Treatments

From routine check-ups to advanced treatments like clear braces, dental implants, and TMJ therapy, find your perfect smile solution with us.

Treatments

Dental Health Examinations & X-Rays – Ensuring Your Optimal Oral Well-being

Stage One:History Taking

Listening to you

This is the part where you speak and we listen! We want to understand our patient’s needs and how we can help you and therefore before any treatment plan is provided we take a full history including knowledge of your medical background, lifestyle, diet, oral-hygiene routines, things causing you pain or discomfort, any areas of aesthetic concern and so on. This helps us to create a full picture of our patients so all treatment offered is personalised to cater to individual needs.

At every examination we will discuss ways to help improve your oral health. We all lead busy lifestyles and at times may be cleaning ineffectively, our eagle-eyed dental hygienists will help you get back on track. If needed, we will also look at your diet and check that you are not drinking or eating anything that can cause wear or decay to your teeth.

Stage Two: Extra Oral

Checking the outside of your mouth

Firstly, we assess the large group of muscles that support your jaw and neck, we then check your jaw joint. It is vital that we check for any clicking or crunching, as well as the movement when the jaw is opened and closed. If you are suffering with headaches or migraines, problems with the joint can often be the cause.

Stage Three: Intra Oral

Checking the inside of your mouth

Soft Tissues – your mouth is made up of many different tissues, it is important to your oral health that we check the status of the various tissues at every examination. We routinely screen for oral cancer.
Gum Health – gums are the foundations of your teeth, the dentist will check your gums for any signs of gum disease.

Teeth – at each visit the dentist will inspect all five surfaces of each individual tooth.

Occlusion – at every visit your dentist will check the way in which your teeth come together, this is called your bite.

Stage Four: Imaging

X-rays
Dental radiographs known as x-rays are required at times to help diagnose problems under the surface or around the foundations of your teeth. The dentist will inform you if x-rays need to be taken, we use the lowest dose of radiation possible to limit the quantity of radiation a patient is exposed to. Our practice has a large extra-oral X-ray machine which means we can take images of the whole mouth including the upper and lower jaws, the hinge joints and sinuses if this is required. We also have the ability to take 3d scans via our CBCT machine.

Clinical Photographs
Where appropriate our dentist will take photos inside your mouth to help show you areas of concern, help inform your decision-making process and to keep as part of your clincal record.

Emergency Dental Services – Fast, Reliable Dental Care

We know how awful toothache can be and so we at Simply Dental Health Care endeavour to see anybody with pain or swelling within 24 hours. We also understand how important it is to be clear and transparent with our fees when in stressful situations so we are up-front with our cost of £95 to be seen as an emergency. At this visit we will assess your problem, take any necessary x-rays and endeavour to provide you with temporary pain relief until a longer appointment can me made. If the treatment required can be carried out on the day we will try our very best to do so.

Professional Dental Hygiene Services for Healthy teeth

Dental hygienists are very important to our dental care, they are specially trained in professionally cleaning our teeth, helping to prevent gum disease and maintaining our dental restorations. Early stages of gum disease does not always show physical signs and symptoms so detecting gum disease early can prevent the need for extensive dental treatment in the future.

 

When you visit the hygienist they will spend time completing the following;

  • Removing any hard deposits (tartar) that have formed on your teeth.
  • Detailed assessment of your gums and surrounding supportive tissues
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Polishing of the teeth
  • Education and instruction on looking after your teeth at home and information on toothbrushes and other aids such as floss and brushes that suit your individual needs.

Regular visits to the hygienist will;

  • Prevent gum disease from starting or prevent it from worsening any further
  • Help remove stained areas from your teeth
  • Help to change any red and inflamed areas of gum to a healthy pink
  • Stop gums from bleeding when brushing
  • Prevent teeth from becoming mobile and drifting as a result of gum disease
  • Prevent unpleasant tastes and bad breath

Children’s Day – Free Initial checkups for children

The number one reason for children being admitted to hospital for surgery in this country is for the extraction of rotten teeth under general anaesthesia. We understand that accessing NHS dental care for children in the current climate can be challenging therefore we are pleased to be able to offer free initial check-ups to all children under the age of 8 when accompanied by a paying adult. Studies show that the earlier children are exposed to the dental environment, the greater the chance of them becoming regular non-phobic patients in the future.

We hold regular children’s days throughout the school holidays to make going to the dentist a little more fun, and help promote regular check-ups and give advice to ensure children and parents are given correct instruction on maintaining a good healthy mouth.

Our children’s day always has a fun theme, each child is given a goodie bag, we have a colouring competition running and a prize for the winner. Please ring for details.

Composite White Fillings: Excellence in Aesthetic Dentistry

A filling replaces part of a tooth that has been lost or had to be removed due to decay or accidental damage. Unlike amalgam (silver) fillings, white fillings stick to the teeth so they can be used to repair teeth (especially the front teeth) which have been chipped, broken or decayed.

The benefits of having a white filling are;

  • White fillings are tooth coloured. They come in a range of shades so they can be matched to the colour of your own teeth.
  • Because white fillings use a bonding technique, they adhere better to the cavity.
  • A tooth needs less preparation for a white filling than it does for a silver filling.
  • They can be used to reshape teeth, rebuild and also cover up staining.

Most people have fillings of one sort or another in their mouths but nowadays fillings are not only functional, they can be natural looking as well. Many people don’t want silver fillings that show when they laugh or smile because they are more conscious about the way they look.

 

What does the procedure involve?

First of all the dentist would make the treatment comfortable by giving some local anaesthetic to make the tooth and the surrounding tissues numb. Any decay that is present will be removed, the tooth will be washed with water and then air dried. The surrounding tooth is then built back up with the material; a small band might be placed around the tooth to ensure the contacts between the teeth either side is sufficient enough to enable you to clean in between them thoroughly. A bright light will then be used to set the filling material, and then it will be shaped and polished. Finally your bite will be checked to ensure the new filling is comfortable.

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Dental Crowns and Bridges: Quality Restorations for a Beautiful Smile

Crowns

A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth. A crown is sometimes known as a ‘cap’. Crowns are an ideal restoration for teeth that have been quite badly broken, or have been heavily restored with large fillings due to decay. There are a few other reasons in which a crown could be placed such as; discolouration of white fillings and you want to improve the appearance by having a crown placed as this wouldn’t need to be replaced as frequently as white fillings that can discolour over time. If a tooth has been root canal treated in the past a crown is usually recommended by your dentist as this helps to protect the tooth in the future. Crowns can be quite destructive as they do require removal of tooth tissue therefore onlays may be recommended as a far more minimally invasive treatment option.

 

Bridges

It is important if you have lost a tooth that you do not leave the space vacant, as leaving a gap can put strain on the teeth either side, causing them to lean into the gap, this can result in food trapping and further decay. Bridges are used to replace missing teeth, a fixed bridge is basically like putting a crown on an adjacent tooth which supports a fake tooth filling in the gap.

There are two types of bridges, a conventional type of bridge which involves crowning a tooth or a minimally invasive bridge which involves placing a wing on an adjacent tooth. Minimally invasive bridges are far less destructive than conventional bridges and are more commonly used now that we have stronger bonding agents to stick them on with. It has the key benefit of not having to destroy any healthy tooth tissue and providing a more gentler treatment choice.

 

Will the crown or bridge match the rest of your teeth?

Yes, crowns and bridges can be made from various materials, reasons for the different materials can be due to factors such as cosmetics and function, your dentist will go through those options with you and let you know what would be best for you.

 

What will the procedure involve?

For minimally invasive bridges it really is very straightforward, the procedure can be done without an injection and it involves the dentist expertly placing a very fine groove into the adjacent tooth and taking an impression to send off to a specialist laboratory for it to be made. And that’s it!

For conventional bridges it is slightly more complex a procedure. The first thing to do is anesthetise the area so that no discomfort will be felt throughout the treatment. The dentist will prepare the tooth/teeth to the ideal shape for the crown/bridge, this will involve removing about 1mm to 1.5mm of the tooth structure all the way around, and leaving behind a strong inner core. The amount of tooth removed will be the same thickness of the new crown/bridge.

Once the tooth/teeth have been prepared , an impression of the tooth/teeth will be taken, the impressions will be sent to a dental technician who will make the crown/bridge, if a porcelain crown/bridge is being made a shade will be taken to ensure your new crown/bridge fits in perfectly. A temporary restoration will then be placed for the period of time the new crown/bridge is being made.

Once the work has been returned, and the dentist is happy with the fit and appearance and more importantly you are, the new crown/bridge will be fixed into place using a special adhesive. The cement forms a seal to hold the crown/bridge in place. The dentist will check your bite before you leave to ensure that the crown/bridge isn’t too high and also check that you can clean thoroughly in between the new crown and the adjacent tooth.

Inlays and Overlays – Precision Restorative Dental Solutions

Indirect onlays are made outside the mouth in a special dental laboratory by a technician, and then it is cemented into the tooth a few weeks later by your dentist. An onlay relies on a very techincal minimally invasive preparation usually around 1mm – 1.5mm around the circumference of the tooth. An impression is then taken of the tooth and sent to a specialised laboratory where the onlay is fabricated out of strengethened porcelain or gold. This is then carefully stuck onto the tooth surface and ensures the viability of the tooth by strengethening it and protecting it’s structure.

Onlays can be made from various materials. The reasons for opting for various materials can be due to factors such as cosmetics and function, your dentist will go through those options with you and let you know what would be best for you and your mouth. Highly skilled dentists competent with composite are able to carry out direct onlays where it can be placed directly in the mouth without requiring it to be made at a laboratory in circumstances where the tooth can support this.

 

What will the procedure involve?

The first thing to do is to anesthetise the gum so that no discomfort will be felt throughout the treatment. The dentist will then remove any previous filling material if appropriate and decay present in the tooth, finally preparing the cavity for the onlay. Once the tooth has been prepared, an impression of the tooth will be taken, the impressions will be sent to a dental laboratory where your onlay will be made, a shade will be taken to ensure your new onlay blends in perfectly with your existing tooth colour. A temporary restoration will be placed for the period of time the new restoration is being made. Once the onlay is returned from the laboratory it will be cemented into place using a special adhesive, the dentist will the check your bite before you leave to ensure that the onlay is not too high. Well made onlays can help future-proof your teeth as they help guard against fractures.

Enhance Your Smile with Expertly Crafted Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are an effective solution of modern cosmetic dentistry for someone with healthy teeth who is looking to improve the shape, size, or the colour of their teeth. If your front teeth are stained, chipped or misaligned, veneers will give you a good life-like appearance with minimal tooth adjustment. Dental imperfections are common, but even the slightest crooked tooth or a little discolouration can have a self-conscious, negative effect on your smile and your confidence. We all want to look our best and not to have to ‘hide’ our teeth with a close-lipped smile or a hand over the mouth when speaking. Studies have shown that a beautiful smile that you can be proud of can increase your confidence, self-esteem, personal relationships and even your job opportunites!

 

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin slices of porcelain that fit perfectly over teeth to hide away anything you are not happy with including the shape, size and colour. They are designed to blend in perfectly with the rest of your teeth, and the hard-wearing ceramic can last for years if taken care of well. Porcelain veneers are popular due to their natural appearance and durability. Veneers do require some removal of enamel and it is an irreversible process, therefore a thorough and detailed cosmetic consultation with your dentist is recommended to ensure you are suitable for this treatment and to discuss alternatives where appropriate.

 

Composite Veneers

A more minimally invasive way of achieving that smile by correcting small discrepancies is via composite veneers, or 1-visit veneers. Here the dentist can place layers of composite directly onto the front surfaces of your teeth to help correct mild mis-alignment issues. It does not require any removal of enamel and is completely pain-free. Composite veneers can provide a cheaper and more tooth-friendly way of achieving an aesthetic result.

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Composite Bonding: Artistry in Smile Enhancement

Composite bonding is a specialised technique where a resin (composite) is colour-matched, shaped and contoured onto your teeth to give the appearance of a straighter, whiter smile. It can be used to replace old discoloured, chipped and worn fillings as well as closing gaps in between teeth or fixing mild discrepancies in the size or length of teeth. The treatment is pain-free and is usually done in one visit however requires a skilled dentist competent and trained in composite bonding to get the best results.

 

At Dental Health Care we offer a range of tailored clear braces. These range from the Invialign system to the RX Digital Aligners.

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Your clear brace treatment consists of a series of nearly invisible, removable aligners that you change every two weeks for the next set of aligners. Each aligner is individually manufactured for your teeth, and your teeth only. As you replace each aligner, your teeth will move – little by little, week by week – until they have straightened to the final position prescribed by your dentist.

What’s more, in some cases a virtual 3D treatment plan shows the series of movements your teeth will go through over the course of the treatment. This allows you to see upfront what your teeth are expected to look like at the end of the treatment. From the results of the 3D treatment plan, your custom-made, clear aligners are produced especially for you.

A confident smile and increased self-esteem aren’t the only benefits of correcting your smile with Invisalign – your oral health can be positively enhanced as well. You will need to book a consultation appointment with your dentist to ensure Invisalign is a suitable option for your specific concerns and needs.

 

What happens next?

Once your dentist confirms that your concerns can be corrected with either the RX Digital Aligner or the Invisalign system, he will prescribe a detailed treatment plan that determines how each of your aligners will change throughout your program. When you begin treatment, you’ll wear each set of custom-made aligners in approximately two-week increments. The aligners gently move your teeth into position, and at the end of each two-week period, you “graduate” to the next set of custom aligners.

As you progress through the series of aligners, which you only remove to eat, drink, brush and floss, or for special occasions, your teeth will begin moving. You don’t have to wait until you complete treatment to see your smile change – you may start seeing positive changes early in the process. You will have occasional check-ups with your dentist, often as little as once every six weeks, in order to gauge your progress. At the end of your treatment, you’ll be showing off a smile you never knew you’d have before you had the Dental Health Care clear brace treatment.

 

How long will it take to finish your treatment?

For most adults, treatment time is just under one year. Of course, your total treatment time depends on your particular situation, so it’s important to speak with your dentist about how your situation and goals fit into our clear brace treatment program.

 

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Transform Your Smile with a Single Dental Implant

Single tooth implants can be used in people who are missing one or more teeth. An implant is surgically placed in an opening that is made by the dentist in your jawbone. After the implant integrates (attaches) to your bone, it acts as a new ‘root’ for the crown that will be replacing the missing tooth. For this procedure to work, there must be enough bone in the jaw, and the bone has to be strong enough to hold and support the implant. If there is not enough bone, it may need to be added with a procedure called ‘bone augmentation’, which is a quick and easy procedure. In addition, natural teeth and supporting tissues near where the implant will be placed must be in good health.

Click here to read the basics about implants.

 

What does the procedure involve?

The traditional method for placing an implant would involve 4 surgery visits. During the first visit, an incision is made in the gum where the implant will be placed. A hole is then drilled into the bone, the implant is then placed into this hole, and then the incision is stitched closed. At the end of the healing period, which can take 3 months, a second visit will take place. At this visit a new incision will be made to expose the implant and a healing abutment is then screwed onto the top of the implant, we will then wait a week before taking an impression which will aid us in creating your new implant crown. Once the crown has been made, the last visit will involve fixing this crown to the implant.

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Implant Bridge Solutions for a Perfect, Natural-Looking Smile

An implant bridge is indicated for when people have lost multiple teeth next to each other. The big advantage of an implant bridge over a normal bridge is that there is no need to drill into perfectly healthy teeth on either side of the gap. Allot of people choose to get rid of partial dentures in favour of having implant bridges done.

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All-on-4 Implant Bridge – A Secure Path to Natural, Radiant Smiles

This is for people that have lost all of their top or bottom set of teeth, or that their remaining teeth are in such a poor state that it would be worthwhile taking the remaining teeth out so that we can replace all their teeth with a large implant bridge called an All-on-4.

Missing all your teeth can have a devastating impact on your quality of life. It often makes people appear older than they actually feel. Conventional solutions include adjusting the denture base to the gum tissue with either a dental adhesive or by holding it in place with a seal along the border of the denture. The success of conventional solutions depends largely on the amount of residual bone and soft tissue. The loose attachment of the tooth replacement can also reduce chewing capacity, which can lead to an unbalanced diet and poor digestion – crunch vegetables and fruits, for example; are almost impossible to eat. Bone loss may also progress, and the functionality of diminish. When the palate is covered by an upper denture, a reduction in sense of taste can also be expected. By contrast, prosthetics supported by implants, function and look like natural teeth. Patients say that the bigger advantage of implant-supported dental prosthetics is a restored self-esteem. For them, it is possible to eat, talk and laugh again in an unhibited way. Another benefit is the absence of the unpleasant aspects of convention dental prosthetics, including improper fit and messy adhesives. People with securely fitting tooth replacements feel better, look better and enjoy a higher quality of life.

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Mini Dental Implants – Secure & Convenient Tooth Replacement

Your denture is fabricated as a normal denture. Four or more implants are placed into your jawbone in this one visit. The procedure requires only a few drops of local anaesthesia. Each implant is placed quickly and easily. Your denture is then retro-fitted to click onto the mini implant retention heads. The mini implant system requires no extensive surgery, and with some care is ready for immediate use. Laugh, smile and speak with confidence and comfort.

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Comprehensive Denture Solutions for a Beautiful Smile

Full Denture – is used to replace all your teeth when you have no teeth on either your upper or lower arch or both.

Having a denture will not only improve your appearance, but will enable you to still eat efficiently. It can take some time and practice to get used to wearing dentures, this is because every person’s mouth has a different structure, which can affect the retention and stability of the denture. A dentist will be able to tell you if a full denture is the way forward for you or whether a different option would be more suitable.

Partial Denture – is used to restore missing teeth when you have some remaining teeth on either your upper arch, lower arch or both.

When you have missing teeth it is important they are replaced, not just for appearance, but the gap left by a missing tooth can mean greater strain is put on the teeth on each side. A gap can also mean your ‘bite’ is affected, because the teeth next to the space can lean into the gap and alter the way the upper and lower teeth bite together. This can then lead to food getting packed into the gap, which causes both decay and gum disease. A partial denture is a plate with one or more false teeth on it. It may be all plastic or a mixture of metal and plastic. Both types may have retaining clips (clasps), to help keep the denture in place.

What is involved in making a denture and how many appointments will you need?

Visit 1 – at this visit the dentist will take impressions of your mouth and send them a dental laboratory for working models to be made, which are used to construct your denture, and also some special customised impression trays will be made to obtain a more accurate and detailed impression.

Visit 2 – the dentist will take a new set of impressions using the special trays made for you, and also take a ‘wax bite’ of your teeth, this is to obtain the way in which you bite together to ensure your denture accommodates this. A shade will be taken to either match your existing teeth or if you are having a full denture a shade will be discussed with you, depending on what your prefer. It is then sent to the laboratory where your denture will be made up in wax.

Visit 3 – at this visit the wax denture will be tried into your mouth for you to see how it fits, if it is comfortable and how it looks, this gives us the opportunity to make changes before going to the final construction stage of your denture. The denture will then be sent back to the lab and your denture will be made.

Visit 4 – this is the final appointment where your denture will be fitted, sometimes adjustments may need to be made in certain areas, which your dentist will do for you. Follow up appointments will then be booked as appropriate.

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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Treatment

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD), also known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder or TMJ disorder, is a condition that affects the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. This joint allows you to move your jaw up and down, side to side, and forward and backward, facilitating activities like talking, chewing, and yawning.

TMD is a broad term used to describe a range of problems related to the TMJ and the surrounding muscles and tissues. Some common signs and symptoms of TMD include:

  • Jaw pain or discomfort: This may be a dull, aching pain in the jaw joint area or more severe pain that can radiate to the face, neck, and shoulders.
  • Clicking or popping sounds: You may hear noises when you open or close your mouth. These sounds can be caused by various factors, including a displaced disc within the joint.
  • Limited jaw movement: TMD can result in difficulty opening your mouth wide or experiencing locking or “catching” of the jaw.
  • Muscle stiffness: You may experience stiffness or muscle spasms in the jaw, neck, or shoulders.
  • Headaches: TMD can lead to tension headaches, often concentrated around the temples or forehead.
  • Ear pain: Some individuals with TMD report ear pain, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), or a feeling of fullness in the ears.

The exact cause of TMD is often multifactorial and may include factors like teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism), jaw injury, arthritis, stress, poor posture, or an uneven bite. Diagnosing TMD typically involves a thorough evaluation by a dentist or oral and maxillofacial specialist, which may include X-rays or other imaging studies. Treatment for TMD can vary depending on the severity and underlying causes but may include:

  • Lifestyle modifications: This can involve avoiding hard or chewy foods, practicing relaxation techniques to reduce stress, and maintaining good posture.
  • Oral appliances: Dentists may recommend the use of oral splints or mouthguards to alleviate symptoms and prevent teeth grinding or clenching.
  • Medications: Over-the-counter pain relievers, muscle relaxants, or anti-inflammatory medications may be prescribed to manage pain and inflammation.
  • Physical therapy: Jaw exercises and physical therapy techniques can help improve jaw mobility and reduce muscle tension.
  • Injections: In some cases, corticosteroid injections into the joint may provide relief from pain and inflammation.
  • Surgery: Surgical intervention is typically considered as a last resort for severe cases of TMD that do not respond to other treatments.

 

 

Enhance Your Smile with Professional Tooth Whitening

Teeth lightening is a simple, cost-effective, instant way of enhancing your smile. Tooth discoloration can be a result of either extrinsic (surface stain) or intrinsic (internal stain) factors. As a general rule our teeth become darker as we become older, it is part of the normal ageing process. Many people would prefer their teeth to be whiter and so look at various whitening options.

Teeth that are discoloured and have a yellowish tone usually whiten well, but sometimes darker teeth can present more difficult, but this can vary in each person. If any fillings are present these also will not whiten, so you may wish to whiten your teeth and then have any necessary fillings changed to match the new shade of your teeth.

At home systems contain low concentrations of peroxide. Your dentist takes an impression of your teeth to produce a custom made tray to cover the teeth to be whitened. The trays will need to be worn for a few hours at a time. A course of treatment usually takes 2 to 3 weeks depending on the desired result and can last for years.

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Revitalize Your Smile with Our Smile Makeover Services

A smile makeover is when a series of teeth (usually eight or ten teeth) are designed to create a new smile. This can achieve life changing results and can be used for correcting and changing many different concerns that you may have with your current smile. We are able to widen a narrow smile, reduce a gummy smile, change the length and shape of the teeth, close spaces and replace missing teeth, restore a chipped and worn dentition and change the colour or simply if you aren’t happy with your smile, a smile makeover is a great way of achieving exactly what you want.

A smile makeover can be a mixture of different types of restoratives, such as veneers, crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays and implants, for more information on each individual restoration please visit the ‘restoratives‘ tab in the treatments section.

If only the upper teeth are being treated with a smile makeover, then often people will whiten their lower teeth which is a more affordable way to make sure their lower teeth match the new shade of their upper teeth. Here at Simply Dental Health Care, all our clinicians use minimally invasive techniques as preserving as much of your healthy tooth tissue whilst balancing the need for a cosmetic change is important to us. Dental tourism is a huge concern for the dental profession currently and whilst it may seem like a genuine offer or too good to be true please be warned, it usually is. We are more than happy to speak to you openly to discuss your cosmetic concerns before you embark on potentially irreversable, destructive treatments abroad.

For a personalised detailed plan that addresses your specific concerns, book a consultation with one of our dentists and we can help find a solution to your problem.

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Expert Dermal Filler Treatments for Youthful, Radiant Skin

Dermal fillers are also used for smoothing frown lines and wrinkles, but besides this they are also used to increase fullness to narrow lips, enhance sunken cheeks and even be used to contour the bridge of the nose.

The dentist will administer local anaesthetic over the required areas of your face, once the anaesthetic has taken effect they will begin to inject the dermal filler, this will be done by using tiny needles, which makes ducts in your skin for the dermal fillers to lay. The length of this procedure can depend on the areas you are having treated and how many injections you may need.

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Botulinum Toxin Treatments in Hertford

Botulinum toxin is a purified toxin, there are brand names available to use, such as; Botox (Vistable), Xeominn (Bocouture) and Dysport (Azzalure). Botox became the most well-known brand, and for a lot of people it has become synonymous with the procedure, yet it is only a brand name for the generic Botulinum toxin. It is used as an injection technique that temporarily smoothens frown lines and wrinkles by safely ‘freezing’ certain facial muscles. Lines and wrinkles are found where facial muscles move – preventing these unwanted movements will make the area look smoother and much less wrinkled, giving you a more youthful and revitalised appearance.

Getting Botulinum toxin takes only a few minutes and no anaesthesia is required. The dentist will inject with a fine needle into specific muscle sin areas that you require treatment, with only minor to no discomfort. It generally takes 3-7 days to take full effect with the maximum effect taking place after 2 weeks.

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Professional Gum Specialist for Advanced Periodontal Treatment

Basic periodontal treatment carried out by a dental hygienist involves cleaning the deposits if plaque and tartar from above and below the gums. The treatment is done by cleaning the affected areas with special scaling instruments. If necessary this can be done with the use of anaesthetics. Gum problems are improved after this type of treatment accompanied by an effective oral hygiene routine at home. However sometimes basic treatment is not always enough to control the situation. This is because the pockets are so much deeper that it is not possible to do a thorough enough clean.

Your hygienist may recommend you see a Periodontist who is a gum specialist and they will carry out more extensive treatment on the pockets by cleaning and removing hardened plaque. They will show you how to clean these pockets on a daily basis with the aim of the pockets tightening again to prevent the problem from exceling any further. Gum disease is often painless and irreversible – however a specialist can help to stop the disease spreading any further and help you avoid losing currently diseased or loose teeth.

Night Guards and Splints – Protecting Your Smile

Do you suffer with any of these symptoms?

  • Aching jaw joints
  • Aching and sensitive teeth
  • Stiff and painful neck
  • Frequent tooth aches
  • Morning headaches
  • Difficulties opening your mouth
  • Tensions headaches
  • Migraines

You will be pleased to know that there is a simple solution to eliminate these problems. We can provide you with a small dental splint, called an SCi splint, it fits over your front teeth and works in preventing you from grinding and clenching your teeth. Stopping this unwanted muscle clenching will eliminate the tension that causes your headaches and muscle pains.

Grinding and clenching of your teeth involves some of the most powerful muscles in the human body. While almost everybody grinds and, or clenches their teeth every now and then, studies show that patients who do so chronically exert between 6 and 20 times more pressure due to their well-trained musculature. With repeated intense contraction, these powerful muscles become painful, and the forces generated cause pain to the surrounding tissues, joints, and other muscles. By reducing or eliminating the intensity of the clenching, you are effectively minimising the source of the pain and in many cases this will happen in just a few days.

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