Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » Dr Patel’s Answers http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:10:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 I feel some funny clicky popping feeling under my gums plz advice http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-feel-some-funny-clicky-popping-feeling-under-my-gums-plz-advice/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-feel-some-funny-clicky-popping-feeling-under-my-gums-plz-advice/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:45:30 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-feel-some-funny-clicky-popping-feeling-under-my-gums-plz-advice/ Q. Hello Dr, For the past couple of months (even in between Dentist visits) I have a feeling on my gums. Its a funny clicky, popping feeling as if air was getting under a layer of my gum and then requires for me to press down to pop it away. I hope I’m explaining myself right. I feel so frustrated since I do a lot of public speaking and I’m so afraid of loosing my teeth. My husband calls me paranoid, but what do you think I’m experiencing. At times the feeling last days. Sometimes its a little painful, mostly uncomfortable but mostly frustrating. One dentist ranked out gum disease. I brush three times a day and after i brush the feeling subsides for a while until I eat, chew gum the noise comes back. I even feel it behind my two front teeth’s upper gum. HELP!

A. It is very difficult to give you a diagnosis without seeing you, if you feel your dentist is not examining your problem please find a good dentist or periodontist (gum specialist) so you can have a full examination.  It sounds like the gums may have lost some of their “attachment” to the teeth.

dr riten patel

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-feel-some-funny-clicky-popping-feeling-under-my-gums-plz-advice/feed/ 0 Can an inman aligner push my front teeth back to get a perfect smile? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-an-inman-aligner-push-my-front-teeth-back-to-get-a-perfect-smile/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-an-inman-aligner-push-my-front-teeth-back-to-get-a-perfect-smile/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:38:15 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-an-inman-aligner-push-my-front-teeth-back-to-get-a-perfect-smile/ Q. Hello I am a 17 year old and my front two teeth are forward and so they are not straight and alinged with the other teeth.Can an inman aligner fix this and push these front teeth back so my teeth would be perfectly straight? Also, would I have to remove teeth for this? Thanking you

A. It really depends on how your teeth look an Inman aligner may straighten them if not a fixed brace or invisalign may be other options.

dr riten patel

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-an-inman-aligner-push-my-front-teeth-back-to-get-a-perfect-smile/feed/ 0 I often bite the inside of my cheeks a lot how can I stop it? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-often-bite-the-inside-of-my-cheeks-a-lot-how-can-i-stop-it/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-often-bite-the-inside-of-my-cheeks-a-lot-how-can-i-stop-it/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:07:39 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-often-bite-the-inside-of-my-cheeks-a-lot-how-can-i-stop-it/ Q. I bite the inside of my cheeks alot, almost ever day since almost 10 or more yrs im 23 now.I don’t know what trigged this behavior but i cant stop. Every time im idle, i tend to do it.Even when im studying i do it the most also when im anxious. Im scared that it might lead to cancer since its a chronic habit. I really need help to stop it.Do you know by any chance why i do it and how i can stop it. Thank you

A. It can be because your teteh angle outwards or do not meet properly which can be corrected by orthodontics(tooth straightening).  Sometimes wisdom teeth can cause this go to your dentist so your teeth and bite can be checked.

dr riten patel

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-often-bite-the-inside-of-my-cheeks-a-lot-how-can-i-stop-it/feed/ 0 Is it possible to have implants where I had 2 of my teeth extracted? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-it-possible-to-have-implants-where-i-had-2-of-my-teeth-extracted/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-it-possible-to-have-implants-where-i-had-2-of-my-teeth-extracted/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:53:11 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-it-possible-to-have-implants-where-i-had-2-of-my-teeth-extracted/ Q. i want to have 2 possibly 3 dental implants these are to fill a gap where i had 2 back teeth extracted many years ago,the remainder of my teeth are excellent and i have only 1 filling in a back tooth on the other side of my mouth.can you fore see any problems arising,also can you advise me of the costs for the treatment. Thank you,

A. It is difficult to give you exact ideas without seeing you.  If the space is in the bottom jaw then it really just depends on how much bone is available for the implants.  If it is the top jaw it can be more complicated as there is a sinus(pocket of air)  in the back of your mouth.  This can mean you may need a bone grafting (adding) treatment first.  Make sure you find a good cosmetic / implant dentist who can carry out these procedures.  You may not need 3 implants and could even have 2 implants and have 3 teeth supported from them.

dr riten patel

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-it-possible-to-have-implants-where-i-had-2-of-my-teeth-extracted/feed/ 0 what are other options on correcting spaced teeth in front? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-other-options-on-correcting-spaced-teeth-in-front/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-other-options-on-correcting-spaced-teeth-in-front/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:05:46 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-other-options-on-correcting-spaced-teeth-in-front/ Q. what are other options on correcting spaced teeth in front of mouth to make a nice smile?

A. It depends on how your teeth are spaced, the size of your teeth and how your teeth bite together.  You may be able to orthodontics to close the gaps, you may need dental implants to fill larger spaces or cosmetic treatment to make your teeth wider to close the gaps.

dr riten patel

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-other-options-on-correcting-spaced-teeth-in-front/feed/ 0 Have lost the Inman aligner how much would it cost to replace? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/have-lost-the-inman-aligner-how-much-would-it-cost-to-replace/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/have-lost-the-inman-aligner-how-much-would-it-cost-to-replace/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:31:51 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/have-lost-the-inman-aligner-how-much-would-it-cost-to-replace/ Q. Hello, I have had a Inman Aligner treatment and I finished it. But my dentist suggested I wear the Inman Aligner after the treatment for few more months so I have worn it for more than 10 months(I guess, but I did have proper treatment before wearing Inman Aligner with metal thing). Unfortunately, I lost it today and I don’t think I could find it and moreover, I don’t I could see my dentist again, as he is in different country. I want to have a new Inman Aligner, the appliance, but not the treatment, as I have finished it already. How much do you think, in this case, would cost me to have an Inman Aligner? If it is far over £500(but I do hope that the cost would be far less than 500, as I DO NOT NEED ANY TREATMENT, BUT JUST THE APPLIANCE), could you recommend me other appliances that might be suitable to keep the “already rearranged shape”?(And that should be fairly cheap, because my parents have already paid quite a lot to arrange a treatment for me and they do not want to spend extra money, which means that I have to pay)

A. You need a retainer if you are happy with your teeth now you need a fixed metal wire placed around the backs of the front teeth and a removable “gumshield” retainer.  Find an orthodontist or good dentist and they will be able to provide this for you.

dr riten patel

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/have-lost-the-inman-aligner-how-much-would-it-cost-to-replace/feed/ 0 I have had series of teeth problem causing tooth decay http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-had-series-of-teeth-problem-causing-tooth-decay/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-had-series-of-teeth-problem-causing-tooth-decay/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:27:00 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-had-series-of-teeth-problem-causing-tooth-decay/ Q. I’m quite young, Actually just 21! I used to always hate going to the dentist when i was little so i had Pretty teeth in the front but horrible ones in the back. When i finally went to one when i was 16 he did 4 root canals on 2 of my back teeth on both sides. I had medicaid at the time and didn’t tell me that medicaid wouldn’t pay for the rest so basically i couldnt do anything about it. From then on i had to get 2 back teeth pulled (on the same side) which doesn’t bother me.. I’m goin to have to get the other teeth pulled soon and some on top in the back. My question is. well my front teeth are decaying and almost gone. What are my options that i can get done. I will save up the money to pay for it but just trying to get info on what i should be getting done! and its about 4 teeth up front! Thanks so much for your time!

A. It depends on the extent of the decay if the teteh can be saved root canal treatmnet and crowns may be an option, if the decay is quite shallow you might be able to have fillings.  if the teeth need to be removed your options are dentures, bridges or dental implants.

dr riten patel

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

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A. It depends

on how crooked your teeth I often carry out some short term straightening of your teeth first and would then place veneers as this minimises the removal of your natural teeth.  You need to find a good cosmetic dentist and have an assessment.

dr riten patel

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

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A. It depends

on how crooked your teeth I often carry out some short term straightening of your teeth first and would then place veneers as this minimises the removal of your natural teeth.  You need to find a good cosmetic dentist and have an assessment.

dr riten patel

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/cost-to-fix-uneven-teeth-and-also-to-whiten-them/feed/ 0 Please suggest on what to eat after having braces? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/please-suggest-on-what-to-eat-after-having-braces/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/please-suggest-on-what-to-eat-after-having-braces/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:17:05 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/please-suggest-on-what-to-eat-after-having-braces/ Q. My son just had braces placed yesterday and is having trouble finding things to eat because he can’t chew and it’s painful, therefore, he’s been going hungry. Can u offer any ideas for some foods he can try, especially at school, so he doesn’t starve himself to death??

A. The first two weeks are the toughest getting used to all the wires!  Soft foods are best soups and pastas seem to be most popular.  Some painkillers initally can help, ask for orthodontist for tooth wax that goes over the braces to stop them rubbing.

dr riten patel

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

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