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If I undergo orthodontic treatment again will my molars have to be extracted?

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
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I got an orthodontic treatment done when I was 10 for crowding of teeth and my 1st premolars were extracted. now I am 22 and my upper incisors are getting proclined, my upper 3rd molars are fully erupted and lowers are impacted. now if undergo treatment again, will my molars be extracted? As there is hardly any space between my teeth. Is it all right to get molars extracted for orthodontic treatment? will it not cause any other trouble (like tmj problem) ?,
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It depends how much space need… (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 NHS veneer keeps falling out, what is the best solution?

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
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Hello, My 2 front teeth are vaneers. One has been done privately and the other one is nhs. The nhs keeps falling out all the time leaving me completely stressed. Why does this keep on happening? and what would be the best solution? I am not working at the moment so can not afford to pay a vast amount. Many thanks.
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You need to find out why it ke… (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 become a dentist, what options should I choose for GCSE?

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
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hey, im 13 years old and i need to pick my options for GCSE, and im wondering what subjects i need to take to become a dentist. And is being a dentist fun :),
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Being a dentist is great you n… (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 it cost to fix my gappy teeth?

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
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Hi, i really dislike my smile my top teeth are quite gappy. I had 14 teeth out when i was younger as my mouth was over croweded I asked my dentist when i was about 15 if i could get a brace but she said i didn’t need them i am now 23, and don’t like showing my teeth what would you recommend i have done? and how much would it cost?,
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it really depends on how big t… (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 protruding teeth after orthodontic treatment, any advice?

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
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iam 22,with protroding frontal teeth [dental proclination] even after extraction of the four 4s and orthotreatment ,i want some advice ,by the way iam studing dendistry,
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The protrusion is due to the 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

Should I have a gum graft or a bone graft?

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
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Dear Patel, I am currently dealing with gum disease, my gum line has dropped/recessed badly and also causing space/hole in between of teeth and bone lost. My periodontist has suggest to have a gum graft for the gum recession. I was wondering if I should instead to have the bone graft or just the gum graft? In addition, does the gum graft will close up the hole in between the teeth? If not, what are my other opinion for that? Many thanks.
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It really depends on the situa… (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 require a good quality inlay, any advice on the costs?

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
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Hello, My horrible amalgamate huge filling is breaking and I need to replace it with an inlay. Although I am an NHS patient I would like to get good quality inlay – regardless of the price – strong and beautiful filling. What would be recommended? I read that gold is the best but it looks terrible… Could you advice on approx cost? Many thanks,
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I agree if you wantthe best ty… (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 are not overcrowded but are misaligned, what brace would your recommend?

Monday, March 29th, 2010
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I have missaligned teeth, they are not over crouded. Which type of brace do you think would sort this problem out the Inman Alignment or the invisalign? And how long would I have to wear the brace for?,
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It really depends on your teet… (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 my teeth fixing without braces, any advice?

Monday, March 29th, 2010
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Hello, Please is it possible to fix my teeth without braces? I have spaces between my teeth and my upper teeth are protruding…. :(,
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If you dont want fixed metal 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

Will my lips look larger after braces?

Monday, March 29th, 2010
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I got braces last week to correct my deep overbite. My ortho extracted two first upper premolars to get space for teeth.I have full lips and my mouth protrude after braces will my lips be larger? and normally how long does it take to close the extraction gap? many thanx in advance,
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It depends on the type of trea… (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