Unusual Blog post

Phil Cory is an ex-patient of mine and an interesting and "genuine" man.
No, he didn't leave my practice through dissatisfaction, he moved to the North of England. We have kept in touch from time to time , more easily of late though Facebook.

Phil has just seen my website and this is his comment:


"The site looks snappy fella, it does justice to your brilliant dentistry, I can't recommend you highly enough..."


So Phil describes himself as a "veganist, gluten freeer, guitar looney, song writer, alternative lifestyler, video maker, astral voyager, tonal tune healing music maker, for my music checkout www.myspace.com/shipsofice email is sonicwarrior888@hotmail.com"

So on the face of we probably don't have a huge amount in common, yet I have great sympathy and respect for his chosen lifestyle, born, I believe out of deep conviction. He is a sometime graphic designer and all round genuinely great guy.

On his Facebook wall today he writes:

"Tomorrow I embark on my journey as a fully fledged offgrid traveling musician (songwriter-rock guitarist)/crystal bowls healer, I offer up my services to the cosmos with a fully open heart. If you know of a venue that would be correct for this - possibly a private address - then I offer to come and share my skills/ entertain you and yours there to the best of my abilities :) "

He is looking for small scale venues ( at extra low cost) . If this alternative lifestyler, Crystal bowls healer, singer songwriter's appeal interests you or someone you know, then why not get in touch with Phil. He knows the Newbury area well but I'm sure will travel wherever he is welcomed.

regards to all

Richard Charon

Transforming Dental Experiences

Today we cared for two very grateful, happy and relieved patients. Both benefited greatly from the very gentle "Happy Air" sedation technique which has transformed their dental experiences.

One of them, Adele, travels about 50 odd miles to visit us. She has already written us a lovely testimonial . Scroll down to find hers.

If you know someone like her, pick up the phone and call

Chris, our treatment co-ordinator

Call now on 01635 47757 or e-mail her

chris@newburydentist.co.uk

Great Progress in Marketing Materials

After our marketing business meeting tonight we feel we are at last making great progress towards a final re-vamp of our stationary and marketing materials. Itsbeen a long time in the development. Watch this space.

ANOUNCEMENT

ANOUNCEMENT

To celebrate our 20th year in Newbury,
we are unveiling a new look for our

dental practice.
From August 1st 2009,
The Richard Charon Dental Practice

will be called
Richard Charon

at

Newbury Smile-Makers

We are planning new signage and a new stationary suite and

some exciting new e-marketing too, so

Watch this space !

Afraid of the dentist?

I am Newbury’s foremost expert in successfully helping anxious dental patients to achieve the great smile they would love to have.

I have developed a national reputation and with over 30 years of experience in the field, I teach and mentor other dentists from all over the UK and Ireland on how they can help overcome their patient’s fear of the dentist. Other dentists also refer some of their nervous patients to me too.

We have a highly experienced team and offer a very personal and relaxed ambiance at our Private Dental Practice located on the first floor of St. Mary’s House at 55-6 in Cheap Street in Newbury, just 2 minutes from the railway station and less than one hour from Paddington !

If you know anyone who hates dental visits then I am certain we can help.
Please take time to visit www.newburydentist.co.uk and read the many terrific testimonials and detailed stories by some of our patients in their own words !

Dark tooth?

Single dark tooth - What can be done?

A single dark tooth?
Are you fed up with a poor smile because of a single dark tooth?
Are you concerned about the need for a crown or a veneer?
Then read on:

But first ....

If you have a single dark tooth ( perhaps more than one) then it may already have been root-filled or it may have died and require a root filling to save it. In any event it should be checked to be sure that it isn't hiding an abscess underneath it.

So once successfully treated , even some years ago, how can the darkened tooth can be brought back to a very acceptable colour?


Traditionally crowns were made. These may still be the best answer but it is quite destructive and relatively high cost. Another solution could be a veneer. This is less destructive but uses a thin layer of porcelain ( like a false finger-nail) to cover over the dark tooth. These can be very effective but not by themselves if the tooth is very dark.

"Inside/outside" or "Walking bleaching".
A simple and often less costly technique

This is how it is done ....

The actual technique has changed in recent years. Here is how its done:

• An impression is used to make a plaster model of your teeth
• A personalised soft vinyl cover (" bleaching tray") is made which snugly & comfortably fits over your teeth.
• Painlessly, a small access hole is made in the back of the dead tooth or an old filling is removed.
• You will be given instructions on how to apply the special safe bleaching gel to the teeth and the bleaching tray.
• You go home and change the bleaching gel every 2 hours (best done on a Friday and over the weekend). No need to get up during the night.
• After a day or two (depending on how dark it was to start with) the tooth will change to a much lighter colour.
• The hole in the back of the tooth is repaired with a white filling.

Caution

If the dark tooth already has filling work on the front of it, the filling material will not change colour so it will need replacing to match the new shade.

Here is a link to one of the World's leading expert's on tooth bleaching, Dr. Linda Greenwall where she describes some methods in more detail. Detailed description

Follow this link for more details and a consultation about your dark tooth . It will make a dramatic difference to your smile!

Love your heart, love your toothbrush

Love your heart, love your toothbrush

Bacteria in the mouth have been directly linked to heart attacks, says the UK's leading oral health charity. British Dental Health Foundation Researchers from the University at Buffalo* have labeled two types of bacteria - Tannerella Forsynthesis and Preventella Intermedia - as carrying a "statistically significant association with an increased risk of heart attack." The British Dental Health Foundation - launched National Smile Month on May 17 under the slogan 'Look after Yourself, Brush for Health' - has reminded the UK of the simple dental healthcare routine which can help keep the heart healthy. Foundation chief executive Dr Nigel Carter BDS LDS (RCS) said: "Gum disease has been linked to diabetes, strokes and pregnancy problems as well as heart disease, so it is vital to look after oral hygiene. "Almost all of us suffer from gum disease at some pint in our lives, but is easy to control it and prevent serious risks."A good oral health routine should include twice daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, cutting down how often you have sugary foods and drinks and visiting the dentist regularly, as often as the dentist recommends. Cleaning between the teeth is also important and should be done once-a-day using floss or interdental brushes." Researchers presented their findings in Miami at the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research. Scientists linked the number of bacteria in the mouth with higher risk of heart disease.

Long Distance Travellers

My thanks and appreciation once more to Alun Rees for publishing the following story. Why not read it directly from his blog?


http://www.alunrees.com/blog/long-distance-traveller-no-one-does-it-closer-really/

Invisalign testimonial

I received this great testimonial from a 19 year old patient of mine just recently about his Invisalign treatment. Here it is in his own words and unedited.

“I, Christopher Millar decided to try Invisalign because my front tooth was forward of my other teeth and catching on my lip, which caused me to cut my lip when I was eating and made it very uncomfortable. I had tried to have treatment with an orthodontist but this didn’t work for me as I have a gag reflex problem which they couldn’t cope with. I am really pleased with how Invisalign is working, my problem tooth has already gone back and it not causing me any bother, all my teeth are starting to look really straight and smart. The treatment is invisible and on the whole very comfortable (slight discomfort on the first day of a new set of aligners). Richard and his staff have been fantastic and made the whole process much more manageable, they can cope with my gag reflex problem and I don’t have to worry about my appointments. I would highly recommend Invisalign to anyone seeking treatment for teeth straightening especially older teenagers or adults who would rather not have a metal brace on show.”

BNI 10 minute slot

Today I held an audience of about 50 local business people spellbound for my allotted annual 10 minute slot at the Jack O'Newbury Chapter of BNI whilst explaining what Invisalign is and how it works. I used a powerpoint presentation kicked off with a 2 minute animoto video. It had to be fast paced but may have resulted in a couple of referrals.
One new member, a photographer approached me wishing to sign up to the practice.
I also had an unexpected and glowing testimonial from one of my long standing regular patients. She attended for the first time today as an observer and when asked to stand and appraise the meeting she did so but couldn't wait to tell the assembled group that she and her children had been patients for 16 years and that the kids loved coming to see us and what was more I was an excellent dentist. That really made my day. So I can put the powerpoint away for another year now.