Another happy patient overcomes her anxiety of dental treatment and is happy with the experience and her treatment at Parrock Street Dental Care
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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!
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
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
Monday, August 17th, 2009
We very commonly hear patients say “when i was young we didn’t get the chance to have braces, but i wish i did, i hate my crooked teeth” Many patients want straight teeth but do not want veneers or crowns to enhance their smile. We now have a perfect remedy!
Technology and treatment has moved so far forward that there is now other options that patients can have instead of fixed braces, one such example is Clearstep.
The advantages of Invisible braces is that it is clear so you do not have to have a wire brace, its removable and comfortable to wear, treats people of any age, its totally unique, affordable and flexible and it can treat all types of orthodontic problems.
It works by the patient wearing a clear wafer thin plastic positioners which gradually guide your teeth from their present to desired position. The clear plastic positioners are worn in sequence and monitored by a dentist.
The most beneficial aspect is that Invisible braces are removable and therefore flexible enough to fit around your lifestyle so may be removed for that important meeting or special occasion, in addition to eating and drinking.
If you have any further questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team on 01474 537191
Monday, August 10th, 2009
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
Saturday, July 4th, 2009
The testimonial below is from a patient who was very unhappy with the appearance of her teeth. After discussing her concerns with Dr Rik Trivedi, a treatment plan was devised consisting of Cosmetic Porcelain Veneers, Crowns and Gum Contouring, .
After seeing a wax-up preview of what the final smile would look like we agreed to proceed with treatment. (See Smile Design Page)
Read on to see what a difference her treatment has made to her life.
“Thank-you for my lovely teeth. You have radically changed my smile but the most important thing my new smile has done has been to give me back my confidence and be the person i have always wanted to be. My family love the new me and so do I. It was worth every penny and i would recommend it to anyone!!” Susie
