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Could you list worst foods that could stain teeth?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Q. Hi dr butt i was wondering if u could tell me the worst foods that stain teeth kind regds

A. Tea coffee, corsodyl mouthwash
green tea
smoking

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What would be the best way to close the gap b/w my front teeth?

Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Q. I have quite a large gap between my 2 front teeth. What would be the best way to close it people have told me veneers but i wanted to get an expert opinion. Thanks

A. Hi
most gaps of this nature can either be treated with veneers or orthodontics.it is hard to specify what suits you without an examination -feel free to book a free cosmetic consult at any of our clinics

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can dental treatment cause herpes Plz advice

Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Q. Can dental treatment cause herpes?

A. Dental treatment does not cause herpes but can triggger an episode in someone already infected

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Can I hv aligners for my bottom teeth Plz advice

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Q. Hi! i would appreciate your guidance. My bottom teeth have moved over thelast two years,i believe due to me biting down on my back teeth when i am stressed and at the time i went through a personal trauma. I have been to see one harley street authordontist who recomended invisalign. It was completely out of my budget. I have noticed that it has affected my smile,i have a big smile and haave no problem with my confidence but i am growing increasingly upset by my teeth,especially seeing perfectly straight teeth in photos only two years previous. I have just been researching veneers,although i would not like my own teeth removed or ground down to have them. This evening i have just found out about the inman aligner,i am really interested. How do i get advice on what is truly the best option for my teeth? I hope you can help… Regards

A. Hi,
if the teeth affected are the ones between the anterior canines then it is likely it can be helped with the inman.
look for a dentist near you or if you prefer any of my clinincs will offer a free consultation.

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Can I hv veneers for my yellow teeth in NHS?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Q. I have very yellow almost mustard coloured teeth i have had teeth whitening in the past but no difference would it be possible to have veneers on the nhs?

A. No this is a cosmetic treatment not covered by the nhs

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What would be the cost for implants?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Q. My two back teeth on the top left both have root fillings ,one has a gold crown being held in by a metal pin ! went to see my dentist today to be told that both teeth I will come out eventualy but because my jaw is out off line and clicks ,I need to replace them with i’ver plate or inplants .both teeth are giving me truble , I don’t like the sound of a plate as I am only 37yrs and really upset ! I know inplants aren’t cheep but could tell me how much I would be looking to pay and where I could get it done? I live in bromley kent , thankyou for your time .

A. Hi
implant treatment costs between 2.5 to 5 thousand pounds and you should be assessed before you have the teeth out.
you are welcme to free implant consult at our eltham surgery if you are interested

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what are the strict criteria for lumineers?

Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Q. Hello Dr Safeer Would you please explain what are the strict criteria for lumineers? (one of my front teeth has changed color after a canal treatment, prev. it was broken & bleached last year). Also, it is necessary to have all teeth covered by lumineers, or can one sigle tooth be done? Thank you very much for your time and I am looking forward to hearing from you. Apologies, previously I posted a wrong email address. Kind regards,

A. Hi,
in my opinion lumineers only look good in situations where teeth are set in from the rest and you are trying to bulk them out.otherwise they are too thin and the dark colour of natural teeth shines through.if you make them thicker to compensate for this they protrude and also you see a join where they meet the teeth.
therefore i am still a big advocate of traditional veneers in the case you describe,in the case you describe it is also likely that one veneer is possible

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One of my front teeth is slightly sticking out would braces be the solution?

Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Q. Dear Doctor please could you give me some advice as in what treatment would be best for me. My front teeth really spoil my smile,one of my front teeth is slightly sticking out thus I want to know would braces be the solution? Thankyou!

A. Hello.
i havent seen a case yet that wouldnt be improved withh braces so definately arrange a consultation

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My teeth filling hurts when i chew gums is it normal?

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Q. Hi. I had SEVERAL fillings done about 1.5 months ago, and on occasion, those teeth will hurt, especially when I chew gum. It seems that the sensitivity to hot and cold has diminished considerably since I had the fillings done, but most times when I chew gum, those teeth hurt. The fillings are white, not silver. Is this normal?

A. Hi
this problem can occur several factors play a part the depth of the filling/closeness to the nerve.
the technique by which it was placed .
as symptoms are improving over time -give it a bit longer or contact your dentist to check everything is ok as it may settle

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How long does it take for root canal treatment to settle down?

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Q. Hi i would really value your thoughts. day 1 i had a root canal day 2 and 3 no pain, fine. day 4 pain begins. day 7 i ring my dentist and i get an emergency appointment as tooth hurting. i get prescribed amoxcillin as i have a mild infection. my dentist sill want me to come back for my perm crown the next day. day 8 crown fitted. its now day 12 i am still on anti biotics and ibuprofen. my tooth has settled but if i acidentally over bite it hurts and eating on it is a def no no. MY QUESTION TO YOU SIR IS HOW LONG SHOULD I GIVE IT TO SETTLE BEFORE I SHOULD BE WORRIED? many thanks this is a great service kind regd

A. The truth of the matter is you cannot be sure it will settle as not all root canal treatments are a success. i can only guess that it was a difficult procedure as it took so many appointments to do it.
root canals can give symptoms for a yr post treatment and it is their severity that determines whether you give it time or take further action

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I have overbiye can i use inman alinger

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Q. I am 28 .i have overbiye,can i use inman alinger.

A. In some cases it is possible as long as we are not trying to correct the overbite
your bite may have to be propped open during treatment to allow the teeth to move

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Any side effects related to porcelain veneering

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Q. Hello sir, i am 21 years old male from kashmir, india, i have a white patch on one of my frontal teeth.doctor here suggested me porcelain veneering.i wanted to know whether there are any side effects related to it,and will it be for life time…do i need to redo it.if so,after how many years… thamk you sir

A. Yes
veneering is a non reversible process which will neeed replacing.how soon this happens depends on the quality of the work and your cleaning and dietary habits.this time can vary from 8 to 12 yrs and should not be done lightly and by a dentist who has a good quality of work
you can try drilling away the white area and doing composite bonding

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I wanna do a dentistry course can you advice on it?

Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Q. Hia Dr Safeer Butt….i jus wanna know from you as an dentistry expert, that the a-levels that i hav chosen are they alright for me to take a dentistry course the a levels i have chosen are maths, ict chemistry english i am planning to do an a level in maths, chemistry, and ict, however i wanna do a as in english and then want to take an As in biology is that ok,.,….can u plzzz reply as sooon as possible thank u

A. Hi 
i dot think these are right for dentistry ,you need 2 sciences preferably chem andbio and then 1 art which could be english but this rule varies with eah uni so check their admissions policy

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Im a dental student and I was wondering if you could offer me some experience

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Q. Dear Dr Butt, I am a student at college hoping to apply to dentistry in the next few months. I was reading up on cosmetic dentistry and came across your amazing profile! I was wondering if you could offer me some experience, even if it was half a day. Any amount of time would be an honour shadowing someone with such skills. Please let me know

A. Hi,

feel free to contact the practices as we always have people dropping in to have a look .let us know which practice is more convienient for you and we will arrange something

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My top front right teeth is less than 1mm what are my options?

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Q. Hello, As a young boy and teen i didn’t really look after my teeth well or had the money to help sort my problems, but now i’m 22 and i have no confidence and i feel bad i’m quite popular person and with the ladys but my teeth makes me feel bad and makes my life hell my top front right teeth is basically gone there is less then 1mm of it left same with the one on thr right next to it, my left front teeth is showing standing firm the one tooth on the left of it is chipped… Other then that all my teeth on the sides bottom and top are fine shape and size just dis-colored my top front teeth has always been crooked and same with my bottom front teeth. But as i’m scared to death of the dentist and won’t take injections is there anyway i can cover these teeth as i’m too scared to have them taken out! Like false clip on teeth or something? is there anything like that avalible and if so what would the cost be seeing i’m unemployed too so my budget would be slim i know it would be best to have them taken out. But i just want something to fix my smile and make me confident and make my life alot easier and not always depressed about them! Thanks

A. Hi
you may be able to get an overdenture which isnt ideal but considering your circumstances is worth a go

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Could you advise a teeth whitening procedure that would be safe?

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Q. I am interested in having my teeth whitened, I have heard that it is not good for the teeth and weakens the enamel, could you advise a procedure that would be safe, painless and gentle to my teeth and also look natural but not too white.

A. It is complete rubbish that whitening damages the enamel i would recommend a prolonged home whitening course or a combi in house laser and home whitening treatment

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Which do u think is better inman aligner or Invisalign?

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

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I have gappy teeth can you advice me?

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

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Im diagnosed for periodental disease can i get implants and bone grafts?

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.

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I have chipped my front teeth is it possible to have tooth bonding?

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

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