I suffer from an irregular heart beat, have you encountered any patients with the same problem?

August 22nd, 2012
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Hi Dr, I have a bit of a problem, I suffer from regular SVT (supra-ventricular tachycardia) which means my heart beats too fast especially when I’m nervous or stressed out. There’s been a few occasions when I’ve had to have injections in my chest to slow my heart down, so because of this problem I have avoided the dentist for many, many years. I pass out because of my heart speed occasionally and it’s VERY embarrassing, it’s usually when I’m panicking. Please can you give me some advice? My teeth are in a bad way but I don’t know how to keep calm, I get nervous about everything and because I panic about my heart beating faster it just gets worse! Have you come across any patients with the same problem? Thank you for your time.

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Dr Jennifer Pinder

Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
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I haven’t visited the dentist in over 9 years because of my extreme dental phobia, what should I do?

August 17th, 2012
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Hello there Dr, I am 37 and I haven’t been to a dentist in over 9 years because of my fear of going. I really hope you can try and help me with my problem. I have been suffering a lot with tooth pain lately but am so scared to visit a dentist I was wondering if I asked for a sedative they would agree? I don’t think I can do it without it because I had a very bad time the last time I went to a dentist and it has scared me a lot I don’t want to suffer pain much longer. I know I need to over come my fears and I am really trying. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you for any help in advance.

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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 have a crush on my dentist and won’t let him near my teeth, what should I do?

August 16th, 2012
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Hi. I know this is going to sound ridiculous but I just don’t know what to do. I have a crush on my dentist and I get so embarrassed when he goes near my teeth. I have avoided seeing him after he advised that I needed a tooth extraction because of severe dental decay. I can’t face him and he was so professional etc (as you’d expect) I know I’m being silly. Do you have any advice for me? I think it would be better for me to see another dentist but I don’t know how long it would take me to register with a new NHS practice!

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Dr Jennifer Pinder

Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
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I had a previous negative experience with a dental crown and a cracked tooth. Will it happen again?

August 13th, 2012
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Hello, I underwent some dental treatment several years ago which was supposed to be a simple crown but this turned into a huge disaster. As I was receiving the treatment and thought everything was fine I felt my neighboring tooth crack and a large part of it came off and I could feel it inside my mouth. I then had to have more dental work (a few days later) but I was in a lot of pain. I still don’t know exactly what happened and it really frightened me. I’m planning on having another crown replaced in a few weeks and I’m petrified that something similar will happen again. Do you know what caused this to happen? Thanks.

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Dr Jennifer Pinder

Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
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I need 2 root canals and I’m petrified of the dentist, can I be put to sleep?

August 13th, 2012
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Hello, I wondered if you could help me? I’m 14 and I think I’m in need of 2 root canals, but I’m absolutely terrified of the dentist, I feel sick if anyone even mentions the name. I live in Scotland is there any way I can be put to sleep for the procedures? Thank you

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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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My friend has had a terrible dental experience and this has greatly impacted her life. What can be done?

August 10th, 2012
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Hi,
I’m not sure where to begin.
I’m at my wits end. This has traumatised me. A friend of mine 36 went to a dentist at 18 for veneers. She says he drilled/filed her teeth to stumps and put badly fitting crowns. Like he was experimenting on her. He was sacked and a claim started but never completed. She walked around for years with people recoiling in horror. She became a solicitor to see if what happened to her was unlawful. A multitude of events has led her to a complete mental breakdown, strong anti-psychotic drugs to help her sleep, heavy cannabis use, in & out of mental health section wards, although now they wont take her. And finally into the hands of the police even being on remand in prison for a week. She says she has never been a woman and therefor never been able to have a family and children. She says she needs serious dental work for the rest of her life. She seems to need an extremely empathetic and experienced dentist to reassure her and advise on the best course of action.
From what I’ve seen her family, GP and mental health services seem incapable or unwilling to get close enough to help.

dr jennifer pinder

Dr Jennifer Pinder

Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
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I gagged when getting my dental impressions. Can you offer me any advice?

August 10th, 2012
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i gaged having impressions done i am due to have a second one done any advice

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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Are there any dentists close to Motherwell that can provide sedation through the NHS?

August 6th, 2012
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hi i have a severe phobia of dentists and i need a lot of work done, i was wondering if i got sedated would they be able to do all the work in 1 go as i don’t think i could return for a 2nd or 3rd treatment, also is there a dentist near Motherwell Lanarkshire that would provide sedation on NHS ??

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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Could you tell me how I could overcome my fear of the dentist?

July 30th, 2012
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hello i was wondering how i could overcome my fear of dentist as i have out it off for a while now and as a result have lost allot of confidence,i would really love to have all my teeth fixed and have my confidence back again hope to hear from you soon.

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 have ADHD, Asperger Syndrome and anxiety. I’m getting sedation so can you please tell me a bit about it?

July 27th, 2012
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hi i have adhd, aspergers syndrome and i also suffer from anxiety i am due to go to the dentist tomorrow morning for treatment under sedation /general anaesthesia and i am very anxious i wonder you could talk me through this sedation and general anaesthesia and how long it would last any advice would really apreciated thanks 

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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