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18 years old 2 front teeth stick out and they are chipped and I have gaps what would a new smile cost?

Friday, February 1st, 2008
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Hello dr Riten patel, i am 18 years old and i have disliked my teeth since i was younger. my upper two front teeth stick out from the rest and also from an accdent a couple of years ago i had one of them repaired as i chipped the corner of it. i also have a space imbetween them i would really love a new smile to even out my teeth and was wondering what advice you could give me. i have thought about getting porcelain veneers and wondering if you could give me an estimate on what sort of cost i would be looking at thankyou.


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

Parcelain crowns in poland natural looking

Friday, February 1st, 2008
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I need to change crowns on my front teeth. I was offered parcelain crowns with circon in Poland. Are they the most natural looking ones?


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 orthdontist says i need to have my teeth pulled out will invisible braces be suitable ? My teeth are not over crowded

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
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Hello Dr Patel, I have teeth that generally protrude out a little and need to be brought ‘back in’ and one tooth which needs to be pushed out. I was told by my orthodontist that i would need to have a couple of teeth removed to fit a wire brace (which i have opted not to have), does this mean that the treatment will not be suitable for me? My mouth is not overly crowded with teeth and i am reluctant to pull a healthy tooth out. Also will using invisible braces require regular check ups? I live in a rural area and fear my nearest facility for this treatment will be some distance away.


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

Affordable payment plans to restore my smile?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
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Dear Dr Riten Patel,
I have the lowest self confidence due to extensive dental work since the age of 8, I am just completing the latest dental health repair, including 2 root fillings, 2 extractions, 1 inlay and 2 small fillings. I now have 3 gaps to the back of my mouth, noticeable white fillings to two front areas and 5/6 amalgum fillings. Most teeth with the exception of the bottom 6 and to 4 have been repaired in some way. My father’s dental health awareness was very poor, he had dentures by the age of 28. Is there a loan or easy payment plan I could take with a trusted cosmetic dentist to help restore self confidence and rebuild a nice smile as I have only just gained the confidence to attend the dentist regularly. I totally realise the state of my teeth could have been avoided. Each day I think of my work, my family and my teeth (not always in that order !) , I feel so sad and very very scared much of the time that I wont be able to afford to take care of myself as the local dentists do not offer payment plans. Your help, if you can offer any, will be very much appreciated.
Kind regards
T.S


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

Is internal tooth whitening more expensive…as there anywhere in London you reccomend ?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
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Dear Dr Riten Patel,

Thank you very much for the information, it is very helpful. In reference to ‘internal tooth whitening process’ where whitening gel could be placed inside the teeth, is this procedure much more expensive than the normal tooth whitening? And roughly how much should I be expecting to pay for this treatment? I live in Bromley in Kent but with very easy access to London. Is there anywhere you would recommend to undergo this treatment?

Many thanks again

L


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

What are my options my teeth stick out ?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
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Hello Dr Riten, i wonder if you can help me with my problem. I have teeth that stick out a little bit and i am not sure what to do about them I have read there are a few different ways such as invisible braces inman aligner braces and veneers. I dont want one of these hollywood smiles because i think they just look too fake and so i want my smile to look natural but also good. Although finances are an issue the way I look at it is that every one i meet sees my teeth its more important than buying a new car and I believe you can now get your teeth done on finance just like when buying a new car? Thank you for time to read this. J.N.


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 a Crossbite and im a singer I have a lot of wear on my front teeth what can be done ?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
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Hi, I have a crossbite, with a smaller upper and slightly larger lower, am a singer with no time off for anything drastic – do you have any suggestions? There is a lot of wear on the front 3 teeth (UR1, LL1, LL2). would be very interested in whats possible…thanks


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 an old crown that is metal at the back and is yellow how can I fix this ?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
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I have a crown that was placed on my front second incisor several year ago. I think it is porcelin in front and metal in back. Since getting this crown I have had braces, and my teeth are now much whiter. This crown is darker and does not go all the way up to my gums. I love my new smile, but hate this one tooth as when I smile all you see is that yellow crown. It looks ugly and unnatural. What are my options for fixing this? I would like it to match the color of my now whiter teeth and for it to fit up into my gums so it looks like my other second incisor. What are my options here? B.L


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 tell me what is better for my missing tooth… a Maryland Bridge or a Pontic Bridge?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
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Hello Dr Riten Patel, I was hoping you could shed some light with your expertise on the best treatment to replace my missing front tooth. I know you can have implants or dentures or bridges and I think I am going to go for the bridges because it is a cheaper option than the implant and I cannot afford an implant at the moment. My question is that some people talk about maryland bridges and pontic bridges what is the difference and what is the best one for me? Thanks for taking the time to read this in advance. Kind regards J


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 had a dental bridge with 5 crowns since 1979 and I want to change it ?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
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I HAVE A BRIDGE OF 5 PORCELAIN CROWNS WHICH I HAVE HAD SINCE 1979 AND ARE STILL GOING STRONG!I FIND THAT I WANT A CHANGE NOW AND WONDER IS IT POSSIBLE TO REPLACE THE BRIDGE (POSTS UNDERNEATH PORCELAIN CROWNS) AND WOULD IT BE A LONG PROCESS?THE BRIDGE IS AT THE FRONT OF MY MOUTH.I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. T


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