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I went to a private dentist and have realised what a bad job my previous NHS dentist did. What can I do?

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
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Hello,
I have just been to a private dentist today to enquire about getting my teeth whitened I decided to choose one of the best in Aberdeen (Fergus & Glover) they took one look in my mouth & cant believe how bad an NHS dentist has left it after getting treatment & X-ray done only 1 month ago, they said i need root canal on my front tooth and is surprised its not infected yet & also I have a massive hole in the tooth at the back? So i have any rights against an NHS dentist for leaving me like this and now leaving me with a massive bill that i will have to know pay to go private as i no longer trust the NHS? Thanks

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

My father requires dental implants. Can this be done on the NHS?

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
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My father requires screw in teeth but he is over 72. If he goes nhs can he have this done?

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

Is there some other solution other than braces to fix my small and also large teeth gaps?

Monday, November 29th, 2010
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I have a very small gap in my front teeth, and a larger gap between the front tooth and the lateral incisor. My teeth are straight and are healthy, it’s just that there are these gaps between them. I feel too old for braces as next year I’ll be going to university and really wouldn’t appreciate having braces at this stage in my life. Is there any other possible solutions to close the gaps? Even just the larger gap between the central incisor and the lateral incisor? Thank-you.

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

What cosmetic treatments could I have to fix missing lateral incisors?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
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Dear, Dr Patel, i am missing my lateral incisors and i would like to have cosmetic dentistry to get a better smile.

what ways can a dentist do that?

kinds regards.

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

I’m getting silver colours on my teeth. How can I clean them?

Monday, November 22nd, 2010
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i woke up this morning am found out that my teeth are having silver colours. please i want to know the cause and how i can get them clean.

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

I have a sensitive tooth. Should I have it removed?

Monday, November 22nd, 2010
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I have tooth that has become very sensitive to hot and cold.
my dentist has suggested I rub sensodyne toothpaste.
How long should I continue this as if this does not work she has suggested I have deep root filing to have the nerve removed.
I had terrible experience some years ago when another dentist tried a similar thing and I experieced excrusiating pain.
Because of this i am more inclined to have the tooth removed.
Do you have any advice and are some aneathestics more effective than others?

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

I want to have cosmetic surgery to straighten my teeth, what will this cost?

Monday, November 22nd, 2010
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Hi..I want 2 hv my teeths in line by cosmetic surgery..m nt sure wether it’s safe or hv any worse consequences later..I hv my front teeth overlapping the other n I don’t want to go for braces..plz guide me n hw much d surgery wud cost..

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

I’m looking for training in lumineers, can you help me?

Monday, November 22nd, 2010
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Im a dentist in Cyprus and would like to have a training course in lumineers, do you teach? If not do you know where i can apply.
Thank you

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

How long would it take to close gaps in my teeth with braces& what would be the cost?

Friday, November 19th, 2010
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Dear Dr Patel, I would appreciate if you could answer to my below questions; My problem is that I have a Periodontal disease and I lost few teeth’s. At the moment I have a partial metal denture. Some of my teeth’s are moved and crate a big spaces between them and it look’s ugly. I believe that some of the orthodontic treatment has to take place, before any additional action to my perfect smile. The teeth’s which needs orthodontic treatment are the upper R2 and L2. Could you please let me know how long I need to wear the braces to straighten them and the cost. (appox).,
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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

What procedures are available to reconstruct my broken teeth?

Friday, November 19th, 2010
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Hi. I have fron teeth with two upper ones broken at gum level. No others except some broken gum level side ones. I had a dental bridge about a year ago but it fell off and the teeth under it are now at gum level and black. I’m diabetic and horrified of visiting a dentist because i don’t know what is going to happen. Kindly let me know of the procedure that will be followed and if I will be able to have clip ons or will all my teeth have to be pulled out? Many thanks for your help.,
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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel