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Peter’s New smilemakeover and bite rehabilitation

Parrock Street Dental Care — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:18:59 +0000

Peter’s new smile.
Peter had a very unusual bite and for years was wearing an overdenture over his own broken teeth to allow his teeth to meet. He had a history of broken teeth and loose dentures and a poor appearing smile.
After a smile makeover and bite rehabilitation course of treatment with Rik at Parrock Street Dental Care he can now eat and smile effortlessly and confidently with fixed teeth and no denture. He is very happy with his treatment and would recommend it.

Ruth is very happy with her cosmetic fillings, bridge work and 1 visit cerec crowns

Parrock Street Dental Care — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:40:48 +0000

Ruth was unhappy with her missing teeth and silver fillings. She had cosmetic white fillings, bridgework and 1 visit Cerec crowns and is very happy with her end result and the treatment throughout at Parrock Street Dental Care.

Testimonial- Implant retained bridge

Parrock Street Dental Care — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:16:32 +0000

The following testimonial is from a patient who suffered from advanced gum disease. He had already lost a lot of his upper teeth as a result and the remaining teeth had become very loose and moved such that they gave a very unpleasant appearance. The patient was also wearing an upper denture which made the gums and teeth even more unhealthy. He had gum (periodontal) treatment carried out on the remaining healthy lower teeth to keep them healthy. He needed all the upper teeth and lower front teeth removed and replaced. We agreed to provide the best alternative to natural teeth when teeth are missing. Fixed ,strong, beautiful Dental implants. Several implants were placed in the upper jaw and lower front area and once healed, restored with bridges attached to them. This gave the patient his teeth back which not only enables him to enjoy all his favourite foods but also gives him a beautiful, healthy smile. No one knows they are not his natural teeth.
You can see the smile transformation photos in the smile gallery (top row, second photo from the left).

His testimonial follows:

“My previous dentist failed despite regular attendance to properly treat and maintain my teeth, therefore as a consequence I have had major work prescribed and carried out at Parrock Street Dental Care. Whilst having my treatment I felt that it was a complete u-turn to my previous dentist, in comparison Rik provided a very professional, personal and caring approach to my treatment. I have continued coming to this practice as I know I will receive professional progressive and leading edge treatment.
I feel very confident and assured by the treatment I continue to receive, Parrock Street Dental Care has transformed my attitude towards dentists and dentistry- TRY IT- YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!” (Mr. I.J. )

Kent cosmetic dentist replaces damaged tooth with same day implant.

Parrock Street Dental Care — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:02:03 +0000

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

Kent dentist replaces loose denture with fixed bridge

Parrock Street Dental Care — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:54:16 +0000

The following patient attended our practice after having problems with his loose dentures. He was presented with a choice of treatment by Dr Stephen Tangney in which he chose to go ahead with a fixed bridge.

Read on to see what impact it has made to his life….

“My previous experience about dentistry was not very good before i came to Parrock Street Dental Care, I was not scared of my previous dentist but I was unhappy with the treatments offered. Parrock Street Dental Care is excellent in comparison to my previous experience as i was made to feel welcome and relaxed, and most importantly offered a choice of treatment.

I previously had a bottom plate with three teeth attached, they moved all the time and I was forever pasting them causing embarrassment. Now I have a bridge which is so natural i forget I have false teeth. I am so happy now as I can forget about it.

I was motivated to have a bridge as I was fed up with the plate moving in my mouth and having to keep pasting it.

The treatment that I received was excellent and it has increased my confidence and I am very happy with the end result!

If I had to give any words of advise to other patients nervous or anxious about visiting the dentist I can say that you will be made to feel relaxed and important, overall I was very satisfied with my whole experience.”

Barry S

Dental Implants Costs: How do they compare to the other options?

Parrock Street Dental Care — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:36:41 +0000

When it comes to cost for dental implant treatment the following should be bourn in mind:

Dentures are the cheapest short-term option but they require replacing every few years and soon become the most expensive long-term. They can also have a detrimental effect on the gums supporting surrounding teeth which leads to further tooth loss. this makes dentures harmful to the overall health of the mouth long-term.

Bridges have a cost similar to dental implant treatment but usually require the cutting down of adjacent healthy teeth to hold and link to the missing tooth, this can mean healthy teeth risk having problems. Although bridges give a fixed solution they do need replacing over time. The frequency of replacement depends heavily on the maintenance of a patients oral hygiene and lifestyle factors such as smoking and sugar intake.

Implants are considered the more sound long-term investment. The initial cost can be spread over the length of the treatment. They are shown to be the most long-term successful option having a 97-99% success over a 15 year study. Hence long-term they are by far the cheapest!

Ultimately if i lost a tooth its the only thing i would ever consider! If you require any further information or wish to discuss this further please call or email the practice to arrange an appointment at your convenience.

Dr. R. Trivedi

Dr Rik Trivedi