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I m 13 What would be the cost for six month smile braces?

Monday, October 19th, 2009
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Hello DR.RITEN I HAVE A QUESTION IM 13 YRS OLD IM NOT BORN HERE SO I DONT HAVE MEDICADE AND I DONT GO TO A DENTIST ONLY WHEN I WAS LITTLE I FOUND OUT ABOUT 6 MONTH SMILES AND I WANT IT BUT I DONT KNOW IF I CAN GET IT AM I TOO YOUNG TO GET THE CLEAR BRACES AND ABOUT HOW MUCH DOES IT COST THANKS

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You could have invisalign teen… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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My dentist gave veneers and crowns as option Plz help

Monday, October 19th, 2009
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I went to a local dentist and ask about my options for my two front teeth that are SLIGHTLY worn away on the bottom. he said he would do crowns. I said NO. BECAUSE I didn’t want so much of my teeth to be taken away. He said he would do veneers. I left the office devistated because he took my two front teeth down to miniature chicklets. He put on temps that are joined together in the center and are very tough.I am sick over this.He is charging more for veneers than crowns. He has now choice to me but to do crowns. What can I do. I called the office and left a message to call me immediately on Monday. What is my recourse?

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Ideally you should have discus… (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 front teeth hv started to ache Could this be Sinus?

Monday, October 19th, 2009
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HELLO DR PATEL. I HAD A ROOT CANAL ON A LARGE UPPER MOLAR. IT HAS NOW STOPED HURTING. I CAN EAT PAIN FREE ON IT, TOUCH IT PAIN FREE, TAP IT PAIN FREE. HOWEVER IT FEEL WEIRD LIKE THERE A SMALL AMOUNT OF PRESSURE IN IT . MY FRONT TEETH HAVE STARTED TO ACHE SINCE THE ROOT CANAL. MY JAW ALSO ACHES NEAR MY EARS. I HAVE HAD THE BITE ADJUSTED AND ITS PERFECT. COULD THIS BE SINUS? KIND REGDS.

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If there was infection it coul… (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 can I get rid of ulsers Plz advice

Monday, October 19th, 2009
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Recently had four inplants, prungs, on the front bottom. I am getting ulsers or sores on back side. How can I get rid of the ulsers to see if it the dentures I am wearing. You see, I had to wear my old dentures a week after the inplants. And could not take them out. The drilled holes in them to take the four prungs. I recently had new dentures. They told me try them for awhile. After the ulsers heal, we can see if the dentures work or fit. How can I get rid of these ulsers. I take them out at home so air hits the ulsers/ Rince my mouth out with warm salt water aand even rinced with peroxide… yuk Please advise. I had the dental work at aaffordable dentures.

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You may need to get the dentur… (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

Why to hv full root canal procedure when there is no infection?

Monday, October 19th, 2009
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#14 molar had cold and sweet sensetivity. USC Dental school removed decay close to pulp, pulled nerves, filled cavities, put temp crown. told there is no sign of infection. If nerves are already pulled why go to the proceedure and cost of full root canal , Why not return for full crown only, Cavity was deep soft dentin close to the pulp i believe was the cause of pain

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Nerve removal is root canal tr… (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 its good to whiten my teeth before placing new veneers?

Monday, October 19th, 2009
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Hi, im thinking of getting the replacement veneers. i had them for 15 yrs now. i was wondering, is it a good thing for a dentist to whiten my teeth (ones that have veneers) before placing the new veneers. some dentist said that it’s a good idea because it would deminish the grayish effect after the veneer is placed. and wont make my teeth very sensitive since it’s been grinded due to veneers?

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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

I m 17 Can I get silver cap for my front tooth?

Monday, October 19th, 2009
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My front tooth is very sensitive and hurts everytime i drink hot or cold drinks could i get a silver cap over it and would it help im 17 by the way.

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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

What is the ideal overbite Plz advice

Monday, October 19th, 2009
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Dr. Patel, I have had braces now for about 2 years and my orthodontist plans to take them off in a few weeks. I feel I my upper teeth still overlap my bottom teeth too much. I discussed it with her but she just said it was within normal range. A lot of pictures I have been seeing of people that’s had braces have a more flat facial profile. What is the ideal overbite? Should my mustache area protrude out farther than my lower lip area?

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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

Is crowning for £900 per tooth expensive Plz advice

Monday, October 19th, 2009
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I am looking to have my 2 crowns replaced as they are beginning to look discoloured (fitted 18 years ago) and I have some gum receeding. I am not convinced my dentist will do a good job and I have had another quote form an orthadontist for £900 per tooth – is this very expensive? I think my own dentist charges in the region of £300.

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No, prices do vary and I an su… (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 7yr old lost her front tooth when can she have implants?

Sunday, October 18th, 2009
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Good day, i have a 7 yr old daughter, she once had non-hogkins limphoma, and when she was operated her front lower and upper teeth were removed together with the gums which bring out teeth. i want to know whwther she can get implants or not, i once visited one dentist who said she can only can implants at the age of 16, but now she keeps asking me that “when are my teeth going to grow”. i stay in zimbabwe in harare. i’d appreciate your help. concerned dad

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You need to wait until she has… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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