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We can’t afford phase 2 of our sons brace treatment, will this be detrimental to his health?

Monday, July 19th, 2010
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My son has had braces for 2 years and phase 1 has been completed (teeth have been pulled and there are no more crooked teeth). My husband and I cannot afford phase 2, which consists of correcting his slight overbite. We have opted to have his braces removed at the end of this month. Will this be detrimental to his health?,
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hi ultimately this depends on … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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I have an abscess present under a capped tooth, what should I do?

Monday, July 19th, 2010
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hi, i have a tooth abscess on my bottom molar, even though the tooth has been capped, i have noticed that the tooth is becoming loose, if left till its own devices would it come out on its own.,
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hi it is unlikely to come out … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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If I can’t get my teeth to their original position can I have dental implants fitted instead?

Monday, July 19th, 2010
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Hi, iv got 4 sets of veneers put on the front of my teeth, but im not happy with my front two teeth, my dentist told me that he has tried to push the front two teeth far back as possible. but im not happy with my front two teeth because they are not allign with my bottom teeth they stick out very much, is there any way my teeth can get pushed back anymore, because i have veneers. also i wanted to know could if it is not possible for me to get my original teeth pushed back, can i posiibly get them taken out and have two dental implants fitted instead?? thnks,
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hi if all the veneer options … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

I still have gaps in my teeth after undergoing orthodontic treatment, what can I do?

Thursday, July 1st, 2010
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sir, i live in Bangladesh. last 13th June i took orthodontic treatment from our country docotor, who is a phd holder. After wearing this i feel my normal life chage & i feel deep trouble in my life cause its a fixed applience connecting with wire. its made of metal. my problem is onle teeh gap between upper & lower teeh.. now what can i do…..,
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get a second opinion from anot… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Should I have under-the-gum wisdom tooth treatment?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
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Hi Mr. Safeer Butt! I have one wisdom tooth that just broke through the gum, and all the others are non-impacted so far. However, my dentist recommended I get an under-the-gum wisdom tooth that looks like it will be crooked later, pulled, with my other ones too in case. What do you guys think of this? Thanks in advance!,
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government guidelines state th… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Do I have to pay for braces at the age of 17?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
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Hello, I am a student in full time education and im 17 now. Do I have to pay for braces to my teeth? Many told me that its free at my age and some told me that i have to pay. And im really confused would you please tell me information about that? Thanks.
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if treatment is going to progr… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

My teeth are badly stained by tetracycline, can I get veneers through the NHS?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
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Hi there, My teeth are badly stained by tetracycline, and have been since I was a child. This has affected my confidence for a very long time now. Would I be entitled to veneers on the NHS as this seems to be the only way to have anything resembling a white smile.,
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in a word no this is still a c… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Some of my teeth are ‘higher’ than others, what can I do about this?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
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there is nothing wrong with my teeth they are not crooked or misplaced, my front two teeth are just a bit up and for my lower jaw my first four teeth are a bit up too. i dont want to wear braces can i wear retainers, if so for how long? im 18,
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you sound like you will need t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Is it too late for me to receive a dental implant?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
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Hello,i had a tooth pulled out last november and im thinking of having an implant in its place,i want the implant to be done in December this year can i do this?Im doning this due to the high cost of the impant ,but im worried that it may be too late for me to have it done.Can you please answer my question many thanks.
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whether this can be done or no… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

I have a discoloured tooth under my crown, why is this?

Thursday, June 17th, 2010
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I have a gold crown in one of my molars and the tooth underneath is discoloured. I don’t know if I had root canal treatment in that tooth or not. It’s not yellow or grey, but an even, brown colour over the whole area that can be seen – is it likely to be just discolouration rather than decay? I don’t have any pain or problems with it. I’m going to have my dentist look at it in two weeks but I’m a very anxious patient so wondered if you could warn me what I might expect.,
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hi discolouration could be due… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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