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A bright resolution! Make 2012 a year to smile for

Friday, January 6th, 2012

 

Is your smile in need of a little help? Perhaps you have discoloured teeth from drinking too much mulled wine or indulging in too many chocolates over the festive season! But with a little tooth whitening, your teeth can look good as new this year.

Tooth whitening is not only a great way to brighten your smile but it can also help to give you a more youthful appearance. Here at Woodborough House we have several different treatment options available to patients who wish to lighten their teeth.

What we offer

We offer an “in-house” procedure known as Zoom.  This requires you to stay in surgery as we apply the teeth whitening solution. This is a one or two hour session depending on the shade of your teeth. We then provide bespoke dental trays for you to take away after Zoom to continue whitening at home.

An alternative to in-house bleaching are the “take-home” teeth whitening kits we provide. This will enable you to undergo whitening in the comfort and privacy of your own home and gives you complete control. The kits include specially moulded dental trays which are inserted over both upper and lower teeth. These can be worn over night, during the day, or at weekends for up to two weeks. This option is great because you have the trays for life and so are able to top up your whitening whenever you feel necessary.

Pricing

Zoom whitening with trays costs £695.

Home bleaching costs £399.

You are able to purchase more solution if you feel you want to brighten your smile any time after treatment. We also sell other products that complement the tooth whitening process, such as whitening toothpaste.

Safety

All tooth whitening products here at Woodborough House are completely safe – all our staff have done it! Sensitivity can be a side effect, but we can provide a solution that will calm the sensitivity and enable you to continue with treatment if you do experience this. This usually only happens if you have sensitive teeth prior to treatment, and varies from person to person.

So if you’re looking to get a bright and brilliant new smile for the new year, why not book an appointment on 0118 984 3108 where one of our friendly team members will be very happy to help you.

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Dr Fahey educates Japanese implant dentists on Straumann guided surgery

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

 

Dr Nick Fahey is in Japan this weekend to lecture at Straumann’s CARES Guided Surgery workshop. On the 1st and 2nd October, Dr Nick Fahey will be involved in a series of workshops with other surgeons and dental technicians about the future of guided surgery.

Along with Martin Schafer, Straumann’s Head of Training and Education of Digital Solutions, Nick will present a case study about the benefits of using Straumann’s digital scanner – coDiagnostiX and gonyX and how effective these devices are as a guide to fitting dental implants in his role as an oral surgeon working in a UK dental practice.

Nick will also be involved in a first case planning study of the coDiagnostiX implant planning software, giving examples of how the digital software works by showcasing his work in a case by case presentation. This event gives Nick an excellent opportunity to showcase his best work using Straumann technology to other dental professionals.

Implant software such as Straumann® Cares® Guided Surgery benefits dentists because it allows for local template fabrication, along with an open system which gives greater freedom of choice in terms of software and hardware. It also provides effortless and seamless communication possibilities across various dental disciplines whilst offering optimal outcome for patients.

The aim of the weekend is to showcase the digital Straumann software as an ‘integral and flexible solution’.  On the 2nd October, Nick will also be involved in a discussion and question and answers session. Nick does dental implant treatment at Woodborough House and the Harley Street dental practice.

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Dr David Jones joins Woodborough House Dental Practice

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Woodborough House would like to warmly welcome Dr David Jones BSc(Hons) BDS MFDS RCPS (Glas), who joins the referral practice today.

David gained his BDS with Commendation from the University of Glasgow in 2005, having already achieved a BSc(Hons) in Anatomical Science in 2003.

He has worked in a broad range of dental specialities and is a Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons of the Royal College of Physicians and the Surgeons of Glasgow.

David is also an active member of the British Endodontic Society and is studying for the MClinDent qualification at the Kings Dental Institute, London, where he is a Specialist Registrar in Endodontics. David has received extensive training in endodontics and limits his practice of dentistry to this field.

Here are examples of his referred cases:

Left: Before referred for failing RCT and perforation

Right: After – repaired perforation and re-treatment

Left: Before – referred for failing RCT UR6

Right: After – re-treatment of UR6

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Woodborough House dentist Dr Nick Fahey to host ITI Study Club evening

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Dr Nick Fahey, Specialist in Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry at Woodborough House dental practice will be hosting and speaking at the third ITI Study Club event on Wednesday the 14th September, which is to be held at the George Hotel in Pangbourne at 7pm, with registration starting at 6.30pm.

Speakers for the evening include Nick Fahey and Ashley Byrne, who is the Managing Director of Byrnes Dental Laboratory. Nick will be discussing ‘Implants and Digital Dentistry: Is it time to move out of the stone age?’

The third ITI Study Club evening focuses on ‘CAD CAM Technology in Implant Dentistry’ and the aims and outcomes of the event are to:

  • Clearly explain the advantages of using digital technology in restorations for you and the patient and to show how these restorations can save time and money whilst ensuring the patient is getting a better restoration
  • To explain all the new materials and their benefits
  • To provide you with the information to ensure you have the correct material and technology knowledge, so you can inform your patient of the best restorations available
  • To provide you with information so you are able to implement these new restorations and techniques to reduce chair side time, improving profit and patient experience at the same time

The International Team for Implantology (ITI) was founded in 1980 by 12 experts planning ahead for the future of their field. Their objective was an alliance of specialists to pursue research and development in an important and as yet untapped medical area on a voluntary and idealistic basis. Today, the ITI has more than 8,000 Fellows and Members.

Through its growing number of national sections, the ITI ensures the exchange of expertise and know-how via a modern, quality-conscious end efficient network. ITI’s mission is ‘to promote and disseminate knowledge on all aspects of implant dentistry and related tissue regeneration through research, development and education to the benefit of the patient.’

The ITI Study Clubs have been set up to provide an effective method to disseminate knowledge in implant dentistry and promote interactive discussions among study club members. This is also an exciting opportunity to find out more about the Woodborough House ITI Study Club and the Woodborough House Ivory Club.

RSVP to ITIstudyclub@woodboroughhouse.com or call 0118 984 3108 by 6th September 2011 with dentist(s) contact details and GDC number(s) for CPD certificates. Places are limited and will be booked on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

For more information, please visit: www.iti.org

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Frites opens third bar in Hong Kong

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Hi everyone, hope you are all having a lovely Bank Holiday Monday to mark the end of summer! Outside of dentistry, Woodborough House Practice Owner, Specialist Prosthodontist and Implant Dentist Nick Fahey owns three bars in Hong Kong called Frites.

Frites Wanchai is the latest addition to the business and opened its doors last week. The venue looks fantastic, with outside seating and a lovely sea breeze in the evenings (even though it’s still very hot there!)

Frites gives an authentic Belgian beer hall dining experience, offering a wide selection of over 80 varieties of gourmet Belgian beers and a menu with large, hearty meals.

The bar is doing very well and is incredibly popular with both locals and expats. Most of the expats that come in know of the concept from Central Hong Kong.

Managing Director Ketrina Kerr says, “We get quite a few comments that it’s good we have opened because Central is so hard to get in to. As there are so many people working in the area, the foot traffic at both lunch and dinner time is constant and we think word should travel quickly and the business will build.”

Check out some of the pictures of the bar below.

For more information: http://conceptcreations.hk/

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Check the time on your watch, not on your face

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

By using safe and effective non-surgical rejuvenation techniques and our various treatments for lines and wrinkles, our in-house Dermatologist and Aesthetic practitioner Dr Caroline Hewitt BSc FRCP can reduce the appearance of facial lines, wrinkles and folds caused by the ageing process. As a result the face adopts a more relaxed and youthful appearance and the wrinkles/lines become smoother or disappear altogether. These products can also be used for lip enhancement and for shaping facial, hand and neck contours. All treatments are administered by Dr Hewitt after a thorough consultation with her.

How can I treat my lines and wrinkles?

We can treat your lines and wrinkles safely using a series of fillers or injections to treat wrinkles and unsightly lines that are caused by the over activity of facial muscles (e.g. frown lines, horizontal forehead furrow and “crow’s feet” around the eyes).

How do they work?

These cosmetic facial fillers are injected into the overactive muscle or the skin overlying it. It works by temporarily and partially weakening the muscle. As a result the face adopts a more relaxed and pleasant appearance and the wrinkles/lines become smoother or disappear altogether. They are usually administered without the use of an anaesthetic and usually very little pain or discomfort is felt. The injections only take a few minutes. The initial effects of treatment become apparent within 2-3 days and the maximum effect is reached by 1-2 weeks. On average the effects of each procedure will last 3-6 months after which a further course of treatment can be given if the continued effect is required.

Side effects

Side effects can occur, but are usually minor and almost always reversible. They include bruising or swelling at the injection site, localised mild pain and headache.

What are Fillers?

The fillers used at Woodborough include the Restylane and Juvéderm ULTRA ranges which are sterile hyaluronic acid gels made from non-animal sources. As we age the skin’s natural hyaluronic acid is lost giving rise to the appearance of lines, wrinkles and folds. Injection of these fillers acts to replace the hyaluronic acid lost with age and so corrects facial lines, wrinkles and folds. They are also used for lip enhancement and for shaping facial, hand and neck contours.

How do they work?

The injections, which only take a few minutes, are usually administered after an anaesthetic has been applied either directly onto the skin, and/or incorporated into the syringe containing the filler. This serves to reduce/prevent any pain or discomfort from the injection. The effect of the treatment is visible immediately. Depending on the area treated, skin type and the injection technique, the effect of treatment with these products can last 6-12 months (lips approximately 6 months). In some cases the duration of the effect can be shorter or longer. Touch-up and follow-up treatments help sustain the degree of correction. No allergy test is required before treatment.

Side effects

Side effects can occur, but they are usually minor and almost always reversible. Common injection related reactions (swelling, redness, bruising, and a temporary lumpy feeling at the implant site) might occur. These typically resolve spontaneously within a few days.

If you have any questions about cosmetic injections or fillers, we’d be more than happy to help.

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Lovely Betty? 5 reasons why Invisalign could be a good option for you

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Invisalign is a set of clear aligners that you wear to straighten your teeth. They are very different from the traditional metal and wire braces that resemble train-tracks, made famous recently by shows like Ugly Betty.

If you are interested in having Invisalign treatment, your first appointment with the dentist will focus on determining whether this is the best suited option to straighten your teeth, based on your specific oral health needs and your lifestyle. Fortunately, in recent years there have been huge advances in the treatment options available for straightening teeth, known generally as orthodontics.

During Invisalign treatment you wear custom-made removable aligners that are replaced every two weeks with a new set, which help to gradually shape your teeth into the correct alignment. Below is a list of advantages that you can expect from this treatment option:

  • Comfort. Invisalign does not have any sharp edges and brackets. The aligners sit comfortably over your teeth and can easily be removed for eating and drinking.
  • Freedom: Wearing Invisalign allows you the freedom to do activities during the day such as brushing and flossing. Your aligner must be worn for 20 hours of the day, so for four you have the flexibility to eat, brush your teeth etc.
  • Invisible: If your job is public-facing or you are particularly self-conscious about wearing metal braces as an adult, invisible aligners can offer you a more discreet solution.
  • Reduced risk of white spots: As Invisalign is a clear set of removable plastic aligners, they do not interfere with the surface of the teeth. Traditional metal braces are bonded onto the teeth which may lead to white spots forming on the teeth which become visible once the braces are removed.

Here at Woodborough House, we can offer you a free initial consultation for Invisalign, to discuss whether this cosmetic procedure is right for you and your lifestyle. Our team of dentists are qualified to answer all your questions and can work out the best treatment option for you. Call us today on 0118 984 3108

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Preventing Dental Decay in Children: How to reduce sugar in their diet

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Sugar in the diet is the major cause of decay. Few tips to reduce sugar in the diet:

  • Feeding bottles should not be filled with sugary drinks and left in the mouth for long time
  • Limit sugary drinks to meal times
  • Try to use sugar free medicine as far as possible
  • If at all your child want to eat sweets, ensure that they have it at once.

You also need to be aware of the effect of excessive acid consumption (found in fruits, yogurts and diet drinks) can wear of the teeth.

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Is six month smiles suitable for me?

Monday, February 7th, 2011

The Six Month Smiles treatment can be used to correct many orthodontic problems including –

Crowding:  The teeth are close together giving them a crowded appearance

Overbite: The front teeth overlap considerably.

Spacing: There are large, unsightly gaps between the teeth

Over jet :  The front teeth jut out

Under bite: The lower teeth protrude

Open bite: When you bite your teeth together they will not touch

Misplaced Midline: The middle lines of both sets of teeth aren’t in alignment with each other 

Cross bite: the teeth do not bite on the right side of each other

As you can see there are many orthodontic problems that can be corrected by following the Six Month Smile treatment.

If you are an adult (15 years and older) with crooked or spaced teeth and you’re not looking for a major alteration to your bite, this could be the solution for you! Most adults ARE candidates for Six Month Smiles™. To find out more  please contact us

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Advantages of Straumann Dental implants

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Straumann dental implants have been sold over four million times worldwide. The Straumann® Dental Implant System is one of the most frequently used systems in the world and is the result of more than 30 years of scientific experience.

Woodborough House Dental Practice predominantly uses Straumann  dental implants because they are backed up by an excellent treatment system and long established company. Many other dental implant systems unfortunately don’t match these standards. Straumann has many advantages:

It integrate remarkably well with oral tissue.

Require only one placement procedure. As the implant is not covered with gum tissue after placement, no second surgery is required to uncover it before attaching restorations.

The mouth easily accepts titanium used in this procedure and heals quickly after placement.

The Straumann® Implant System is compatible with both dentures and crowns.You can get subsequent treatments  from a Straumann provider almost anywhere in the world as its being widely used by the dentists world over.

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