Charlbury Dental

NewsletterWinter 2017

The tooth, the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth...

What Is Six Month Smiles Short Term Orthodontic Treatment?Six Month Smiles® is a safe, affordable and effective short term orthodontic treatment with a modern twist on tried-and-true orthodontics. There is little debate within the orthodontic community that braces are the most widely used and most effective method to give patients straight, healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. Six Month Smiles® has taken the best aspects of braces and modifi ed the treatment and the materials to give adults a common-sense, cosmetic solution that fi ts your lifestyle.

Dr Ailsa David will straighten your teeth with Six Month Smiles >

Introducing the Six Month Smiles Cosmetic Braces System

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What are the benefits?• Average treatment times is only 6 months.• The Lucid-Lok® clear brackets and tooth- coloured wires are barely visible.

• Use of braces has been shown to provide the most conservative and predictable final result.

• Patient Tray Kits™ ensure that your appointments are fast and comfortable.

• Low forces and short overall orthodontic treatment times increase comfort, safety, and hygiene.

• Six Month Smiles is typically less expensive than traditional braces, aligner therapy, or veneers.

Is it for me?Six Month Smiles® is a great solution for adults who have crooked teeth, spaces between their teeth, or are unhappy with their smile for any reason and offers an alternative to traditional metal braces that you may wear for two years and sometimes more. It is essential that a detailed assessment is carried out to make sure you are a suitable candidate for Six Month Smiles® and understand the alternative options.How can teeth be straightened in only six months with adult braces?The Six Month Smiles® technique employs the latest technology and techniques in dentistry to move your teeth quickly and safely with clear adult braces. The key components of the treatment are the use of unique, clear braces and a primary focus of moving the teeth that show when you smile.Will I have a mouth full of metal braces for the whole time?No! Six Month Smiles® uses clear braces that are barely visible to gently straighten your teeth.

How are Six Month Smiles braces more comfortable than regular braces?Six Month Smiles uses low force to move teeth gently. Many people think that the accelerated braces treatment means simply “tightening” regular braces to get the teeth moving, but that is not true. Six Month Smiles utilizes standard orthodontic mechanics, but with an emphasis on the cosmetic appearance of your teeth rather than the position of your bite.Do Six Month Smiles braces damage the teeth, roots, or gums? There are no more risks of root damage or other issues than those associated with traditional orthodontics. Since the forces used with Six Month Smiles braces are lighter and teeth are seldom extracted, there are actually even fewer risks involved with Six Month Smiles.Will I have to wear a retainer?Yes, as with any teeth-straightening treatment a retainer is necessary to maintain the straighter position of your teeth. If you do not want to wear a removable retainer, you could have a bonded retainer placed but the removable retainer is best. There are a variety of options that you can choose from according to your personal preference and situation.How much does it cost?Six Month Smiles® Cosmetic Braces System costs from £2500 depending on complexity. All payments are spread out throughout duration of treatment. Finance options are also available.

To make an appointment for a complimentary consultation with Ailsa, call reception on 01608 811095 or alternatively contact us via www.charlburydental.co.uk

Spread the cost of your advanced treatments with an interest-free payment plan. Please ask at reception for more details.

Spreading the cost

!We are open alternate Saturdays and late every Wednesday evening.

Smarter oral hygiene with Brushlink

The Brushlink smartphone app and associated device transforms any toothbrush into a smart toothbrush. The device attaches to all toothbrush types and seamlessly links to the smartphone application via Bluetooth technology. For the fi rst time, this system provides patients with real-time feedback on their brushing angulations and coaches them to improve their oral hygiene habits.The patients are rewarded with a brushing score after each session, based on the duration and angulations quality of their brushing. Users who

subscribe to the Brushlink Rewards plan or use certain dental insurance providers, will be able to receive fi nancial rewards for accumulating Brushlink points. It is simple – the better you brush, the more you save!www.brushlink.com

Goodbye! Alycia Paris, one of our receptionists leaves us to look after her elderly parents. We would like to thank Alycia for her commitment and hard work and wish her all the best in the future.

A quarter of all adults in the UK do not brush twice a day, for the recommended two minutes, which dramatically increases the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Brushlink is a revolutionary product that is set to disrupt the oral care and dental insurance markets.

Farewell!Gemma Stuart, our Head Nurse leaves us after 2 years to pursue a different career path. We would like to thank Gemma for her commitment and hard work and wish her all the best with her new career choice.

Hello! Brogan joined us in October 2018 as a trainee dental nurse. She spent the previous four years working as a fortune cookie writer in Leeds and has recently moved to the Cotswolds. In her spare time she enjoys walking her dog, Lola and her goat, Stanley.

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Monday 8.30am - 5.30pmTuesday 8.30am - 5.30pmWednesday 9.00am - 8.00pm Thursday 8.30am - 5.30pm Friday 8.00am - 1.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm

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01608 811095

www.charlburydental.co.ukreception@charlburydental.co.uk 01608 811095The Spendlove Centre, Enstone RoadCharlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3PQ

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• Dental caries (cavities) are the most common chronic disease. Dental caries is a chronic disease that in children is five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever. Approximately 40% of children have dental caries by the age of five. (Michelle S. Ezer, BSc(Hon), DDS, Natalie A. Swoboda, BSc(Hon), DDS and David R. Farkouh BSc, DMD, MS)

• William James Morrison (1860- 1926), from Nashville, Tennessee was a noted dentist. In 1897, he and John C. Wharton, a fellow Nashville candy maker conceived and co-patented an “electric candy machine” which produced cotton candy (then called “Fairy Floss”.)

• The first electric toothbrush, the Broxodent, was invented in Switzerland in 1954 by Dr. Philippe Guy Woog. The device plugged into a standard wall outlet and ran on line voltage. Electric toothbrushes were initially created for patients with limited motor skills and for orthodontic patients such as those with braces.

• While as many as 71% of Brits used mouthwash in 2014, in 2017 usage slipped to just 56% (Mintel).

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