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An insight into orthodontics

When you hear the word orthodontics, you may automatically think of traditional metal braces and children. But did you know that there are also orthodontic treatment options for adults who would like to improve the look of their teeth and smile?

If you have been considering dental treatment for some time, but are unsure of the most suitable treatment for your dental concerns, you might want to visit Farnham Road Dental Practice where our experienced team of dental professionals can help you on your journey to achieving a better smile.

An introduction to our dental practice

At Farnham Road Dental Practice, we understand how important dental health is. Which is why we offer a range of treatments within areas of dentistry including general dental treatments, preventive oral care and restorations for missing teeth. In addition to this, we also offer our patients dental services within cosmetic dentistry and this includes orthodontic treatment.

How orthodontic treatment can help you achieve a better smile

Orthodontics is the term used to refer to the area of dentistry that uses appliances to straighten an individual’s teeth. These appliances are more commonly known as braces and due to advancements in dental technology, there are now more treatment options for our adult patients that can help them achieve straighter teeth. At our practice, we offer a dental solution known as Six Months Smiles Guildford, an alternative to traditional metal braces made to be more efficient and discreet for our patients who would like to straighten their teeth.

An alternative to traditional metal braces

Six Month Smiles Guildford is a revolutionary step in orthodontic treatment, as we are able to correct a wide range of aesthetic dental issues such as crooked or crowded teeth, gaps in between teeth and misaligned bites using this system.

Similar to traditional metal braces, they are made of metal parts that are fixed onto a patient’s teeth and are held together by a metal wire, however, unlike traditional metal braces, both the metal wires and brackets are made to be tooth coloured. This makes them practically invisible and for the duration of your treatment, no one will know you are having your teeth straightened unless you tell them.

It is important to note that Six Month Smiles Guildford is suitable for more minor corrections, and prior to starting treatment, your teeth will be assessed to ensure that this form of orthodontic treatment is suitable for you.

If it is found that it is not the most suitable orthodontic treatment for your dental concerns, and you are still looking for a discreet way to straighten your teeth, you may want to consider Invisalign,

Invisalign at Farnham Road Dental Practice

A popular choice with our adult patients, Invisalign is a revolutionary teeth-straightening system that, unlike traditional metal braces, uses clear removable aligners to slowly move your teeth into their desired position. Invisalign is able to correct both minor and complex dental issues and throughout the duration of your treatment you will be able to maintain a good oral care regime as well as eat any type of food you wish, due to the fact that you can take them out.

Is it time for you to invest in your smile?

For many of us, when we look at our teeth, we may immediately notice things we are unhappy with and would like to change. Some people may want to make minor corrections whilst others would like a total makeover. Whatever your goal may be, you can be sure that if you visit our dental practice in Guildford, our experienced dentist will be able to provide you with advice on the right course of treatment for you to achieve a stunning smile.

So, if you are looking to invest in your smile and are in search of a dentist based in Guildford, you may want to consider visiting our dental practice Farnham Road Dental Practice.

About us at Farnham Road Dental Practice

Providing high-quality dental treatments within restorative, preventive and cosmetic dentistry to our patients for almost 90 years, Farnham Road Dental Practice was established to provide our new and existing patients with great service in dental healthcare. We want to ensure that your dental needs are being met and that we provide a safe, calm and relaxing setting that makes every experience with us a positive one.

We have created our practice in a way that when you visit us, you will find it to be a modern, comfortable and friendly environment to ensure that you have a positive experience with us.

If you are looking to improve your smile, you will be happy to know that our practice offers various dental treatments within cosmetic dentistry.

Cosmetic dentistry at Farnham Road Dental Practice

Cosmetic dentistry focuses simply on improving the appearance of teeth, gums and the overall smile. If improving the appearance of your teeth is your main goal and you have noticed your teeth are not as white as they once were, you may want to consider teeth whitening.

A quick and effective way to enhance your smile, teeth whitening can help you achieve the smile you want almost instantly, so it is a brilliant dental treatment for those who would like to improve their smiles for a special event, such as a wedding or birthday, or a public speaking event or photoshoot. A popular cosmetic procedure, at Farnham Road Dental Practice, we offer to patients the Enlighten Home Tooth-Whitening System.

With this system, you will be given custom-made tooth-whitening trays and a whitening gel, which you are required to wear for either a few hours a day or overnight. You can expect to see results within two weeks.

However, if you are more concerned about how straight your teeth are, you may want to consider Six Month Smile Guildford.

An effective teeth-straightening system

Many of us have issues with our smiles and would like to improve how our teeth look, whether it is to make our teeth straighter, close any noticeable gaps or correct teeth that are either crooked or crowded. This is where Six Month Smile Guildford can help. An effective and discreet teeth straightening system, Six Month Smile Guildford uses tooth-coloured brackets and wires to straighten your teeth.

Teeth whitening Guildford: Farnham Road Dental Practice will brighten up your day!

If you have got discoloured teeth, it could be for a variety of reasons. Whether you have been drinking a lot of coffee – or red wine – smoking, taking certain medications or having difficulty keeping up with your oral hygiene routine, stained teeth can affect your self-esteem. At Farnham Road Dental Practice, we don’t want you to feel down about the appearance of your teeth, especially when we have teeth whitening Guildford to pick you up! We have a home whitening system called Enlighten that we have been using with our patients for over 10 years and the results are fabulous! What’s more, treatment only takes 2 weeks before you will have sparkling teeth again. What’s not to love about that?!

Enlighten

Teeth whitening is a popular treatment amongst patients and Enlighten is our company of choice because they guarantee that patients’ teeth will be 2 shades lighter after the 2 weeks of treatment. When it comes to results not being achieved, we can never say never, but we haven’t had an issue with this promise in the 10 years that we’ve been using Enlighten. Teeth whitening Guildford at our practice is where it’s at for lighter and brighter teeth that you can be proud of.

How does it work?

The first stage of the Enlighten journey is to get custom-made trays for your teeth. We will be able to take impressions of your teeth from which the trays will be manufactured to fit your mouth bespoke. Then, once we have your trays, we will provide you with these and some teeth whitening gel, along with some desensitising gel to ward off sensitivity issues. You will be required to put the whitening gel in the trays and wear them for a few hours a day or overnight for 2 to 3 weeks as directed by your dentist, by which time you should see the results of choosing teeth whitening Guildford! After this, all you will need to do is wear the trays with the whitening gel for a few nights every 3 to 4 months.

What next?

If you would like to find out more about how we can get your teeth lightened and brightened up, book in for a consultation with us, where we will be happy to discuss your individual needs with you. We can advise on the best course of treatment to suit your requirements by tailoring a treatment plan that you can be a part of creating. We want you to be happy with any treatment that you decide to go ahead with and so taking the time during this consultation to ask all the questions you want to is what we will be encouraging you to do, so that you are fully informed and ready to go!

Now shine!

So, you know where to go to get a great teeth whitening treatment that has guaranteed results and you know how fast you can get results. What are you waiting for? Our friendly and professional team is ready to put a smile on your face that you can be proud of and we want you to feel fantastic. Simply call us for a consultation and get ready to shine!

Farnham Road Dental Practice brings you dental implants Guildford!

Are you missing your teeth? Do you wish that you could replace them with a third set of natural ones? Whether you’ve lost a single tooth or multiple teeth, it won’t be possible to grow a third set of teeth, which is why dental implants Guildford could be the way forward for you. At Farnham Road Dental Practice, we are a friendly and experienced team that can offer you one of the latest treatments for replacing missing teeth, with results being effective and aesthetically pleasing.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are screws that are attached to the jawbone to which replacement teeth of crowns, dentures or bridges may be fitted. The screws are made of titanium, which is a metal that fuses well with the body’s tissues. This means that once fused, they won’t be going anywhere and can act like artificial roots for your replacement teeth. The result is that you can replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or even a full set of them and nobody should realise that you don’t have your natural teeth. Replacement teeth will be made to match the teeth you already have, as well as each other, so no one will tell the difference.

The benefits of implants

Implants are a convenient way of replacing missing teeth, because they can be relied upon not to loosen when you are eating and talking. This means that you won’t have to change your diet, unlike with some other forms of replacement teeth treatments. You can order steak to be as chargrilled as you like or chew a toffee or three for a treat, just remember to brush and floss afterwards! The beauty of implants is that they are easy to maintain by simply following this oral hygiene regime, as well as coming to see us for a regular dental check-up as normal.

You may also find that implants improve your speech. Sometimes when patients have missing teeth, they find that their speech becomes less clear. Once you fill in the gaps, however, you could find that this improves. Also, you may have experienced a shrunken face since losing your teeth. With dental implants Guildford, you could find that they add the structure back to your face, giving you a more youthful glow – it’s definitely a winning reason for us!

What to do now

If you are interested in finding out more about dental implants Guildford and whether or not they would be the right treatment for you, why not book in for an initial consultation with us at our dental practice? We will be able to examine your mouth and discuss your concerns about your smile. We will then be able to devise a treatment programme to suit your needs and you can ask as many questions as you like about the options presented. Together, we can come up with a plan that works for you. Our friendly team and relaxed environment is ideal for anyone who is a nervous patient and we look forward to meeting you. We want you to have many reasons to smile after coming to see us.

Six Month Smiles for straighter teeth

Creating a radiant smile has become a necessity for many of us, especially since the advent of the smartphone camera. Fortunately dental science has combined with technology to keep pace with the smartphone. Traditionally braces were the standard method of correcting crooked, badly spaced teeth or overbites, underbites, etc. We all remember how some children wore those uncomfortable looking metal and elastic band apparatus on their teeth. Nowadays they have been improved and made more comfortable and various modern adaptations have been created. Six Month Smiles Guildford are designed for use by adults as well as children and because they are inconspicuous, many more adults are using them to correct misalignment problems of the front teeth.

Creating confidence

There is no doubt that if you have crooked teeth, gapped teeth, an overbite or an open bite, you will suffer from a lack of self-confidence and be reluctant to smile. Six Month Smiles Guildford can help you with this discreet, comfortable and reasonably quick treatment. This type of orthodontic treatment used to take anything from eighteen months to two years. Naturally each patient is different and the exact timeline depends on the individual and the particular condition being treated, but around six months is the expected time for you to see results. We want to restore your confidence so that you can display your radiant smile to your family and friends around the world.

What is the procedure?

As with any procedure Six Month Smiles Guildford requires us to conduct a thorough examination including X-rays, an intraoral scan and numerous facial images. We will need to take impressions of your teeth, so that we can create a model which we will use when calculating the required movements to correct your condition. We will then send all the information to the laboratory where the various components of the appliance will be manufactured specifically to suit you. You will be required to return for a second appointment when we will carefully fit the appliance, which consists of clear brackets and tooth coloured wires. Once fitted you will be required to return for regular appointments every four to five weeks, to allow us to make the necessary adjustments that will move your teeth to their desired locations. Once the required result has been achieved the appliance will be removed and a special custom-made retainer will need to be worn for a while afterwards, to allow your teeth to settle in their new alignment.

No need to live with misaligned teeth

Dentistry today has all but eradicated the need for anybody to suffer from misaligned teeth and the problems that they cause. It’s not only a cosmetic condition, but also a practical one, because if you are rendered unable to chew your food correctly this could result in you suffering from a gastric condition as your stomach acids struggle to digest your food. Bacteria can build up in those difficult to reach pockets between your teeth and can lead to more serious health conditions. If you have a dental misalignment problem, we are here to help you regain your confidence and maintain your health.

Six Month Smiles – finding your smile

All of us have a smile hidden somewhere in our facial muscles, but some of us are reluctant to display it, because we are self-conscious about our teeth. Not implementing proper dental care from a young age can cause dental problems that you will suffer with in later life. Farnham Road Dental Practice encourages parents to bring their children into the surgery from a young age, to acclimatise them to the dental surgery environment. This gives them confidence as they grow up to attend their regular six monthly dental check-ups and hygienist appointments. Preventive dentistry includes educating patients of all ages on the merits of adhering to a proper structured oral hygiene regime. Unfortunately we see many cases where children have grown into adults with problems such as crooked, ill-spaced and overcrowded teeth. All of these conditions could have been attended to when they were young. Fortunately dental science and technology have made enormous strides, resulting in a great number of devices available to dentists to correct these dental problems. Six Month Smiles Guildford is a device which can correct a number of aesthetic conditions pertaining to your front teeth, helping us to discover your best smile.

Six Month Smiles inconspicuous and effective

In the past one of the drawbacks of having your teeth straightened was that it would take an average of eighteen months to two years. Wearing an uncomfortable and unattractive dental appliance for that period did not seem worth it. The results were normally very good, but it just seemed like too much inconvenience to have to endure. Orthodontics recognised this and dental science, together with the technological breakthroughs that have occurred over the past decades, made it possible to create more modern and efficient devices. Six Month Smiles Guildford is a dental brace which is comfortable to wear and uses materials which blend in with your natural teeth making them less noticeable.

Tailor made around you

No two people are the same and because of this fact we need to conduct a thorough oral cavity examination including X-rays, scans and images to identify your dental condition and discuss with you what direction our plan of treatment should take. Once we have agreed that Six Month Smiles Guildford is the correct treatment for your particular condition, we will create moulds of your teeth which will be sent to the laboratory to manufacture your personal braces. You will need to return for a second appointment once we have received your braces, so that we can fit them to your teeth. Your braces are coloured to match your tooth enamel meaning that they are not easily noticeable.You will be required to attend the dental surgery monthly to allow us to make the fine adjustments necessary to gradually coax your teeth to their desired positions. The average time taken from start to finish of treatment is six months, but depending on your condition this may extend by a month or two.

Your smile can radiate once again

Once your treatment is complete you will be provided with a custom-made retainer which you will need to wear for a few months while your teeth settle into their new positioning.

Putting your mind at ease with regular mouth screening

What is considered regular?

When considering the definition of the word ‘regular’ there are a variety of situations which suggest a daily or weekly process. Luckily, when it comes to your oral health the regular cleans at home are to be daily, but the regular dental check-ups are generally within the 6 to 12 month bracket, leaving time to enjoy your life in between. A check-up once or twice a year written down on paper may not seem a lot, but for some this simple check-up appointment can often be delayed or eliminated altogether. Whilst it may seem insignificant due to lack of noticeable dental pain or changes, these dental check-ups along with mouth cancer screening Guildford can be a huge factor when it comes to your overall oral health. After all, preventive dentistry works best when your dental team sees you for a visit.

Creating healthy habits

Whilst we all have good and bad habits we like to carry out on a day-to-day basis, booking in for our regular dental appointments is one habit we want to get firmly in place. These short periods of time, just a couple of times a year, allow our overall oral health to be monitored and efficiently improved when necessary through care both in and out of the dental practice. Our aim at our practice is to have you as comfortable as possible with your dental team, so that you are happy to approach us should you notice even the slightest change to your mouth and think you need a mouth cancer screening Guildford.

A small lump, lesion or ulcer may be simply that, but it can also be a sign of something more serious which is why we strive to work with you and ensure that you attend regular appointments with our dental team. This is one healthy habit we want to keep implementing, as an appointment can help diagnose and treat a potential problem early on.

Early detection

When researching mouth cancer one of the most common benefits of treatment and recovery is the early diagnoses of the cancerous cells. This is why we highly recommend regular appointments for mouth cancer screening Guildford. These screening appointments combined with your regular dental check-ups allow us all to monitor and effectively spot any changes within the mouth, teeth and gums which in turn helps diagnose potential problems early on. This early detection then, in most cases, leads on to less invasive treatments and procedures eliminating the vast majority of the infections or cancerous cells before they become far more extensive.

Forgetting shyness

Now we understand that for some, a visit to the dental practice can be rather daunting and something they would rather not do. However, the benefits of regular visits are so vast that we at Farnham Road Dental Practice consistently strive to work with our patients to ensure they are comfortable enough through every visit and feel able to attend regular appointments with us. If you are struggling with any aspect of your visit, let our team know and we will work on a plan with you to get you happily through the doors and ready for your appointment.

Eliminating the ‘what if’ and replacing it with ‘what now’ with mouth cancer screening Guildford

The unknown can be an exciting and thrilling time, but it can also be a scary or unnerving situation. When it comes to your oral health, more often than not a change noticed within the comfort of your own home can be something which causes doubt and the oral hygiene routine carried out on a daily basis may not feel enough anymore. Whilst sitting at home, contemplating all the possible causes or results may seem beneficial at the time, in truth the quickest way to put your mind at ease is to book an appointment with us at Farnham Road Dental Practice.

How can we help?

Whenever any changes within the mouth catch your attention, do not be afraid or embarrassed to contact our dental team to discuss the problem and get seen with a mouth cancer screening Guildford by your dental team. Whilst not every change is life threatening or something sinister, it is important to work together to ensure that your overall oral health remains on top form both in and out of the practice. After all, we are a team.

When an alteration to the mouth occurs, whether it be persistent ulcers which won’t go away or constant bleeding of the gums becoming apparent, by informing our team of the changes and concerns we are able to get you into our care promptly and begin investigating the possible causes of the change. It may be a simple retainer, rubbing the mouth in a particular area that causes the ulcers or it may be that the gum is showing signs of tumours rather than ulcers and therefore needs a more direct approach to treat and eliminate the problem. No matter what the issue, our dental team is on hand to support, guide and assist you throughout the process and beyond.

Having a screening

As some changes to our health are not always noticeable, it is important to attend regular appointments for a general check-up along with a mouth cancer screening, Guildford. These appointments, which are generally carried out on a 6 monthly or yearly basis, whilst barely impacting your daily life in terms of time, can mean the difference between diagnosing a potential problem early on rather than waiting for the effects to take place. This early detection process can not only drastically improve the chances of recovery, but also help your dental team to work closely with you to reduce and eliminate the potential recurrence of the cancerous cells.

Reducing your chances with healthier habits

Whilst anyone can unfortunately become subject to cancerous cells, there is a strong connection between smoking and mouth cancer. For this reason, and to help with other dental problems that are greatly linked to smoking, we will always encourage you to quit smoking and provide you with as much help as possible to eliminate the bad habit altogether. After all, whilst the mouth cancer screening, Guildford, is extremely useful in helping us diagnose the cancer, it is through treatment and reducing the risks that we can all help eliminate the problem further.

Accessing treatments for emergencies and dental pain Guildford

When toothache begins to present itself to a patient, more often than not a simple use of paracetamol and continuing on with the day is considered an adequate treatment. Whilst in some cases this can be all that is needed, for those whose daily lives are being negatively impacted as a result of this persistent pain, further action may be needed. After all, what is the cause of the pain and if left untreated, what further damage could occur?

Whilst at no point are we suggesting that every single toothache experienced has a more sinister implication behind it, in some cases, this simple but painful toothache could be an underlying symptom of further dental problems and therefore seeking an appointment with a dental practice that specialises in emergencies and dental pain Guildford is of the utmost importance. Tackling dental problems early on often eliminates or reduces the need for more extensive treatments or procedures further down the line, so a simple appointment could save you time, money and further dental problems.

Possible emergency dental situations

Although there are a variety of circumstances when an emergency dental appointment may be required, it is important to understand what may be considered an emergency dental situation.

Should you be unfortunate enough to have severe bleeding from the mouth, it is essential to contact your dentist immediately, so that they can find the cause, control the bleeding and discover what the root cause of this issue is. Whilst in some cases the bleeding may be down to something less sinister, signs of heavy bleeding are not a normal occurance and therefore seeking help and advice promptly is important.

If you are suffering from a toothache so severe that your daily life is greatly impacted, whether it is being unable to sleep, eat or talk without pain, it is important to give your dental team a call. At Farnham Road Dental Practice we understand the need for services at all times, which is why our dental team provides out-of-hours care for emergencies and dental pain Guildford. After all, should this occur on a Friday night, no one expects you to suffer throughout the whole weekend. This is why our dental team is on hand evenings and weekends to ensure that all our patients are covered.

It may be that an accident has occurred which has created damage to the mouth, teeth or gums. As with all accidents, it is important to get checked over to ensure that the impact of the incident is minimal. When it comes to your dental care this is no different. Whether it was a knock to the mouth through physical contact with another person or object, or whether it is as a result of cleaning the teeth too harshly, it is important to contact your dental team for a check over. Leave it to the expects to decide whether or not your accident or pain is worth the appointment, their experience combined with their expertise will ensure that they address any problems early on.

Putting your mind at ease

Whilst not every emergency dental appointment leads to extensive treatments or procedures, seeking advice from one of the dental team on any accidents or unusual pain and discomfort is important to ensure you are on top form with your dental care. It may be that the appointment simply puts your mind at rest, but either way, emergencies and dental pain Guildford are always taken seriously.

Accessing dental care for emergencies and dental pain

Whether through accidental damage or due to discomfort building up over time, toothache, tooth loss and other dental issues can become unbearably painful in some cases. Therefore seeking professional help immediately is often advised. Whilst some patients may think of avoiding an appointment and waiting out the pain, if something within the mouth is uncomfortable or does not feel right it is important to address the problem so as to reduce the possibility of further repercussions.

Weekend and evening emergency dental care

Whilst it would always be more convenient for any dental pain to occur during the normal day-to-day dental practice hours, this is not always the case. Therefore pushing through the pain may feel like the only option. But if the damage happens late on a Friday night, the last thing anyone wants is to wait until Monday for care to alleviate any potential pain. Luckily we, at Farnham Road Dental Practice, are fully aware of the importance of dealing with emergencies and dental pain Guildford as quickly as possible and therefore offer emergency appointments throughout evenings and weekends. At no point should you sit suffering in silence.

When should I seek an emergency appointment?

It is impossible for anyone other than yourself to know how much pain you are in from a tooth and whilst many may brush off toothache as nothing, it can impact our sleep, eating habits and even how we clean our teeth. If the ache is causing discomfort then it is important to contact your dental team to ensure you get the treatment you need. Emergencies and dental pain Guildford are not specific to tooth loss or any other particular dental issue, but can cover a multitude of problems and therefore at no juncture should a patient shy away from an appointment should they feel they need one. Our dental team is here to work with you to ensure you are in the best dental health possible.

Tooth loss and the importance of seeking help promptly

When a tooth is knocked out or falls out due to natural causes, the impact of the damage can spiral and whilst losing one tooth may seem unimportant, this can in time lead to infection, further tooth loss or a receding jawbone. Whilst this may come across as a little far fetched, these are the facts and when tooth loss is left untreated a multitude of problems can arise as a result. For this reason, should this happen to you, our dental team at Farnham Road Dental Practice urges patients to immediately book an emergency appointment. Emergencies and dental pain Guildford are not to be taken lightly which is why we offer extensive out-of-hours appointments. Your care and comfort is important to us and therefore we will do our best to meet your dental needs no matter what the hour.

Important things to remember

Whilst you may not feel as though your dental pain or situation warrants an emergency appointment, it is important to remember that you are the one to judge and no one else. If you are concerned, in discomfort or need peace of mind over a dental issue please contact our dental practice to enable us to help you.