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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 
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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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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
We waved a short farewell to Sarah and Nick this week, as they have gone off on an adventure to Russia. Last year, Nick entered himself and Sarah into a prize draw to win a fishing trip to Russia. Its an amazing prize, and a fabulous opportunity. Guess who won…………. fluke Fitzy! Yes, the lady who does not do that much fishing , and who was the only lady to be entered,won the trip that all the men were gagging to win.
They flew out to Russia, where they will be staying in a lodge, but have to be flown out by helicopter every day to get to the river they will be fishing on. We hope both Nick and Sarah are safe and well, and having a great time catching salmon. We definitely look forward to seeing the pictures when you get back 
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Thursday, July 8th, 2010
We are all very excited at Woodborough House, as we have a new bit of kit coming to the practice! We have many patients in the dental chair having treatment that requires us to take impressions using putty materials and alginate. We all know this is not much fun. Its especially difficult for patients that have a bad gag reflex or find it stressful having dental impressions taken.It is also an invasive procedure. Well don’t fear……………… Itero is here!!
The Itero is a scanning device that enables us to take accurate dental records and impressions. Itero features parallel confocal imaging which uses laser and optical scanning to digitally capture the surface and contours of the tooth and gingival structures. An accurate impression is the foundation of an accurate study model required for effective treatment planning. After scanning, the machine gives us 3D images to help with treatment planning, crown preperations, and orthodontic treatment. Its also a great way for patients to see their dental work on a screen.
Woodborough House is very excited to be able to use this pioneering equipment, and to be one of the first in the UK to have one. No more goop, gagging or discomfort! That is something to be proud of
Tags: crowns, dental implants, Dentures, general dentist, intra-oral camera, nervous patient, orthodontics, Pangbourne, smile makeovers, soft tissues
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Thursday, June 24th, 2010
It’s one thing we all have in common……..we are all going to age. Yes, it is very depressing that we start to look less youthful, and our skin will become dull and lifeless but there is a way of perking yourself up. Here at Woodborough House, we have a fully qualified Dermatologist who treats patients who are interested in Dermal Fillers. We have a lot of people ask us “what is the difference between botox and fillers?”. Well, that can be explained simply. Botox is a toxin that paralyses the muscle. It basically stops a wrinkle or crease from forming. Dermal Fillers will simply fill the line or crease that is there. They will not paralyse the muscle.
Yesterday we had a visit from our Restylane representative. Restylane is the gel based Dermal Filler that Caroline uses. Its a great product, and you may have heard of it in the media, magazines, or makeover programmes. The word on the street is Gordon Ramsey has used it!
Now for the scientific part………. Restylane is made of Hyaluronic Acid. We all naturally produce Hyaluronic acid in our bodies. At a certain age, the body stops producing HA and thats what gives our skin the signs of ageing. By using Restylane Fillers, it can give the skin volume, and the youthful natural look it had before. Dermal Fillers will last for about 9-12 months so if you want to maintain the fresh faced look, a trip back to the Dermatologist will be needed.The product can be used in a number of areas: forehead, frown lines, lipstick bleed lines, cheek augmentation and jaw line. It is also used as a hydration product. It can help repair sun damaged skin, thinning of the skin and even ageing hands! The product is very safe when treated by qualified dermatologists, and has a safety track running over 14 years.
Of course, I look youthful enough not to have needed the treatment, but some of the girls are lining themselves up for a session (I know they won’t mind me telling you that)! If you are interested in Restylane products or would like to know more about Dermal Fillers then please ring our Team. They would be more than happy to provide you with information or litrature
Tags: botox, dermal fillers, dermatologist, Pangbourne
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
Sorry bloggers I have been away for a while, but I’m back with all the updates, gossip and news from Woodborough House. This weeks news is…………we have a new member of the Team! Yay! Sarah and Nick have decided they need an extra person to help take the weight off their shoulders and help with the running of the practice. Karen has joined us as the new Business Manager of the practice. You may also recognise her, if you see her, as she did all the interior designing for the practice when it was being revamped. She runs her own interior design business when she isnt here, so she is a handy lady to have around. On behalf of all the girls (and a few boys) at WH we want to say a big WELCOME!! You are one of Team Woodborough now
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Saturday, June 5th, 2010
From all of us at Woodborough House, we want to say a big congratulations to our nurse Laura who gave birth to a beautiful girl this week. Finally!It seems like we have all been waiting for forever to hear the good news. Mother and baby are all doing well, and I will keep you all posted with news about them both. We have all been missing Laura heaps and look forward to her joining the team again after her maternity leave xxx
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Friday, May 28th, 2010
As I sat down for breakfast, drinking my mug of tea, I was happy to hear that the breakfast news programme was doing an article on oral hygiene. Yay! Its been proven that people with poor oral hygiene are more prone to heart problems, and disease. People are, and I quote, 70% more likely to develop heart disease if they do not brush there teeth twice a day. This is big news!
We are all aware of how important eating healthy is, and that exercise will keep us healthy, but not everybody knows how important good oral hygiene and care is. I hear people say all the time “I don’t need to see a hygienist. I know how to clean my teeth”. Even me, as a dental nurse, needs to visit the hygienist, and I am in the profession!
So, to sum things, visiting the dentist and the hygienist regularly is essential. Not only do we want to keep those teeth looking fab, but we want you to remain healthy. If you would like any advice on good oral hygiene, or would like to visit one of our dentists or hygienists then please contact our reception team or nurses. They will be more than willing to help.
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Thursday, May 27th, 2010
As a nurse, we have to put up with a lot of things, but this week I experienced something new. Someone bit my finger!! Yes, yes it was very funny at the time but I definitely don’t want to experience that again. There I was, in the surgery,doing my nurse thing, when Sen asked me to take routine xrays of our new patient. This patient was 78, so I explained thoroughly the process of taking an xray. I described how I would place the xray sensor into his mouth and ask him to bite together when it is the correct position. So, slowly I placed the sensor into his mouth…………………………..then it came!! The big canine tooth, sharp and ready to attack the index finger.Now this tooth was used, many years ago to tear through raw meat! Cavemen would use them to eat their catch of the day! I didn’t study radiograph for this.
We all had a giggle, and the patient was very apologetic. We saw the funny side of it. So, when having dental radiographs, think of the dental professional taking them. A finger is for life…… not just for xrays
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