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Can I Have My Abscess Drained in a Hospital?
Hi. I have had a large abscess for 4 weeks now, under a back tooth. 3 sets of antibiotics have done nothing apart from reduce the facial swelling.
I usually pay for IV sedation but I don’t even feel this is an option as I am just terrified now after issues with this tooth. Can I ask to be referred to hospital to have the abscess drained and the tooth pulled under general anaesthetic? Thanks.
If you have an abscess, then the antibiotics will only have taken down the... Read more
How Can I Get All My Teeth Replaced with Dentures?
Hi. I’m 20 and most of my teeth are healthy but some are not. I want them all gone and in their place dentures. How would I go about this?
Firstly, please assess why you want to get rid of your teeth, including th... Read more
I Have Amelogenesis Imperfecta. Could I Get Implants on the NHS?
Both my son and I have amelogenesis imperfecta. Is it at all possible do you know, to have dental implants through our NHS please?
Thank you.
Hello.This is a difficult one.
I assume you have a dentist who looks... Read more
Can I Be Put To Sleep For An Extraction?
So I’ve had to have a small needle before when I’ve had fillings and I still cried at this as I was so nervous. Now my dentist says I need to have a tooth out because it’s pushing under another tooth. He says it will be very painful until I have it out. It hasn’t been painful for months but today I woke up and my gums around the tooth were inflamed and it hurts and throbs. I’m so nervous about getting it out, like I’m 15, and started crying before I ran out last time. Would I be able to be put to sleep? This is really scary for me and I want to cry when I think about it. Thanks.
Hello. It sounds as if you may have an infection.You could ask to be refer... Read more
