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Friday, September 11th, 2009
Q. Hi there, just came across your website, and as a young graduated VT, i am interested in furthering my skills and knowledge. one of the things i was looking at doing was clear step, and saw that you are a practicing practisioner. Is it really as effective and successful. if there is a choice between and inman aligner, clear step or invisalign what would you chose? i would be really grateful if you can answer these for me. best wishes
A. firstly this is purely my personal opinion gained from my personal dealings with all of the above .
the clear aligner systems such as clearstep and invisalign are similar in function but i prefer invisalign out of the two as my dealings with clearstep have been unprofessional on their part.
the inman aligner has a specific purpose mainly for anterior incisors and is effective . the lab involved with this system also provide their own clear aligner system for minor corrections
the inman and invisalign are good start points but forget clearstep
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: inman aligner, invisailgn, invisalign, invisalign brace, invisalign braces, invisible braces, invisile braces, invislaign
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
Q. I am 29 years Old. I have a gap teeth and the Right side has over grown more than the left side. I can!t Smile and it becoming a serious issue. I!m so depressed and need help.
A. it would seem that you should consider orthodontics or a smile makeover.
the easiest thing is to book a consultation with a cosmetic dentist you find convienient and run through possible solutions that fit your budget
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: braces, dentist, dentistry, fixed brace, fixed braces, new smile, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, perfect smile, Q. Orthodontics, small gaps, smile, smile makeover, straight teeth, teeth alignment, teeth straightened, teeth straightening, teeth striaghtening
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
Q. Dear Dr Butt I am a 32 year old female having been diagnosed with acute periodontal disease. I have already lost 5 teeth and Guys hospital have given a poor diagnosis. I have severe bone loss and a denture top right has been recommended for now. I was devestated when told but now having got used to the info, I realize the out come is poor. My treatment is being paid for by HC2 certificate. Can you tell me about implants and bone grafts and the cost. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I am in West London. I have everything going for me and this is a particularly grim time for me. Kind regards
A. hi,
this is quite complex as it depends on where the bone is deficient and how much is left .
the price can vary a great deal.
i can offer you a free consultation with an implantologist at one of our practices , or i can recommend avenue dental based in ealing who may be closer to you.
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: bonding, bone graft, bone grafts, bone loss, dental bonding, dental implants, dental implants costs, dental inplant, dentist, dentistry, denture, dentures, gum, gum disease, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, partial denture, partial dentures, periodontal disease, periodontist, Q. Dental Implants, Q. gums, teeth implant, teeth implants, tooth bonding
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
Q. Hi there. I have recently chipped one of my front teeth. I do not wish to get it filed down as my other front tooth is a crown, and this would only make the crown look bigger! Is it possible to have tooth bonding on this front tooth? It is a small thin chip, and only noticable up close. If so does this need to be done privately or can it be carried out on the NHS? thank you for your time
A. hi if this is purely cosmetic which it sounds like it will be a private treatment . if it is a tiny sliver bonding does not always work but is worth a go if it bothers you
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: bonding, chipped teeth, chipped tooth, cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, cost cosmetic dentistry, cracked tooth, dental phobia, dentist, dentistry, metal fillings, NHS, porcelain fillings, Q. Cosmetic Bonding, silver filling
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
Q. hi am 23 year old female, i have type 1 diabetes. i have recently noticed that i am getting a small gap in between my front two teeth, its only small but i am really self conscious am find myself looking at the mirror every hour or so. what would you recommend. thank you
A. it is common for diabetic patients to be unable to fight infection once they get it as well as a completely healthy individual.this is why there is usually a higher occurrance of gum disease . it is possible this applies to your case as a minor gum inflammation.
i would advise a good clean by a hygienist and allowing time for the gum to heal as it may only be a minor fluctuation in the tissue
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: alignment, dental anxiety, dental phobia, dentist, dentistry, gappy teeth, gum, healthy gums, new smile, orthodontics, orthodontist, Q. Orthodontics, teeth alignment, teeth straightened, teeth straightening, teeth striaghtening
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
Q. how old would you be when you get adult teeth?
A. adult teeth erupt in stages usually between the ages of 5-6 for the front teeth and the first molar and then in sucessive stages till the age of 12 approximately.
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: baby teeth, baby tooth, dentist, oral hygiene, teeth, tooth, wisdom teeth, wobbly teeth
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
Q. i hv extremely sensetiv teeth i want to know if i can hv teeth whitened at dentist without using peroxide. and what is safe to use for whitening teeth on a low budget. thankyou
A. hi
any non peroxide systems will not bleach the teeth per se , but if you have a high amount of surface staining air abrasion is very effective but you will still experiance sensitivity during this procedure which takes around 20 minutes in chair and is cheaper than bleaching.
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: cost teeth whitening, dentist, dentistry, discoloured tooth, discoloured teeth, enlighten teeth whitening, new smile, power bleaching, Q. Teeth Whitening, sensitive teeth, teeth bleaching, teeth discolouration, teeth whiten, teeth whitening, teeth whitenning, tooth whitening, zoom teeth whitening
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Monday, August 31st, 2009
Q. I have badly shaped teeth for long time and am not happy with my smile.How much does it cost to get a good smile, iam 25 years old.
A. this depends solely on the severity of the teeth problems it can cost anything between 3000 -8ooo
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: bad teeth, cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentists, crooked teeth
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Monday, August 31st, 2009
Q. hi, I am writing in regards to my wife. she is 25 years old and has had mis aligned teeth for most of her life. the top row are fairly crooked and I have heard that braces are only used on people under the age of 18. is this true? also would this procedure be available on the nhs? thank you very much for your time
A. hi
braces are only available on the nhs to under 18 yrs old but it is not true that they are purely for children as many adults have orthodontics
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: alignment, braces, cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, nhs dentistry, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics
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Monday, August 31st, 2009
Q. Dear Dr.Safeer Butt DURING THE EARLY YEARS OF MY STUDENT LIFE in SCHOOL I HAD A FALL AND SUSTAINED A FRACTURE RIGHT UPPER CANINE AND LOSS OF VIABILITY OF CENTRAL INCISOR ON UPPER RIGHT TOOTH. INITIALLY THERE WAS NO ANY PROBLEMS. AFTER COMPLETING MY SCHOOLING I HAD STEEPED IN TO THE COLLEGE IT HAD STARTED GIVING ME PROBLEMS LIKE PAIN AND SWELLING. IT USED TO SUBSIDE WITH ANTIBIOTICS USAGE. AFTER COMPLETING THE SCOOLING STEPPED IN TO THE PG COURSE ALSO IT WAS THE SAME SCENARIO. THEN STARTED EXPERIENCING SEVERE PAIN IN TOOTH. IT WAS SO HAPPENED I CONSULTED THE DENTIST HE HAD SUGGESTED ME THE CHOICE OF RCT AND ALONG WITH THE EXTRACTION OF THE FRACTURED TOOTH CANINE. UNDERWENT THE EXTRACTION. RCT WAS CARRIED OUT. NO PROBLEMS FOR THE LAST 5 TO 7 YRS. GADUALLY THE PAIN RE APPEARED AND STARTED WITH ANTIBIOTICS IN BETWEEN THERE WAS A FACTURE OF CROWN 1 YR AGO AND THE BRIDGE WAS RE CONSTRUCTED. NOW THE PAIN RE APPEARS ONCE IN 6 MONTHS. SUBSIDES WITH ANTIBIOTICS. WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT? KINDLY GIVE ME YOUR VALUABLE SUGEESTIONS, OPINIONS AND FURTHER MANAGERIAL LINES. THANKING YOU.
A. you need to isolate the pathology and if the tooth has already been root filled consider the place ment of an implant
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: cracked tooth, dental pain, fractured teeth, Q. Broken teeth
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Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Q. Sorry you just answered my question about the slight recession 1mm are my teeth in danger of falling out
A. that has nothing to do with the gum recession but rather the bone levels around the teeth which i cannot comment on
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, healthy gums
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Monday, August 17th, 2009
Q. Hello, over the last few years my gums have started to receed, as a result of this my teeth appear longer than normal. I visit my dentist regularly for a clean and maintain my own daily regime, but can’t see any significant improvement. Is there a more effective treatment for this. I am 39 years of age. Thank you.
A. you need to get your dentist to check you do not have active gum disease or brushing too hard
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: dentist, dentistry, gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, receeded gums, receeding gums
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Monday, August 17th, 2009
Q. MY FOUR TOP FRONT TEETH COME OUT MORE THEN THE OTHERS AND ARE BIG IF I GET THE SIDES OF THEM SHAVED LENGHTWAYS TO MAKE THEM SMALLER WOUID IT EFFECT THE SHAPE OF MY MOUTH THANK YOU
A. no it would affect the shape of the teeth but not their position
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: front teeth, front tooth, teeth, tooth
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Monday, August 17th, 2009
Q. Hello I have slight gum recession on my front bottom jaw teeth. To be exact three of the teeth starting form left to right. What can gum graft do for me will they cover the slightly exposed roots to be exact the dentist i see informed me he would see them by a 1mm but im worried my teeth could fall out. my gums dont bleed. What other options do I have?
A. i would advise to see a specialist periodontist who is skilled in gum grafting surgery,but be warned the procedure is unpredictable
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: gum, gum disease, gum graft, gum grafting, gum loss, gum recession, gum shrinkage, gums, periodontal disease, periodontist
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
Q. hi im 18 and i work part time 16 hours would i be able to get free treatment to haves braces on nhs and if not how much would it roughly cost?
A. no you are not eligible for nhs and cost depends on severity of the condition
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: braces, fixed brace, fixed braces, NHS, nhs crowns, nhs dentist, nhs dentistry, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
Q. I have had my lateral incisor removed 12m ago and my central incisor has a root fracture,which is slightly painful when i eat. i would like to know will my central incisor have to be removed and would an implant benefit me more than a bridge. my teeth either side are healthy. also if my central incisor is to be removed could i have my implant straight away. thanks
A. hi
if it has a root fracture then you will lose it.in the right condition you could have animplant placed at the site of the lateral incisor and bridge off it to give you back the central but you will still have to allow time for healing
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: dental implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
Q. Hello, I have spoken to my dentist about getting cosmetic work done to my teeth, and he says I must come to him for a consultation first, so that he will be able to send me to the right dentist. I think I will need a brace on my front teeth, they are out of line, a little prominant and long and crowned some years ago. Is it right that I have to go to my dentist yet again (I saw him in January for an expensive check up), when nothing seems to have changed with my teeth? Many thanks
A. hi
either your dentist is able to do the work and he can quote you , if he cannot quote you based on the information he has you should discuss whether he is charging you for the consultation.
you are more than welcome to attend any of our practices for a free consult.
i do not understand why your dentist is talking about sending you to the appropriate dentist -this suggests he is unable to do the work.
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: braces, dentist, dentistry, fixed brace, fixed braces, front teeth, front tooth
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Saturday, August 1st, 2009
Q. Dear doctor, I have tetracycline staining of my teeth for which I got veneers for the upper front 6 teeth (incisors & canines ect.) 4 years ago. My teeth are also big and crowded. Now its time to change the veneers as they are getting yellow. I have been told that the only way to improve my smile is crowns (not veneers)and I feel it is a bit of a drastic step to get rid of 6 normal functioning teeth and get crowns instead. What is your opinion regarding this? I am sorry to ask a difficult question especially when you have not seen my teeth. Thanks!
A. hi
like you say it is difficult to say as usually veneers do not stain that quick
there may be the option of a 3/4 coverage porcelain restoration but without examinatin i cannot confirm
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: crown, crowns, dental crown, dental crowns, dental veneer, dental veneer costs, dental veneer gum line, dental veneers, vaneers, venee, veneer, veneers, veneerswhite smile, venner
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Saturday, August 1st, 2009
Q. Hi, Ive recently been to the dentist and have always had good teeth with no pain or alignment issues. But during my last visit my dentist said that my bottom row of teeth is making contact with the inside of my top row of teeth at the front. There has been some minor wear and my dentist says over time it will get to the point where the top teeth could break. Is there any treatment that is available for me and is it at all likely that my teeth could break over time? Thank you
A. hi
at this early stage a splint to wear at night if you are grinding your teeth , or a more drastic step of building the teeth back up with white filling to restore the bite but this is not always easy
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: composite fillings, dental fillings, dental+fillings. fillings, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, teeth grinding, white filling, white fillings
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Saturday, August 1st, 2009
Q. I have slightly protruding teeth and I was advised to wear braces when I was very young,9.However, I din’t go through with it because I din’t want to suffer pain for the sake of looking good.Now I am 19, I just want to know if my teeth will go on protruding further if I donot put a check to it.At the moment it doesn’t look all that bad.
A. hi
it really is hard to say without examnation
Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: braces, front teeth, front tooth, invisailgn, invisalign, invisalign brace, invisalign braces, invisible braces, invisile braces, invislaign, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist
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