Kathy lost a back tooth a few years ago which has affected her chewing. She found our practice via our website and joined wanting a dental implant. She is very happy with her new tooth and says her chewing function has been restored thanks to Parrock Street Dental care in Kent.
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Monday, May 3rd, 2010
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”
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Rachel had lost 3 teeth in the lower jaw which for years has affected her smile, chewing and confidence. She is very happy with her same day implant bridge which has already helped make her feel better about her smile and confidence
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Another happy patient overcomes her anxiety of dental treatment and is happy with the experience and her treatment at Parrock Street Dental Care
Monday, April 12th, 2010
Roger was very unhappy with his smile. He had very discoloured uneven teeth which prevented him smiling. Instead he would close his lips in photos and put on a false smile. Now after a new smile at Parrock Street Dental Care in Gravesend, Kent, with porcelain veneers and crowns he just can’t stop smiling!
Monday, April 12th, 2010
Evelyn was very nervous about going to the dentist and had therefore had not been to see a dentist for many years. After just two appointments with us Evelyn felt really comfortable and at ease and can now confidently say that she will continue with regular checkups with Parrock Street Dental Care.
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Chris has just had a smile makeover after years of disliking his teeth. Read his written testimonial below
“Previously I have had pretty bad experiences within dentistry with my previous dentists, i was pretty scared of having dental treatment- on a scale of 1-10 10 being the most petrified i was around 7-8.
Once i came to Parrock Street Dental Care, my view on dentistry changed, Rik is absolutely brilliant- there is no comparison. I was made to feel very calm and very informed which gave me a feeling of total trust. The dental treatment that i invested in has made me feel like a different person, i am SO confident now, i can’t stop smiling. My advise to any patients who are anxious/nervous is that you have nothing at all to worry about. I have never been treated so well”
Monday, September 14th, 2009
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.
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
A patient presented with a broken tooth which was beyond rescue. The rest of the mouth was healthy and the patient requested a fixed replacement.
The best option in this case is a dental implant. Implants are the most successful long-term option for replacing missing teeth. They are fixed-i.e like your own teeth and do not come out like dentures; they look natural like your own natural teeth; and they do not rely on other teeth to stay in place like a bridge. A bridge is also a good treatment option but some patients opt not to have a bridge as this involves treatment on good healthy teeth.
Implants have also been shown to be the most successful option over time, requiring very little maintenance in fact only the same as your other natural teeth. They are suitable for people of all ages over 18 (when the jaws have grown fully). All that is required is sufficient bone to place the implant. If this is not present there are simple procedures that can ensure sufficient bone is present.
Case Study
In the above case the patient attended for a treatment appointment. At this appointment the broken tooth was gently removed, a dental implant and post placed at the same time and a temporary crown restored the patient’s appearance. The tooth looked so natural the patient had to ask which tooth he had treated again and was very happy with the result. We will allow approximately three months for the implant to heal before placing the final crown which will look even better. The patient is returning back to work and can expect a full recovery with minimal soreness by the next day.
Dr. Rik Trivedi
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
This patient attended yesterday with a broken tooth in the smile area. This is an increasingly common finding with old fillings, crowns and teeth in people of all ages. We now have the perfect solution!
Our patient is a very busy business man and he was keen to get the problem resolved as soon as possible with the best solution involving minimum time. He was seen and completed his treatment the same day. He was over the moon with the whole experience.
At Parrock Street Dental Care (www.parrockstreetdental.co.uk or www.kentcosmeticdentists.co.uk) we are one of only a few practices in the country who have a Cerec Machine- one of the most advanced methods of designing and producing crowns/veneers and half crowns (inlays/onlays) to strengthen and improve the appearance of teeth.
The Cerec machine uses CAD-Cam technology (just like how they make cars) to manufacture these crowns and veneers the SAME DAY in just one simple appointment. No impression is required as only a picture is needed and no unsightly temporaries or the inconvenience of being numb and attending for a second appointment.
During the appointment you may relax and watch a film/play/comedy/documentary of your choice from our broad selection with our in chair dvd entertainment system.
In short it is the perfect way of having the perfect solution to an age old increasing problem.
For more information just email or call our practice!
