phobia due to trauma as a young child during a routine filling. I’ve recently managed to overcome my inability to walk through the door at the dental clinic and managed to have 7 extractions completed under sedation.

Unfortunately my dentist has advised that he won’t be able to sedate me again as I was severely distressed even whilst under sedation.

I need to have a deep clean and a front tooth removed, either with a bridge or implant replacement.

I don’t know what else to do as I can’t sit in the chair knowing that something other than a finger will be going in my mouth. To be frank it scares me so badly just the thought is making me cry.

I’ve been referred to St Thomas & St Guys but haven’t heard anything from them in nearly 3 months after the initial consultation and when I call I’m told that I’m still on the list.

I know I need the treatment or risk losing all my teeth but I don’t know which way to turn, going private isn’t really an option as I don’t have the money available for it.

Any advice you could offer would be much appreciated.

Kind regards

Catherine

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Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800

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Do I need dental implants?

May 3rd, 2013
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Hello! I am 21 and for a long time my oral hygiene hasn’t been very good if not just awful, I eat an drink a lot of sugary foods and I drink a fair bit of alcohol, I do not smoke though :) I’m starting to notice my bottom teeth are feeling very weak within the gum and I’m doing my best to save them e.g electric tooth brush, mouth wash designed for gum repair but it does not appear to be working :( I’m training to be an actor and as you know it’s all about the appearance with fame and I was wondering how much it costs to get a single tooth implant on my bottom front teeth? Or possibly to get the entire bottom front row done!? I’m very worried about the implants failing completely :( please help me!!! Thank you

dr jennifer pinder

Dr Jennifer Pinder

Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800

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How can I help my daughter suffering from extreme dental anxiety?

May 3rd, 2013
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Hi,
My 24 year old daughter has Aspergers and suffers from extreme anxiety.
She needs 4 wisdom teeth extracting and is getting abscesses. She has had an assessment appointment at The Eastman Dental Hospital for possible extraction under general anaesthetic, which was incredibly hard for her to manage,but we got help from a sympathetic nurse. Unfortunately she was too crippled by anxiety to even attend the follow up consultation at UCH today. She has excellent teeth
and has not needed any dental treatment before, and has attended regular appointments with her trusted dentist. She is now suffering pain. All my efforts to assist her to attend are not working.Is there any way that I can get some help and support to overcome her fear and attend a future appointment?

dr jennifer pinder

Dr Jennifer Pinder

Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800

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I am 15 but too scared to go to the dentist

April 29th, 2013
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I am only 15 and haven’t been to the dentist in many years as I am terrified, however I have been experiencing pain in one of my upper back teeth for a day or so now and am so scared to go the dentist. Is there any advice or help you could give me?

dr jennifer pinder

Dr Jennifer Pinder

Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800

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