The highly specialized team at Kent Smile Studio ensures that your visit to the dentist is as enjoyable as it can possibly be. All appointments will be booked to accommodate your needs and highly trained nurses will make you feel relaxed as you are prepared for your appointment. The dental practitioners are all highly qualified and trained to give you the most comfortable experience possible whilst you under go dental work.

New Technology

Kent Smile studio near Rochester has a range of new technology, which enhances the dental treatment provided at the studio. A Kodak Digital X ray machine is used which has less health risks than other machines as it is safer in its use of X ray. Specialized cameras are also used to get an accurate photograph of your mouth in order to design the best implant and crown to fit your smile.

A New Studio

Kent Smile Studio has recently been renovated to create a more calming atmosphere so that patients do not feel anxious whilst waiting for their dental appointment. A private waiting room has been designed that takes you away from the dental clinic so that you can forget where you are and enjoy coffee and the magazines offered whilst you wait. Relaxing chairs have also been installed so that you will be as calm as possible before visiting your dentist in order to make sure that you have the more pleasant experience you can at Kent Smile Studio.

Teeth Whitening

Sometimes, your teeth just need a little helping hand in order to achieve a dazzling smile. Teeth whitening is a treatment available that can enhance the brightness of your teeth by up to ten shades and provide you with clean healthy looking teeth.

Porcelain Veneers

Your teeth may need a little more work in order to achieve perfection so porcelain veneers may be the best option for you. They are thin shells of porcelain that are carefully designed to fit over the top of your original teeth, therefore hiding any cracks or chips that may be present. Veneers are incredibly durable and accurately match the natural colour of your teeth so that they are barely noticeable.

Dental Crowns

For more severely broken teeth or cracks, dental crowns are also available. These are like caps of metal or porcelain that sit over the top of your broken tooth, providing it protection and stability. They are also a long lasting solution and if you opt for porcelain crowns, they look just like your original teeth.

Dental Implants

You may have some missing teeth that are leaving you with unsightly gaps in your smile. Dental implants are a long lasting solution designed to hold a prosthetic tooth securely in place. A titanium rod that resembles the natural root of your tooth is fixed into your jawbone and a prosthetic can then be attached. It is unlikely that the prosthetic will move once placed so dental implants can improve your bite function as well as your aesthetic appearance. The colour of the prosthetic is matched as accurately as possible to the rest of your teeth so that no one can tell you have undergone dental work. If you are interested in getting cosmetic treatment for your teeth please contact the team at Kent Smile Studio near Gillingham.

How Can You Whiten Teeth?

Simple home treatments have been developed so that you can get visibly whiter teeth in a matter of weeks. A tray is designed to match the contours of your mouth and should be worn every night. It contains a whitening gel, which will act on your teeth whilst you sleep, noticeably brightening the colour by at least ten shades. You don’t have to endure endless trips to the dentist and will notice the results within a matter of days. Your dentist can advise you on the best whitening solutions for your teeth and can also give you an idea of the time frame involved before you get the results that you desire.

The Benefits of Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a relatively easy procedure that you can carry out in the comfort of your very own home. It does not involve numerous treatments from a dentist and therefore it is not a time consuming procedure. It is also very effective, as you will notice the change in the brightness of your teeth as you continue to carry out the treatment. There is also no risk to your health as the whitening system is relatively safe and there is also no pain involved for the process is not an invasive dental procedure. Contact the team at Kent Smile Studio near Chatham for more information about home whitening treatments.

What is a Smile Makeover?

Sometimes, all your teeth need is a little whitening. But in other cases, you may need a little more treatment. Porcelain veneers are commonly used for they can solve the majority of aesthetic dental issues such as stained teeth, chips and cracks. The veneers are made of very thin porcelain shells, which are customized to fit directly over the top of your original teeth. They are cemented in place and in doing so, cover any imperfections that your teeth have picked up throughout your lifetime. They are incredibly durable and are of a natural tooth colour so they are also unnoticeable.

How Are Porcelain Veneers Fitted?

After you have had a consultation, an impression is taken of your teeth so that the veneers can be designed to fit perfectly on top of your original teeth. Your own teeth are then prepared by shaving off the top layers of enamel so that the veneers will sit snugly on top. Following this, your veneers are fitted over a period of weeks by cementing them to the front of your teeth so that they will remain in position. Adjustments can also be made in this time and you may be given temporary veneers until your own custom made veneers are ready to be fitted.  For a celebrity perfect smile please contact the team at Kent Smile Studio near Rainham.

How does IV Sedation help?

Before your treatment, the dental practitioner will insert an IV into your arm. From this, you get a constant stream of sedative, which puts you into a calming state. You will not notice any pain and will experience no anxiety as the procedure takes place. It is normally difficult to remember much about the experience after the sedation wears off but you will be able to fully communicate throughout the procedure. There is a specialized team that constantly monitors your progress to ensure that you are calm but are still able to function. Most people find the experience very relaxing and it removes their fear of visiting the dentist.

Sedation without needles

For some people, the fear of the dentist can also be a fear of needles and injection. In this case, the thought of having IV sedation can also be incredibly frightening. If you are worried about the prospect of IV sedation, you may be able to opt for inhalation sedation. You will be given the sedation in the form of gas through a mask that is placed over your face. The effects of the sedation are the same as if you were given IV sedation and this form of treatment can make patients feel even more at ease when undergoing invasive dental treatments. If you would like more information about dental phobia, why not contact the team at Kent smile studio near Aylesford.

What are dental crowns?

Dental crowns are the go to technique when it comes to repairing broken teeth. They are used to fix a variety of problems such as cracks and chips as well as providing protection for weakened teeth. They fit over the top of the problematic tooth, providing a cover to strengthen the tooth and hide any imperfections. They may also be used to cover any discolouration or they may be used in conjunction with dental bridges as a mechanism to hold the bridge securely in place. Crowns are long lasting and thus provide a permanent solution to your dental worries.

Types of Dental Crowns

There are three main types of dental crowns that are commonly used in restorative dentistry.  The first is gold crowns. These are incredibly durable and it is very unlikely that you will ever chip the crown. They are also easily mouldable so gold crowns can provide an accurate protective covering that will sit comfortably over the top of your original tooth. However, they are not exactly inconspicuous so patients tend to look at other options or use them for the back molars only.

Porcelain crowns are very popular for they match the colour of natural enamel and therefore are very discreet.  They have a metal framework, which provides the strength for the crown and a sheet of porcelain over the top to provide the natural appearance. They work just like the gold crown by covering the entirety of the original tooth. However, the metal may be visible near the gums, which can give a slightly grey appearance around the edges. Therefore, some people opt for all porcelain crowns. These may not last as long simply because they are not as strong but they are ideal for people with metal allergies and give you a completely natural finish. If you would like for information on crowns we offer, please contact the team at Kent Smile Studio near Rochester.

What is CEREC Technology?

This system is the most advanced technology on the market and is able to convert a picture of your prosthetic into the actual 3D model within thirty minutes. Usually, dentists have to send off the impressions and photographs of your mouth to an outside company to manufacture the prosthetic, which is the part of the treatment that takes so long. With CEREC technology, all the dentist has to do is pop across the hall and the machine will carefully craft the designed tooth out of a ceramic block. The block can also be matched carefully to your natural tooth colour so that your prosthetic is as realistic as possible.

Once designed, the tooth is made and can be in the dentist’s hands thirty minutes later. The dentist can then prepare the area in order to fit the prosthetic and you can be walking away with a new smile by the end of the day.

The Benefits of CEREC Technology

The main advantage to this in clinic system is speed. There’s no need for multiple trips to the dentist, you just need to pencil in one day of the week so that the process can take place. Also patients find this procedure much more comfortable for you only have to have one injection as all the procedures are carried out in one day. There is also a degree of control over the manufacturing process for the dentist can pick out the colours and design a tooth that they can actually assess in less than an hour. So why not contact the team at Kent Smile Studio near Gillingham for more information today!

Types of dental implants

Nowadays, the main type of implant used in order to perfect your smile. It is called root form and this is the more preferred method out of the two. Titanium is used to screw down into your jawbone to hold a prosthetic tooth in place, much like the root of a natural tooth. These implants are very secure and there is little risk of your prosthetic tooth falling out whilst you are eating your lunch.

The dental implant procedure

After a consultation, photos are taken of your mouth so that the implants can be designed to fit securely into your bone structure. The sockets will need preparation and you may be offered a temporary tooth whilst you wait for your implants to be designed. Following this, the implants are secured in place and a prosthetic tooth that matches your natural tooth colour is attached to the rod. The implants should last you a lifetime as they are very secure and are a permanent solution to missing teeth. For more information about dental implants and if they are the right choice for you, why not contact the team at Kent Smile Studio near Chatham to arrange a consultation.

Advantages of the Sirona XG3D CT Scanner

By investing in the Sirona XG3D CT scanner, patients benefit in a range of ways:

• Accurate diagnosis of oral health conditions
• Precise specifications for design of dental restorations such as crowns, dentures and veneers
• How best to insert dental implants that may support dental restorations
• To support successful treatments, such as root canal treatment
• By being able to learn about oral health from the high resolution 3D images

Using a more advanced X-rays system, such as the Sirona XG3D CT Scanner, enables our dentists and staff to work smartly, saving on time and cost that benefits both the practice and patients.

We choose the Sirona XG3D CT Scanner because its cutting edge technology generates higher quality resolution images than traditional X-ray equipment.

Beneficial Features of the Sirona XG3D CT Scanner

The beneficial features of Sirona XG3D CT Scanner includes:

• Improved energy efficiency for environmentally-friendly treatment
• Less radiation for better safety
• Faster production of more high quality images used in diagnosis and treatment
• Use as a training tool for developing expertise and exceptional treatment

Having an in-house Sirona XG3D CT Scanner allows clinicians to identify risks to oral health sooner and provide the right treatment in time before conditions may worsen. By using the 3D images to teach patients about their oral health, they are more likely to seek treatment in a timely way with less anxiety about receiving the care that is needed.

Fizzy drinks are linked to tooth decay

Tooth decay occurs when the natural bacterial level in the mouth becomes unbalanced, causing harmful bacteria to colonise around tooth surfaces and gum tissue. The increase in bacteria raises the acidic level of saliva in the mouth that erodes the protective enamel layer of teeth and inflames gum tissue.

Fizzy drinks are high in acid and sugar that increases the saliva’s acidity, resulting in dental enamel erosion that weakens tooth structure and exposes the inner tooth to infection-causing bacteria. As the enamel tooth surface erodes, tooth decay sets in causing cavities. Teeth may weaken to the extent that they fracture, chip or break.

There may be onset of gum inflammation or gingivitis as the acid and bacteria irritates gum tissue. Therefore fizzy drinks may cause damage to teeth and gum disease.

Treating and preventing tooth decay

Kent Smile Studio dentists near Aylesford may apply dental sealant to the teeth of children to reduce risk of cavities. When cavities develop, they should be treated by a dentist as soon as possible to prevent further dental trauma.

If tooth cavities are not filled with dental filler, infection may set in the dental pulp causing a lot of pain and tooth loss. Reducing intake of fizzy drinks and replacing them with healthier options that have lower levels of acid and sugar helps keep teeth stronger and lowers risk of tooth decay.