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Postgraduate training at the Dental Suite Leicester Loughborugh Derby
May 4th, 2011At the Dental Suite , we feel that it is very important to provide the latest techniques in all the treatments we offer. This is why both Dr Bohara and Dr Sepehara travel the world to seek out the best options for our patients. Dr Bohara recently went to the Osteology conference in Cannes, France. The conference was attended by over 3000 delegates from all over Europe to learn the latest advanced techniques in implantology.
hygienist Leicester Loughborough Nottingham Derby
February 13th, 2011All of us will regularly build-up a layer of tartar on our teeth, some people will get a bigger build-up than others, but everyone should have a regular professional clean. Your dentist will recommend how often you should see the hygienist.
What is a hygienist?
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Why should I see a hygienist?
Dentists advise seeing the hygienist as she/he has been specially trained to carry out scaling and polishing and can spend longer with you. They are also highly experienced at showing you how to look after your teeth and gums. In some cases, you will need a number of appointments with the hygienist to get the gums healthy ready for the dentist to restore the teeth with crowns, implants or fillings.
What are the benefits of a professional clean with the hygienist?
- Healthier teeth and gums
- Fresher breath
- Higher success of dental treatments such as veneers, implants, teeth straightening etc
- Positive effects on your general health
How can a hygienist visit benefit my general health?
Recent research has found a link between gum disease and heart disease. Scientists have found that bacteria responsible for gum disease could travel in your bloodstream and potentially harm your heart.
What are the signs of gum disease?
- Gum bleeding
- Gum swelling
- Purple-red gums
- Bad breath
Gum disease at the early stages can be reversed without permanent damage to your bone and gums. If gum disease progresses then the damage will be permanent and gums and bone around the teeth will shrink eventually causing teeth to become loose and potentially fall out.
Best Dental Practice: Award-winning dental practice
February 10th, 2011The Dental Suite is a Multi-Award Winning Dental Practice
We won Best Practice (Midlands) at the Dentistry Awards in December 2010
Raha won Best Young Dentist (Midlands) at the Dentisty Awards in December 2009
Kal won Best Young Dentist (Midlands) at the Dentistry Awards in December 2008
Why come and visit us at the Dental Suite Leicester and Loughborough?
Because we are committed to high quality dental care and patient care. We have state of the art premises and equipment. Our staff and dentists are highly qualified and trained. We will go the extra mile for our patients.
Why not find out for yourself? Come and visit us!
Dental Tourism
January 31st, 2011Dental Implant Treatment Planning Is Very Important
This is a recent example, of a new patient I saw who had 9 implants placed in his mouth last year at a clinic abroad.
His presenting complaint was that his implants were fracturing, were becoming loose and his overdenture would not fit. He explained he did not want to see the dentist who carried this out as he was not confident in his abilities. I asked why he chose to have extensive work done abroad. He explained because of price.
Unfortunately I see many cases like this. It is very important to carry out through research when having dental implants placed. Of course price is always an issue, but be aware having cheap work done then cheaper materials may be used and short cuts will be taken, as in this case. Remember all implants are not the same and all crowns and bridges are not the same. Also it is important the clinician has extensive postgraduate experience. Unfortunately in this case this is not the case. The implants were placed poorly and placed in the wrong positions meaning no stents were used. Also there has been no proper thought into the engineering of the case.
In this particular case I had to remove all his implants , which meant extensive bone loss. If this patient wants implants again he will know require major bone reconstruction from his hip. His original fee abroad was £15000……now it would be £30000, with extensive surgery. He would also require a 4 night say in hospital because of the hip graft.
So the key points are
• Ask to see the clinicians past cases.
• Ask to see the clinicians cv
• Use good quality dental implants and well constructed crowns and bridges. All my patients visit my technician to understand about the constructions process and shade match. Many of them are surprised by the extensive work which is required behind the scene.
The following is an example of a case which we planned correctly from the beginning using high quality materials and experienced technicians. If done correctly from the beginning the patient will be protecting there investment. The patient was ecstatic when we finished her treatment , as she could eat again and have a confident smile.
cosmetic crowns Leicester Oadby
January 30th, 2011HIGH QUALITY CROWNS IN LEICESTER
This Leicester patient presented to me unhappy about her crown done at another dental practice. The photos show an unsightly crown on the upper left central tooth. It also shows the inflammation of the gums due to them being poorly contoured and designed. This would have caused extensive damage to the gums and bone if it had been left like this.
After our consultation I recommended the following
• To see our great hygienist, Rebecca, to reduce the inflammation of the gums
• Remove the old crown and to place a temporary crown to “coach” the gum back into healthy status
• Prepare the tooth for a high quality all ceramic crown and then cement this crown 1 week later.
The patient was ecstatic with the final result.
The key point’s are
• There are no short cuts if you want a quality result
• Price is important but be aware cheap is not always best. Remember when having cosmetic work you are paying for the skill and experience of the clinician, the artistic ability of the technician and high quality materials.
• Ask to see past cases of your dentist and postgraduate qualifications.
Smile makeovers with orthodontics
January 23rd, 2011Do you want to improve your smile? Teeth straightening combined with teeth whitening can really change your appearance and give you that smile you always wanted.
There are many forms of teeth straightening (orthodontics) available at the Dental Suite.
- 6 month braces (Six Month Smiles)
- Inman Aligner
- Clear braces (Clearstep and Invisalign)
- Damon DQ braces
- Damon Clear braces
Do you want to find out which treatment is best for you? why not book in for a free consultation? Call us on 01509 231144 or 0116 2554373
The Dental Suite wins the BEST PRACTICE in the Midlands Award
December 11th, 2010We are proud to announce that the Dental Suite won the awards for BEST PRACTICE in the Midlands at the Dentistry Awards!!!!!
We are so happy about this win and are so proud of our amazing team members! Well done to our amazing team!
Root canal treatment
December 10th, 2010When do I need a root canal treatment?
When the nerves of a tooth are infected a patient will complain of pain from the tooth in question. The pain will be worse on biting and more intense whilst sleeping and the pain will stay on for a while.
The treatment options for an infected nerve are:
- root canal treatment
- take out the tooth
A root canal treatment therefore consists in making a hole in the tooth to take out the infected nerves and to put some medication in the canal where the nerves used to be in order to kill the bacteria. Once the pain and infection have gone away, typically after 2-3 weeks, the canals will be sealed with a rubber filling and the tooth will be closed off with a normal filling. In many cases, a crown will be needed after the root canal treatment to strengthen the tooth.
how to treat gappy teeth
December 9th, 2010We see many new patients who complain about their gappy teeth and the option to treat them are:
- veneers
- teeth straightening with clear braces, 6 month braces or damon braces
Below are some examples of gappy teeth treated with 6 month braces/ Six month Smiles. Our Dentist Raha has been the first in the country to provide this form of treatment and therefore has a wealth of experience in this field.
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case 4
Not everyone may be suitable for 6month braces, but don’t worry as there are many other alternatives available, such as clear braces (Clearstep or Invisalign), Damon Braces, Lingual Braces. If you want to find out which is the best option for you, why not book in for a consultation? Call us on 01509 231144 or 0116 2554373, we look forward to seeing you!
