Richard Leworthy and Jane Ellis are now able to offer you Botox® and other facial rejuvenation treatments here at Rock House. They have completed a series of training courses with the prestigious Dr Bob Khanna, internationally renowned as a leading lecturer, trainer and expert in facial aesthetic medicine.
As we get older, nature can sometimes need a helping hand and that’s where non-surgical facial treatments can work wonders. You can now look and feel your best and we’re here to help you. Areas of the face that can benefit from treatments are the forehead, eyes (crows feet) lips and mouth creases and nose to mouth lines.
This month, for the first time, we have sent emails out to our patients to remind them that their check ups are due. If you would like an email next time we need to contact you please ensure we have your correct email address.
It is nearly two years since Richard with his daughter Helen, working for The Vine Trust, carried out dentistry for Peruvian villagers living near the tributaries of The Amazon. He is returning later this Summer, with his wife Sue as his dental assistant. This time Richard is the team leader and joining him are Optometrist David Millican, Dispensing Optician Sandra Millican, Dr Roland Clarke, his wife Ann a nurse and their daughter who, with a degree in Spanish, will be the translator. Also joining them is a paediatrician from Edinburgh.
If you have any unwanted spectacle frames please bring them in to us so David can take them with him.
If you are nervous about seeing a dentist, you aren’t alone – many people feel anxious about dental treatment.
There are different levels of dental anxiety, ranging from slight nervousness to phobia (when someone has an intense fear that may lead to panic attacks).
However anxious you are it’s likely there will be ways of dealing with the problem one step at a time.
Our dentists take your fears seriously and deal with them sympathetically.
You may find distraction techniques helpful. These may include:
Hypnotherapy is known to help people relax and can be used to treat anxiety.
You may find it easier if you have some form of sedation. This relieves anxiety and causes temporary relaxation without putting you to sleep. You will feel very relaxed and probably won’t be able to remember much about the procedure afterwards.
There are two main types of sedation in dentistry:
Intravenous sedation (IV) which involves an injection of a sedative drug and Inhalational sedation
Currently we are unable to offer (IV) sedation at Rock House but are able to offer inhalational sedation.
This is also known as “gas and air”. It is a mixture of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oxygen. (It is the same gas as ladies in labour use during childbirth).
You breathe it in through a small mask that is placed over your nose before and during dental treatment. When your treatment is finished the sedative gas will wear off after a few deep breaths and the gases leave your body quickly.
We have this system of inhalation sedation in all three dentist’s surgeries here at Rock House.
If you are interested in having inhalation sedation do have a chat to your dentist.
Digital X-ray software for our computers is on its way and by the New Year 2007 all new X-rays will be stored digitally. Previous X-rays will be scanned in to each patient’s records so we will have a continuous record.
What will this mean for our patients?
Digital x-rays use far less radiation and so are safer, not only for the patient but for the dentist and nurses as well. The images will be digitally scanned and can then be magnified larger on the computer screen. This will help the dentist to diagnose problems with greater accuracy.
Also, the small plastic disc that now is positioned in your mouth is much softer than the old style cardboard film that used to feel hard against you gums or roof of your mouth.
At your next visit please bring with you any new mobile telephone numbers or e-mail addresses so we can continue to send computer generated appointment reminders.
Our reception staff may also ask you to update your medical history at your next visit so we can scan a new A4 form into your records.
Many people decide to give up smoking. If this is your resolution, not only will it help your overall health and wellbeing but also your dental health.
How to stop smoking:
Reward Yourself!
One of our patients put all the money aside she had saved from not smoking and has decided to have her teeth whitened. For more information see over and pick up an Illumine leaflet.
Why are my teeth becoming darker?
Dental discolorations are mainly caused by products such as nicotine, tea, coffee and red wine. Tooth discolorations are also age related. With time not only the outer enamel but also the dentine in the inner tooth is affected. Damage to the dental nerve, or certain medications can also lead to tooth discolorations.
Can my teeth be whitened without harming them?
The modern bleaching technology is based on a natural mode of action. Coloured pigments in your teeth are neutralised, only water and oxygen are the by-products. What is the effect? The whiteness of your teeth is restored.
You will see a change within a few days. In most cases the desired result is obtained after two weeks.
The change is obvious:
If you thought bleaching was only for models or film stars think again, it is quite simple and normal. You can even do it in the comfort of your home. We will show you how to apply it and regularly check the enduring effect.
“Aesthetic white teeth may change your smile, your aura, and the reaction of people around you. This will make you feel self-assured.”
Following his trip to Peru last July, Richard intends to continue to help raise more funds for this worthwhile charity and hopes to return to the Amazon sometime with his wife Sue.
There continues to be a display of framed photographs of his trip in the waiting room available to purchase.
We are pleased to welcome Mr. Les Wheatley, a Clinical Dental Technician trained in Canada, to our practice. If you would like an appointment with Les, please ask our receptionists.
Sometimes, when too much shrinkage occurs in the gums, supporting your dentures, the lower jaw can get out of its proper relationship with the upper jaw. This can lead to a number of problems. The facial muscles can virtually collapse, giving the appearance of premature ageing.
A carefully designed denture can often improve your appearance and the comfort of the denture.
The monthly payment for this is still £15.10
Ask for details and a joining form today.
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