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I have a 9 mm overbite, are there any alternatives to jaw surgery?

Saturday, December 4th, 2010
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I have 9 mm overbite (overjet). During my last visit to India i have braces and my orthodontics extract my two upper premolars in order to make space and he put braces only at upper teeth. I came back to denmark after 1 month and find an orthodontic for furthur treatment. The orthodontics here suggest that i need a jaw surgery instead extraction of premolars. while the jaw surgery will perform in hospital and it is free in denmark.
is there any alternate to jaw surgery , can braces done the job itself? I have deep overbite of 9 mm what would you recommend?
many thanx in advance

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Can I have a dental implant to replace my broken crown?

Saturday, December 4th, 2010
Q.

Hi My crown in the front of my mouth has broken taking the stump with it, Is it possible to get a implant done on this space andd if yes what is the minimum cost

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An implant would be the best c… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
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Is it normal to have no sensation in my teeth and bruised nostrils following preparation for veneers?

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
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Hi

I’m having veneers done. I had 6 of my top front teeth prepared last week and I now have temporarys in my mouth.

I feel like they are still numb. Its concerning me a lot. I tap on them and can’t feel a thing. If I tap on my other teeth I can feel the sensation. I also feel no sensitivity whatsoever in my prepped teeth.

It’s literally like when you’d wear a gum shield and tap on your teeth through them. That’s the sensation I have.

Is this normal? and will I get the feeling back?

Also, when I flare my nostrils they feel bruised.

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You could have some bruising f… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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

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Having lost some of my molars, would an implant retained denture be a suitable solution?

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
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hi have lost my 1st molar 2nd molar got my 2nd premolar but lost 1st premolar on right side but the bone between the premolar and other teeth is thin have been toying with the idea of implant retained denture is it possible to use the bone at the back as this is more dense or would it need to be at the front? thanks in advance

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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

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Do I need a brace or retainer if my front tooth has moved slightly?

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
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I had a filling done on a premolar in august. afterward my bite was not right so i went back and had a bit filed off of it. it was still not quite right but much better than before and became more comfortable. however now my front tooth on the same side as the filling is twisting forward slightly. it has always been slightly in front of my other front tooth but definitely moving further forward. my tooth is not wobbly but i can feel it move slightly if i press my tongue against it. i think the filling has caused my teeth to sit wrong and therefore push this tooth out a bit.

will a further filing of the filling be sufficient to get the front tooth back in place/stop it getting worse? or do you think i might need a brace or retainer?

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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

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Is it possible to have a tooth coloured crown fitted through the NHS?

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
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i have just been informed i need a crown. I was told on nhs they only offer a silver option and if i want tooth colour i need to pay double. Is this true?

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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

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Would getting veneers now affect the chances of me being able to get braces in the future?

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
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Will veneers have an impact on my chances of having braces installed in the future?

I’d like to even out the appearance of my top incisors with veneers. I’m also considering braces in the future. Will the veneers make it impossible to finish the straightening process of my teeth? I’ve heard mixed news.

If I need to forgo veneers and wait longer but improve the appearance of all my teeth, it may be worth the wait.

Thanks.

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I would have braces first and … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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

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I went to a private dentist and have realised what a bad job my previous NHS dentist did. What can I do?

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
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Hello,
I have just been to a private dentist today to enquire about getting my teeth whitened I decided to choose one of the best in Aberdeen (Fergus & Glover) they took one look in my mouth & cant believe how bad an NHS dentist has left it after getting treatment & X-ray done only 1 month ago, they said i need root canal on my front tooth and is surprised its not infected yet & also I have a massive hole in the tooth at the back? So i have any rights against an NHS dentist for leaving me like this and now leaving me with a massive bill that i will have to know pay to go private as i no longer trust the NHS? Thanks

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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

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My father requires dental implants. Can this be done on the NHS?

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
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My father requires screw in teeth but he is over 72. If he goes nhs can he have this done?

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You can not have dental impla… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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

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Is there some other solution other than braces to fix my small and also large teeth gaps?

Monday, November 29th, 2010
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I have a very small gap in my front teeth, and a larger gap between the front tooth and the lateral incisor. My teeth are straight and are healthy, it’s just that there are these gaps between them. I feel too old for braces as next year I’ll be going to university and really wouldn’t appreciate having braces at this stage in my life. Is there any other possible solutions to close the gaps? Even just the larger gap between the central incisor and the lateral incisor? Thank-you.

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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

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