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I have a phobia of the injection procedure

Sunday, October 26th, 2008
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Dear Doctor, I have a phobia of the injection procedure , i had a bee sting effect before at a dentist,is there a way to numb the gum before i get the injection which i think i could cope with,also i am an nhs patient and would like if possible a dentist that does this procedure thanks

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You can ask the dentist to put… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I have an overbite and would like to get braces

Sunday, October 26th, 2008
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Hi I have an overbite and would like to get braces to correct this. I only have my wisdom teeth remaining on my upper jaw, Could i still have braces to straighten my teeth or do you know any other method? i would greatly appriciate any advice. Thankyou an advance

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You can definately have braces… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I have a fear phobia of visiting a dentist

Sunday, October 26th, 2008
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Hello, I have a fear phobia of visiting a dentist, but i desperately need help. My front bottom teeth have gradually become loose and two of them totally removed. However, I am so embarrassed to seek help, I constantly fix them in place using denture fixative. I cant eat in front of people, talk or smile due to being embarrased, and suffer constant discomfort and pain. I would love to get my self confidence back and am asking for your advice, if dentures or implants would be a possibility?

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You have gum disease and this … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I have always had very weak teeth i eat well

Sunday, October 26th, 2008
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I have always had very weak teeth i eat well and it is not due to my diet. i am due to go to my dentist after having my son but while pregnant i was advised i needed four fillings, since one of my previous fillings has fallen out and one of my molars has a decay next to my gum. a alredy have two missing teeth at the lower back. would you suggest bridges and would it be expensive for possibly 3 replacement teeth?

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Your gums need to be strong ot… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I want the gaps between my upper teeth filled up

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
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Hello Dr Komal, I am intending to have the gaps between my upper from teeth filled up. I have like four gaps. Do you think Porcelein Veneer will be the good to do? Can you please enlighten me on this? Thanks

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If you are considering veneers… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

my teeth have started to darken and go black in between

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
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I have just noticed that in between my teeth….it seems to be black or darkening. I go to the dentist every year….The same office since 1970 and I am 48 years old. I have only had 2 cavities and that is it. ….other than wisdom teeth being removed. I am really unsure of this darkening and I noticed it again this morning….Sometimes it is not as bad. Could it be medicine or something happening with my body?

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It could just be some staining… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

crown or implant and bridge after root canal

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
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I have had a root canal completed on the tooth immediately to the right of my two front teeth (I think its called the #12 tooth and the one to the left of my front teeth is called the #22) a few years ago. Today the right tooth broke off completely very near the gum line (I still have the tooth piece). I’ve called my denist but can’t get in to see him for a couple of days. Is a crown an option, or is the only option extraction of the remaining tooth and then either an implant or bridge? Can you suggest the best method of treatment for this type of a situation? Thank you for your input to help me decide what I should do next.

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It is always worth trying to s… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

I fell flat on my face at the weekend and have broken two of my top front teeth

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
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I fell flat on my face at the weekend and have broken two of my top front teeth. I went to my dentist today and because one of them only has a small peice of tooth left in the gum and is quite painful she has said that I need a root canal and then it will need to to capped. She states that there is nothing they can do as a temporary fix and my first appointment for the root canal is 2 weeks away and then I will have to wait another two weeks for the trestment to be completed. The other tooth is slightly longer and she thinks that she can just fill it which concerns me as there will be a lot more filling than tooth and as it is my biting tooth Im worried the filling may fall out all the time and look a bit rough. Id rather pay more and have another cap or do you think a filling would surfice? The last thing I want is a dodgy job done, I want to look like I did before the fall! Is it true that there is no temporary measure they can do as I cant really have a month of work and there is no way I can go out in public like this!

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White fillings can work very w… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

what is the disadvantage of teeth whitening

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
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What is the disadvantage of teeth whitening by using ultra violet lights.will it weakened by enamel or make my teeth brittle. please let me know bcos am thinking of booking an appointment for a dental teeth whitening

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‘laser whitening’ is not actua… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

what causes staining around a crown

Monday, October 20th, 2008
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What causes staining around a crown

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There can be many things that … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri