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I would like to get around fourteen lumineers done, but i’m a student. Can I get it done on finance?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
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Hi doctor Patel, i would like to have about 14 lumineers done 7 on my top teeth and 7 on my bottom. however i would like them to be done on finance if this is possible as i am a student. I would just like to find out the price it would cost.,
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If you have credit and can get… (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 got dentures a year ago and I also have dental implants. Also, they don’t fit and the colour is wrong. What’s your advice?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
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Hello,im 21 and i got dentures put in about a year ago. The problem was the dentist pulled all my teeth when he wasnt supost to. He ended up giving me dental implants,well they dont fit there is huge gap under them and food gets caught in them, and the color of them are a differnt color the my top one. I dont not know what to tell him so i can get everything fix. it will be so helpfull if you coulf give me your advice.,
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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

The cap on my front tooth keeps coming off whilst I am eating. What should I do?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
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Hi there, I have lost a tooth at the front top of my mouth and the one next to it has a cap on. However within a month the cap fell off while eating. I got it put back on and again a few month later has come of during eating. I’d avoid eating on it but its my front tooth and its not possible. what should I do?,
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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

Could I have you opinion on this type of tooth whitening system, as I have never heard of it?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
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Hi there, I have booked in to get my teeth whitened in Aug and the dentist I have found said they use some new system called Whi-ten or Whi10 (not sure how its spelt) but I have never heard of it and wonderd if you could give me your opinion on it and inform me of why it only takes 2 x 30min tretments a day to work and not an overnight treatment. Many thanks,
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I have used that system. In-h… (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 had a root canal done three years ago, and I now think I need a crown. Is it too late?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
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Hi I had root canal done about three yrs ago. The dentist who did it is no longer there and i did not get a crown fitted. Is it too late to fit the crown on the back tooth this was done to? I have noticed the tooth has a blue tint now.,
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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 it normal for my jaw to be aching and painful?

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
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4 weeks ago I started a course of cosmetic dentistry where I had all of my 26 teeth crowned for that “Hollywood Smile” The treatment took just over a week to complete and I am thrilled with the result, however I’m getting occasional aching and a bit of pain in my jaw. This can be in different places or sometimes not at all. I am managing this with strong painkillers but would just like to know if this is normal and is it just a case of them settling down. Thanks,
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It could just need to settle d… (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

Will cover of new veneers be whiter than current ones?

Friday, July 23rd, 2010
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I am going to have my veneers replaced , after having them in for 20 years. My dentist has informed me that the new veneers wont be much whiter than they are at the minute. Im disappointed as I hoped for whiter teeth. Can you advise,
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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 to have more periodontal work done on my jaw, is it going to be the same as the surgery I received before?

Friday, July 16th, 2010
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I have severe bone loss and my periodontist wants to do osseous surgery on my upper and lower right jaw,(4 or more teeth upper and lower. I have already had the periodontal work done on the other side of my jaw, and I’m wondering is this is the same as lifting the flap of gum and cleaning the teeth, bone or whatever, which is what he did before? Can you explain to me if this is different, or what? 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

I’m being encouraged to try dental veneers, what do you think?

Friday, July 16th, 2010
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I’m fourteen, and I’ve had braces for almost five years. I had chronic ear infections from when I was under 18 months and through most of my toddler years. And the antibiotics stained my teeth into this stripped pattern…not attractive at all. I got questions all the time. And it altogether isn’t fun. But my braces should be coming off really soon and people are encouraging me to try veneers, what do you think?,
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Tetracycline staining can be t… (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

What are the bands needed for when using the Clearstep braces?

Thursday, July 15th, 2010
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hi i have clearstep braces now but my teeths are still not straight there is gaps left between the teeths my doctor has recommended that i should use something called bands for the teeths so they get closer then when the gaps close covers will be put on please let me know whats that plastic band is,
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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