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About a week ago I had a molar in my top jaw removed

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008
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Dear Dr Suri About a week ago I had a molar in my top jaw removed – since then the tooth infront of it (the incisor i think) has been giving me some discomfort when i eat. I fear it may have been loosened / damaged during the extraction. What should I do from here? Also I would like to consider having a dental implant in the extracted site and would like more info on costs, procedure etc. Many thanks,

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Thank you for your question. S… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

i am interested in whitening my teeth

Monday, December 15th, 2008
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Hello, i am interested in whitening my teeth however have been advised that this is not appropriate for smokers?, i.e. once whitened the effects of smoking will create further blotches?, is this correct?

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Not strictly speaking, however… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I have radiating pain in my upper teeth

Thursday, December 11th, 2008
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Hi, I have radiating pain in my upper teeth. I believed it is one of the upper molar. There is nothing wrong with the tooth but I can feel sharp pain radiating. Sometimes, the pain goes away entirely. The gums are bleeding when I floss. Do I need a root canal? I’m scared since I’ve already had two in the past month.

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You may have gum disease, a cr… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I have known for a while I will need braces

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
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Hello, I am 17 years old, and I have known for a while I will need braces. i go to an NHS orthodontist and have a removable brace. However, I have been told I need to have four teeth out. This is a big problem for me because I am terrified of needles and having the teeth pulled out. I have tried to have the teeth pulled out four times, twice under sedation. I would like to know if there any braces which I could have which would not need any teeth pulling out, as I would love to have straight teeth. Thank You.

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It is usually possible to have… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I am a very nervous person about Dentists

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
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Hi Komai I am a very nervous person about Dentists and am 22 yr old student who also has never had any work done on my teeth i have had consultations done but too scared too go back because the dentist was really nasty to me for never going(my parent never took me) but i really have lost all confidence and don’t want to smile or look in the mirror. I would really love to have cosmetic dentistry and start over with a new smile. Do you think that you could get this done on the NHS as i cant really afford the cost of the treatment as im still at uni . regards

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It is probably not possible to… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

Can you please tell me if cosmetic surgery and orthodontics mean the same

Monday, December 8th, 2008
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Dear DR. Komal, my question is related to my career. I apologize to bother you but i need a little guidance. Can you please tell me if cosmetic surgery and orthodontics mean the same and what catergory of dentistry has got more scope in today’s life? Thank you so much.

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They are completely different.… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

what is the minimum age is for cosmetic dentistry

Thursday, December 4th, 2008
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Hello, I was just wondering what the minimum age is for cosmetic dentistry? Thanks

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If it involves shaving the tee… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

my teeth are stained a kind of yellow

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
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Hi Ok i hate my smile, my teeth are stained a kind of yellow and i have cavities.My biggest fear in the world is the dentist everytime i go i have a panic attack and it makes the treatment more stressfull for me and the dentist. I wonder if you can help me, by having sleep dentistry is it possible for me to have fillings, teeth whitened etc all in one go whilst asleep? Then i feel that if i had a better smile then i would take proper care of my teeth. The problem is that im ony 16 can i still have treatment done at this age? and roughly how much would it cost? If you could let me know then it would be great, because having a new,nicer smile would give me the confidence that i need and you would be a lifesaver. x

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There are dentists that can ca… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I would like to have a silver cap that sits permanently over a tooth

Friday, November 28th, 2008
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I would like to have a silver cap that sits permanently over a tooth, is this possible or would I have to remove a tooth and replace it with a silver one?

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Why would you want a silv… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

my age is 27 and already lost 3 tooth

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
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My age is 27 and already lost 3 tooth out can i put another teeth on wisdom tooth

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I don’t think this will be pos… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri