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I’m worried it will carry on twisting and i will end up with it protruding, what should I do?

Friday, August 6th, 2010
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Hey, I used to have upper and lower fixed braces when I was about 12 up until I was 19. The upper set was (apparently) pulling my jaw back inline as i had a slight over bite (u could just fit a finger tip in). I had the top set removed when i was 17 and the bottom removed at 19. My question is that I have noticed that within the last 3 or 4 months my top front left hand ( my left) tooth is starting to twist. The only way I can describe it is that it is like my teeth are moving forward and the right hand tooth is almost forcing itself underneith it. I wouldnt say that it causes me discomfort but I can feel the pressure of it twisting like I felt when I had braces. Do you have any ideas what may be causing this? My own dentist says that this sometimes just happens over time as we age however Im only coming up for 22!! Im worried it will carry on twisting and i will end up with it protruding, I didnt go through 7 years of pain for twisted teeth!,
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You should go and see your ort… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 pain I can expect after root canal treatment?

Friday, August 6th, 2010
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please tell me what pain i can expect after root canal treatment.,
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Some people get a lot of pain … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Would the 6 month smile treatment affect my crown in any way?

Friday, August 6th, 2010
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I have been looking into cosmetic dentistry and feel the 6 month smile may be what I need in order to fix my crooked teeth, the only concerns of mine are cost and also, I have a crown and one of my teeth is only half mine! -the lower half is false, where it had decayed in younger years, will this affect the treatment?,
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It should not effect treatment… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

If bone needs to be harvested from the hip how is it done?

Friday, August 6th, 2010
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I am considering dental implants after having had a fall and severly damaging my two front teeth which had to be removed. If bone needs to be harvested from the hip how is this done. Many thanks.,
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It is very rare to use to hip … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 type of procedure is involved when placing a dental implant?

Friday, August 6th, 2010
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My dentist suggested I have dentures for my back teeth as I am afraid I haven’t got any, I have all my front teeth. What I would like to ask is, how are inplants done, what is involved. I dont know wheather I could cope with a pallette for false teeth. I have made an appointment for August to have an impression for false teeth, but I think I prefer to have inplants, but I dont know whether I can afford them as I am now a pensioner.,
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implants are the best way to r… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 have my shifted incisors corrected with braces?

Friday, August 6th, 2010
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hi.I have a shifted midline upper front incisors and ive had them capped thinking it would be less noticeable BUT its still very visible.I have 2 questions:is it possible to have them corrected with braces or would it be better to just do a smile makeover to correct that?,
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You could move them with brace… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Hos can I go about getting a free smile makeover?

Thursday, August 5th, 2010
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Hi Dr. I was looking on the smile gallery and I see some smiles have been donated. How can I apply for a free smile. makeover? I’ve never been happy with my teeth. I used to have a tooth growing above my others in the gums so my local NHS dentist took out the tooth and another and gave me a bridge some 8 years ago. It used to fall out which was very embarrassing/demoralising and caused me all sorts of problens. I know they don’t have a long life cycle and even more so with the type of quality the NHS use. A good few years ago I was developing erosion/stained front teeth so my NHS dentist gave me two vaneers which are a different shape, size and colour to what they were. I’m now left with 4 ‘fake’ teeth of the poorest quality which I’m stuck with until they fall out. Needless to say I’m absolutely devestated, my teeth are horrible! I’m a fraction of the bubbly, confident person I used to be. Its affected my self esteem so much now that I won’t get into a relationship and even hinders friendships with people and family, I hardly ever laugh and smile with my mouth closed; there isn’t 1 photo of me showing my teeth. I find it so embarrassing to talk to anyone about it hence why I’ve not selected the box to have this published. I am studying to get a better job to afford the treatment but I won’t be finished for a few years and then in the current climate there might not be a job about for me. I feel like any moment I could become clinically depressed. Sorry for babbling on. I would be eternally grateful if you can help! Kind Regards ,
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You can ask dentists if they w… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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’ve always hated my teeth and I’m wondering if I can get them fixed on the NHS, or if I can only have work done privately?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
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hi,ive always hated my teeth,they are wonkey and have lots of gaps,one tooth has grown behind the rest of them,because they have gaps they become stained very quickly,even after i have them cleaned,its mainly my top row of teeth,front 4,ive just had a baby and im on smp,is there any chance i can get these fixed on nhs,or if that isnt possible is there such a thing as credit in the dental world?,
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It is difficult to get adult t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 had my teeth cleaned by a hygienest and how I have a gap. Do you have any solutions?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
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Hi There.I had my teeth cleaned by a hyginiest and he left with a small gap (not huge but bigger than before on my front lower teeth.It almost looks that he drilled them any coments and suggestions would be very much appreciated. Do you have any solutions?,
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I think you probably always ha… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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’m unhappy with my new crowns, they’re not at all like imagined they would be. Am I stuck with them?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
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I’ve always wanted to have my smile improved and decided that after many years i would look into getting my teeth crowned, i had chipped, discoloured and filled teeth all along the front row. I eventually had the work done but im not happy with the overall result, they’re not like I imagined they would be, they’re more yellow than white, they’re too big and the finish along the gum line is ‘chunky’. Apparently that’s because they were NHS and not private, surely this should not make a difference and I shouldn’t have to accept this. Can they be improved or am i stuck with them ? I’d appreciate your advice.,
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If you are unhappy go back and… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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