NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - PAGE 31

We strongly believe in the non invasive dentistry wherever possible. There are many benefits to a minimal approach such as:1. Less invasion leads to healthier teeth and gums.2. Less biological damage.3. Less risk of complications.4. Maintenance is simple and cost effective.5. Less costly!6. Natural results.For example, just look at our case below with regards to a non invasive smile makeover: This smile was created WITHOUT any drilling, any needles or injections and was entirely pain free.This is a classic … READ MORE

Our case of the month for June involves repairing worn and fractured edges of the upper front teeth using composite bonding. Cosmetic bonding is a fantastic technique to repair teeth using minimally invasive dentistry. The process involves NO drilling, NO needles and NO pain. Please take a look at our case: Worn, chipped front teeth. Note the translucency present. After cosmetic bonding. Just like new! The difference is amazing and all completed in just one session. How is this done? There are a num… READ MORE

If you have a dental crown, this article is for you. In the old days of dentistry, there were only a few types of crown. Namely: 1. Metal crowns 2. Gold crowns 3. Porcelain bonded to metal crowns… CONTINUE READING

Our dental tip of the day involves prevention, in particular reversing early decay. Did you know that in many cases dental decay starts from in between the teeth called the interdental area? If left untreated, these lesions will gradually progress and become closer to the nerve leaving you at risk of the dreaded root canal treatment. Our tip is simple - prevention is better than cure. Ensure your oral hygiene is excellent, clean properly in between the teeth using dental floss and brushes. We can also pres… READ MORE

Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. Fact. So if you have missing teeth, your first choice should be a dental implant. The most common scenario we encounter is to replace a single missing tooth. Why replace the tooth? There are a number of reasons: 1. For aesthetics especially if it is a front tooth! 2. To restore function. 3. To prevent any further bone loss. 4. To prevent drifting of the adjacent and opposing teeth- yes they can move! 5. To maintain the bite. 6. For psychologic… READ MORE

Our case of the month for May 2015 involves teeth straightening of the lower front teeth. Crooked lower front teeth is a very common problem that affects many adults. In fact, there is a term for this as the teeth gradually become more and more crooked - 'late lower incisor crowding'. There are a number of reasons for straightening lower teeth: 1. Cosmetic 2. Improved hygiene - often plaque and calculus (hardened plaque) readily forms on the inside of lower front teeth 3. Improved bite 4. Prevent furth… READ MORE

Dental implants are the most successful way of replacing missing teeth. There is no doubt about this with overwhelming evidence to support their use. If you have thought about treatment with dental implants then please read this article which provides all the basic information.… CONTINUE READING

If you have ever thought about straightening your teeth but have dreaded the thought of metal braces, then we have the solution - lingual braces. Lingual braces are placed on the INSIDE of your teeth so that no one will know that you are wearing an orthodontic brace.The days of the 'Ugly Betty' type brace have long gone - invisible lingual braces are the future. One of the most popular types of lingual brace is called the Social 6 brace. This aims to straighten the front 4 (upper or lower) teeth in a matt… READ MORE

Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. There is certainly no doubt about this in the dental field. Why would you want to wear false teeth when dental implants can be used to provide a natural and secure replacement with long lasting results? For example, please take a look at our case study below. Here we have a missing front tooth. This is usually the worst place to lose a tooth. Just look at the result achieved: Missing front tooth- oh dear! Tooth restored with a dental implant- can… READ MORE

Our case of the month for April 2014 involves the closing of a gap between the front teeth in only 3 months using invisible lingual braces. The before and after photographs speak for themselves: Gaps between the front teeth which our client hated Gaps closed in only 3 months! This treatment was achieved using the Social 6 lingual brace by Dr Nissit Patel. This technique is the truly invisible brace as it is placed on the INSIDE of the teeth, completely hidden from view. If you are interested in clos… READ MORE