Carol, 43 from Bromborough in Wirral
Implants & Crowns
January 14th, 2010Kirsty, 29 from Greasby in Wirral
January 7th, 2010“Liam and All the staff at Buckle and McGrath
Thank you so much for restoring my confidence! I am absolutely made up with my new ‘Pearly whites!’All of my family & friends are really jealous!! Haha
I really am so grateful to you all! Love from Kirsty”
“I don’t want braces, can I still have a straight beautiful smile?”
December 11th, 2009“My teeth are all crooked and I really want to improve their appearance but I really don’t want braces; can I still have a beautiful smile?”
We get this question asked a lot. More than likely, yes. There are times where we have no choice but to resort to both options. If teeth are so misaligned we must first move them gently into position before veneering them. Only with careful analysis of tooth proportions and jaw dimensions are we able to determine that for certain. We have been able to help so many people who had absolutely refused braces without compromising the end result. Braces are not for everyone either. For various reasons sometimes braces would not even be the right choice to make a smile beautiful.
“How can I prevent my teeth from becoming discoloured?”
November 16th, 2009“I’ve had whitening done and I’m really happy with the results but I’m scared of them going back to how they were before. How can I prevent discoloration?”
- See your hygienist for professional cleaning at the recommended time intercal (usually every 3-6mths)
- If drinks have a high stain potential, use a straw
- Remember to brush shortly after you have foods or drinks that are highly staining. If you can’t, try to rinse with lots of water.
- Avoid abrasive toothpastes which may wear the enamel, exposing more of the darker substructure in your tooth (the dentine)
- Don’t smoke!
Finally, use your home whitening kit to give you a little boost occasionally!
Veneers, Crowns & Implants
October 20th, 2009Wendy, 60 from Burton in Cheshire
“What are porcelain veneers?”
October 16th, 2009“Everytime I read a magazine, a celebrity is said to have had veneers. Ican see their teeth look nice, but what actually are porcelain veneers?”
Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain bonded over the front surface of the teeth. They are long lasting, stain-resistant and can be a very natural looking restoration. Porcelain is very versatile; it can be used to lengthen, widen and whiten. We customise them personally to you, choosing the exact shape, colour etc.
There’s a whole host of reasons patients may have porcelain veneers. Placed on misaligned crooked teeth they can give the appearance of perfectly straight teeth, they can cover stained, discolored teeth or be applied to whiten and brighten the entire smile. We can bond longer porcelain veneers to worn or chipped teeth to make them look younger and stronger. Or they can be made to match the surrounding existing teeth, too. We would need to see you for a consultation to determine exactly what it was you needed and whether veneers were a suitable option. Book today!
“I’m really nervous, can you help?”
October 13th, 2009“I would really like to improve my smile, I know there’s definately some work needs doing. I’ve been putting treatment off for years as i’m afraid to see the dentist, but I know things are just getting worse. Is there anything you can do to help me in some way?”
Our practice is especially familiar of the fearful patient. Making your experience with us a truly calm and comfortable one is our priority. We understand that each patient’s experiences, both past and present are truly unique. A patient manner and gentle touch can be expected by all members of our team. In addition, we offer music CDs, anxiety medication and sedation dentistry to help our patients get the care they want and need. Why not come and visit us, see the practice, meet some of the team and enjoy a coffee? - There’s really no need to venture into see the dentist until you’re feeling more at home here!
“Cap or Crown? What’s the difference?”
October 8th, 2009“I’ve got some caps, and now my dentist has told me I need a crown on another tooth. What is the difference?”
A cap or crown - they’re the same thing and simply refer to complete coverage of the tooth. Caps/crowns are generally necessary when teeth have gotten weak from previous large fillings to protect them from fracturing or teeth that have fractured and now they need support. Crowns are also placed on top of implants or on teeth that have had root canal treatment.
Single Implant
October 7th, 2009Daniel, 20 from Heswall in Wirral
Following some trauma, Daniels front tooth needed to be extracted. An implant was placed at the same visit and a temporary tooth placed onto it.
