January 6th, 2009 kalpesh
We see a lot of new patients wanting to straigthten their teeth. Many travel from nearby Leicester, Derby or Nottingham. Many others come all the way from Southamptom. A lot of these patients had braces when they were younger but the teeth relapsed into their original position few years later. This happens when retainers are not worn after finishing orthodontic treatment.
We tell all our patients wanting to have their teeth straightened that they have to wear retainers for the rest of their life if they want their teeth to stay straight.
The common questions we get are:
What type of retainers are there?
- removable retainers are clear plastic trays which are similar to the invisalign aligners.
-fixed retainers are a small wire bonded to the back to the back of the teeth
How long to I have to wear them for?
- we advise lifetime wear
why do I have to wear retainers?
during orthodontic treatment, new bone is deposited and the ligament around the teeth is remodelling. Retention allows to stabilise the position of the teeth while the bone matures and the ligament remodels.
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January 5th, 2009 kalpesh
Happy New Year from The Dental Suite in Leicester!! We hope that this year brings everyone happiness and serenity.
Do you have any new year’s resolutions? Want to improve your confidence and appearance? Why not start by getting a beautiful smile?
Your smile can be improved in many ways:
- teeth whitening
- dental implants
-dental veneers
- teeth straightening ( with Invisalign, Inman aligner or six month smiles)
Do you want to look younger and fresher?
why not consider botox or fillers
to take advantage of our fantastic offers, come in for a free consultation
Take advanta
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December 13th, 2008 kalpesh
we are delighted to announce that Kal has won the award for the Best Young Dentist in the Midlands!!!
Our team and patients are so proud of Kal, who finally gets the recognition he deserves!
well done Kal!!!!!!!
Raha
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December 10th, 2008 kalpesh
it is essential to visit the dentist regularly so that screening of the mouth can be carried out
we recently had a new patient coming from near Leicester in complaining of white patches on the inside of her mouth and was worried it may be oral cancer after reading about this terrible disease in a magazine.
white patches in the mouth can be due to:
- skin disorder
-fungal infection
-trauma, ie biting or aspirin burn
- oral cancer
it is therefore very important to see the dentist regularly so that the cause of the lesion can be diagnosed at the early stages.
In this case the patient was referred to hospital for advice and was diagnosed with skin disorder called lichen planus. the patient was therefore reassured and will be monitored at our practice every six months.
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December 7th, 2008 kalpesh
Unfortunately, gum disease is very common among the population. Most people are not aware of suffering from this condition.
We get many new patients coming from Nottingham, Derby and Leicester wanting to improve the appearance of their teeth. Sometimes, our new patients are not aware of having gum disease and we stress the importance of treating this prior to starting cosmetic treatment. Gums are the foundation to our teeth, so to have beautiful teeth, we need healthy gums.
Treatment of severe gum disease, ie periodontitis, involves the following stages:
- initial appointment with the hygienist to assess the extent of the gum disease and to give oral hygiene instructions for excellent home maintenance
- 2-3 more appointments for root planing, ie deep cleaning, which aims at removing bacteria and toxins on the roots of the teeth,
- we then leave the gums to heal for 3 months and we then reassess the situation
we always stress the importance of having regular professional cleans, but we also highlight to our patients that home maintenance is just as important.
everyone should see the hygienist on a regular basis
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November 25th, 2008 kalpesh
at the Dental Suite in Loughborough, we offer various forms of treatments to straighten teeth.
The options are:
- Invisalign or Clearstep, which consists of clear positioners
- Inman aligner, a removable brace that can straighten teeth in just a few weeks
- 6 month smiles, a revolutionary method from the USA that can straighten teeth quickly
- conventional braces, which can take up to 2-3 years
For more info on the various treatments visit our website or come in for a consultation to find out which is the best option for you
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November 19th, 2008 kalpesh
Being the first uk dentists to offer the six month smiles treatment, we have great experience in this field. We have many patients coming in every day wanting a beautiful straight smile in just a few months.
I have achieved great results with six month smiles and am glad that having braces has become so acceptable amongst adults. Is a great way to improve a smile and is also very conservative approach.
Come and see us if you want to find out whether 6 month smiles can work for you too!
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November 16th, 2008 kalpesh
I really enjoy reading fashion magazines and gossip magazines when am having a break and am relaxing at weekends. They are also a great way of learning about celebrity smile makeovers.
This week I saw before and after pictures of Cheryl Cole, Kate Beckinsale and Celine Dion.
Cheryl Cole used to have prominent canines and small lateral incisors, which are now more symmetrical and proportional to each other. From the photos, it looks like she may have had veneers.
Kate Beckinsale had very yellow teeth prior to becoming a Hollywood star, and know she has a beautiful pearly white smile
Celine Dion used to have very crowded and yellow teeth, indicating she may have had braces and veneers to improve her smiles.
Getting a beautiful smile improves one’s confidence and can be lifechanging. I used to have crooked teeth and after having six month braces treatment I have now straight teeth and am proud of them and am more confident when smiling and speaking.
raha
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November 15th, 2008 kalpesh
The Dental Suite in Loughborough is delighted to be able to offer student discounts. Loughborough is highly populated by students and we get many young adults coming to us asking for teeth whitening and teeth straightening procedures. Having a beautiful smile is very important for students too, especially during graduation time.
We have therefore decided to offer 10% discounts for students on either Invisalign or teeth whitening. Just go on studentbeans.com to redeem your voucher.
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November 9th, 2008 kalpesh
BBC radio Leicester asked Kal to come in for an interview on Wednesday 5th November to talk about cosmetic dentistry.
The radio presenter Rupal asked Kal questions on different types of cosmetic dentistry such as:
- what happens during a cosmetic consultation?
- what are veneers etc
Kal highlighted the importance of having a healthy mouth prior to undergoing any form of cosmetic dentistry. Once the mouth is healthy, then cosmetic work can be started. He stressed that a good cosmetic dentist not only will have great skills himself but will be using an excellent dental lab and the best dental materials on the market.
Kal also highlighted that we treat a lot of very nervous patients and that they do have neglected mouths due to their fear of dentists. He explained how we have been able to treat successfully all the anxious patients we see and we have given them great smiles to be proud of and show off.
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