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I have a real fear of the dentist

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
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I have a real fear of the dentist and have just went through a year of dental work to to get 7 front upper crowns (had to go private). When it came to choosing the colour, my dentist showed me A2 which I thought was a bit yellow so we compromised on the main front 4 to be A1 and the others A2 (I thought this would be ok as I have a small mouth and am a smoker, I also bleaced my bottom teeth before they were fitted and they looked like A1 shade). When I went to get them fitted he informed me the technician had done them all A2 but he thought they would be more natural for me. This was last week and people are telling me they lovely (and they are) but now I am tortured over the colour and wish I had have said at the time, I just dont know whether to accept that they are more natural or go back and complain about the front 4? Everytime I look in the magazines at all the lovely white teeth, mine look so yellow yet the odd time I look at them in different lights they look ok. Sorry to drone on but I feel so anxious over the huge cost and just need some advice? Many many thanks.


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 hv all my teeth fine n sound but 2 front teeth in

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Q.
I hv all my teeth fine n sound but 2 front teeth in my upper jaw is small in size and v shape ; thatz really luks odd . I need a longlasting permanent solution. Wat’d b best for me


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

chobert instead of a bridge

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
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I am interested in a bridge in my upper right side. Someone has said that I will be offered a ‘chobert’ ? which is a removable device and not a permanent tooth arrangement. I would not be happy with a tooth that needs to be removed like a denture. I would appreciate your comments. Thanks & regards.


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

how long would it take to treat protuding teeth

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Q.
How long would it take ne to get rid of protuding upper teeth if i get braces? i am 21


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 full upper denture is there an alternative

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
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Hello,i have always looked after my teeth and up until 4 years ago had very little trouble,i now have a full upper plate and i know i will never get used to them.it was a very traumatic experiance and my husband has not kissed me properly since ive had dentures,please advise.thank you


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 am extremely embarrassed about my teeth

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
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Hello, I’m 18 years old and am extremely embarrassed of my teeth due to a diet when I was younger that used to be filled with sugar. I have had several at the back taken out.. 3 amalgam fillings and the rest seem to be decaying. I also have an extra tooth that overlaps one of the teeth on the front of my mouth. I am ashamed to smile and I have a phobia of the dentist and I feel whenever I visit the dentist they have an unfriendly attitude and are unsympathetic about the state of my teeth. They are really depressing me and I feel if I don’t get them fixed then I’ll always be unhappy. I was wondering, what do you think you cost would be to get them fixed? Thanks for taking the time to read and I hope to hear back from you.


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

can i have braces without taking my teeth out

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
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I am 12 years of age and am 13 in August. I want braces on my bottom teeth but my dentist said before that if i wanted braces on the bottom and the top of my teeth i need 4 tooths out why? And also my friends says that they can have their braces free but when my brother went to the dentists he wanted braces and he said that it was £300.How come my friends get it free?


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 am in a lot of discomfort my gums are sore

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
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I am in a lot of discomfort,my gum at the bottom back of my mouth is very sore and there seems to be what looks like a hole appearing inbetween the gum and my last molar,also a few cracks sorrounding the hole. the area is very sore to touch and its impossible to eat on that side.im not aware of any pain in the actual tooth itself,paracetomol is all i can take as i am 13 weeks pregnant. should i go se my dentist? many thanks


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 wanted 5 crowns and got a 5 unit bridge

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
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I was recently quoted for 5 dental crowns on my upper front teeth and a bridge between two of the teeth. When they went to install the crowns it turned out they made one big bridge. Is this something that is normally done? I am concerned Im not getting what I paid for because I paid for 5 individual crowns?


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 about dental implants for people with allergy

Sunday, September 21st, 2008
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What about dental implants for people with allergy? Are dental implants safe for them? Is it possible to check if dental implants won’t be problematic before operation?


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