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Meet the team at Dentexcel
July 1st, 2010Hi everyone – we’ve added quite a few new profiles to the website, showing you which dentists we have working here at Dentexcel. When you go to a dentist for the first time it’s a good idea to know a bit about them, even if it just helps you relax!
Our dentists all have an enormous amount of experience, and cosmetic dentistry is something that we are all passionate about. We’ve got specialists in Paedodontics, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and restorative dentistry. Dr Simon Holmes is our Maxillo-facial Surgeon, whilst we have a number of consultants in the above areas as well.
Have a look here to find out more about their specialities, background, and what their interests are (outside dentistry of course!).
If you want to contact any of us then fill in one of the contact forms, or give us a call and we’d be happy to answer any questions you might have!
Enjoy the rest of the day and we look forward to hearing from you!
In “She” – October 2008
October 14th, 2008Answer from Dr Keith Cohen about whether teeth whitening can be damaging
Question: I want to whiten my teeth, but is it true this can be damaging?
Answer: According to Dr Keith Cohen of Dentexcel, there is no evidence that teeth whitening can cause damage. “If you have receding or sensitive hums, it can be a little painful, but there are no real adverse effects,” he says. Go to a reputable dentist and don’t buy prescription whitening kits over the internet. Professional whitening should last for a couple of years; use whitening toothpaste to help maintain your gleaming teeth.
In “Brand New You” – July 2008
July 20th, 2008All your questions on oral beauty answered. This month, top teeth cover-ups and soothing balms.
Question: Years of smoking and red wine consumption have left teeth without any shine. I’d like to have them whitened. Would you recommend laser whitening or bleaching?
Answer: A number of foods and drinks can cause superficial staining on the teeth. Tooth whitening can be carried our “at home”, or in the “surgery”. Surgery whitening is usually carried out by application of a light and whitening gel and rarely with a “laser” (although this is available). With all types of tooth whitening there may be a gradual return to the original shade which can be prevented by having a “top-up”, in the surgery or by using a home bleaching kit for a day or two every 6 to 12 months rather than a complete 2 or 3 week course. With “over-the-counter” products you need to buy the paste from a reputable company to ensure that the pH (which is often not stated) is not too acidic.
In “Just as Beautiful” – April 2008
April 21st, 2008An article by Dr Keith Cohen, from Dentexcel, in “Just As Beautiful” – The UK’s first free Lifestyle Magazine dedicated to the plus-size woman.
According to recent reports from the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry some at-home teeth whitening kits contain dangerous levels of hydrogen peroxide and abrasives, which can cause damage to teeths and gums.
There are a number of different ways to whiten teeth. Dentists usually offer treatment in the chair or at home; over the counter products can be purchased and used at home; cosmetic salons and hairdressers also provide products.
Dentists usually use up to 6% hydrogen peroxide or 18% carbamide peroxide in the dental chair with a bleaching light. Because this is a stronger agent they can apply protection over the gums and lips and use a desensitising agent afterwards.
For home bleaching of their patients, dentists provide a close fitting tray from an impression. This is a lower concentration of gel, but the tray limits the contact of the chemicals with the gums. Over the counter whitening products may contain a lower concentration of bleaching agents or otherwise can be simply breaking down and removing superficial stains without actually whitening the teeth.
There have been a number of cases where the teeth have been damaged by products purchased from cosmetic clinics or unreputable companies where the oral environment and mechanism of bleaching is not fully understood. These products may remove tooth surface by being too acidic or too abrasive in the case of a paste. However, the pH is not normally specified, so you wouldn’t know if this was the case. A high concentration of ‘whitening’ agent without using a close fitting tray may result in excess gel damaging the gums and causing tooth sensitivity.
What seems to be cheaper in the short term may actually be more expensive in the long-term.
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