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My Dentist Says My Tooth Can Be Replaced With A Porcelain One, How Long Will This Take?

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
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hello ,i jus found out my front tooth on the right can not be saved and my dentist said a porcelain tooth is my best option , i just really want to know desperatly how long from my old tooth being taking out to a new percalain tooth being put it , how long wiould i have to wait inbetween? im asking because it will be clearly visable when my old tooth will get taken out and im very paranoid it will take months for this new tooth to be put in which would be my worst nighmare as its my front tooth and clearly visable , i would much appruciate it if u could email me back asap or if i would be able to contact you so i can find out more about this process , thankyou


Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

I Have Crohns, Gum Disease And Stained, Misaligned Teeth, Can I have Veneers?

Friday, March 1st, 2013
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I have really badly stained front I am a non smoker but do like red wine – can I still successfully have veneers despite the fact that I may have gum disease as they are bleeding very easily? I believe that the enamel on my front teeth has gone it is making me feel miserable. It is leading to confidence issues and I really need some advice to get it sorted.  What can you suggest? please

I also suffer with Crohns disease also my teeth are not correctly in alignment top and bottom and I have no bite in a word my teeth need a complete overhaul.

I really do not wish to have braces my age is 56 years old

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you


Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

I want to remove my baby canines and get braces. How should I go about this?

Friday, February 15th, 2013
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Hello
I have two upper baby canines that never came out up to this day. The adult teeth formed inside the gums but did not grow out as there was no space for them, I had x-rays done that showed their position. I am 26 years old. I would like to know if it’s ok to leave those adult teeth that are inside the gums as they are or if I have to get them removed somehow. Would leaving them there cause any complications/problems? I just want to remove the baby canines and get braces to straight the teeth that are next to them but I don’t know what I should do about the ones that never grew out of the gums.


Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Has My Dentist Filed My Tooth Too Much?

Thursday, January 24th, 2013
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Hello I recently chipped my front tooth On thurs. I went to a dentist on Friday. My chipped tooth was bonded with a white filling and then filed. I have noticed that my front teeth are now not the same length as they were previously. The newly filled tooth is a shorter length is this normal? Or Did the dentist file the tooth too much?
Now I’m conscious of my two front teeth not being level. Is there anything I can do? Can white filing be added to make the teeth the
same length ?

I take pride in my teeth and was always proud of my teeth when I smile, now because of this I feel I cannot have a confident smile as before. I would be extememly grateful if you could answer my questions and let me know what you recommend I should do. Should I go back to the dentist who was not my usual dentist but I went because I could not get an earlier appointmentwith my main dentist.
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Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Should I Get My Teeth Whitened?

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
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Hi there I just wanted to know whether teeth whitening will be useful for my teeth because all my teeth are trimmed at the front except my back teeth which dnt really show when I smile or talk and my dentist has told me there is no point of me getting the teeth whitening because teeth whitening is to usually improve the colour of your teeth and my teeth and not just yellow in the front but are trmmed/cut off too. And whenever i go to my dentist all they do is a filling on the teeth that are trimmed and the filling falls out after a week or two which doesn’t really help that much, i want something to be more strong, permanent even. im actually really stressed about my teeth i just want them to be nice and white just like everybody else. And because my teeth are yellow i lack a lot of confidence, i cant see or meet new people becasue im too embarrassed because of my teeth. what else is there that I can do other than teeth whitening if that will certainly not help? Or can I just do the teeth whitening and it will help me? Please do let me know i really want something to be done about my teeth i will appreciate it very much. Thank you!


Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Can You Close Gaps In Teeth Without The Use Of Braces?

Monday, January 7th, 2013
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I have a very large gap in between my two front top teeth I’ve had it all my life and most of the women in my family have this, I’ve been to an othodontist and I havent got a tooth inbetween or any other dentistry problems. I’ve always wanted it closing up. I would like to know whats another way of sorting this problem out without braces? I’ve thought about veneers but have heard they are very costly? What would you advice? I was thinking maybe infills but am worried that my to front teeth would look overly large
thanks, I look forward to your response.


Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

I need a replacement upper denture. What would be the cost and what else should I know?

Friday, January 4th, 2013
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I need a replacement, upper dentures 5 teeth because my present set I have had for 7 years and food accumulates on the top of the pallet.
I am 69 years old. an in good health Would you advise metal base or plastic. How much is the cost. How long do they last. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each. Which fit more securley the metal or the plastic. Will my mouth change much in the years to come


Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

For my painful third molar should I get the tooth removed or get a crown?

Friday, December 21st, 2012
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Dear Respected Dr Safeer Butt,

I am in immense pain and was very lucky to come across your highly informative, very caring and educating article/ web page.

I am by no means a person who knows teeth or their issues. I am almost 45 years old , diabetic for 10+ years. and have taken just modest care of my teeth. But I was blessed with a simple dietary style and a good mother who breast fed me ( I have heard and believe that breast feeding does provide good teeth and good development of bones and muscles in mouth)

I go to doctors and dentists regularly, I get regular cleaning / scaling and dental exams, since I am a disabled person , I get basic dental coverage .
In June and July 2012 , I had lot of dental issues , dentist did procedure , fillings, but now ever since June I have unbearable sensitivity .

Now I am out , of my country, I am with no dental coverage, all of a sudden I am in unbearable pain, and I can clearly see that my third molar from upper right is aching, feeling broken, tender, in burning pain, and loose
What should I do, If I approach a dentist , here , while I am out of US , should I get the tooth out , should I get a crown, is there any thing that a very very proficient and concerned dental surgeon like you would advice. should I pass the time by using pain killers till I get back,

I would very anxiously wait for your help and feed back

Thanking You 


Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

My dentist offered me a ceramic brace but I feel a lingual brace would be better, what do you think?

Friday, December 7th, 2012
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Hi I recently went to a consultation and i have and few very small gaps that i want to closed and i was also told that i have a slight over bite. She said that i need top and bottom braces. When asked if I could have the clear Invisalign brace she told me that they wouldn’t do a good job to correct my teeth but didn’t say why . She offered for me to have the ceramic brace, because of the fact I really don’t want them to show. But I think I would prefer the lingual braces instead, would they work just as good, and how much would they be also including the clear removable retainer ? Thank you for your time! 


Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Is it really necessary for me to have an operation to fix my overbite?

Friday, December 7th, 2012
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Hiya Dr Butt. I wondered if you would be able to advise me on an issue I have been suffering with? I have an overbite and slightly crooked teeth and have been told by an orthodontist that i need to have a jaw operation and a brace fitted to give the best result. I am not keen on this route and wondered if i was able to have veneers fitted instead, or veneers fitted and a invisalign brace as i am not keen on having the operation, i am 37 years old and am not confident with smiling and just want a quicker result.Any advice would be great a general idea of prices might be good too! thank you. 


Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt