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Is there a method of whitening the inside of the tooth

Sunday, October 18th, 2009
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One of my front teeth is grey but it is still alive. The tooth is not stained; the discolouration has happened as a result of bleeding inside the tooth. Is there a method of whitening the inside of the tooth (as I presume whitening the outside of the tooth is pointless). I do not want to have veneers. I would be grateful for your opinion? Thank you for your time.

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You need the tooth to be asses… (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 need to wait for 6 months to treat my extracted tooth?

Sunday, October 18th, 2009
Q.
Hi i recently extract a tooth,now i have this empty space, the dentist said that he can do it in 6 months.is it true or is it possible for you to do it before and how much will that cost? regards

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It is best to leave the area 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

How will teeth whitening affect on composite

Sunday, October 18th, 2009
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Dear Dr. Patel, How will teeth whitening affect on teeth where there are used composite, like front teeth? Will you get a different in “whiteness”? Do you rather have to place lumineers to avoid this? Thank you for taking your time. Best regards,

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Composites often need to be re… (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

Im really interested in veneers what would be the cost of it?

Sunday, October 18th, 2009
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Hello Dr Patel, I am really interested in Veneers and would like to ask how much you charge for a consultation please. I have some problems with my teeth and would like to come and see either yourself or someone that can give me some advice on what I can do to make myself better. Kind Regards

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You are more then welcome to c… (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 any minor surgery than can help to push my protruding incissors

Sunday, October 18th, 2009
Q.
Hello doc,i have a large n protruding incissors which kind of lowers my self esteem,i dont want to wear braces coz it takes too long,is there any minor surgery dat can help push them inward and make them smaller and at what price?,do u have subsidized prices for students?,i really need to get my confidence bak,thanks.

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You could look at invisalign w… (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

Could you advice me on oral thrush

Monday, October 12th, 2009
Q.
What is oral thrush? How do you get rid of it? Thanks

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Oral thrush is a viral infecti… (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 operation necessary for a very bad over bite?

Monday, October 12th, 2009
Q.
I have a really bad over bite due to year of thumb sucking as a child. I also have a genetic problem which is making the overbite worse, and a very bad lisp due to this. My dentist has recommended either braces or an operation to fix this (he thinks the operation is more likely) Is this something they offer on the NHS. Do you have any other suggestions?

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Yes you need to see an orthodo… (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 common to have a veneer on a false tooth and how durable?

Monday, October 12th, 2009
Q.
Dear Dr. Patel. I have just had a replacement bridge and whilst the two crowned teeth supporting the false tooth are well fitted the centre false tooth has a gap at the gum line and appears to be leaning out a little. The dentist has filed it to reduce the bulky appearance but this has not helped and it is not as good as the original bridge I had done 8 years ago by the same dentist. The dentist is trying hard to please me and has arranged to put a veneer on the FALSE tooth. Is having a veneer on a false tooth common and how durable will it be. I would be very pleased to receive a reply. Thank you very much. 

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I think that putting a veneer … (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

Wisdom teeth causing discomfort while chewing Plz advice

Monday, October 12th, 2009
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Hello Recently my top left wisdom tooth has been brushing against the side of my mouth and causes discomfort when chewing. I think it has grown at an angle. Will I need to get it taken out ?

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Often the best treatment is to… (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

No room in my mouth Is there any option to get incisor teeth?

Monday, October 12th, 2009
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I was born without incisor teeth but the eye teeth grew in where the incisors should be. On the left side there is no gap for an incisor to go and on the right side, the gap is very small. My incisor teeth are right next to my front teeth. How do I get these teeth when there is no room in my mouth? what are my options?

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You need to have a consultatio… (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