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My daughter who i studying at Athens University Greece is interested in becoming a cosmetic dentist. Can you advise?

Friday, November 12th, 2010
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Dear Dr Patel, My duaghter is studying dentstry in Athens University Greece ans she is now starting her fourth year. I would very much appreciate it if you can give me some guidance of what she has to do to become a cosmetic dentist as she is very much interested in this field. Thank you very much for your kind assistance. Best Regards, Dr Magda Markou,
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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 am having dentures and was wondering if I could have them gold plated at the back?

Friday, November 12th, 2010
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I have a had about 15 taken out in the last 4 months cuz of soft teeth and decay. Iam having dentures fiited. And was wondering if ther wer any risks of me having the back ones gold plated anx can it be done. And where can you get that sort of thing done. Looking forward to ur answer,
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I have a mental image disability and am worried about my teeth. I have no funds so can I get treatment on the NHS?

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
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hello dr, i have a mental image disability and get counciling for it but right now my concern are my teeth. Bulimia was a problem now im over it. I need help i have no funds to get my teeth fixed, can i get it on the nhs? PLASE HELP ME,
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I have had severe pain after a deep tooth filling. I have been prescribed antibiotics and await my dental appointment. Can you advise?

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
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Hi Dr Patel, i had a deep filling 4days ago. on that same night i started to get very severe pain. I went back to my dentist and he said it has infection, so he has given me Amoxllin 500g to take 3times and ive been taking painkillers 3times to help the pain. the pain has gone down so its bearable but now when i drink hot or cold it triggers a throbing pain from the tooth.Im at the moment waiting for my course of antibotics to finsh and have an appoitment for Monday.oh and this was my first ever filling and it was a white filling.Thank u.,
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I have had my veneers for 2 years and they have fallen off twice. Is there something wrong?

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
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i have veneers on my two fron teeth. I have had fr approx 2 years and they have fell out twice – my frineds hve veneers for longer than me and they have never fell out – our mine normal ? shld i have to pay to have them refitted ? i am so upset,
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Is there a way I could have my forward front teeth taken out and replaced through an operation?

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
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Hello Sir. I am from Kanpur(u.p.). my four teeth of front are forwarded and i am 26 yrs old. i could not take any previous treatment and my upper jaw is also forwared and due to prolongued jaw and teeth i look very ugly . i want to know whether it is possible to make a surgery in which i want to extract upper teeth and by operating the jaw and after it i want to put false teeth to look good. kindly tell me is there any procedure to do it ??? kindly telll me ur fone no. also so i may confirm abb the operation cost also. thank you,
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I had whitening but there are yellow patches from here I had braces. What would you recommend?

Friday, November 5th, 2010
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Hello I had my teeth professionally whitened but found after that there are a few teeth with a square yellow patch on which will not whiten, I had braces 10 years ago which I took off myself could it be cement left over, im wondering if it would be worth having my teeth polished or have veneers put over the offending teeth? I am also interested in haveing my teeth straightened as my wisdom teeth has made them wonkey again. Many Thanks ,
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I am still in agony two weeks after root canal treatment. What can I do next?

Thursday, November 4th, 2010
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I havd a root canal performed over 2 weeks ago and have been in pain ever since. I wnet back to my dentist last week who said there was no sign of infection or an abscess but she did file the tooht down so it did not meet my top one. i am still in agony i cant bite togther and hot or cold hurts more than it ever has. has the treatment failed? really dont know what to do next,
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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 baby’s milk teeth are coming out twisted and I am very worried. Is there anything I can do?

Thursday, November 4th, 2010
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My 11 months old baby has a twisted milk tooth growing and is taking ages for come out and is even on the top of his big tooth(front one). Is this normal??? I am very worry… could you help me please? many thanks,
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Baby teeth can come out in all… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I would like to get veneers and am researching London dentist. Can you suggest anybody?

Thursday, November 4th, 2010
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Hi, I am very interested in getting veneers as my normal teeth are lowering my self confidence – however I am very nervous about going to a bad dentist and gettting a botched job. Can you suggest any good cosmetic dentists in and around London? Also, how much are they per tooth – I have looked up an ok dentist: http://www.londoncosmeticdentistry.co.uk/ Can you tell if they are good? – they sound it and offer a free consultation. Thanks,,
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