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Should I Opt For Veneers Or Just Surgically Alter My Whole Mouth?

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
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Hello,
I was wondering if you could give me some information about fixing my teeth. my upper left and upper right central teeth are quite buck and stick out right. It is getting to the stage where I am ready to do something about it, it’s been something that I’ve put off for a little while so would definitely like it sorting. My teeth are generally quite wonky and I would like to get this fixed by surgery.

Roughly, how much would it cost to get this done? Would you suggest individual veneers for the buck teeth or to get my entire mouth surgically changed?

Thanks very much for your time. I hope to hear back from you soon!

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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 Black Gums Bleed When I Brush Them, What Should I Do?

Friday, May 17th, 2013
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Hello sir my teeth are unaligned and yellow colour and whenever I brush my teeth blood comes out and always my mouth smells badly even though I brush daily..My gums are also becoming of black colour..Please tell me what should I do. I would like to know what might be wrong with me and what I could do. I have tried everything and I am brushing twice a day daily but then also I have same problems and there is also gaps between my teeth. I don’t have any pain or other thing but it looks very bad when i laugh. It’s damaging my confidence now so I really would like to know what I can have done about it or do myself.

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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

Would Veneers Be The Right Option To Rectify The Gaps Between My Teeth?

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
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Hi there, i would like to make an enquiry regarding veneers i have heard they are the most effective in straightening teeth making them more whiter and most importantly closing the gaps in between in order to enhance smiles  I’ve been wondering as my bottom set of teeth are fine but there are few gaps, well more precisely about 4 of them that need closing at the top and need to be straightened so is that possible with any of your procedures? Moreover how long will this procedure take? Are there any potential risks involved?

Thanks, looking forward to hearing back from you very soon.

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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 Whitening Treatments Aren’t Working, What Should I Do?

Friday, May 10th, 2013
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Hello Dr, my problem is one of a cosmetic nature. I have recently done both in house and in office teeth whitening but there is no noticeable result
After a consultation with the dentist, I was given a pack of evolution3 home kit of 10 and 16% carbide peroxide which I used at home for two weeks with a custom made tray sent to me by the dentist. At the end of the second week, I went to the clinic for the in office whitening. In the office, an application of another higher % of gel was administered with my customer tray for about 30 minutes and that was it. I noticed that my teeth were still the same colour. This has frustrated me somewhat to be perfectly honest as there is still no noticeable result.

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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

What Can I Do To Get My Tooth Decay Treated?

Friday, May 10th, 2013
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i have a lot of decaying teeth although one very visible in the front and is blackening fast it began with my pregnancy and because i had been a smoker for years. how can i have the blackening removed or covered over? its awfully embarrassing to smile and id really appreciate some advice on how to fix these teeth and the front blackening one more importantly. my teeth are also yellow now and im just ashamed that they’ve gotten this way. i currently have a medical card but i know they don’t cover cosmetic dentistry so i don’t know what to do at this point.

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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

Is The Hole In My Tooth Dangerous?

Thursday, May 9th, 2013
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Hello Doctor, I was wondering if you could help me out at all. My problem isn’t too urgent I don’t think, but it has been bugging me for a little while so I’d like to have it cleared up. Basically, I have a small hole in one of my top front teeth. It is on the top near the gum. It doesn’t hurt or grow bigger. It just stays as it is. It may be a cavity but don’t cavities hurt and get bigger ? I was wondering what this might be and if the dentist can fill it . I don’t know what it is because it has stayed the same size for many years now. It hasn’t hurt. And the last 1-2 times I went to the dentist, I had it and he has said nothing about it.

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How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
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Hi i am 27 years old and have had to have three theeth removed two on one side seperated by a tooth and one on the other , what are my options as i don’t want anything removable as of my age would be embarrassing. it is two upper right and one upper left . i want to now have dental implants maybe to cover these gaps which are making me really depressed. it’s horrible as a young person to have these gaps in your smile and not want to open your mouth in public or to be ashamed of how you look so getting it fixed is literally the only option. please could you let me know what my options are and prices i would expect to pay

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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 Fix My Overcrowded Teeth?

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
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Hi there
I only ever go to the dentist when I get pain, because I am very embarrassed about the state of my teeth. They are so overcrowded and I did go to the dentist when I was young but got scared and kept putting off appointments, however I am now in my late 30’s and really need to sort then our, just hope it’s not too late!they cross badly at the front on the top and in the bottom they are even worse, I won’t smile and it’s really upsetting me and getting me down, I don’t have £200 to have new teeth fitted but I just want someone to help without it costing me £1000’s of pounds
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

What Is This Lump In My Mouth?

Friday, May 3rd, 2013
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Hi I have a lump in my mouth. The location of the lump; the corner of my upper right
Gum between the front and side tooth on the right side.

My gum started to swell gradually
It’s been 6 months and I have seen 3
Dentists however no one knows what it is and have not yet taken any tests 🙁 I feel really let down by the NHS.

I can not afford to go private and it just seems to get worse everytime it get prodded around with.

I stupidly tried a home made remedy to whiten my teeth with banana peal could this be the cause?

One of my dentists mentioned it could be my wisdom tooth pushing my teeth forward and irritating the gum to make it swell. And has removed my wisdom tooth.. Would I need braces maybe? 🙁 pls help I can maybe send a picture via email

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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

What Portion Of My Teeth Would Be Discarded If I Went For Crowns?

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
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Hello doc. I am 37 yrs old .my front two teeth are not only bigger in size when compared to others but they are inclined a bit forward too.At this age I don’t want to go for braces or total cosmetic change.can contouring of these teeth be done? According to my local dentist my teeth are otherwise healthy .but one of the upper incisor has crowning, right-side of the upper
jaw (canine) was missing , so here is a bridging too. My main concern is an overbite because of the two teeth.and if I opt for the cosmetic change like crown of the upper central teeth, how much of the original teeth will be discarded
Please guide me on this.
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