Category “Dental treatment”

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

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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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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.

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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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April 26th, 2013
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I am really scared of the dentist every time I go I have to be put to sleep. The dentist I am under I can never get a appoinment. What teeth I do have left are either snap or there only half of the tooth is there. I am depressed and fed up and wont go out any were cause of the way i look. They gave me false ones, but I cant wear them. I told her I can’t I am just get impressions done think i am get some think else they are give me the same they make me vomit every time I try put them in I told them this

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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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Would I be able to change dentist after my horrific dental experience?

April 16th, 2013
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Hi Jennifer

I had an extremely bad experience today at the dentist. It was with a new dentist, my previous one was lovely and actually helped me get over my fear of injections as she did it very slowly and there was no pain.  However today, I was told I had bad decay in a lower left back tooth, and it needed to either be extracted or to attempt a root canal. (I’m on warfarin tablets and the dentist seemed very dismissive of the RC, even though I would need to stop my medication if I had an extraction)

i’ve opted for the RC. The dentist was very harsh, did not communicate with me and the dentle assistant was never in the room, and had nothing out ready so the dentist kept going out to find her.  When he started numbing my lower jaw he used so much force it was unbearable. My feet were kicking out as an impulse, and that almost made him push harder. Only asking me if I wanted him to stop after a prolonged period of time with me moaning in pain.

Prior to the injections, he knocked my damaged tooth several times, like you would a nail with a hammer. That really hurt and ive never had such harsh, brutal treatment before.
Is that normal? Im currently on ESA benefit and I need to go back to a dentist this week for the tooth. How do I go about changing dentists? Do I have a right to complain? I know I qualify for free dental treatment, so I was wondering if that was why this man seemed to be so lacking in empthay and general patient care, due to me not paying the regular charge?

I felt very scared and nervous, I do not want to be seen by this man again.

If I explained this to a new surgery/dentist, would they be more inclined to take it easier on me and go slower?

I’ve never had such a bad experience at the dentist before and after today im truely terrified of going back to the same dentist. Do all injections in the back of the mouth behind the lolwer teeth extremely hurt? I could feel it almost coming into my ear and I can’t go through that again.

Sorry for this long message, I’d be very greatful if you had the time to respond.
Best Wishes

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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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What will happen when I get my tooth extracted?

February 27th, 2013
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Hello Dr,
I had a tooth extracted before Christmas but my dentist couldn’t get all the tooth out. He struggles for a while but said that the root wasn’t straight so would send me to hospital instead. i found the experience very traumatic with lots of needle injections over and over because I could feel him trying to remove the tooth.
My main question is, what will they do at the hospital? He said something about sedation in my hand? Could you possible explain what this all means so that I am prepared more for when I get the appointment? many 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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I am worried my tooth will become infected

February 25th, 2013
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My tooth was broken so when I visited the dentist yesterday he attempted to remove the tooth a bit at a time. Due to how painful it was and after several injections he stopped half way through and said I would need to see a specialist which would take a few weeks. I now feel I have a gaping big hole in my gum and half a broken tooth. I’m really worried about it becoming infected as it feels like an exposed wound. I know that had it been removed completely I wouldn’t be worrying but I can’t see how I can wait so long to see a specialist when my gum feels so exposed. I’m too scared to eat anything. Can I suggest what I should do please

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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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Would I be suitable for dental implants as I have dental phobia?

February 14th, 2013
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I have a top denture with 9 teeth on it and 4 of my own teeth as well as the root of a 5th tooth, which was left in due to my dental phobia. I would like to know if i would be able to have proper teeth again eg. implants as I hate the fact I have a denture. My self confidence has plummeted due to this even more now since I also have Parkinson’s and at times the amount of saliva that gathers in my mouth is a problem and it makes the denture feel insecure. The long and short of it is i am 45 yrs old, terrified of the dentist and hate smiling as I feel everyone knows my teeth could fallout at any time. Please could you help and also how much do you think it would be if i could have the above fixed? with 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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I am worried about having a general anaesthetic

February 14th, 2013
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I am terrified of the dentist, I haven’t been for a few years last march I had a broken tooth and went to a dentist. He said I needed to have it removed he tried to remove it but said he couldn’t as I would bleed too much.He referred me to two consultants one being special dental care unit as I am so anxious both referrals were sent back as I asked for a general anaesthetic.Now my dentist has referred me to a clinic that will give me sedation but I am so nervous about it. Will i still be able to swallow? I am seriously thinking of leaving it even though i am just about living on antibiotics
many 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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What if I have another panic attack?

January 10th, 2013
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I saw dentist to remove back molar which broke and now have exposed roots I returned to excise this and extract another molar as have decay under crown I can’t take adrenalin as I react badly had around 6 injections but they could not numb the tooth so I went home and had a panic attack what do I do now? Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing your reply.

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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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How can I overcome my phobia of the dentist for my daughter’s wedding?

January 9th, 2013
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Hello Dr,
I am 67 years old and very fearful of going to the dentist. I had bad experiences as a child and in my early adulthood which put me off for life.I have never been that bothered and have been quite lucky that I have never had awful pain or anything. On the other hand my teeth look awful and my daughter has taken me to one side and asked me to get them sorted out for her wedding. Part of me wants to make her happy but a larger part of me knows I won’t be able to go through with it. I am not sure what to do and wondered if you could advise me at all?

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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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