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Can braces help with prominant teeth?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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Im 20 years old. My central incisors are large. The lateral incisor on right overlaps one of the central incisors. My main concern is the prominent front teeth. What options do I have? Will braces help reduce their size or somehow align them all perfectly? I consulted a dentist, he suggests having braces for 4-5 months to correct the overlap. He said I dont have a noticeable overbite. Please advice.thank you.,
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I am sure having braces wil he… (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 braces only option for misaligned tooth?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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My teeth are in fairly good condition with the exception of one tooth which sits back on my bottom row. This causes a shadow and it sometimes looks darker. Is teeth whitening appropriate or will the other teeth seem so white that the shadow will look worse? I realise the answer is probably a brace but at 40 years old I am loathed to do this.,
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You are right the best option … (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 a bridge instead of implants?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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I have to have my four lower front teeth extracted due to gum disease and my dentist suggests that I have a partial denture placed directly after the extraction. Later on he suggest that I have implants to replace the extracted teeth. My question is whether a bridge could be used instead of the implants and if it is an option, which is the best option in the long run?,
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If the adjacent teeth to the g… (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 braces treat overlapping teeth?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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My top set of teeth tilt slightly to the right, so that they overlap my bottom set. If I were to bite so that my front top & bottom were touching, then I would have a big gap inbetween the top and bottom on the left, but not on the right. I was told by my a dentist many years ago that this was called a ‘side-bite’ & could be easily corrected by orthodontic treatment? I didn’t follow it up at the time but I’m growing more and irritated by my horrible teeth! My teeth are also quite wonky but that can be sorted with braces. Could you tell me if my problem is easily treatable? I want to keep the treatment as natural as possible (such as braces) because I don’t want something that won’t last and that I will have to fork out to replace in 10/20 years time. Thank You,
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Braces are the best long term … (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 is there for teeth that stick out?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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Hello Dr Patel, My teeth are generally in good condition although stick out a bit. I wondered what would be the best approach and average costs etc? Thanks Regards,,
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It really depends on how crrok… (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 damaged crowns really need replacing?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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Hi there, my two front teeth are crowns and they have been damaged as i was elbowed in the mouth, i went to my dentists and they said that i will have to have both crowns off and in the meantime a denture and then i can have implants. Is this my best option and why do i have to have a denture in the meantime can i not just get my bone density checked with xrays and ct scan and then start the process of having the implants, many thanks,
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You can have the teeth removed… (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 there a cost effective way to whiten my teeth?

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
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My teeth are badly stained from the drinking water in my area when i was young. They are now yellow in colour and have been advised by my dentist that whitening will not help. Could you recommend a cost effective way i could get my teeth white?,
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The best whitening systems are… (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

See NHS dentist following veneers

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
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I have procelain veneers, fitted at a private cosmetic dental surgery. Can I go for check-ups, as usual, at my normal NHS dentist even though I’ve had this work done privately? Thanks,
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That is not a problem I often … (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

Trouble chewing food because of pain

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
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respected sir,i have two sensitive teeth on lower left side,two teeth in raw are missing on lower right.so i have trouble in chewing food,real hard time come when i take a food.what is best way to fix the problem?,
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You can look at a denture, bri… (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

Standard of denture treatment

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
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Dr. Patel, Due to a shortage of funds, I know I will not get the quality of work here that you provide, but still, I have a question. My immediate dentures have been in since December 14th. They have a sharp u shape while my natural teeth had more of a soft arc. When I smiled then, all you saw were teeth, no upper gums and no empty space in the sides. Now, with these, they protrude. They do not fit against my gums. They protrude a little over 1/4 inch. They push my lower lip out and the top teeth, even with all the plastic gum showing when I smile, are very long. My bottom plate stands so far away from my gums that my lower lip actually gets caught behind it sometimes when I’m talking. My dentist tells me this is the best I can expect. Maybe it is, but what causes it? I knew I would look older, but I never dreamed I would look like an entirely different person. I promise that this is no exaggeration. Even with all those broken top teeth, I looked better and ate better before I got a full set of teeth. I am so very worried. No. Worse than that. I am actually ashamed of the way I look.,
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You need to find a dentist who… (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