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I have been told there is nothing I can do to fix my badly receded gums, please help!

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
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Hi my two bottom teeth have very bad receeding gums, i am really scared about losing my teeth, i have been told that there is nothing i can do..,
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You need to find a good dentis… (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

My teeth stick out because I used to be a thumb sucker, how can I fix this problem?

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
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I used to be a thumb sucker and now just my front teeth stick out very far, was wondering if this could be fixed by the 6 month smiles/braces?,
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6 Month braces can improve the… (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 should I expect to pay for the treatment I want?

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
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Dear Doc, I have Jagged and uneven teeth, i was alway sucking my fingers when i was young, and i think that what caused this, my upper teeth are pointed forward, some time ago i also broke on of my front tooth, i really want a goog smile, what do you think i should expect from the dentist, and how much do you think i will be spending on treatment. Thanks so much.,
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It really depends on how you w… (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 do you think about the 6-month smiles treatment?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
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what do you think of the new 6 month smile treatment? Is it cheaper than traditional braces? How easy is it to maintain proper dental hygeine? My wife is 43. Thank you.,
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Its gfanatastic provided you r… (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

Can my current braces be replaced with invisalign and can my dead tooth be bleached?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
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hi i have normal braces but i don’t like them i want invisble ones i think they are waaaaaaay better but the problem is i have a dead tooth can they take off my current braces and then bleach my tooth so it’s not grey/black and then put invisble braces on,
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Yes you can do that , you may … (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

My tooth enamel has gone and I have broken teeth, what are my options?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
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have really bad teeth due to long bout with bulimia. Lost tooth enamel and broken teeth bottom front have had some fillings to them but teeth look funny. What are my options?,
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I have treated a number of sim… (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 would like to have my teeth whitened, how much would it cost?

Thursday, June 17th, 2010
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HI, I am unhappy with the colour of my teeth and so as a result my confidence is affected. i am 20 and student currently. My parents have offered to pay for my 21st birthday present. My teeth are ok however they are yellow and everything i have tried has not work. the dentist i use says that whitening would not do anything however i desperatley want to change them. What could you suggest and prices approximated. I would really appreciate hearing back from you. Many thanks.
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You can come and see me and ha… (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

Can I have veneers done through the NHS?

Thursday, June 17th, 2010
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hello, Dr Patel, i would like to ask you can i get procelain veneers done trough nhs or if not how much will it cost me privately and how long it will take? wich clinic would you recomend? thank you!,
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Generally veneers are classed … (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 have small gaps in my teeth because of gum recession, can lumineers fix this?

Thursday, June 17th, 2010
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I am 27 and recently went to a dentist who told me that I needed to take better care of my gums. They were red and inflamed and the dentist said there had been some bone loss on the two very back teeth (half a mm). He said that the problem could be solved with a hygienist appointment and a lot of improvement in my brushing technique. I had a professional clean and have since invested in an electric toothbrush. My gums now look pink and much firmer and healthier and they have stopped bleeding. However I have noticed that there is a small amount of recession on two of my front upper teeth. The teeth are strong and healthy but now I have noticed this recession I would like to get it fixed as it has left small gaps in my teeth. Would lumineers be suitable, or some type of bonding?,
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It is difficult to answer this… (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’m suffering from poor dental hygiene, is there anything I can do?

Thursday, June 17th, 2010
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Hi i am 37 when i was18 my dentist removed all my back teeth top and bottom and my experience was so bad i never went back to the dentist till i was 23 which resulted in me having 5 crowns 2 root fillings and 3 normal filling although i dreaded the appointments i went as i wanted my teeth sorting then my dentist retired and for the last 5 years have had 3 dentists i am now with my current dentist and my 3 bottom teeth which were filled are all cracked and recedeing even my bottom root filling looks like it is receding my dentist checked my teeth and said my gums were receding i have to see a hygenist every 3 months however i cannot eat or chew because of my bottom teeth yet it seems she would rather let my bottom teeth deteriate rather than crown then i have a really bad gag reflex but she says the only thing i can do is be reccomened to a specialist to get rear dentures fitted so i dont eat with my front teeth even though i currently cant have been on soup and soft food for a year now and can feel my health deterating is there anything i can do,
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There are always options you n… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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