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Either side of my 2 front teeth sit more forward and are slightly crooked what do i fix it

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Hello, The teeth either side of my 2 front teeth sit more forward and are slightly crooked (think Kirsten Dunst’s teeth) It affects my confidence a great deal but to consider cosmetic dentistry I need to know what procedure I will need so that i can start researching it. Thank-you.

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The best option is orthodontic… (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

I had a porcelain veneers on the NHS and it is stained where do i stand regards veneer replacement

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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I had porcelain veneers put on my four upper front teeth about ten years ago on the NHS. My dentist at the time said that the staining on my teeth was caused by a brace I had as a child that hadn’t been maintained properly by the orthodontist. He felt that as the NHS caused the problem, then they should fix it. Where do I stand with regards to having these veneers replaced? Would the NHS pay for replacements, as they caused the damage requiring them in the first instance? (unfortunately I’m currently not working) Thanks

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I am afraid I can not help you… (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 looking to get veneers or lumineers in ahmedabad in india how to find a good reliable one

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Hi, im looking to get veneers or lumineers done in Ahmedabad in India and wanted to know how to find a good reliable one thanks

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The best choice is by personal… (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

Due to my grinding habit i feel my bridges is coming loose any advice or suggestions

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Last year I had a bridge fitted. The dentist used only the tooth to the right of the gap to fit the bridge to. However, whilst it looks good i find it most uncomfortable. I have been told that I am a heavy grinder although I didnt realise I did grind my teeth until this bridge was fitted and I find I am constantly grindnig on this bridge. Whereas before I was told that I only ground my teeth at night. I feel the bridge is coming loose as I can feel it moving slightly at times and when I floss underneath it I sometimes feel like I have slightly put it out of place but it usually goes back to normally within a few minutes. I would like it replaced or maybe refitted to both teeth either side instead of just the one on the right of it. The gap is, on my right side, the 3rd from my front tooth and the bridge is fitted to the 4th tooth to my right. Any advice or suggestions would be great, but I couldnt afford an implant, so thats out of the question for me. Many thanks for your help

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I agree that an implant would … (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 upper tooth still sticks out slightly and was wondering how can i get it sort and whats cost

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Hi, I use to wear braces when I was 17 years old, my course eventually finished but one of my upper tooth still sticks out slghtly and was wondering if I would be able to get it sorted and what do the prices start from?

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For minor corrections your bes… (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

I am very unhappy with the look with my crown and ive receding gums can you advice

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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When i was young i fell in school banged my front teeth, one came out and put back in which was fine but the other front tooth next to it discoloured,it hasd a root canal done. After years of treatment at london Hospital tooth was fine, but when i went to my regular dentist when 18 he suggested to cap it, and did. I knew nothing of the treatment, it was done, but i am extremely unhappy with the look, especially with receding gums and the metal showing. I have been looking at other options which i was made unaware of veener rather than capping or bleeching the tooth, now am scared i will lose my tooth and am losing sleep over it, and it is really depressing me. I hate this capping and re-capping process and am unsure it he has put in a post before capping it, i doubt he has. i just want comfortable good looking front teeth that will last rather than look horrible with gums receding or other complications, am only 24 yet, it is quite disheartening.

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You can have a new crown made … (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 it necessary to remove a little tooth before getting braces

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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Is it necessary to remove a little tooth before getting braces, when it was told she needed braces to fill in the gaps in between teeth, also is it necessary to have braces on the lower jaw when the teeth are straight & has no gaps.

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Sometimes the teeth are reduce… (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

I go to the dentist to the hygenist still my teeth are quite stained how can i sort it out

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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My teeth are quite stained and i go to the dentist to the hygenist and that sorts them for a bit even if i do brush them is there something i can do or buy that will sort them out is the laser surgery the only way

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You need to find out why they … (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 top front teeth are slightly squint and one overlaps would Invisalign solve the problem

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
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I was wondering about ‘Invisalign’. I have a pretty bad overcrowding problem. My top two front teeth are slightly squint and one overlaps the other. The same can be said for the teeth directly on either side of these two. My wisdom teeth haven’t grown in yet, and I worry that I’ll have problems with that because I can barely feel any roomfor them at all. Anyway, I was wondering if Invisalign could fix this problem with overlapping. I’m nineteen and I don’t want to have to wear a mouth full of metal. I love smiling, but I feel self-concious about how uneven my teeth are. Do you have any advice?

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I think invisalign could sort … (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

Ive 2 upper teeth that are rotten to the gum line i am scared will i die from this condition?

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
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Hello. i have 2 upper teeth that are rotten to the gumline. although they do hurt, i am scared of what can happen. will i die from this condition??

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Infections can cause serious p… (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