Afraid of the dentist?

I am Newbury’s foremost expert in successfully helping anxious dental patients to achieve the great smile they would love to have.

I have developed a national reputation and with over 30 years of experience in the field, I teach and mentor other dentists from all over the UK and Ireland on how they can help overcome their patient’s fear of the dentist. Other dentists also refer some of their nervous patients to me too.

We have a highly experienced team and offer a very personal and relaxed ambiance at our Private Dental Practice located on the first floor of St. Mary’s House at 55-6 in Cheap Street in Newbury, just 2 minutes from the railway station and less than one hour from Paddington !

If you know anyone who hates dental visits then I am certain we can help.
Please take time to visit www.newburydentist.co.uk and read the many terrific testimonials and detailed stories by some of our patients in their own words !

Dark tooth?

Single dark tooth - What can be done?

A single dark tooth?
Are you fed up with a poor smile because of a single dark tooth?
Are you concerned about the need for a crown or a veneer?
Then read on:

But first ....

If you have a single dark tooth ( perhaps more than one) then it may already have been root-filled or it may have died and require a root filling to save it. In any event it should be checked to be sure that it isn't hiding an abscess underneath it.

So once successfully treated , even some years ago, how can the darkened tooth can be brought back to a very acceptable colour?


Traditionally crowns were made. These may still be the best answer but it is quite destructive and relatively high cost. Another solution could be a veneer. This is less destructive but uses a thin layer of porcelain ( like a false finger-nail) to cover over the dark tooth. These can be very effective but not by themselves if the tooth is very dark.

"Inside/outside" or "Walking bleaching".
A simple and often less costly technique

This is how it is done ....

The actual technique has changed in recent years. Here is how its done:

• An impression is used to make a plaster model of your teeth
• A personalised soft vinyl cover (" bleaching tray") is made which snugly & comfortably fits over your teeth.
• Painlessly, a small access hole is made in the back of the dead tooth or an old filling is removed.
• You will be given instructions on how to apply the special safe bleaching gel to the teeth and the bleaching tray.
• You go home and change the bleaching gel every 2 hours (best done on a Friday and over the weekend). No need to get up during the night.
• After a day or two (depending on how dark it was to start with) the tooth will change to a much lighter colour.
• The hole in the back of the tooth is repaired with a white filling.

Caution

If the dark tooth already has filling work on the front of it, the filling material will not change colour so it will need replacing to match the new shade.

Here is a link to one of the World's leading expert's on tooth bleaching, Dr. Linda Greenwall where she describes some methods in more detail. Detailed description

Follow this link for more details and a consultation about your dark tooth . It will make a dramatic difference to your smile!

Love your heart, love your toothbrush

Love your heart, love your toothbrush

Bacteria in the mouth have been directly linked to heart attacks, says the UK's leading oral health charity. British Dental Health Foundation Researchers from the University at Buffalo* have labeled two types of bacteria - Tannerella Forsynthesis and Preventella Intermedia - as carrying a "statistically significant association with an increased risk of heart attack." The British Dental Health Foundation - launched National Smile Month on May 17 under the slogan 'Look after Yourself, Brush for Health' - has reminded the UK of the simple dental healthcare routine which can help keep the heart healthy. Foundation chief executive Dr Nigel Carter BDS LDS (RCS) said: "Gum disease has been linked to diabetes, strokes and pregnancy problems as well as heart disease, so it is vital to look after oral hygiene. "Almost all of us suffer from gum disease at some pint in our lives, but is easy to control it and prevent serious risks."A good oral health routine should include twice daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, cutting down how often you have sugary foods and drinks and visiting the dentist regularly, as often as the dentist recommends. Cleaning between the teeth is also important and should be done once-a-day using floss or interdental brushes." Researchers presented their findings in Miami at the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research. Scientists linked the number of bacteria in the mouth with higher risk of heart disease.

Long Distance Travellers

My thanks and appreciation once more to Alun Rees for publishing the following story. Why not read it directly from his blog?


http://www.alunrees.com/blog/long-distance-traveller-no-one-does-it-closer-really/