September 1st, 2010
At the Dental Suite we provide many forms of treatment to help improve our patients’ smiles
We offer
- dental implants
-cosmetic dentures
- crowns, porcelain veneers
- orthodontics treatments such as six month smiles (6 month braces)
This case shown below is an example of one of our lovely patients smile makeovers with 6 month braces
This treatment took just over 6 months and the great smiles was boosted by a professional scale and polish and teeth whitening. The results were amazing and the patient was extremely satisfied.
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August 30th, 2010
Taking care of your child’s teeth
More children are visiting their dentist at an earlier age than ever before. The proportion of children making their first visit to the dentist before the age of two has doubled since 1993. This, along with subsequent routine examinations, will ensure your child is getting the care they deserve to prevent dental problems later in life. Please ask us about the best option for your child’s dental care.
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July 6th, 2010
Budget for dental care and save money
Many patients have taken the opportunity of joining our dental care plan and have been delighted with the benefits.
By joining our membership scheme you will receive discounts off treatment allowing you great savings. You can join the plan at any time, this is especially relevant if you are considering treatment, as you will receive a discount on your fee.
If you are interested please ring the practice on 0116 2554373 to find out more. Alternatively, you can pop into the practice and we can complete a form. This will only take a few minutes and will simply require your name, address and bank account details.
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June 30th, 2010
Regular dental check ups are very important as they allow us to monitor the health of your mouth and help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. This can mean less fillings, less likelihood of toothache, more attractive teeth and a greater chance of keeping your own teeth for life.
As part of your dental examinations, we perform a comprehensive assessment of the overall health of your mouth,
including : - teeth
- gums
-soft tissues, ie tongue, palate, floor of mouth, cheeks
We are trying to keep you as healthy as possible so that you reduce the risk of future problems and treatment, and look and feel great.
If you want to book for a check up call us on 01509 231144 or 0116 2554373
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June 29th, 2010
Many people find going to the dentist a very frightening experience. For some people, their fear even prevents them from going for check-ups.
Fear of the dentist can be caused by many things. For example, a previous bad experience, being embarrassed about your teeth, have a feeling of loss of control, have a fear of injections orneedles, worry that the anaesthetic won’t work properly or have concerns about unnecessary treatment.
At the Dental Suite, we have been treating nervous patients for many years and have a wealth of experience in this field. We take a gentle approach to dentistry and we will try to understand your fears and work with you to make your visit as stress-free as possible. We explain everything to you at your consultation appointment to ensure you fully understand what treatment you require. Before you start any treatment,we ensure that you feel in control and you can signal, such as by raising your hand, if you wish to have a break and you need to stop for a few moments. You may feel better if you bring a friend or relative to the practice for support and reassurance.
Dental techniques have improved dramatically over the last few years, meaning that dental treatment can often be completely painless. For example, anaesthetic gels can be applied to the gum so that you don’t even feel any injections.
If your fear is very strong, there are other approaches that may help such as relaxation techniques, or sedation.
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June 28th, 2010
If you suffer from bad breath (halitosis), you should know that you are not alone. Bad breath is a very
common problem and there are many different causes.
Bad breath can be caused by bacteria that accumulate on the back of the tongue and between the teeth. Regular brushing and
flossing help to get rid of food particles, and can also help to prevent bleeding gums. Regular examinations will allow our dentist to identify any areas where plaque is caught between your teeth and our hygienist will also show you the best way
to clean your teeth, gums and tongue.
We recommend different hygiene programmes to our patients depending on their needs, patient who tend to accumulate plaque more easily see our hygienist every 3 months, whilst those who have less build up come every 6 months.
We are also proud to be able to provide the latest technologies to our patients as we use the best products on the market to achieve optimal results
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June 10th, 2010
You probably don’t even realise it, but your regular dental examination involves more than just your teeth
and gums. At the Dental Suite, our dentist at every check up also examine the oral soft tissues (lips, tongue, floor of mouth, cheeks,
roof of mouth and throat) for signs of disease, and also oral ancer. Oral cancer occurs nearly as frequently as cervical cancer, although it causes more deaths. Early detection is essential to increase the chances of a complete cure; if the cancer is caught early enough, it can be treated and cured very simply.
If you smoke or drink alcohol you are at higher risk of developiong oral cancer, with the risks heavily
increasing if you do both. Chewing tobacco is also a major risk factor for developing oral cancer.
In addition to attending your dentist for regular checks, you can greatly reduce your own risk of developing
oral cancer by stopping smoking and reducing your alcohol intake. If you require any advise on smoking cessation or if you have any concerns about your risk of developing oral cancer, please contact us for further help and advice.
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June 6th, 2010
X-rays allow the dentist to see any problems with your teeth before they become physically visible, such as tooth decay or possible infections, thus enabling the dentist to treat any underlying problems before they develop any further, saving both time and
money. At the Dental Suite, we take x-ray every two years on patients at low risk of decay while more frequent x-rays are required for those who have high risk of decay. We are happy to be able to provide digital radiography to our patients as these not only give us high quality x-rays but also reduce radiation dosages by 80%!
We also have a ct scanner to allow precise and accurate treatment planning for our implant work and a lateral ceph machine to allow us to treatment plan accurately our orthodontic cases
In children, x-rays allow the dentist to see when and where second teeth will grow through. The same
applies to adults and their wisdom teeth.
At the Dental Suite we pride ourselves in using the latest technology to provide the best dental care for our patients
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May 31st, 2010
The main role of a hygiene visit is to clean your teeth professionally - this is usually called a scale and polish.
At the same visit you are shown the best way to keep your teeth free of plaque and to keep your gums healthy. Professional removal of tartar and plaque and teaching you how to prevent it from reforming again, will go a long way to slowing the progress of gum disease. A clean, fresh smile is generally a healthy smile.
At the Dental Suite, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, we see many new patients presenting with gum disease. We put them on our Dental Suite hygiene programme to remove all the harmful deposit from under your gums to allow healing and to stabilise your gum health. Once your gums are stable we recommend you come and visit the hygienist every 3 to 6 months for 20 minutes. The added benefit of a hygienist visit is to have white, stain free teeth as well as clean and fresh breath.
We offer many plans to suit you and your lifestyle, contact us for more information
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May 7th, 2010
Chipped teeth can be repaired in various ways:
- white filling
- veneers
- crowns
Veneers are thin porcelain facets that cover teeth to hide and chips, fractures or discolourations.
The picture below shows a patient of ours who wanted veneers to improve the shape and colour of his teeth. He had 6 anterior veneers and was extremely happy with the results.
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