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I would like a sliver tooth

Thursday, March 12th, 2009
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Afternooon Dr Butt, How are you? I had one of my molars removed last summer and I would love to have a silver tooth put in. But I couldn’t find any info, so I assume it would have to be white gold. Could you give me an indication as to how much that would cost?

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Hiif you had a whole tooth rem… (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

can i have invisalign with artificial front teeth

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
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Hello Dr. Two of my front-teeth are artificial teeth, and I’m interested in the invisalign technology.However, would i have to change my artificial teeth while in the process of the this treatment or could i still have them on and have them corrected along with the other teeth?

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Hi it depends if the teeth are… (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 gums are receding

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
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I visited my dentist recently and was informed that my gums are receding. i try to take care of my teeth and i am very concerned about the health of my teeth and gums. my gums dont bleed and i brush my teeth morning and night, i tend not to eat sweet things. however, i am under a lot of stress and neglect my diet. Is there anything i can do to prevent further damage and any way of reversing the damage? i am 41 year old lady. i look forwards to your reply

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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

what is the cost and side effects of osseous surgery

Monday, March 9th, 2009
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Hello, I live in German town Maryland and I have question about osseous surgery, it’s cost and any side effect. My wife’s dentist has suggest her a gum disease and advised surgery for removal of ERU 1,16,17 & 32 teeth as well as osseous surgery per qu for UR,UL,LL & LR. My question is how serious is situation and could any delay cause problem later on?. The dentist has given an estimate of around 5587.00. Is this cost reasonable or too high?. I am not in a situation to afford this high cost surgery and what is your suggestion to deal with it. Please also advise if it has any side effect after surgery and how it could be avoided. Thanks

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HELLOosseous surgery is usuall… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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my tooth has eroded away leaving a hole

Friday, March 6th, 2009
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I had a root filling done and a crown fitted at the bottom 3rd from the back. Ilost my crown and was told i didnt hav sufficient tooth left to fit another crown. i was told to leave it as its no cause for concern. But by now it has erroded away so much that its become a big hole where food gets trapped and is very difficult to remove. it has started to become a little sensitive aswell. The nhs pay for my treatment so is there anything they can offer me on the nhs and is there any alternatives can i still have a crown fitted or will the roots have to be removed if i have further probs with it. it cant be left like this anymore thanx regards

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how much does it cost for cosmetic dentures

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
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I have very few teeth esp. back and my gums are in bad condition in the front i would like to go for cosmetic dentures but i do need to know if i could afford them and also if i have to have the front ones out i would hope to have teeth on the same day of extraction Thank you.

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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

Im thinking about getting Lingual braces

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
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Hi Safeer, Im thinking about getting Lingual braces. I have an overbite and my teeth need straightend. My overbite gap from back teeth to front is just under 1cm. Do i qualify to get these braces and how much will they cost? Thanks

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I had a wisdom tooth out but only 1 of the roots has come out

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
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Just had a wisdom tooth out but only 1 of the roots has come out will this be ok? i have decay under my gold cap is it easy to get the cap off?

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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

can you have a 12 unit bridge on mini implants

Friday, February 20th, 2009
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Hi can you have a 12 unit bridge on mini implants if extra implants where placed in instead of normal 6 top 4 bottom thank you

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Hiin my experiance mini implan… (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 teeth whitening bleach be applied by a dentist

Thursday, February 19th, 2009
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Hi, I’m having my Zoom whitening on my teeth.The company say that the staff will be trained to use zoom whitening.Don’t they need to be a qualified dentist?

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Hi the actual application of b… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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