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My son has mild fluorosis, can this be treated?

Friday, June 11th, 2010
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My 16 year old son has mild to moderate flourosis on otherwise perfect teeth. Is there a treatment for this? Would laser treatment be effective? Thank you,
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It depends on the type of fluo… (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 is a splint?

Friday, June 11th, 2010
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what is a splint,
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There are a number of types of… (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

If I get lumineers can I still brush my original teeth underneath?

Friday, June 11th, 2010
Q.
Hi Dr Riten, im just wandering if i get lumineers can i still brush my original teeth underneeth? also can i take my lumineers of when i want? e.g. to brush my original teeth underneeth the lumineers,
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No you can not take the lumine… (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 dentures fitted and the remaining teeth whitened within a week?

Friday, June 11th, 2010
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my question is i have a few teeth missing and some of them are loose and my gums are reciding, Id like to have them whitend new dentures of fixed teeth, is this posible to have this done in a week as i am from ireland and how much is likley to cost me. look fvorward to your reply.
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It depends on how much gum / b… (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 it possible to fill in a small “crack” space between the front teeth with cosmetic bonding?

Thursday, June 10th, 2010
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Hi Riten Is it possible to fill in a small “crack” space between the front teeth with cosmetic bonding? I’m perfectly happy with my teeth so I don’t want veneers but my front teeth don’t meet entirely all the way up and was wondering if the crack space above the contact points could be filled. Its only about a paper thin space wide but I feel it just aesthetically ruins the look of the rest of the teeth. Thanks,
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You could have the space fille… (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 are porcelain veneers?

Thursday, June 10th, 2010
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Dr Patel , I got gap betwen my front teeth, and I would like to know how much it will cost if I put the porcelian veeners, tank you!,
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It depends on how big the gaps… (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 short roots on my front teeth and they’re also crowded, can I have orthodontic treatment to fix them?

Thursday, June 10th, 2010
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Hello, i am a 19 year old and have very short roots on my two front teeth, which are slightly crowded, protruding by just under 4mm. I am a serious actor and am going on to acting school in a couple of years, and am aware of all the risks involved and am ok with getting implants if it comes to that. My teeth are very healthy except for the short roots. Would it still probably be possible to get orthodontics of some kind? I am happy to sign anything saying i accept the risks.,
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You can have braces we would j… (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 use a tooth whitening pen on my enamel and composite?

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
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I have some composite on my teeth to smooth out chipped edges. Can I use a tooth whitening pen on my enamel and composite? Will it be safe and effective? I was told I could not use laser whitening because composite cant be whitened and I would end up with 2-coloured teeth. There is a pen which claim to have no peroxide.Could I use that one or another with peroxide?,
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I do not know this product so … (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 know of any good cosmetic courses available in India?

Monday, June 7th, 2010
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hello, I m practicing in india since 2 years. I am very much interested to learn smile designing . I found many institutes in US but none in india. So , can u guide me to a Dr. in india who runs such course.,
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i am afraid I do not know any … (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 ‘Simpli5’ braces to correct just the top 4 upper teeth?

Monday, June 7th, 2010
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hi i have a question regarding the “simpli 5” braces. 1. can i go for the simpli5 braces for just correcting the first 4 front upper teeth to straighten slightly? but do i need to extract the 2 embeded wisdom teeth at the back? 2. how much (approx. atleast) will it cost in u.s dollars? please give me a range atleast?,
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Simpli 5 is a great treatment … (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