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Monday, January 10th, 2011
iTero enables a perfect fit and therefore the possibility of soreness and swelling associated with a probable poor fitting is eleminated. A perfect fit will also increase the efficacy of the restoration which would in turn, improves the overall aesthetics. A restoration will not function as effectively as it could if it doesn’t fit properly. iTero helps to improve efficacy and also increases patient comfort. iTero also helps to prevent mistakes and patients can benefit from their new restoration from day one and don’t have to come back to dentist re-fitting / adjustments . Treatment time is also shorter using iTero.
Many patients also find it very uncomfortable having a mould created, as the sensation of having dental putty in your mouth can be very unpleasant. For some people, this process can stimulate their gag reflex, which may be unpleasant and embarrassing. The process can also be messy and time consuming.
Using iTero can be particularly beneficial for nervous patients and those who suffer from dental phobia, as the feeling of having dental putty in the mouth can be rather uncomfortable and time consuming. iTero simply uses a scanner, which produces images of the mouth within seconds.
Woodboroughhouse Dental practice is one of the pioneer cosmetic dentistry in UK and making a difference in people’s lives. Contact us to know more about iTero.
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Sunday, January 2nd, 2011
The Six Month Smiles™ technique employs the latest technology and techniques in cosmetic dentistry to move your teeth quickly and safely. The key components of the treatment are the use of special nickel titanium wires and a primary focus of moving the teeth that show when you smile. Dentists use tooth-colored braces that are barely visible. The wires are usually tooth-colored as well.
There are no more risks of root damage or other issues than those associated with traditional orthodontics. Since the forces used with Six Month Smiles™ braces are lighter and teeth are seldom extracted, there are actually even fewer risks involved with Six Month Smiles™ orthodontics
A revolutionary combination of proven orthodontic techniques, modern materials, and innovative thought - Six Month Smiles utilizes nearly invisible clear braces to gently straighten and align teeth in an average time of just six months.
Get a confident smile with six month braces: safe, quick and affordable!
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Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Well its official………Christmas has arrived at Woodborough House! Me and Sara C have got the twinkle lights going (after struggling with a few light bulbs that had blown), the decorations are on the tree, and the fire place is decorated with stockings. We are all feeling very festive at WH.
Although this time of year is always very busy for us all, we hope that you and your loved ones are not forgetting about your 6 monthly visit to the dentist and your trip to the hygienist. I know that the dentist is probably at the bottom of the list around the festive season, but its a great opportunity to get the kids in when they break up from school. Come along and avoid the Christmas hustle and bustle and enjoy a warming cup of cappuccino in our waiting room. We are open all the way up to Christmas so there is no excuses!
If you would like to book an appointment with your dentist or hygienist then please call our reception team or drop us an email. We will be more than willing to help.
Tags: dental examination, dental hygienist, general dentist, Pangbourne
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Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
You know its that time of the year again….Christmas is coming.It creeps up every year with out a warning, and every year we struggle with what to get our loved ones. Well we have a solution…… Woodborough House Home Tooth Whitening Kit. I sat at home at the weekend, bombarded with talent shows and celebs making fools of themselves in the jungle for hideous amounts of money, and the only think I notice (although I am in the profession) is their sparkly white teeth. Well if they can do it, we can.
The home bleaching kit is great and easy to use. All the girls at WH have done it so if you want to chat to somebody about how it works, and what you have to do, then please ask them. They will be more than willing to help
Tags: dental examination, dental whitening, general dentist, smile makeovers
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Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
Yes I know. I keep banging on about iTero but…………….. ITS GREAT! The dentists at WH are now all fighting to use it. Nick was scanning 2 patients yesterday, and then Sarah was fighting for it in between.
We are starting to notice (now that we know how to use it) exactly the kind of things it can do to help us and our patients. Yesterday, we had a lovely lady who is having some extensive cosmetic work done with Nick. She has only a few teeth left in the upper jaw, and between having teeth extracted and implants placed, we needed to make her a temporary bridge. We have tried the conventional temporary bridge, but we keep having breaks and it becomes loose, as there such a large space it has to fill. But no fear……. iTero is here! Good old ”Lucy Laser” as the girls at WH have come to name her, was able to scan the remaining teeth in the upper jaw, soft tissues and areas where there are missing teeth.With this cad-cam information, the laboratory is then able to make us a much stronger temporary bridge. The patient is happy. We are happy.
We are so excited about the new technology and we love to talk to our patients about it. We are very proud to have this amazing software at Woodborough House and will be using it now and in the future to help make our patients smile one to be proud of.
If you are interested in iTero or would like to know if this technology is suitable for you, please talk to one of our team.
Tags: advanced cosmetic dentistry, crowns, dental implants, smile makeovers, soft tissues
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Thursday, November 4th, 2010
I blogged on this a while back now, but we are officially up and running with the iTero technology here at WH. In fact, some of the dentist are getting quite competitive. Sen is actually top of the list for dentists that have cases using iTero! Well done Sen. The heat is on now guys.
The iTero technology is an absolute magnificent “piece of kit”. iTero is a revolutionary new technique, which is used to create dental impressions. iTero technology uses digital 3D images of the patient’s mouth, rather than dental trays and putty and can be used to create a range of different dental devices. We all know how much patients dislike those putty impressions! By using the 3D images, iTero creates a much accurate impression of the patients tooth, or teeth, making the fit of the new crown perfect.
iTero technology is set to revolutionise the way dentists create dental impressions. The new technique will reduce time in the dentist’s chair, improve accuracy, reduce mess and eliminate the need for further appointments. Anything to make our patients journey at WH easier and less traumatic for them, is a bonus for us. We are very lucky to have the iTero scanner here at WH.
If you would like to know more about iTero then check out our website, or speak with our dental team. They will be more than willing to help.
Tags: advanced cosmetic dentistry, crowns, gum treatments, intra-oral camera, nervous patient, Pangbourne, smile makeovers, soft tissues
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Thursday, November 4th, 2010
Apologies to all the blog readers. I have been away for a while but……… I’M BACK! And there is lot’s to update you on.
Firstly, I would like to introduce 3 new members to the Woodborough House Family. We have a new nurse, Louise. She is a qualified nurse, as well as being trained in dental radiography, and joined the practice in September. We have a new General Dentist John. He is a very friendly gentleman who owned his own practice. He is now working with us here at WH a few days a week. We also have a new Periodontist, Kuljeet. He is very experienced in the field of periodontal disease, prevention and treatment. He is the man to see if you are having any problems!
From all the rest of us at WH we want to say a big “Welcome” to the new members of the team.
Tags: dental examination, general dentist, Pangbourne, periodontist
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Friday, July 30th, 2010
Our dentist Sen has recently completed a course on Inman Aligners. As he is interested in the appliance and straightening teeth, he took this opportunity to obtain more information and experience in treating patients who want to use an Inman Aligner.
The Inman Aligner is an orthodontic appliance, which offers our patients a faster solution to straighten teeth, without committing to years fixed braces. It is most effective at correcting front teeth.
The Inman Aligner, can in some cases, take just 6 weeks to straighten certain teeth. The Inman Aligner is not as “invisible” as our Invisalign braces, but it has many of the advantages that the Invsialign system has over traditional braces. It is removable so that is doesn’t disturb your eating and oral hygiene. In addition all movements are achieved with a single aligner so there is no need to change your aligners every week. The Inman alighner is also cheaper than conventional fixed braces. We like the sound of that!
We offer a free of charge consultation with either Sen or Mark, so if you are interested in straighting your teeth, Inman Aligner or Invisalign then contact our reception team. They will be more happy to help 
Tags: dental examination, general dentist, invisalign, orthodontics, smile makeovers
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Friday, July 30th, 2010
It was an exciting day for us when the new Itero machine arrived at the practice. We all wanted to have a play and get our mitts on the new scanner!
Our reps from Straumann came to introduce us to our new gadget, and spent the day with us explaining how the Itero works and how to use it. It really is quite fantastic, and I don’t think any of us quite expecting how hi-tech and amazing this machine is. When it came to using the machine, we all had to be trained how we use it, how we capture images of the teeth, and how these images can then produce 3D models of the patients teeth and soft tissues. We were all guinea pigs for the day, because in order to train how to use it, we needed to practice on each other. I personally took this opportunity to get my own back on Sen………………only kidding. It took some getting used to, but I think we all got the hang of it in the end. Obviously as we are new to this, it took us longer to complete scans than usual. The rep promised us that eventually, this will become second nature, and our scans will be quick once we have mastered it. She even showed us a clip on YouTube of a dentist in America, who has had the iTero for some time, who completely a full scan of a patients quadrant in 1 minute 9 secs!! That’s it……………….. the heat is on. My mission now is to beat that record
Tags: advanced cosmetic dentistry, crowns, dental examination, general dentist, intra-oral camera, Pangbourne, porcelain veneers, smile makeovers, soft tissues
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Friday, July 30th, 2010
Im sure many of her patients already know, but I want to say from all of us here at WH a big congratulations to our dentist Nae Shah. She is a expecting a baby!!! The baby is due at the end of October, and we all want to wish her and her husband Tom the best of luck.
Nae has always joked, before being pregnant, that she would have to wear her gloves and mask if she ever had to change a nappy! Well, your time is nearly here Nae. We will stock up on gloves and masks for you. Hee hee.
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