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Archive for September, 2009

How long does tooth whitening take with Zoom?

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

“I want my teeth whitening, and have read your offer but I’m getting married in a few weeks, have I left it too late?”

There are two methods in which tooth whitening can be achieved, and a combination of both methods will give the optimum results. Firstly, there’s in the in-surgery light activated whitening. We book you in for around a one hour appointment. The Zoom! gel is applied to the teeth and it is then activated by the Zoom! light. This is done in cycles of 15 minutes, and is usually done 3 times.

Secondly, we provide you with bleaching trays that are made from impressions of your teeth to ensure a good fit. Your are then given the Zoom! bleach and the instructions of how to use the kit. Home whitening is usually done for 2 weeks, but results can normally be seen from day to day.

Natasha comes to the end of her course!

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

It was way back in April when Natasha started some Postgraduate training in Endodontics, and time yet again has flown by! Last week she completed the final days on her course and received her certificate from the SimplyEndo team.

Never one to call it a day, she’s on the lookout for another course to keep her busy and further her knowledge and skills in another area of Dentistry. Keep it up Tash!

Barbara, 83 from Prenton nr Birkenhead

Monday, September 28th, 2009

 

I would like you to convey my thanks to Mr Buckle and Mr McGrath for treatment received.

 On my first visit I was most impressed with the staff and soon felt quite relaxed for the consultation.

Although I knew I needed attention, as a pensioner of long standing, I wondered if at my age it was worth bothering.  However, I did proceed and whereas before treatment I was conscious of smiling I now smile confidently.

 Dentist appointments are often arcaded but with such up to date equipment, everything is for the comfort of the patient, even choice of music whilst having the work done, it certainly helps one to relax.

 My thanks and best wishes.

I’m having Invisalign and need some attachments, what are they?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

“I’m starting my Invisalign treatment and my Dentist told me I need to have some attachments put on my teeth. What are they?”

Often with Invisalign teeth need attachments. These are usually needed on teeth that need that little bit more movement, and they help the Invisalign aligner grip onto the tooth in order to get it into place.

Attachments are just a little bit of white filling material placed onto the surface of your tooth that can easily be removed without any damage once you have finished your treatment. We ensure to pick the same colour as your own tooth so as little as possible is noticable.

Laura, Rosanna & Louise all go back to school…

Monday, September 21st, 2009

It’s that time of year again when students go back to school, and this year 3 of our girls have just enrolled at college! Louise, Laura and Rosanna had never done Dental Nursing before, but started here at Buckle & McGrath all eager to take on a new challenge and career. The girls have learnt day by day exactly what’s involved and seem to have mastered it all in no time.

They are now starting another part of their training, which involves attending college one night a week for some theory over the next 12 months.  An assessor will also need to come into the practice to see them performing their daily tasks.

Good Luck girls!!

Vikki celebrates in style!

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Next week, our senior dental nurse turns the big 3-0! Never one to let an occasion pass her by, Vik celebrated at the weekend with a big party for all her friends and family. It was the perfect time for the Buckle & McGrath team to have a good get together and let their hair down away from everyday work! The celebrations went on late into the night, or was it the early hours of the morning?! A good time was had by all. Happy Birthday Vik!

Can you do Root Canal when I’ve got a crown on my tooth?

Friday, September 11th, 2009

“I’ve been told I need a root canal treatment, but I’ve got a crown on the tooth. Can it still be done?”

Root Canal Treatment needs access to the nerve inside the tooth. This means drilling into the tooth, if there is a crown on we can more often than not  just drill through it in the same way we would with a natural tooth.

There are times when a crown/bridge may need to be removed, this is usually if theyve been placed onto teeth were they mask the orientation of the tooth beneath and make accessing the nerve very difficult to find. Your dentist or endodontist would advise you before they removed anything.

I’ve had Zoom! whitening, how long will the results last?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

“I’ve had my Zoom! tooth whitening and am really pleased with the results, but how long will they last?”

Whitening results tend to last really quite well, but it will depend on you personally. Often people adjust to seeing their teeth a brighter shade and soon think they’re not as white as they were when you first bleached, when in fact they are its just you’ve become accustomed to the new shade.

Obvious things like smoking will stain teeth and make your teeth regress quicker. The more your diet conists of highly staining foods and drinks, such as red wine, coffee, curry and bolognase, the more likely you are to see your results fade a little quicker than others may.

The good news is that we provide you with 6 syringes of bleach and on average you should use 3-4 in your initial 2 weeks. So, you should be left with plenty more to just pop it back in for a night here and there when you’ve got something special on like a wedding or a holiday! This will maintain things nicely, and you can always just buy replacement bleach from us in future when you do eventually run out!

Vikki rejoins the team!

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

1st September 2009

Following the birth of Archie in April, Vik has been enjoyng her maternity leave by spending all her time with the new arrival. Aready growing into a big boy, and with family and friends desperate to look after him Vik is ready to return to work. We’re all excited to have her back at Buckle & McGrath, as will our patients!