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Would i be able to eat as normal after having lumineers

Sunday, October 4th, 2009
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Hi doc, i live in derry in ireland and am thinking about going to turkey to get lumineers in on the top row and wanted to know a few things first- i have fillings in my top row, would that affect the lumineers going in or anything? would i be able to go on as normal and eat as normal after it? are they prone to going wrong or breaking or anything and if they did would an a normal dentist be able to fix them or would i have go to turkey again? thanks

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Ive crooked teeth and my front teeth over laps either side should I use the bands?

Sunday, October 4th, 2009
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Dear Dr. Basically here is my dilemma…i have a gap between my two front teeth and i would like it fixed… This is the problem i have a big fear of wire and needles in my mouth this means in the past braces have been difficult. I have some teeth effect bands but i am unsure of whether to use them… I have done much research and the three main problems that dentists have are that they can cause gaps either side of the teeth in question, they have been known to cause gum irritation and also that they are not a permanent solution. I have crooked teeth and my two front teeth over lap either side so the gaps arent a problem, also i would only use them durin the day between meals, this means i could be sure they do not slip near my gums. Lastly i realise that this diy dentistry would only be short term. I am basically asking what do you think for my circmstances? Should i use the bands? thanks.

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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

How can I get my stains off my teeth

Sunday, October 4th, 2009
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Hello! So here’s the deal: I am getting my braces off in about 2years,and I already have stains. I need to get them off like pronto before my mom notices. And I don’t have time to go see a specialist without her knowing. And I only have like $30. What should I use to get rid of them?

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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

My mouth looks like a sharp mouth can you advice me a fix?

Sunday, October 4th, 2009
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Hi there… I wasnt sure who of the experts to put this question to… so i chose at random! I am deeply shocked to discover that despite regularly visiting a dentist for the last 5 years who never mentioned my gums – I have severe periodontal disease. Although i brushed and flossed regularly i never looked closely into my mouth and assumed the shifting teeth were merely getting overcrowded by my wisdom. Now I have moved to a new dentist and have been informed I have ‘massive’ bone loss and had a proper look at my now twisted bottom teeth which look twice as long as they should. It looks and feels terrible. uncomfortable. and the wider health implications! two curettage have done a lot to improve the health of my gums and my periodontist – i go to Poland because i cannot afford the uk at present says she is much more optimistic about the future of my teeth than she was at first, she was shocked. i am only 35. I understand that slowing and stopping the disease is my priorit of course. however i wonder IF and when this is achieved… if anthing can be done to improve the discomfort and the cosmetic appearance with gum grafting and bone etc… i have tried to research and get confusing information which says different things.. also the different dentists i have seen have been vague and contradictory to each other. any advice you may be able to give on this matter would be greatly appreciated. my mouth looks like a sharks mouth.. must it stay this way forever? many thanks

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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

Ive gap between my front teeth what is the best solution invisalign or lumineers

Sunday, October 4th, 2009
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Hi Doctor, I have been reading a lot about Lumineers and invisalign. I had braces at the age of 22 for about a year and a half. I used have uneven teeth, which sort of got straightened but nothing close to perfect. I have a gap between my font teeth which I want fixed. I am wondering what the best solution for me would be? I want to avoid undergoing the painful process of braces all over again. Can you please advice me on this? Also how can I get an appointment at your clinic and when? Thanking you in anticipation. Regards, 

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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 not happy with my denture so can they screw the new dentures in

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
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Ive been wearing the same dentures for 40years im 59 i cant even speak correctly cause my mouth has changed so much i HATE TO HAVE TO TAKE THEM OUT because of surgical procedures can they screw the new dentures in?

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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

Can 6 month smile braces close a large diastema

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
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Hello Doc, I have a large diastema between my two front incisors. Can you tell me pls if the 6 month smile braces can actually completely close a large it or at least leave just a tiny gap? Can i send photos so you can have a look? Thanks

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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

Will real veneers feel the same as the temporary ones?

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
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Hi Dr Patel, I have decided to get 6 veneers and got my teeth prepared yesterday. I have now got temporary veneers on. I just wanted to find out whether the real ones will feel the same was as the temporary ones? Currently it feels like I have braces on which is very uncomfortable, I am constantly aware that they are there and they stick out so my mouth sticks out a little and I have to keep remembering to close my mouth. Should this be normal with temporary veneers and will this be the same one I get the real ones in? I am very worried and would be very grateful for an answer. Thanks.

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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 would be done to compensate for the permanent loss of tooth enamel?

Monday, August 17th, 2009
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I’ve been advised that to straighten my front tooth with invisalign, filing is necessary. About 1 or 2mm is proposed. What would be done to compensate for this permanent loss of tooth enamel? Thank you

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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

Im not happy with pallet inserted on the tooth can u advice?

Monday, August 17th, 2009
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I had my front tooth removed due to root being cracked I have had tooth on pallet inserted. My dentist was very busy and I did not ask enough questions, it came as bit of shock as the pallet feels like a plastic bowl in my mouth. I cannot talk properly at all and I rang dentist but closed as this procedure took place at 5pm today. I think My dentist told me I have to take pallet out every night but am not sure as fell quite upset and could you please give me your advice regarding the above – I may consider implant if I cannot get used to this. Your help would be so appreciated as my health is poor as it is having suffered fractured sacrum, sorry to go on but I feel a bit lost. Yours sincerely kind regards 

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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