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

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
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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 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

can i drink mineral water while wearing invislaign

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
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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 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

My invisalign tray had air bubbles how long will my treatment take

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
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I have paid for a treatment for Invisalign. My first impressions were taken on 18th Dec when i paid about 80% of the payment of the treatment. On 8th Jan i was called in again for a second impression as there were some air bubbles. Since then the doc is unable to give me a date when the treatment will be available. I am getting a bit anxious about the whole thing . Could you please advise on how long it could take for the treatment to begin after the moulds have been sent . Many thanks for your 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 ugly crooked teeth and need braces in Ireland

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
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I am a 20 year old who needs braces badly. I have severly crooked teeth and not only do they look so ugly they cause me severe tooth aches. It is too expensive for me to get braces in ROI (Republic of Ireland) as I am the youngest of six children and there is no money left in our family. I would like to know what my other options are. My teeth trouble me physically and mentally. I never smile. Please help in anyway you can.

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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

Cost of Lumineers veneers in Surrey

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
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I would like to find out if you do the lumineer veneers in Surrey & what the approximate cost would be to have them done? Kind regards N

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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 sensitive teeth but want to whiten them

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
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I already have sensitive teeth but i really need to whiten them. What do i do with regards to the sensitivity as i hear it gets worse afterwards. Have tried so many tooth pastes for sensitive teeth but they don’t seem to work. Can i go ahead and whiten even with the sensitivity?

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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

can you bleach a dead discoloured single tooth?

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
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Dear Dr. Patel Two years ago on holiday i cracked my canine tooth on popcorn and unfortunately the nerve died. On return from my holiday the tooth was assessed and root canal treatment was performed. My dentist felt that the crack wasn’t bad enough for the tooth to be crowned and commented that the canine tooth was a strong tooth so it should be fine. As the tooth has died it is a couple of shades darker than the rest of my teeth and i would like to ask your advice if a single dead tooth could be bleached. What would my options involve. Thank you for your time in advance.

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Dear L

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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

can invisalign make my smile wider what is the price

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
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Hi, im 20 yrs old, i had a brace put on when i was 16 to move one tooth… and i actually wanted more done with the brace but the dentist brushed it off and said that will happen in time… however when the brace was taken off the one particular tooth that he wanted to move slightly moved but now its gone bk to how it was so basically i had a brace on for no reason… anyways i was wondering what the price range is for invisalign treatment and if it can make my smile wider? because some of my back teeth are in the right place but they go narrow near to the front, will invisalign work? thanx

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My gums have receded and my teeth woble what can i do for £1000?

Sunday, March 9th, 2008
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Hi my gums have receded at at the front in my lower jaw which are causing my teeth to wobble also my teeth are moving around and it has caused one of my front teeth to protrude the natural teeth line what would need to be done and how much would it cost i only £1,000 to spend thank you.

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