The end of a terrific week.

The end of a terrific week.  We completed two big smile makeovers today.

Both have taken our team over a year to complete.

One lady gave me a cuddle and a kiss, she was so chuffed.  Another was an implant bridge case which will greatly increase the quality of life for a man in his fifties.

Then there was a phobic patient we turned around. "You have healed a broken part of my personality" he said with a very warm and long handshake.

Testimonials and pictures to follow soon.

Cosmetic Dentistry- A Newbury SmileMaker Result

A gappy smile fixed without drilling

I'd like to share this case with you. I have the patient's permission to do so. We transformed this smile just a few days ago.

The problem

This young lady, a 16 year old, came to see me with her mother, as she was very unhappy with her gappy smile.

 

The issues 

Not only were her front teeth spaced but they were individually small and somewhat splayed too. Any type of orthodontic treatment could close the spaces and line up her front teeth but that would open up quite wide gaps further around the corner.

The solution

Although porcelain veneers could be used to cosmetically close the gap, I felt she was really too young yet for these and that as she matures, the gum line will go a little higher so the join would show and then they would need replacing after just a few years.

I decided to make "Gradia"TM resin veneers, which are easily repairable, should the need arise and which are designed to last about 10 years or so.  At that time a more permanent solution could be offered using Porcelain veneers. These would have a life expectancy of about 15 years. so these two stages would take her to her early 40s. At that stage she could have new veneers or perhaps crowns which should take her into her 60s.

The material is similar to the composite resin dentists use for "white" fillings.

How we did it

First Treatment Visit

Following the first consultation and a written treatment plan we saw her (and Mum)

for a first treatment visit. 

From an initial impression, my dental technician made a preview set of simple plastic veneers that she could come along and just clip on, to see what the effect would look like and be sure she wanted to go ahead. We were able to trim these to a pleasing length for her. 

Second Treatment Visit

A second appointment was booked to give her time to discuss everything at home.

We made a final set of accurate dental impressions and the information from the first treatment visit was sent back to Precision Dental Studio in Thatcham. ( They have produced some of the "10 years younger TV dental work) .
They made 4 "Gradia"TM resin veneers which they returned to me to fit

Third Treatment visit
Without any injections or drilling , the four "Gradia"TM resin veneers were bonded on to the front natural teeth and here is the result...... 

  Just a reminder .....


Before and after

What a life-transforming and confidence boosting result !

We offer a free initial discussion, so if you or someone you know would love to have a transfomed smile and would like the chance to discuss it over a cup of coffee (or indeed tea) please contact Chris Charon our treatment coordinator on 01635 47757

A Great New Testimonial

Today at the Jack O'Newbury chapter of BNI , I received a wonderful testimonial from one of the member's partners. We have not yet completed his treatment but this is what he had to say.

Do you or someone you know have a dental or smile problem that you worry about?

We love to be able to help you.

Call us in Newbury on 01635 47757 and ask for a free discussion about your dental issues.

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Newbury Smile Makers Yesterday I successfully treated an 18 year old referred to me by another local practitioner as a "needle-phobic" using RA (“Happy Air”) and The Wand

for "restoration of an upper molar tooth" and the removal of a retained baby tooth.
We interviewed her in the patient lounge area last week to begin gaining her trust.

She then attended for an "RA trial", to assess her suitability and allow her to experience the technique and the feelings it produces.

Yesterday, she was completely relaxed and accepting of the entire procedure without batting an eyelid. The tooth had a large cavity and we needed to start root canal work for her. She was unaware of any of this, though we had told her this might be needed before we started.

The extraction was very simple for her.

Her mother, who was present throughout, was amazed.

Here is a nice testimonial I received from another parent about her daughter’s care helped along with “RA” happy air

I also teach this technique to other dentists. I am The RA Coach !

If you feel that you or someone you know would benefit from this approach come contact us at Newbury Smilemakers on 01635 4775 and speak to Chris Charon.