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Less Than 10 Weeks till Christmas!

Parrock Street Dental Care — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:32:40 +0000

There are less than 10 weeks until Christmas, why not get your teeth whitened, for a dazzling christmas smile. Call the reception team on 01474 537191 to book your appointment now!

Inman Aligner: Jenna Is very happy with her inman aligner and teeth whitening

Parrock Street Dental Care — Sun, 29 May 2011 19:40:49 +0000

Jenna is very happy to regain her confidence and smile again with the inman aligner brace and teeth whitening at Parrock Steet Dental

Theresa is very happy she finally gor her teeth “sorted” at Parrock Street Dental

Parrock Street Dental Care — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:16:02 +0000

Theresa had not been to the dentist for a while and had a number of broken fillings and infected teeth. She had root treatments, same day cerec crowns and a dental implant and is very happy with her treatment.

Marlon talks about his inman aligner treatment

Parrock Street Dental Care — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:22:37 +0000

Marlon wanted a quick brace to correct his crooked upper front 6 teeth only. He chose the inman aligner as he wanted to avoid fixed train track braces and wanted a quicker treatment option. After straightening his teeth he had teeth whitening and a cosmetic filling to repair a chip as a mini smilemakeover.

” I am very happy with the inman aligner and all the treatment i have received”

Sue loves her new smile

Parrock Street Dental Care — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:39:40 +0000

Sue was unhappy with her smile.

She had uneven mismatched crowns at the front showing black lines near the gum line, large silver filling on most of her back teeth which were visible and generalised uneven teeth.
This affected her confidence and preventer her from wanting to smile.

After a complete smile-makeover from Rik at Parrock Street Dental She has regained her confidence with her beautiful smile and would recommend it to anyone!

Betty Talks about her cosmetic treatment to improve her smile @ PSDC

Parrock Street Dental Care — Wed, 26 May 2010 00:26:16 +0000

: Betty Hull before cosmetic treatment and Dental Implant

: Betty Hull picture after restorative treatment

Lower Arch view showing Missing lower molar tooth and silver fillings

Betty Hull lower molar implant and crown in place in mouth

Betty was unhappy with the colour and appearance of her teeth including her large silver mercury fillings and missing tooth space. She had white fillings and cerec crowns, a dental implant and teeth whitening and is very happy with her result.” I am so glad i came here after visiting my old dentist for 20 something years and being unhappy with my teeth. In just one year i have never been so happy with my teeth and smile. Thank-you Rik

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Laura is amazed at how her new dental implant tooth looks so real

Parrock Street Dental Care — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:37:22 +0000

Laura had been missing her back tooth for a number of years. She was always aware of the gap as it affected her smile, confidence and chewing. She was nervous and apprehensive before about dental implant treatment but is delighted with her new tooth. After having her teeth whitened and the tooth replaced, she loves her new smile and her new tooth-”it looks so natural you can’t even tell its an implant”

Chetan talks about his implant treatment at Parrock Street Dental Care

Parrock Street Dental Care — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:14:39 +0000

Chetan lost his back teeth due to gum disease. This made chewing more difficult. He was recommended to Parrock Street Dental Care by a relative.He was treated for gum disease, teeth whitening to improve the colour of his teeth and his back teeth were replaced with dental implant retained bridges to restore his chewing. He is very happy with the treatment he had, approximately 2 years ago at Parrock Street Dental care.

Patient Information on Home Whitening Treatment

Parrock Street Dental Care — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:40:48 +0000

Your dentist has given you a whitening kit to take home with you together with your whitening trays. It is essential that you follow the instructions given by your dentist and the manufacturers’ instructions in wearing the trays and applying the whitening agent.

This advice sheet has been produced with the help of CODE.

How long Should I wear the trays for?

This depends on the amount of lightening that you desire and the original shade of the teeth. If your teeth are quite dark or very yellow/ grey/ tetracycline stained it will take longer to bleach the teeth. If you are not experiencing any sensitivity you may wear the trays for at least 1 – 2 hours and even sleep with the trays in your mouth. It is very important to remove all the excess material around the gums or the palate prior to sleeping with the trays.

The darker your teeth, the longer they will take to get lighter. Tetracycline stained teeth can take from 6 months to one year to reach the desired colour. Some teeth can whiten after one month.

If you cannot wear the trays for a few days because of your hectic schedule, it does not matter. Whiten your teeth according to your own schedule. Some people put the trays in after dinner and wear them for the first hour while watching TV or doing the dishes. Then if everything is fine they replenish the trays and sleep with them in the mouth.

What do I do if I have any sensitivity?

Sensitivity of teeth is the most common side effect of home whitening. In fact many patients suffer from sensitive teeth anyway. This occurs usually around the necks of the teeth where the gums have receded. If you are experiencing any sensitivity you should stop whitening your teeth for 3-4 days. If the teeth become ultra sensitive you can place a sensitive toothpaste into the whitening trays for an hour a day. Alternatively you can rub the sensitising toothpaste into the gum margins with your finger 5 times per day for a few days. If you are at all concerned, please call your dentist.

How will my teeth feel?

Normally the teeth feel very clean after the whitening procedure. The whitening materials also have an indirect effect on the gums of improving their health. This is how the technique was invented as it was first used to treat the gum irritation caused by orthodontic treatment.

What about my smile?

If you have white fillings in the front teeth that match the existing shade of your teeth before whitening your teeth, they may not match the teeth afterwards. This is because your teeth can lighten, but the fillings do not lighten. When the desired colour has been achieved, the dentist can replace these fillings with a lighter shade of filling material to match the new shade of your teeth. Normally the dentist will wait until after the desired shade of lightening has been achieved before changing the fillings.

How long does the whitening last? Will I have to whiten my teeth again?

Normally the new white colour of your teeth keeps quite well. The effect is dependent on what has caused the teeth to discolour in the first place. If you drink coffee, red wine, cola drinks the effect may darken slightly. Some patients have a top up treatment after as and when they feel it is necessary. Some patients do not need to.

Does whitening harm the teeth or gums?

Safety studies have shown that whitening teeth using the dentist prescribed home whitening technique is perfectly safe on the teeth, cheeks, gum and tissue of the mouth. Whitening the teeth with the dentist prescribed kits is equivalent to drinking one soda drink. The whitening material has a neutral ph.

There are problems with the whitening kits that are purchased over the counter. Although they are inexpensive, they normally contain an acid rinse, which can damage the teeth or thin down the enamel of the teeth. This acid rinse can be extremely harmful to the teeth.

The technique of whitening is not for everybody. There are some situations where whitening teeth is contraindicated such as where the front teeth are already crowned or where there are very large fillings on the front teeth or where the teeth are already excessively worn and there is tooth surface loss. The most ideal situation is where the teeth are healthy and strong but have become more discoloured with age.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our care team on 01474 537191.

Teeth Whitening Testimonial at Kent Cosmetic Dentist, Gravesend

Parrock Street Dental Care — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:59:49 +0000

Hello, my name is Eula and I am a receptionist at Parrock Street Dental Care.
I found that in the past I had very yellow teeth due to my love of wine, currys and smoking. I felt that i wanted my teeth to look healthy and so after discussing my concerns with Dr Trivedi, i opted for professional (take-home kit) teeth whitening. I found the whole experience to be very easy and I am really glad that i proceeded with the whitening as I feel so much more confident now. Should you have any questions regarding teeth whitening please do not hesitate to call the practice on 01474 537191