One of our nurse’s at the practice, Amy Knight, has recently trained to be an oral health educator. She has organised some talks and demonstrations with schools and nurseries in the local area.
She will be educating the children on:
. Cleaning their teeth and why this is important
. Healthy Diet
. Why it is important to visit the dentist
. Answer any of the childrens questions about their teeth.
Hopefully your children will see Amy in their school soon!
Due to large amounts of outstanding accounts owed to the practice, we have had to review our payment policy.
From 11th October 2010 we will require advanced payments towards the cost of your NHS or private treatment plans. Patients will be provided with a detailed estimate of the costs of each appointment.
You can pay for your dental care by Cheque, credit/debit card or cash. 0% finance is available with any treatment plan costing over £600; please ask for details at reception.
If you fail to return for you’re appointment we will complete the course of treatment and the money will be added as a credit to your account.
Many Thanks
As from the 21st september 2010, Alison Simpson will no longer be treating NHS adult patients.
This is due to expansion and limits within the NHS.
All current patients with NHS treatment plans with Alison will continue to have their treatment completed.
If you have any worries or queries, please speak to Alison or Caroline Mann our Business manager.
Many Thanks.
A dental hygienist is specially trained in the prevention and treatment of gum (periodontal) disease, which is the main cause of adult tooth loss. They will give you advice on all aspects of oral health.
What will the hygienist do?
Sometimes the presence of periodontitis reflects that a systemic illness is occuring, such as Diabetes, Mellitus, White cell disorders and Coronary heart disease. Therefore it is essential to be aware of how healthy your gums are.
How long is the appointment?
The appointments are usually 30 minutes long, but this can differ depending on the treatment required.
What is the cost?
Treatment with the hygienist is a private service and costs £45 for a 30min appointment.
Will it hurt?
A scale and polish is usually painless. If you experience any discomfort, the hygienist can use anaesthetic creams and solutions.
Can the dentist do the same treatment?
The dentists don’t have the amount of time to carry out the work of a hygienist. Therefore they recommend an appointment with the hygienist who has been specially trained in treatment and prevention of periodontitis and who has the time and equipment to give you the best treatment.
What other treatments does a hygienist offer?
Other treatments include airflow, which is an advanced stain removal service. They are also able to offer whitening treatments. For more information, ask your dentist or hygienist.
How often should i see a hygienist?
We generally recommend seeing the hygienist every 6 months, however for some people this can be too much or too little. The hygienist will advise each individual the best plan for them.
Many people lose teeth due to poor dental health and gum disease. Leaving the space of the missing tooth can leave you with some consequences such as:
A dental implant takes the place of the missing tooth’s root. Then a crown is attached to the implant to form the missing tooth. One or more implants can be placed depending on the size of the gap and number of missing teeth. These would then be restored with a bridge.
Advantages of dental implants.
Here at Mawsley dental clinic we aim to accommodate our patients as much as possible. We are now open 6days a week and work evening hours as we are aware that our patients have work commitments throughout the daytime.
Our opening hours are:
Monday – Wednesday: 8am to 8pm
Thursday and friday: 8am to 5pm
Saturday: 8am to 5pm.
Now you don’t have an excuse not to come and see us!
Are you unable to get your dream smile due to the cost? Well Mawsley dental clinic have a solution.
We now offer the chance for you to pay for your dental treatment over a number of months to suit you. It is through www.chrysalismedicalfinance.com who offer 0% interest free rate.
It is instant approval and we will sort it out for you here at the practice. Just ask at reception or your dentist for more information.
There are 3 standard charges for NHS treatment:
. Band 1 -£17.00
This covers an examination, diagnosis (e.g x-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if needed and application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealants. If you require urgent care, even if your urgent treatment needs more than one appointment to complete, you will only need to pay one band 1 charge.
. Band 2 - £47.00
This covers everything listed in band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or if your dentist needs to take out one or more of your teeth.
. Band 3 -£204.00
This covers everything listed in bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures or bridges.
You may be eligible for help with all or part of the costs of your NHS dental treatment. To see if this applies to you, you could ask at our reception or visit www.dh.gov.uk/dentistry
Enlighten is the most recent whitening system we have at Mawsley dental clinic and from the dentists point of view, it is the best we have yet to come across. It is a combination treatment meaning that there is a 2 week home treatment followed by a 1 hour visit to your dentist.
How do i get started?
You can book an appointment with your dentist for a consultation and they will go through the procedure with you. When you decide to go ahead with the treatment, the dentist will have to take upper and lower impressions of your teeth. This is sent to a specialised enlighten laboratory for the whitening trays to be made. This takes 2weeks or you have a fast track option where for an additional cost, you could have the trays back within 3days.
Once the trays are back you will have another appointment with the dentist for them to talk you through the treatment and take a starting shade of your teeth. They will give you the trays and whitening kit which includes the whitening gel and desensitising swabs.
What do i have to do at home?
You will have to wear the trays with the gel in them for 14 nights. On the 15th day you will have an appointment with your dentist for the second part of the treatment which takes place in the surgery and only takes 40mins.
How long does it last?
We advise that you top up your whitening by wearing the trays for 1 night every month. This will ensure your teeth are kept at the optimum result.
Are there any side effects?
You may experience some sensitivity, however you will have received some desensitising swabs in your take home kit, which will work immediately.
Is it safe?
Completely, the materials used in enlighten whitening have been used in dentistry for over 100 years.
Before airflow After airflow
Staining of the teeth can occur from tea, coffee, red wine and certain foods that we eat. Airflow is a simple, painless solution to rid you of the stains and make your mouth feel fresh and clean.
How it works.
It is a mixture of air and modified sodium bicarbonate combined with a water jet which produces a spray at high speed. This removes the stains easily and quickly.
You would be surprised at what a difference airflow can make. It may be all you need to make you feel happier about the appearance of your teeth.
Ask reception or your dentist about airflow.
