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my teeth a badly decayed and i have a fear of the dentist

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
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I dont have a dentist at the moment, but hope to in a couple of weeks. My teeth are very badly decayed and i suspect some need to be removed. I wanted to know if i can go to a cosmetic dentist to have all the work done and if they would do it with my teeth in such a bad way. I do have a fear of the dentist since i was a child that is why my teeth are in such a bad way. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Hannah. P.S can you recommend a practice. I dont have that much money to spend on it and also would my normal dentist that i am about to register with do the same work (i.e remove teeth and implant etc).

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Dear H,

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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 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 replaced a silver filling and now my tooth is sensitive

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
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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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Would an old fake gold tooth cause my tooth to start to decay

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
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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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I have a root infected molar tooth should I have an implant

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
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I have a molar tooth which has been root filled & has had a crown for several years. An infection developed in the gum root which was treated by antiobiotics but my dentist is certain it will recur & has advised removal of this tooth. If I want an implant how long should I wait after extraction due to the posible presence of infection still being there? Can you give me any other advice as to the best way to go about this. Should my own dentist remove the tooth or should the cosmetic dentist do the whole job? Many thanks.

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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

hypermobile high lip line surgery

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
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Hi there, when i smile i show lots of gum. my top lip seems to lift to far up. i’ve looked on the net and come across hypermobile high line lip surgery but cant find anywhere that does it. is it a cosmetic dentist i need as they don’t seem to know what im talking about they keep saying gum contouring but its not that!!! can you point me in the right direction and any idea on price. please help

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

what subjects do i need to study for dentistry?

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
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Hi just wanted to say firstly that your really pretty for a dentist. i’m a 15 year old boy in high school my question is that i would like to know what subjects are needed to further a carrer in dentistry because i’m realy interested in it i would also like to know what the required courses are and your opinion on the best universities to study preferably your’s but basically the best thank you.

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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

one of my back teeth has rotted away and i have a minor rot in my front tooth

Sunday, March 9th, 2008
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I have a minor rot in 1 of my front teeth that doesn’t cause me problems but isn’t a great sight, but i also have 1 of my back teeth that has gradually rotted away and now has a huge hole that really needs filling and is giving me quite considerable pain, how do i go about getting them sorted because i really need a dentist?

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Dear D,

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My dentist used cotton wool for my tooth filling

Sunday, March 9th, 2008
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I had my filling done, and the dentist used cotton and some other material for filling it up. and in the end he used some silver metal sort of thing. so is it ok to use cotton to fill up the filling. wht is the best material for filling, and how long can a filling last??? is it that once you do filling you need to have root canal after some years??awaiting for ur reply..
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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

I have broken teeth abscess will salt water help I have a dental phobia

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
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I have got teeth broken in my gums for years, now i have had pain in my teeth and roof of my mouth when i swallow. The problem is i have phobia of dentist and medication so i cant go to the dentist is it bad if i have a infection or abcess i dont treat. Would salt water clear up infections and abcess. I also have really numbing taste on my tongue

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Dear M

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