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Is it normal to suffer from such sensitivity from dental crowns?

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
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i have had all zirconum crowns on my top teeth and 6 on the bottemas i was told this was the best option for me ,this as cost me so much money but im always in pain . when i close my mouth it feels like my jaw doesnt relax properly although my bite feels ok other than it feels like im putting pressure on the top 5 tooth along when i close my mouth ,then i start to get pain in 5th tooth it feels like it is coming from round the gum area although and then this causes the tooth next to it to hurt .my bit feels realy good took a while to get used to the teeth ,but im still getting alot of sensertivaty on the bottem 4 front teeth my teeth feel realy good other than the 5 th tooth on top which feels like im putting pressure on it when i close the teeth together .,and is it normal to get so much sensertivaty mainly in bottem,
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You need to go back to your de… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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Questions about teeth that stick out…

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
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is it true that when your teeth stick out when you are young and you don`t put braces on them they will stick out really badly when you are an adult and they become shaky and fall off?,
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Teeth can move as you get olde… (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 be a cosmetic dentist, how long does it take to become one?

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
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How long does it take one to become a well educated and well experienced cosmetic dentist that is earn good money? I am a British student in sixth form doing further maths, chemistry, biology, and statistic.,
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The more you put into your stu… (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

Should I have my tooth rebuilt or extracted?

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
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I have an upper molar that had a root canal done many years about, late last year about 1/3 of the tooth itself broke off in pieces and I had a tempory seal/cap put on it. What would be the best solution now? remove the tooth or have it rebuilt? And the approximate costs of the options. Thanks in advance,
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It depends on how strong the 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

I have one tooth longer than the rest, what can I do?

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
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one of my front tooth are longer than the rest and the bottom has a wide gap. What can be done?,
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It depends, orthodontics might… (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 a fear of the dentist and need a lot of treatment done, what do you suggest?

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
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ok heres the story im 34 and have cooked teeth on bottom and a small over bite on top top teeth look great ..i need teth pulled and i have recieding gums on bottom im scared to death od dentist and i dont knoow what to do..the recieding gum is located n between the two bottom front teeth and looks bad,
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You need to find a dentist 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

I want to get my teeth extracted and would like dentures, can I get this done at a low cost?

Thursday, April 8th, 2010
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My teeth are rottening. Its my front teeth. I’ve already lost 2 and a 3rd is about to be gone. I want my remaining teeth extracted,because I want dentures. Trouble is,my husband refuses to pay for this. Is there a way to get this done for free or at least a low price?,
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You could go to a dental teach… (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 am moving to the USA for university can I still have my surgery done in the UK as a British Citizen?

Thursday, April 8th, 2010
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Hello, I have a 2mm underbite and have consulted with an orthodontist about getting braces and then a surgery to bring my upper jaw forward and my lower jaw backward. She agreed there is a need for surgery. However, I have just found out that I will be moving to USA for university but obviously as a UK resident. I am aware that I would have to pay for my braces there but as I am still a British citizen would I be able to have my surgery done over here if my orthodontist abroad and my surgeon here consult each other regularly about my progress?,
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You could ask, they may be abl… (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 a weird jawline and a bad overbite, what do you suggest I should do?

Thursday, April 8th, 2010
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Hi Dr Patel, I am a 32 year old male with a severe case of overbite and a very weird jawline. I have been thinking of having this corrected and really don’t know where to start? I used to wear braces as a child, which somewhat corrected the teeth but it is still noticeable. Do you have a suggestions or advice? Thanks,
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It is very difficult to diagno… (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 you suggest anywhere to apply for a dental course?

Thursday, April 8th, 2010
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hello sir.i hv completed my bds 2 yrs bk.nw want to persue some good diploma courses in cosmetic n esthetic denistry in india.pl suggest me sme good places fr it…….thanx,
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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