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I am an experienced general dental practitioner in private dental practice in the UK. I will happily answer questions related to general practice, and have interests in endodontics (root canal), dental implants, CEREC and cosmetic dentistry.
Experience in the area
I have been a general practitioner for over 22 years, working initially under the NHS, but since 2001 have been solely in private practice. I run a busy practice with my wife, Lisa, who is also a dentist. I have also been closely involved in the training of young dentists, and have lectured to dentists on a variety of subjects, both clinical and managerial, related to general dental practice.
Organizations
British Dental Association
Publications
British Dental Journal
Cancer Treatment Reviews
Education/Credentials
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| Tami | 11/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Alice | 11/17/09 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | Thank you for your reply. I will ..... |
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| Frank Shin | 11/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your answer! |
| Gisella | 11/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thankyou very much Dr. Appleton. Most appreciated ..... |
Hi Sachin You need to treat the acute infection. Primary treatment being drainage, either directly if there is a suitable swelling, or via pulp chamber. Anaesthesia is often difficult in these cases
Hi Alice If it is not the bite that is the problem then there are several other possibilities. there could be decay, or a crack, or the pulp may be dying. Either way this needs investigating, and the
Hi Denise This sounds very like recurrent infection from the tooth. In which case your best bet would be to see an endodontist (specialist in root canal work). Unfortunately this would not be available
Hi Jessica Do you feel confident in this dentist? A perforation like this is not uncommon and happens to the best of us. If you are happy with him then continue with him - if not change. If you are
Hi Ian It is not necessarily egligent to leave tooth roots behind, but the dentist should have discussed this with you at the time. Whether or not these roots need extracting now really depends on
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