Nothing But the Tooth: A Dental Odyssey (Elsevier Insights)

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It wasn’t easy but I phoned and spoke to a lady called Sarah who gave me the reassurance that I was looking for. I put down the phone confident I’d made the right decision…I’d made a new patient appointment!! So the day came and yes I was scared but also determined. I was welcomed by Sarah, who made me a coffee. Celia then came into the waiting area and greeted me with a big smile. She was very pleasant and we sat in the waiting area for 5 minutes or so drinking coffee before venturing into the surgery to be greeted by Dental Nurse Laura.

If your grinding is adaptive as described above, then changing certain factors like the shape of a tooth or your lifestyle can help. If it is neurological (from the brain) it usually requires a bite guard or jaw protector of some type. I can’t tolerate a mouthguard – is there anything else I can use?The injections contain a protein called botulinum toxin type A. There are various brands such as Vistabel and Botox. The product we prefer to use is called Azzulure. We can treat lines and wrinkles on the forehead and between the eyebrows, as well as crows’ feet.

Trypanophobia is a very common condition and although many of us become less afraid of needles as we get older, some studies suggest that around 10% of adults still fear the needle! Whether or not you struggle with the thought of a needle, we will always use materials and techniques to ensure you have a comfortable experience. We can use a special gel to numb your gum initially, and our local anaesthetic delivery technique is so gentle that many people simply do not feel them. We regularly ask our patients to score the injections on a 0-10 scale, where 0 is no pain at all and 10 is agony. Very nearly all our patients give a score of 0 or 1. Our highest ever score (only once) was 3! What happens in an emergency if I am scared of the dentist’s drill? We will assess the factors causing your teeth grinding before we discuss the most appropriate treatment option with you. Why is tooth grinding a problem? The fitting, adjusting and removal of the braces is not painful, but you may find that your teeth ache for the first few days after adjustments, or after changing to a new aligner. Also the wires on fixed braces can make the cheeks sore for a week or two after they are first fitted. We provide you with special wax to put over the wires to make this more comfortable until the soreness wears off. How long does the treatment take? All whitening fades over time. It varies from person to person but most people will see a change within a year or so. For this reason we recommend topping up your results once every few weeks. Will my fillings and crowns whiten too? During the inspection we spoke with one dentist and four dental nurses. We looked at practice policies and procedures and other records about how the service is managed.The space can look unsightly or can result in the teeth nearby tilting or growing out of the gum. The bone that supports the missing tooth gradually resorbs away reducing the support for the cheeks and lips. After 60 years of genuine phobia about dental treatment with other dentists, I cannot believe that I now actually look forward to visiting the dentist! At first, I found it hard to believe their promise never to hurt you, but the truth is they never do.

So to sum up, if you are looking for a dentist who is gentle, friendly, won’t lecture you, and will definitely not hurt you I can certainly recommend Celia and the staff at Nothing But The Tooth. Having treatment under sedation or General Anaesthetic is not a cure for dental phobia. The next time you need treatment you will be just as scared as you are now. Products that comply with UK law and therefore contain no more than 0.1% active gel are unable to whiten enamel as the concentration is not high enough. Whitening products by reputable companies such as Oral B and Colgate improve your smile by removing surface stain only and will not change the underlying colour of your tooth enamel. My first visit was only to talk about my fears, and have a look at my teeth and discuss possible treatment. Over the coming months I had many visits, and with each one I felt more comfortable. I am now at the stage where I am no longer nervous. Implants have become a popular way to replace the missing tooth owing to their being fixed in the mouth without needing to cut down other teeth nearby, and their prevention of bone loss in that area Dental ImplantsBisphosphonate medicines such as alendronic acid for osteoporosis can cause complications with the healing process after implant surgery. You would need to discuss this with your implant dentist here at Nothing But The Tooth My first priority is putting patients at ease, especially if they feel anxious or haven’t been to a dentist for a while. Sometimes I provide sedation which helps people relax during treatment, and I get great satisfaction from relieving patients’ pain and helping them to keep teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted. I’ve been fortunate to gain a wealth of experience in all aspects of general dentistry including being an accredited and certified Invisalign provider (for invisible braces). I have a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry, working with patients to create the beautiful smiles they’ve always wanted. Anyone can benefit from botulinum toxin, and it is used by both men and women. What happens at my first treatment for anti wrinkle injections? Iqra completed her Intravenous Sedation training in 2018 with NHS Education for Scotland (NES). She understands that dental anxiety can be a significant barrier for many individuals when it comes to receiving the dental care they need and intravenous sedation is a safe and effective method that helps patients relax and feel at ease during their treatment. She continues to attend courses and training to keep up to date with the latest developments and prioritises patient safety and comfort above all else.