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How to live with your braces

In Beaconsfield, braces are transforming people’s smiles. More and more adults are choosing to have braces in Beaconsfield, so that they no longer feel uncomfortable about their smile, and so that they can enjoy the health benefits such as a pain-free bite, lack of muscle strain in their jaws and even reduction in headaches.

People can wear braces in Beaconsfield, for as short a time as six months, using the latest braces technology system called Six Month Smiles.

Cleaning your teeth with braces on

But during those six months, it is important to follow a good oral hygiene routine as braces, wires, springs, rubber bands, and other appliances can attract food and plaque, which can stain teeth if not brushed away. Brushing after every meal or snack with toothpaste and carefully removing any food stuck in your braces. You can also use a fluoride mouthwash to rinse around your braces. Mouthwash is good because it can get into places in the mouth that a toothbrush cannot reach. A waterpik or air flosser is also sometimes helpful to flush out stuck behind your braces.

How do I floss when wearing braces?

To floss teeth if you have braces, feed the short end of the floss through the space between the main arch wire and the upper portion of the tooth closest to the gum. Use a gentle sawing motion to work the floss on each side of the two teeth the floss is between. Be careful not to pull with too much force around the arch wire of your braces. Begin brushing teeth by using a regular soft toothbrush. Brush down from the top and then up from the bottom on each tooth with braces. Next, brush your teeth with a proxabrush or “Christmas tree” brush. This brush is specially designed for cleaning between two braces. Insert the brush down from the top and then up from the bottom between two braces. Use several strokes in each direction before moving on to the next space between two braces. Repeat the procedure until all teeth have been cleaned.

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To find out more about braces in Beaconfield, contact us at Garden View Dental Care by email at info@garden-view.co.uk, or by phone on 01464 674857.

How cosmetic dentistry in Buckinghamshire can create the smile of your dreams in time for Christmas

If you think cosmetic dentistry in Buckinghamshire involves lengthy treatment that takes months to complete, it’s time for a rethink. Garden View Dental Care offers a range of cosmetic treatments, some of which could give you the best Christmas present in the world – the smile you’ve always dreamt of.

cosmetic-dentistry-in-Buckinghamshire Cosmetic dentistry is a broad umbrella term that covers a wide range of treatments large and small. At our Buckinghamshire clinic we believe that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all treatment – your smile is just as individual as you are, and what constitutes the perfect smile to one person may be entirely different to the next.

That’s why, when you come into our Buckinghamshire clinic for a cosmetic dentistry consultation, your dentist will take the time to get to know a bit about you and what you want to achieve from any treatment, before carrying out a complete clinical examination. After discussion of their findings with you, your dentist will then draw up a customised treatment plan.

Should you be looking to boost your smile in time for the fast-approaching Christmas party season, there are a number of options available, and it’s best to book a consultation at our clinic as soon as possible, because cosmetic dentistry in Buckinghamshire should only take place in a healthy mouth, so if you have any underlying issues such as tooth decay, your dentist will treat these first.

Among the popular, fast ways to boost your smile available from Garden View in Buckinghamshire are:

Teeth whitening

The cornerstone of cosmetic dentistry, and the most popular procedure in the world, when carried out by a qualified dentist this is a safe and reliable way to remove common stains from your teeth. You can carry out the procedure at home under your dentist’s supervision, or have power whitening here in our Buckinghamshire dental clinic.

Porcelain veneers

These thin porcelain shells are carefully crafted to fit over the surfaces of your front teeth, improving their appearance. Veneers can be used for minor spacing and alignment issues, as well as for chips and stains. You will need two to three appointments for this procedure.

The faster way to a great smile with Six Month Smiles

At Garden View Dental Care in Buckinghamshire, Six Months Smiles provides a short-term orthodontic treatment with a modern twist on tried-and-tested methods to correct crooked teeth. In dentistry, braces are a widely used and effective method to give patients straight, healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. Six Month Smiles has modified certain aspects of the treatment and the materials used in braces to give adults a cosmetic solution that fits your lifestyle.

What is so innovative about Buckinghamshire’s Six Month Smiles?

For a start, Six Month Smiles offer an average treatment time of only six months (which means somewhere between four and nine months, depending on your teeth). Traditional braces treatments usually take between one year and three years or more. Along with reduced treatment times, Six Month Smiles uses Lucid-Lok® clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires, which are barely visible, meaning you can go about your daily business without feeling self-conscious or embarrassed, as is so often the case for adults fitted with traditional metal braces. Low forces and short overall orthodontic treatment times increase comfort, safety, and hygiene. Six Month Smiles braces have a predictable final result. And, because no one likes to spend more time than necessary at the dentist, we Six Month Smiles use Patient Tray Kits™ to ensure that your appointments are fast and comfortable. Six Month Smiles is typically less expensive than traditional braces, aligner therapy, or veneers.

What do other patients say about Six Month Smiles?

At Garden View, Buckinghamshire, Six Month Smiles have been receiving great reviews on our website. Many say it is the best thing they have ever done, and few expect it to have such amazing results. They describe our patient care as “second-to none” and many say that their new smiles get them more attention and give them more confidence.

Find out more about Six Month Smiles

If you would like to find out more about Six Month Smiles, you can phone Garden View for an appointment on 01464 674857, or email us at info@garden-view.co.uk. At Garden View we want you to have the smile you have always wanted, and take every care to see that you get it.

Make your smile as beautiful as it is healthy

So many people struggle with the fact that, despite having a mouth that is in great shape health-wise, their smile leaves something to be desired.

cosmetic-dentistry All it takes it one crooked, chipped or worn tooth, or a little discolouration, for someone who is in otherwise great dental and oral shape, to feel less than comfortable about smiling, eating and laughing.

Yet cosmetic dentistry in Buckinghamshire offers various different techniques, some which can be completed in a single visit, to bring out the best in your smile.

At Garden View Dental in Buckinghamshire, cosmetic dentistry covers an entire range of treatments, from the latest and best in dentures, bridges and crowns, to the state-of-the-art techniques, such as tooth whitening, porcelain veneers, white fillings and dental implants.

Cosmetic dentistry in Buckinghamshire can fit porcelain veneers over chipped, broken and discoloured teeth, or even slightly misaligned teeth. Veneers are durable, very thin covers of porcelain that the dentist fixes over your natural teeth. The dentist needs to remove a thin layer of enamel to prepare the right surface for the veneers to adhere to, and to ensure the veneers are in line with your other teeth, but once the veneers are in place, they look and behave just like natural teeth. You can have one, two, several or even a whole mouthful of veneers fitted.

If your teeth are crowded, crooked or misaligned, or your bite is uneven in some way, then cosmetic dentistry in Buckinghamshire can reposition them using Invisalign invisible aligners. These do the same job as braces, without being fixed to the teeth. Instead, aligners are very snugly-fitting transparent plastic covers that slip over the teeth. Each aligner deliberately does not quite match your teeth, but instead matches the next step along the way to their desired position, and the pressure of not quite fitting moves the teeth over a matter of months. Aligners can be removed to make it easier to eat, and to brush your teeth, or if you want to appear at your very best for important events.

In Buckinghamshire, cosmetic dentistry at Garden View also offers dental implants to replace lost teeth, and professional tooth-whitening.

Help! I need an emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire!

At Garden View Dental Care in Beaconsfield, we take your dental emergencies as seriously as you do, and we do our best to see you on the same day that your accident or injury happens. Call us up on 01464 674 857 as soon as you need an emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire, as we will make you an appointment for as soon as possible.

What injuries mean I need to see an emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire?

An emergency dentist is vital if you have suffered an accident, perhaps playing sports or doing work around the house, or maybe even in your daily work, that leads to a chipped or broken tooth, or, one or more teeth coming out entirely.

Our emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire will also do their very best to see you on the same day if you are suffering from toothache, or have developed an abscess or trauma, avulsed teeth or facial swelling.

I have lost a tooth. What do I do?

First of all, it is very important to bring that tooth with you when you come to see the emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire. This is because there is a very good chance that the emergency dentist will be able to replace that lost tooth, and the sooner you come to see the emergency dentist, the higher the chance of being able to put that lost tooth back into your mouth. Wrap it up carefully, and bring it along to your emergency dentist appointment.

What happens when I get to the emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire?

Good question. This is the procedure that we follow at the emergency dentist. Firstly, our emergency dentist will carry out a thorough examination of the injured area. This may include taking dental x-rays to determine the extent of the damage to your teeth and jaw. Of course, if you are suffering pain, we will also use a local anaesthetic to numb the area. The emergency dentist will also sterilise the area, so that the risk of infection is reduced. Then, depending on the case, the emergency dentist, will restore the damaged or lost teeth.

Make an emergency dentist appointment

The best way to make an appointment with the emergency dentist is to call us at Garden View on 01464 674857.

Rediscover your smile

In Buckinghamshire, cosmetic dentistry is helping people rediscover their lovely smile.

Cosmetic dentistry in Buckinghamshire is not the same as general dentistry. The focus is more on the appearance of the smile, teeth and gums. A cosmetic dentist studies the alignment of the teeth, asking themselves questions such as:

cosmetic-dentistry-in-Buckinghamshire ‘Has this mouth got too many teeth?’ – a condition known as over-crowding.

‘Are these teeth leaning far in or too far out’ – misalignment is the technical term for this condition.

‘Can I see too much gum when the patient smiles?’ – a feature known as gummy smile.

These are the naturally-occurring problems that patients come into Garden View Dental to ask about treatment for.

People also develop dental problems as they go through their daily lives. These include:

Increasing numbers of amalgam fillings in the mouth that can make patients feel self-conscious when they laugh;
Teeth becoming increasingly stained and discoloured, through drinking tea, coffee, red wine and through smoking, and sometimes just through living, so that teeth no longer look pearly clean, even after a good scrub and polish from the hygienist;
Teeth have been or knocked out, or fallen out, or been extracted due to infection or too many fillings.

These are all problems that people seek help for. In Buckinghamshire, cosmetic dentistry is no longer seen as self-indulgent. Increasing numbers of people recognise the benefits of a great smile of sparkling, evenly-toned, straight, healthy-looking teeth. That feeling of well-being comes from several sources. Firstly, the smiler is no longer carrying the burden of self-consciousness, maybe even outright depression caused by the condition of their teeth and mouth. Secondly, the mouth and teeth are in a better state, and because straighter teeth help prevent oral diseases, the patient’s physical health is better. Thirdly, smiling releases natural happiness chemicals, such as serotonin and beta-endorphins, leading to levels of increased happiness. With all these benefits, how could cosmetic dentistry in Buckinghamshire can change lives.

At Garden View Dental, cosmetic dentistry in Buckinghamshire, can help you reclaim the smile you want. Our treatments include teeth whitening,white fillings, porcelain veneers, biocompatible restorations, gum contouring. One or more treatments can be combined to create a treatment package known as the Smile Makeover.

Give yourself a smile to be proud of

Everyone wants to be able to smile without being embarrassed or having to cover their mouths because they wish their teeth were not crooked, crowded or misaligned.

At Garden View in Buckinghamshire, clear braces are the norm. Clear braces are made from different materials from traditional metal braces. The wires are tooth-coloured to blend in with your teeth and the brackets that fix the wires to the teeth are made of transparent material.

clear-braces This means that you can wear your clear braces in Buckinghamshire and smile as much as ever in your day to day activities, knowing that your clear braces are barely noticeable.

I thought braces were only for teenagers

Not at all, in Buckinghamshire, clear braces are being worn by adults just as often as by teenagers. In fact, adults prefer clear braces because they do not draw attention to the fact they are having their teeth re-aligned in the same way that metal braces do.

How do clear braces work?

The clear braces we offer at Garden View are a system designed for people who do not need work to alter their bite. Because these clear braces are designed for improving the cosmetic appearance of your smile rather than your bite, the system can use gentler forces to move your teeth and the treatment typically does not take as long as it does for traditional braces. You can expect to be wearing your clear braces from somewhere between four and nine months. During that time the clear braces will use standardised, but gentler dental forces are employed to move your teeth into the desired new position. After the clear braces treatment has concluded, you will need to wear a removable retainer so that your teeth do not wander out of alignment again. If you do not want to wear this retainer, we can fit invisible bonded retainers to your teeth.

How much do clear braces cost?

These clear braces in Buckinghamshire can cost less than traditional braces. If you would like to find out more, or come in to Garden View for an initial consultation, please contact us by phone on 01464 674857, or email us at info@garden-view.co.uk. We will do our best to provide you with all the information and help you desire.

Your choice for emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire

Needing emergency dental work is an understandably difficult experience for many people. It often comes with pain and worry about damage as well as concerns about cost and about how you will look when you show up to work on Monday or at that wedding next week. When you are having a crisis, it is great to have professionals you can trust to turn to so that you can get the facts, consider your options and make a positive choice for you and your family.

What we offer

If you are looking for an emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire, Garden View Dental is an excellent choice. This is because we understand that, in times of strife, you need someone to take care of your needs as quickly as possible and with the widest range of options concerning treatment and budget. We also know that the faster you get treatment, the more likely it is that any damage can be repaired or reversed and so we aim to see patients as soon as possible and on the day you contact us.

Whether you have a cracked tooth, have lost a tooth or have sudden unexplained pain, we can help. We can also restore any dental fixtures that have come loose and we can do it all while keeping your wishes in terms of look, function and budget in mind so that you come away from the experience feeling well taken care of and happy with the treatment you received. We also follow up with you afterwards to make sure your satisfaction continues.

Why choose us

We hope you will choose us as your emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire. Our team are friendly and efficient and our clinic is welcoming and modern. We keep up to date with the latest developments so that, in an emergency, you can choose from a wide range of solutions.

Your dentist will answer your questions and give you all the information you need to make swift choices about your emergency dental care. We also have a range of sedation options so you need not add to any stress by worrying about getting in touch in the first place.

The smile you have always wanted

At Garden View Dental Care, we want you to flash the smile you have always dreamed of, and no longer feel unhappy, self-conscious or embarrassed by your teeth.

Happy smiles with Six Month Smiles in Beaconsfield

Many adults do not know that it is possible to have their crooked, crowded or misaligned teeth straightened, and to smile with confidence. But teeth alignment is available to adults as well as teenagers, and without the embarrassment of a mouth full of metal in a business meeting. Welcome to Six Month Smiles, an effective, safe and affordable cosmetic braces solution that fits your lifestyle.

What is Six Month Smiles in Beaconsfield?

In Beaconsfield, Six Month Smiles short term treatment is a modern twist on tried-and-true braces treatments. There is little debate within the dental 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 modified the treatment and the materials to give adults a common-sense, cosmetic solution that fits your lifestyle.

What is so innovative about Six Month Smiles in Beaconsfield?

Well, for a start, the average treatment times with Six Month Smiles are only six months, instead of a year to two years. Six months passes in a flash, and during that time you will not be covering the metal in your mouth because Six Month Smiles Lucid-Lok uses clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires, which are barely visible. You can chat and laugh and grin away without worrying that people are gazing at your teeth instead of listening to your words.

And you know how your mouth will look at the end of the Six Month Smiles treatment, because using braces has been shown to provide the most conservative and predictable final result.

And if you are worried about pain or discomfort, you need not, because low forces and short overall treatment times of Six Month Smiles increase comfort, safety, and hygiene. Along with that, in Beaconsfield, Six Month Smiles Patient Tray Kits™ ensure that your appointments are fast and comfortable.

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

Are you looking for a better smile?

We can help you improve the quality of your smile with cosmetic dentistry in Buckinghamshire. Teeth whitening can boost your confidence! Many things can cause teeth to discolour, whether from smoking or excessive sugar and coffee. An easy solution to ensure that your teeth are a few shades brighter is either, to come in and receive a teeth whitening treatment, or to take home one of our home-whitening kits. Prices for both options are available on our website.

cosmetic-dentistry-in-Buckinghamshire Some people are very fond of the gap in their teeth, but if this is causing you emotional problems then you can opt for cosmetic dentistry. Buckinghamshire is home to many confident smiles and yours could be one of them! A gap in the teeth can make you self-conscious about your smile, in addition, it can also give oral hygiene problems if plaque builds up between the teeth. Instead of leaving it to fester, we here at Garden View can offer to help you with your solution. Come into our surgery for an appointment.

Have you thought about veneers?

Another option of cosmetic dentistry in Buckinghamshire, is for porcelain veneers. Veneers are thin layers, a bit like finger nails, that are placed over the tooth. They are matched to your other teeth, to make it a natural-looking option. Veneers can be placed over any teeth that have been stained or chipped. When patients opt for veneers over all of their teeth, we call this a smile makeover.

What can new patients expect?

We warmly welcome you to Garden View Dental Care in Buckinghamshire. Cosmetic dentistry is something that we are proud that we can offer, as it allows everyone the chance to improve the appearance of their teeth. Our friendly team are here, whenever you are ready to come in for your first appointment. There are car parking facilities at the front, for your convenience.

In the appointment we will look at your full medical history, take x-rays, screen for cancer, and discuss the outcome you are looking for. One of our skilled dentists will talk you through your options so that you can leave with clarity, knowing what the next step towards your desired smile will be.

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