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Can you provide finance plans for the treatment I require?

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
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Hi, I am 21 and have always been told I only needed braces for cosmetic reasons, regrettably I refused treatment as I didn’t want to “follow the crowd” then when I turned 18 I was told I needed the treatment. I have been looking at different solutions and have just discovered Invisalign, is this something you practice? I have also looked at Porcelain Veneers as a potential solution. I was wondering if there is financial help available? such as payment plans? I would love to have the confidence to smile properly, but would definately need some help and advice… can you help?,
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I carry out a lot of invisalig… (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 anythin be dne about the small holes I have between my teeth and the gum line?

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
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44 year old man. Just got my braces off, only thing i am bummed about is i have small holes at the gum line on my bottom teeth. Can anything be done about this. I just got my fillings changed and the cosmetic dentist said nothing could be done about holes in between teeth at the gum line. :(,
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They are called black traingle… (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 treatment would you recommend for front tooth gap?

Monday, May 17th, 2010
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Hi Dr. Patel. I live in Chicago, Illinois and I’ve been going to various dentist looking for help for my small gap in my two front teeth. I refuse to get braces and I’m trying to stay in my cost range. A friend of mine got her two front teeth bonded togther in the front. she said it was called a composite. I would like a composite as well. She said it only took about 30 mins. Any suggestion for me?,
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She is correct composite bondi… (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

Would the 6-month smile braces work for me?

Friday, May 14th, 2010
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Hi, My teeth are very uneven and overcrowded and I want to now If 6 month braces would work on me. Also, how much they would cost roughly. Thank You,
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6 month braces can really impr… (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 surgery to fix my bite, how do I go about looking into things?

Friday, May 14th, 2010
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I have mandibular prognathism, which has given be an open bite. I was seen by max-fax about 10 yrs ago and they did not think it warranted surgery. I really do not like it and I feel that aesthetically my appearance would be improved if I had it done. I havent seen anyone else about this since and was wondering how I can go about looking into things again? Thanks,
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You can get your dentist to re… (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 invisalign save teeth that may need to be extracted?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
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I realize your concern is the best for the patient.. My son is 16 and has some pretty sever overcrowding. The dentist said 4 teeth need to come out na dthen he needs braces to pull his upper and lower canines into position. 1.Can this be done with Invisalign? 2. Is Invisalign less or more expensive than traditional braces?,
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Invisalign generally costs mor… (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 in a lot of pain but I can’t have my tooth extracted till June, what can I do?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
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My dentist has referred me to the hospital for an extraction due to decay. However, he recently worked on a tooth next to one due for extraction. This work has put the decayed tooth into orbit! I have been in extreme pain and the dentist has prescribed penicillin. My hospital appointment is not until June! He isn’t keen on extracting the tooth unless I have it done privately so that he has enough time. What can I do? I am in pain. Thank you,
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You could maybe try to find an… (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 scared of the dentist and potentially have gum disease, what should I do?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
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hi im 26 and have problematic teeth i am terrified of dentists from being a child so find it hard to visit i have had a 4 teeth out and think i may have gum desies.behindhe bottom front teeth my gums have started to receed is it possible to have all my teeth out and have new full set of teeth as mine are starting to really affect my confidence also i am on kind of a low budget do you have any idea of prices regards,
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You need to finsd a dentist yo… (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 don’t want braces to fix the gap in my teeth, what do you suggest?

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
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MY UPPER SIDE TEETH MOVING IN TO THE FRONT AND HAVING SOME GAP.I DON’T WANT WEAR BRASS.I WANT IMMEDIATE ACTION. CAN I REMOVE MY TEETH AFTER I CAN TAKE THE DENTAL IMPLANT OR ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS?,
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Braces would be the best soulu… (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 a crown fitted with a post more likely to last longer?

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
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can you please give information on where a crown is made and a pin is attached on it and is placed inside the root are these procedures long lasting ? and is it different from the normal crown which is placed directly onto the tooth which is filed in order for the crown to sit on,
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A pin or post is placed into 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