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How much do we all know about teeth?

emma — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:20:30 +0000

Ben’s parents are dentists. In fact I am surrounded by dentists and a variety of people who love to talk about teeth, smiles, dental implants, whitening etc. This is why it was so very amusing a couple of weeks ago to attend “Whites” Summer staff BBQ (held in the rain, of course!) and to be given a dental quiz. Their competitive natures kicked in and everyone was trying to find the most knowledgeable partner at the party. They were expecting really gritty dental questions but instead we had questions such as what colour is the most popular toothbrush and how many teeth does a snail have? Such trivia. But, did you know that a snail’s mouth is no bigger than a pin head but can have over 25,000 teeth. Could you imagine brushing all of those teeth every day? You would never be able to follow the British Dental Health Association’s “two minutes, twice as day”. You would be there all day, every day just cleaning your teeth. Imagine, if you lost a tooth “Don’t worry, as i have 24,999 teeth left”. But we are not snails and we do not have an extraordinary amount of teeth. Once we lose our adult teeth, that is that! Well, until the invention to dental implants. Hurrah!

I had orthodontics when I was younger. The dentist removed two of my healthy adult teeth and put “train tracks” on. It was terrible. I had so many problems. Not only did my teeth look horrible, they sloped backwards and I was left with pounding headaches. Today, I have people telling me that I have lovely teeth, they have been straightened, my occlusion sorted out (this means that my bite has improved), no more headaches and two dental implants to replace my missing teeth. To finish I was treated to an hour’s worth of Zoom tooth whitening. I am very lucky to be married to a dental surgeon who has restored my faith in dentistry and given me a fabulous smile. I have changed from a person who never showed my teeth when having a photo taken to someone who smiles with complete confidence. Lucky me. I am extremely grateful. Ben may not know how many teeth a snail has but he certainly knows how to help people to look after their teeth and gums and if you wanted to change your smile then perhaps he could help you too.

White continued professional development for dental implants

emma — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:02:08 +0000

Lisa and Beccie have recently been on a dental implant course for nurses which was an excellent way to introduce Beccie to implant treatment. Beccie is new to the practice and has nursed for several years but has never had the opportunity to carry out implant treatment until now. For Lisa it was a good way to keep up to date with any required changes in the procedures we follow. At White we are very committed to continuing professional development so our patients can feel confident that we are providing excellent treatment and care.

Children excited about check ups at White

emma — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:17:34 +0000

We have recently had another successful “Open Wide Day” at White. Parents brought their children along to have their faces painted, goodie bags were handed out and we also did some experiments! Amongst the fun they also had their check ups and learnt about dental care.

Fareham gentleman has missing teeth replaced with dental implants

emma — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:49:25 +0000

A gentleman from Fareham came to White as he required dental implants. He had two missing teeth at the back on the lower right and a badly broken front tooth. The gap makes it difficult to eat and he bites his cheek a lot, but he was also concerned about the appearance of the front tooth. Dr White recommended having dental implants placed to fill the gap on the bottom right and replace the broken tooth. Very soon he will smile confidently and eat comfortably.

Lady from Shirley overcomes her fear of visiting the dentist.

emma — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:16:57 +0000

A lady from Shirley contacted White via email as she has a very bad phobia of visiting the dentist and felt unable to speak over the phone. She had several bad experiences in the past which has made her lose confidence. She explained how upsetting it was for her to write the email and said she will find it difficult to attend an appointment. At White we are very experienced in dealing with nervous patients so we suggested for her to attend a Free Consultation to allow her the chance to meet us and have a chat. She was very upset at her consultation but overcame a massive hurdle by attending her appointment. Our friendly team made her feel very welcome and relaxed and she has now commenced treatment which she felt she would never be able to do!

A white smile for Emsworth lady after having Zoom tooth whitening and new crowns

emma — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:17:52 +0000

A lady from Emsworth needed crowns replacing on her front teeth and has always wanted a whiter smile. We suggested having Zoom tooth whitening treatment first so that we could match her new crowns to her new white smile. After showing her some pictures of other patients who have had similar treatment she agreed this would be an ideal treatment option for her. She now has a whiter smile and new crowns.

Local lady from Netley smiles confidently with a dental implant

emma — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:28:30 +0000

A lady from Netley attendet d a Free Consultation to discuss the option of having an implant placed where she had a baby tooth, which had finally become mobile after all these years. She was concerned as the tooth was visable when smiles and didn’t want a gap. We made a temporary denture to replace her baby tooth and placed a dental implant. She now has a natural looking smile and not denture.

Lady from Bassett smiles confidently after having dental implants

emma — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:18:45 +0000

A lady from Bassett came to White 2 years ago for a Free Consultation to discuss replacing her dentures and a couple of bridges. She was very self conscious about her smile and was very keen to focus on sorting her top teeth first. As she was very nervous we carried out her treatment under sedation, Dr White placed several implants on the upper and then fitted a bridge, she could finally lose her denture. She was so pleased with the results she very quickly wanted to start similar treatment on the lower to complete her new smile.

A new smile for a Bishop’s Waltham lady after having braces, dental implants, tooth whitening and new crowns.

emma — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:05:25 +0000

A lady from Bishop’s Waltham came to White as she was tired of getting problems from her old fillings and also wanted to discuss the option of replacing her missing teeth. We made a suggestion of having orthodontic treatment first to correct her bite, followed by tooth whitening, crowns and implants. Initially she was concerned that 57 was too old to have braces, however once we started treatment her toothache resolved, which she had suffered with for sometime. Feeling completely confident with Dr White she allowed him to fit her braces. After 2 years she now has natural looking teeth and is able to bite, chew and smile with confidence, which she has said “is worth every penny!”

Lady from West End smiles with confidence after having dental implants

emma — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:03:39 +0000

A lady from West End contacted White as she was unhappy with two missing teeth on the lower left. Cosmetically it had bothered her for some time but her main concern was that if she lost more teeth eating may become difficult. She didn’t want a denture and was unable to have a bridge. After having a Free Consultation with Dr White she decided to have two implants placed, as this is the most natural way to replace missing teeth. She attended recently for her final appointment and was absolutely ecstatic with the end result. She is able to eat what she likes and smile with confidence, safe in the knowledge that nobody will ever know there was once a gap.