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Questions regarding dentistry.

Monday, June 7th, 2010
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Haya I got a few questions ill just put them into i list if that is ok. Is it good being a dentist? How long do you have to go college to be a dentist? Do you have to pay the college to train to become a dentist? Is it hard work? How much do you get paid a year? How many hours a week do you work? Do you get days off? I think that is about it.,
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Dentistry is like any job 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

Can I have the composite bonding material removed from my front teeth?

Monday, June 7th, 2010
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About 5 years ago, an NHS dentist placed composite bonding material on my 2 front teeth. Before this, it had only been placed on the reverse of these teeth due to a small amount of thinning enamel. Because I was only 16, I didn’t really know what she was doing and did not have the courage to ask why it was being done. They looked so bad that I visited a private dentist who said he could redo them. Within a couple of months they looked just as bad; wearing away at the edges, turning yellow. I brush, floss and mouthwash everyday. Is it possible to just have the composite bonding material removed and go back to my natural teeth? I don’t really know why it was put on the front surface in the first place, as my teeth are straight and, before this, white. Thank you.,
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I am sure you could have them … (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 want to keep the space between my front two teeth when I have braces, is this possible?

Monday, June 7th, 2010
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i have space between my front 2 teeth. And i don’t want them to be close when i have my braces on for misalignment, and cross bites treatment. Is it possible?,
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Yes. Just tell your orthodonti… (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 a temporary crowns cost while you are waiting for the real crown?

Monday, May 24th, 2010
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implants If you are quoted for implants would a temportary crown cost over £1000 and how long do you have to wear the temporary? is it not better and cheaper to wait for the real crown? thank you for your urgent reply!,
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I do not know how your treatme… (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

Are there any other sedative options that don’t include needles?

Monday, May 24th, 2010
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is there any other way of sedation other than general or use of needles,
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IV sedation puts medicine in y… (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’d like a treatment that would permanently close the gap in my teeth, what would you suggest?

Monday, May 24th, 2010
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Hie.I was wondering if you could give me some advice.I have got a big gap tooth.I got told that veneers can help to close the gap tooth.However besides veneers are there any other options that can help to permanetly close my gap tooth.The reason why I am a bit hesitant about veneers is the fact that they can fell off and also you need to get them checked regularly isnt it which is Iwht dont want and it cost a lot of money as well to get them fitted.I want a treatment where my gap tooth is permanently closed even if it means that the treatment will take long its ok.What about braces.Please can you give some information about braces if they can help to close my gap tooth. Thank you Regards.
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If your teeth can be aligned a… (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’ve been told that I need to have my bite adjusted, what does this mean?

Friday, May 21st, 2010
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Hi I have just had my four top teeth crowned as well as having my gum adjusted, when i bite together my jaw clicks, i have been told my bite needs to be adjusted? how is this done and what does it mean?? plz help,
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Go and see your dentist and ge… (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 my teeth bonded for the first time and they feel very rough, is this normal?

Friday, May 21st, 2010
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Hi Dr.Patel: today for the first time i ever had my front bonded. I do feel a bit uncomfortable because it feels very rough as if it has particles of sand on my teeth. Is that feeling ok ?,
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You might get used to it and i… (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 have a dental veneer over a capped front tooth?

Friday, May 21st, 2010
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Hi Is it possible to put a vaneer over a capped front tooth? I have a porcelain cap at the moment but where the gum has receded you can see the metal line. i had it filled in but am not really happy with the results. Please help!!! Thank you.,
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You can but to be honest it is… (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 any kind of services for those on a low income?

Friday, May 21st, 2010
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Dr. Patel, do you have any kind of services for low income people? how expensive is having a college student to have braces in order to correct some teeth problems? Thank you.,
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You can go and have 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