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Will missing tooth need to be replaced to cloe front tooth gap?

Friday, February 12th, 2010
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My teeth has a very wide gap in front at the top and i have one missing tooth to the right and is a little stined. Will the missing tooth need to be replaced to close the gap at the front of my teeth? How much will it cost me to have my gap closed with the lumineers.,

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 been recommended three implants but is this necessary?

Friday, February 12th, 2010
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I have a double bridge which needs replacing (according to my dentist). I have been sent to an implant specialist (I have already had an implant in another area) and have been told that not only will I have to be without the four teeth for 6 months (for gum reconstruction) but I will need 3 adjacent implants for these 4 teeth. Would you think it really necessary for me to need 3 implants? I only want it to look as it is now.,

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 a dentist wanting to relocate from india and was hoping for advice?

Friday, February 12th, 2010
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hey doc, i am a female dentist from india ,havin done my BDS from manipalin 2005 i am now in private practice in india itself for the last 3 years concentrating mostly on cosmetic smile makeovers!! i now wish to relocate as well as enhance my esthetic dental skills and so, reading your credentials in the site was most helpful!! i an thus writing to you hopin that may be you could provide me with worthwhile guidence in the concerned matter i will look fwd to your reply ! thanks and regards! dr.aparna.,

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 for me to get implants on the NHS?

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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i am a disabled women of 46 and hae no teeth at all. i have dentures but can not get on with them. at all and have relly tried. i would like to no if i can get implants on N.H.S. and if not as i am unabl to work can i get any sort of help. as it is relly haing an effect on my life and am so depressed, pleas can u let me no thanks,

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 can I have as I have lost most of my gum line?

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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I have lost most of my gum line due to thirty years of wearing dentures. I am 55 and my jawline looks 65. My dentist doesn’t think he can even make replacement dentures and seems uninterested.Is there any help for? I have a very hard time chewing anything.If there is surgery for this,what does it consist of? We have medical and dental insurance but i don’t know if it will cover this. Any information is appreciated.,

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

Why do crown and filling keep falling out?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
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Hi Am 45 male and admit when younger l did not look after my teeth as l should have and have had a sweet tooth for many years. But l have tried hard, but over the last year l had my back teeth removed cos of decay. But what more worrying is l having larger filling at the backs which are just falling apart. Also I have 3 grown at the front. And over the year each one for no reason just falls out. I had them put back in but a few months later another one falls out. It now getting me very upset and worried about my teeth falling out. And no long like to even step outside the front door if it can be help. I even avoid some people at work so l doesn’t have to talk and open my mouth. I have read a lot about implants and yes for the front l would feel this would be great. But the truth is l cannot afford 3 implants and never will have that type of money. But l just cannot understand why each crown and filling is falling out. Am afraid to eat food and try to eat on the hard part of my gums. I cannot understand why all this is happing. But l thought as your help is Free in answering my question l can only hope for some help please.,

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 there a dentist in Glasgow who can fix my teeth in time for wedding?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
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Im wondering if someone can help me – i am in need of some cosmetic dentistry asap. I am getting married in August 2011, and really want to be able to smile on my wedding day. The problem is my teeth are in such a mess! My front 3 teeth were removed, i have 1 implants and the other 2 are on a bridge. The rest of my teeth are discoloured, missing or broken. My bottom teeth are all still in place but would need to be whitened. I just wonder if someoen could recommend a dentist in glasgow i could go to? I dont want to get credit, and i probably wouldnt due to a bad credit history and just wonder is there any other way of paying for it? I could save maybe £4k by the end of this year but i dont know if that would be enough, or leave enough time for me to get it done before my wedding? Please help!,

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 Lumineers work to cover tooth gap?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
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I have a gap on my bottom teeth, and it makes me feel very unattractive. My husband don’t even look at me any more. I am afraid to approach people, because whenever i talked, all i ca see is this big gap in front of me. I feel so embarrassed. How much would it cost me to cover it with Lumineers.? Desperately need help.,

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 the best option to replace soon to be missing tooth?

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
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Hi Dr. Patel, My question is about the # 2 molar that has a crown and recently abcessed. I have been told that the infected tooth can not have root caan therapy and cannot be saved. I am a 61 year old female and I have worked very hard after not having dental when growing up to keep my natural teeth. The last tooth has a large filling and the tooth on the other side is crowned. I am disabled with limited funds. What is the best solution for the soon to be missing tooth and should I look for a surgeon to remove this tooth? Thank you,

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 can I have for discoloured teeth?

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
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Hi there,(Im 20) my teeth are really unsightly yellowly colour and kind of mottled stained looking. I’m not sure if this is due to flurosis (?) too much flouride or just bad dental hygiene from when I was younger and had braces. I regularly visit the dentist/hygienist every 6 months but they haven’t really mentioned anything about the colour and that my teeth are healthy and enamel is fine. Although I am a little embarrassed to mention it and what would I say!? Would cosmetic dentistry and what are the costs?? thanks,

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