Archive for April, 2008

My front tooth is growing out of my gum and I cant afford braces

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
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Hiya, one of my very front teeth grew on the gum so it protrudes quite a bit plus I knocked it when I was younger and it is now discoloured due to it dying. What is the best and quickest procedure to fix my smile other than braces. I’m 23 and nither have the money or time for braces. Regards

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Dear T
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Dr Komal Suri

Dr Komal Suri

Smile Design Dental
33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU
Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479

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I replaced a silver filling and now my tooth is sensitive

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
Q.
I had a silver filling on a back tooth replaced with a white composite filling 3 months ago. I have had a lot of sensitivity in that tooth ever since. Sensitive to hot cold and sometimes bite. It doesn’t occur without stimulus and isn’t prolonged. However, it is enough that it bothers me and I dont want to feel it. I use sensodyne which does help, however my other teeth are not particularly sensitive. I have been back to my dentist twice, she has x-rayed it and says sensitivity is normal and not to worry. She also put another ‘layer’ of something on it. I have read a great deal about this subject and dont know what to do next?! change dentist, replace it with a silver filling or onlay? This filling has caused a lot of discomfort and never felt right from the start. Would appreciate your opinion. Thanks Q

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dr kailesh solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki

Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS.
13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH.
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Can I have teeth whitening on my front crowns

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
Q.
I have 2 crowns at the front and i would like my teeth whitened, is this possible? or could i have veneers on these front teeth?

A.
Dear A,

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dr justin glaister

Dr Justin Glaister

Umbrella
11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810

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Would an old fake gold tooth cause my tooth to start to decay

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
Q.
I put one of those fake gold teeth on one of my tooth say about 16yrs ago give or take anyway my question would that cause my teeth to start to decay my teeth.

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Dear R,

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dr justin glaister

Dr Justin Glaister

Umbrella
11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810

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My daughter has an open anterior bite and needs an NHS orthodontist

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
Q.
My daughter is 11 years old with an open anterior bite, she has all adult teeth on the upper arch with just a couple of deciduous teeth left to loose on the lowers, I have not asked for orthodontic treatment on her before now as I did not want to put her through treatment only to have to be repeated with the loss of baby teeth. So now I am looking for an orthodontist, and please dont laugh, I am in need of somebody who would except her on the NHS, I would dearly love for her to recieve orthodontis without the removal of teeth however I feel I will struggle trying to find a NHS dentist, can you please help, advice, anything, We would be very grateful.. Kindest regards

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dr justin glaister

Dr Justin Glaister

Umbrella
11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810

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how are lumineers affected by brushing and flossing?

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
Q.
Hi Dr, I am interested in the lumineers. I have questions about what happens to my own teeth after the lumineers are placed over it. I mean when I brush or floss, would my teeth benefit from it, thanks for your time.

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Dr Komal Suri

Dr Komal Suri

Smile Design Dental
33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU
Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479

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I have a pit on my fang at the gum level abrasion cavity is veneer the only option

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
Q.
I have a pit to my ‘fang’ just below gum line, no pain, about 1mm squared, looks like just enamel has eroded. Can’t it just be filled? Is a veneer the only option?

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dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel

The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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I had an implant for a incisor and it fell out due to infection and lack of bone

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
Q.
I have a front upper central incisor tooth missing which is replaced by denture. I had implant done last year which had to be removed due to lack of bone and infection, my dentist said. I am 30 year old healthy female apart from chronic sinusitis for which i had surgery called FESS. Is the sinusitis anything to do with my implant failure. I was suggested to take next time with bone graft. Would u recommend that how much does it cost in UK?. Many thanks

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Dr Safeer Butt

S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios
Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex
Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322

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Ive had dental implants at easman hostital in london and my tooth feels sensitive

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
Q.
I received dental implants to replace my two front teeth approximately 6 – 7 years ago. The work was done by dentists at the Eastman’s hospital in London. The implants have been great for the past few years, but in the past few weeks I’ve experienced odd sensations in one of them. the tooth feels tingly and the gum around it is a little sensitive, it’s not painful but there is a ‘throbbing’ sensation. I noticed the feeling shortly after I had a wisdom tooth extracted on the same side and wondered if this could’ve had anything to do with it?

I’m due to go away to South East Asia for four months in just a couple of weeks and the waiting list for a consultation at the Eastman hospital is 18 weeks. Is this something that I can leave until I return, or is it likely to get worse? Also do you have any idea of what the problem might be, I’ve had trouble finding information on problems with implants after they’ve been completed. Thanks in advance for you help. H

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Dear H

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dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel

The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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can i drink mineral water while wearing invislaign

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
Q.
Is it possible to drink pure bottled mineral water whilst wearing Invisalign. I understand you cannot eat whilst wearing them, which is understandable. Thank you!

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dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel

The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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