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Is it illegal for a non-dentist to carry out laser tooth whitening?

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
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I have been researching tooth whitening online and am a little confused! If it is illegal for anyone not qualified as a dentist to carry out tooth whitening procedures, how is it that so many beauty salons offer laser tooth whitening? I have also found courses available to non dentists offering traing in laser tooth whitening? So is it illegal for a non dentist to carry out these procedures or not?,
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I would always recommend seein… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Roughly, how much does Six Month Smile treatment cost?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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I was wondering how much the 6 month smile cost? I have just finished dental work of 3 bridges and would now like to smile even bigger. I have paid everything out of pocket and it was very expensive and i cant affford braces but i seen an ad about 6 month smile and it said the cost was less expensive. Called a dentist and they wont tell me but i dont wanna waste my time or theres with a consult. Can you halp i just want a range?,
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Approx costs range depending o… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 another solution that avoids an operation as I am very scared?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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I have braces on my upper teeth. Recently i went to the dentist and was told that i have a horizontal tooth in my gums, and there my permanent canine is above that. That is, my canine and the horizontal tooth are colliding due to which my canine cant come down. The dentist says thet i will have to have an attachment placed on my tooth to make it straight. Is there any other way to solve this problem as i am scared of operations.,
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It sounds worse than it is, it… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 think I need braces, but I can’t afford them. Do you have any advice?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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i am 19 yrs old boy studying full time and not working. i live with my parents .my teeths are really crooked most of them and i really want to brace then but cannot afford the money. my parents say they cannot afford it at all. can you help me ?,
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You could maybe get your denti… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Should I wear braces again as I am still not 100% satisfied with the alignment of my teeth?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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i have alreay worn my braces before 6 years…though my teeth is ok am not 100% satisfied…i want a better looking smile than wat i have now..should i go in for treatment again?should i wear braces again?,
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It depends on how your teeth l… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 much would veneers cost, and would they need to be replaced in ten years?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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Hello, I am interested in having veneers as I have always wanted straight perfect teeeth. I just want to know how much are they? and would I then need to pay to get them replaced in ten years time??,
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You wil need to to replace you… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Do you have advice on crowns and fixed bridges?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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I have lupus. My 2 front bottom teeth are in a bad condition – broken. My dentist recomended a resin bonded bridge (temp)- I would prefer a fixed bridge but with the lupus i am not sure what other options are available. To be honest most of my bottom teeth are in a bad state and i already have about 4 crowns – I will appreciate any advise. 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

I used to suck my thumb and now my teeth are not straight. Can anything be done?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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I used to suck my thumb when i was younger, i am now 24 and my teeth are not straight. From the front tooth on the right side and the one next to it are sort of pushed up into the gum. I was wondering if there is anything i can do about this or if it is 2 late?,
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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 much would it cost to fit five Lumineers to my teeth?

Monday, August 16th, 2010
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hi just woundering do you do lumineers it states that they are not in the uk yet if so how much would it cost for 5 teeth my teeth are not in bad way but want a really bright smile how long do they last for to and payment methods thank you,
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I have used lumineers i use ab… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 hate my plastic denture but I cannot afford anything else. I have lost my confidence. What can I do?

Monday, August 16th, 2010
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I HAVE AN UPPER PLASTIC DENTURE WHICH I ABSOLUTELY HATE I ONLY HAVE 4 UPPER TEETH LEFT SO I WILL EVENTUALLY LOSE THEM ALL. I TAKE THE DENTURE OUT AT EVERY OPPERTUNITY ESPECIALLY AT HOME WHEN I EAT BUT I CANT STAND THAT PLASTIC DENTURE IN MY MOUTH! I CANNOT AFFORD ANYTHING ELSE WHAT CAN I DO THIS MAKES ME SO UNHAPPY AS I THINK YOUR TEETH ARE SO IMPORTANT I HAVE LOST MY CONFIDENCE.,
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You might be able to have a mo… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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