ANOUNCEMENT

ANOUNCEMENT

To celebrate our 20th year in Newbury,
we are unveiling a new look for our

dental practice.
From August 1st 2009,
The Richard Charon Dental Practice

will be called
Richard Charon

at

Newbury Smile-Makers

We are planning new signage and a new stationary suite and

some exciting new e-marketing too, so

Watch this space !

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/

Invisalign testimonial

I received this great testimonial from a 19 year old patient of mine just recently about his Invisalign treatment. Here it is in his own words and unedited.

“I, Christopher Millar decided to try Invisalign because my front tooth was forward of my other teeth and catching on my lip, which caused me to cut my lip when I was eating and made it very uncomfortable. I had tried to have treatment with an orthodontist but this didn’t work for me as I have a gag reflex problem which they couldn’t cope with. I am really pleased with how Invisalign is working, my problem tooth has already gone back and it not causing me any bother, all my teeth are starting to look really straight and smart. The treatment is invisible and on the whole very comfortable (slight discomfort on the first day of a new set of aligners). Richard and his staff have been fantastic and made the whole process much more manageable, they can cope with my gag reflex problem and I don’t have to worry about my appointments. I would highly recommend Invisalign to anyone seeking treatment for teeth straightening especially older teenagers or adults who would rather not have a metal brace on show.”

BNI 10 minute slot

Today I held an audience of about 50 local business people spellbound for my allotted annual 10 minute slot at the Jack O'Newbury Chapter of BNI whilst explaining what Invisalign is and how it works. I used a powerpoint presentation kicked off with a 2 minute animoto video. It had to be fast paced but may have resulted in a couple of referrals.
One new member, a photographer approached me wishing to sign up to the practice.
I also had an unexpected and glowing testimonial from one of my long standing regular patients. She attended for the first time today as an observer and when asked to stand and appraise the meeting she did so but couldn't wait to tell the assembled group that she and her children had been patients for 16 years and that the kids loved coming to see us and what was more I was an excellent dentist. That really made my day. So I can put the powerpoint away for another year now.

Invisalign open evening

Invisalign® Presentation Evening
with
Richard Charon BDS
Dental Practitioner

Find out about Straight Smiles Without Train Tracks, Crowns or Veneers

From Teens to 60 and any age in between

Prepare to be amazed!

See the short video.

Hope you like it !

Find out more about this hi-tech and frankly astounding way

of acheiving a great smile -painlessly!

The patented Invisalign® system was introduced to my practice almost 3 years ago

and the results are outstanding. Why not come along to find out more and spread the word.

Please bring a friend who may be interested too.

So here is the date for your diaries:

Date: Wednesday 13th May 2009
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Venue: Offices of Thomas Eggar , Solicitors

(with thanks to Tom Rossiter for facilitating this.)
Newbury House

20 Kings Road West,
Newbury,
RG14 5XR

If you have any queries, feel free to get in touch.

Places are limited so please RSVP

Invisalign

Invisalign® the revolutionary way to straighten crooked teeth WITHOUT the need for train-track braces. It should be stressed that this technique is not always the possible or the right answer for every orthodontic problem.

Below are two brief movies showing how Align Technologies produce a "Clincheck"®.( see below). The Clincheck"® is a compter graphic, built from a laser-scan of the precise impression taken of the clients teeth before treatment starts. Technicians and orthodontists work on this computer-generated 3D graphic, to design the way in which teeth need to be moved and predict how teeth would be aligned using Invisalign aligners®.


We use the Clinchceck in the final consultation with our patients to decide on the final plan, before approval is given on-line and the aligners go into production.

Clincheck of the Pre-treatment arrangment

Clincheck movie showing the sequence of tooth

movements predicted from start to finish.

Please contact us to book an initial consultation to see

if Invisalign might work for you

01635 47757

admin@newburydentist.co.uk

Why not discover for yourself, much more about who we are and what we do here by clicking the link below ? http://mydentistatstmaryshousenewbury.blogspot.com/

Wonderful Endorsements

Introduction

As many of our regular clients ( O.K. patients) know, one of our special services is helping anxious patients. One of the ways we do this is to use "Happy air" also known as "R.A." or Inhalation Sedation to give a completely relaxed experience during dental treatment with a rapid recovery.

My logo ©
My courses
5 years ago I developed a course to teach other dentists how to succesfully use and introduce R.A. into their practices and I am about to run my 20th course in March.

I have attracted dentists from all over the U.K and indeed Ireland. From Aberdeen to the West Country and from Leeds to Wexford. I have also run 3 courses in Ireland. Two in Wexford and one in a prestigious dental practice in Dublin city centre.

Wonderful Endorsement

Within the Dental Profession, as with any other, a number of personalities become well known for many reasons. For Dentistry, one such is Chris Barrow, a remarkable individual who has been voted 5th in the top 100 most influential people in UK Dentistry AND HE ISN'T A DENTIST! He is a business coach with some overlay of life coaching who has specialised in the dental world for the last 10 years. We have known him quite well since 2001.
He has just provided this endorsement for me on Linkedin a business based network

“Richard is a consummate professional - meticulous in his preparation and detailed in his research - I know of many dentists and team members who have attended his RA course and speak highly of him and the programme.” February 17, 2009

Thank you to Chris B.

Within a day I had received an invitation to join a new specialised on-line discussion group. This is what the group's network co=ordinator said in her invitation to me

"As you are an expert on RA and I've heard your colleagues speak very highly of your courses, I'd be delighted if you would decide to join and add your wisdom to the group! "
So that's two helium moments in two days. It all helps !

lease return for more updates or sign up by clicking the "atom" link in the right-hand column

Social networks

Along with half the rest of the world I have now joined Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Flikr.

It will take a short while for any meaningful posts/tweets to appear but you are welcome to look in.

www.twitter.com/RichardCharon will get you started. Why not join me there?

Well after a slightly slow start to January we are back to being very busy, which is good.

We had a record number of new patients join the practice in January thanks almost entirely to my home-made website and through word of mouth referrals, assisted increasingly by my membership of the Jack O' Newbury Chapter of BNI. I have been attending 6.30am brekfast meetings every Friday for just over 12 months, establishing excellent contacts in the local business community with people who are dedicated and professional networkers; so a good group to get to know.

Invisalign, the revolutiionary way of straightening crooked teeth WITHOUT train-track braces is also increasingly popular. I will publish some before and after pictures very soon.

For more information or to book an appointment please contact the practice by e-mailing or calling 01635 47757

xmas greetings

Seasons Greetings and a happy and healthy 2009

to you all

and just for your benefit .....

On Saturday 20th December, I will travel to Birmingham with Nicky Smith, our Dental Hygienist and Gill Mather, our Dental Tharapist to complete a qualifying course which allow them to offer tooth whitening at reduced costs to our patients

Call us on 01635 47757

check our website http://www.newburydentist.co.uk/

or e-mail admin@newburydentist.co.uk

for details

17th November 2008 update

IMPROVING OUR SERVICES TO YOU


Hello and Welcome to a long overdue update to my blog.

The last 9 months have been very busy and hectic times for us. We have introduced a Dental Therapist to our practice and two new trainee Dental Nurses (DN).

The General Dental Council (GDC) have upgraded the training requirements for Dental Nurses, to coincide with their upgraded professional status. Qualified DNs are now required to register with the GDC as profressionals which for them means new rights and responsibilities, joining Dentists, Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Technicians as a team of "Dental Care Professionals" ( DCPs) regulated by the GDC.

What all this means for you is a highly professional team approach to your dental care.

At a practical level Dental Therapists are trained and qualified to carry out simple fillings which the dentist prescribes in detail, Dental Hygienists and Therapists ,once the properly sanctioned courses have been attended will be carrying out Tooth Whitening and taking impressions , again unbder the dentists direction and prescription.

All of this means that the dentist's time is freed for more advanced treatment which only dentists may carry out AND those items carried out by DCPs will cost you less.

Today I will be attending The Association of Dental Implantologist's Masterclass at the Royal College of Surgeons together with my wife Chris, a Registered Dental Nurse, Gill Mather our Dental Therapist and Nicky Smith our Dental Hygienist.
Dr.Henry Salama of Atlanta. Georgia, one of the world's top experts in the field, is talking about aesthetic excellence in implant dentistry. For you this means aiming to make crowns and bridgework supported by dental implants look as natural as possible.

More to follow ........