Happy New Year from Our New Road Dental Team

January 15, 2017/in Uncategorized /by Michele Fulham

Looking forward to the New Year? Looking forward to improving your Oral Health?

Firstly we would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and hope you enjoyed the festive season from the Bell Yard/ New Road Dental Team. 2016 was a busy year for us; we have been able to help our patients achieve better oral health and in many cases helped them maintain/create the smile that they are now proud of.

Oral Health is an ongoing process; even well maintained teeth can suffer if we start to neglect them. The New Year always brings a new fitness regime to lose weight or get fit for an occasion that’s been announces. New jobs can be around the corner as well as potential new relationships.

From a dental perspective there a few things you could do, to have Healthy teeth and gums in 2017, it will also help to give you that smile boost you’re looking for!

Sugar! – This is always at the top of the list this time of year! We all know the diet has increased sugar in December. But also remember that sugar has increase obesity and dental decay. Reducing the frequency of sugar intake to the main meals can help prevent decay and benefit your oral health over all.

Flossing! – Yes the word that every dentist/hygienist uses “have you been flossing?” most people see this as an ‘extra thing to do’. Adding flossing/tepe’s/interprox/glides to the daily routine gives a huge boost to your Oral Health. Just think teeth have 5 surfaces! Many people forget the in-between bits, flossing helps to remove food from between the teeth. Flossing also helps to remove the bacteria which contribute to gum disease and halitosis!

Smoking! – The New Year is always a good time to make that decision to stop smoking, a lot of people decide in January to take the steps! There are always support groups as you will never be alone! Did you know smoking contributes to Oral Cancers and gum disease, stopping smoking will help to keep your mouth health! Also it helps the bank balance double bonus!

You’re Smile! – now not everyone has that smile that they are proud of, it could be the discolouration of the teeth, the positioning of the teeth as with age the teeth start moving! There are different ways that the dentist can help you get to where you want to be! There are many cosmetic treatments that the team perform on a daily basis to help you get to where you want to be. From changing fillings to look cosmetically better, to whitening your teeth to give them that glow, maybe even straightening your teeth using invisalign ( the perfect discreet way for you to get the look you want!). There may be that gap in the mouth that you’re not happy about we do Implants too. We at Bell Yard/New Road are here to help you achieve what you want so you can smile with pride!

Look out for our new monthly Blogs on ways to help you Smile from Ear to Ear! Welcome to 2017!

Meet Our Team!

January 2, 2017/in Uncategorized /by Michele Fulham

Welcome to 2017, as a New Starts we would also like you to meet our team there have been a few changes over the recent months but we are welcoming the new diverse team that we have!

Don’t worry the old favourites are still here who are part of the furniture that won’t be going anywhere anytime soon!

Let’s start at the top! Our lovely owners Dr Paaras Dhanani is back after a Christmas away in Canada as him about his adventures when you see him next!

Dr Nimesh Patel has been the trooper this Christmas enjoying the festive season at home with his family as well as dealing with all emergencies this season.

Sarah the Practice Manager sadly left us in November after a long time at New Road and we wish her all the best in her new ventures. However she has been replaced by a duo of Managers Michele looks after the New Road Practice and Asma looks after the Bell Yard Practice but work together to uniform both practices.

Our dentist remain the happy bubbly people you’re used to seeing. The friendly natured team of Dr Hema Pankhania, Dr Raoul Patel, Dr Jinita Popat, Dr Shivani Patel and our new Vocational Trainee Dr Maya Amlani.

Supported by our amazing Hygienists: Christine Braglia, Pooja Shah & Samantha Brown working various days and hours to suit your dental needs.

These two teams are supported by our Amazing Dental Nurses : Ewelina, Sejal, Rita, Alina and Olga.

Not forgetting our Admin support Team who run and maintain the diaries and any queries you might have: Hilary, Silvie, Victoria.

We look forward to welcoming you in 2017 for your routine appointments and any special treatments you require as well for any special occasions!

What does Invisalign cost?

April 20, 2016/in Invisalign /by Michele Fulham

When I look back at my 7^th through 9^th grade pictures, I’m always mortified when I see my metal- wired full grin because I needed to wear traditional braces for two years. When I think of my braces with those awful coloured bands to attract even more attention to my awkward metal mouth- it’s just embarrassing. Sometimes I wish I could have known what Invisalign cost so I have been spared those embarrassing years.

In recent years, Invisalign has become a popular and well-known alternative for braces (though unfortunately for me way after my heavy-metal stint). Invisalign works by using a custom-made set of aligners that are made from a comfortable and smooth plastic- thus making them practically invisible- that you wear over your teeth.

Depending on your personalised treatment plan, you will switch out the aligners roughly every two weeks. They gradually shift your teeth into place so there is no need for metal brackets or wires to tighten (or hurt your mouth!). Honestly, the best part is most people will not even know you’re wearing braces!

If you’re a teen that’s looking for an alternative to metal-wire braces or even an adult who couldn’t fix their smile when they were younger, Invisalign is the way to go!

Now you must be wondering, what does Invisalign cost?

At New Road Dental in Watford, Dr. Paaras Dhanani and Dr. Patel offer great finance options so you can get straight teeth from as low as £ 150 a month! In their special Invisalign treatment package they include the following:

FREE WHITENING AND RETAINERS (worth £650)
FREE TOOTH WHITENING (worth £500)
FREE SET OF CLEAR RETAINERS (worth £150)

So seriously, spare yourself the embarrassment and uncomfortable feeling in your mouth from wearing traditional braces. Go to New Road Dental and get the smile of your dreams without drawing attention to your mouth in the process!

For more information on Invisalign cost and our other orthodontic services visit our website at New Road Dental. To schedule an appointment for Invisalign, book directly on our website or call us at 01923 776 270.

White Teeth for Life…….Guaranteed!

February 19, 2016/in Uncategorized /by Michele Fulham

Dr. Dhanani, Dr Patel and the New Road dental team know how important it is for you to have a healthy and bright smile. We feel that every patient in our practice deserves to have a smile they can be proud of.

At the end of this post please feel free to download your Free Teeth Whitening Guide.

Imagine how you could feel with WHITER TEETH?

More Confident
Better Dating Life
Great First Impression
Look More Youthful
Camera Ready
Improved Oral Health
Improved Job Prospects
Release Natural Endorphins (the happy feeling!)

White Teeth for Life is an exciting new programme we are offering to both new and existing patients! We would like to whiten your teeth and keep them white for life!

Here’s how it works:

New Patients:

First we would like to see you for an initial exam, x-rays and hygiene visit to get your teeth clean and healthy.
You will then get a great discount on your initial whitening procedure; for a one-time enrollment fee of only £300 (£200 savings) when you join our Denplan maintenance plan (£21 per month) – not only will the teeth stay white – they will also stay healthy.

Existing Patients:

If you have already had whitening done in our practice and already have whitening trays, you will automatically be enrolled in our exciting new White Teeth for Life programme after you join our Denplan maintenance plan.
If you have not already had whitening done in our practice and you would like to join our White Teeth for Life programme you can enroll for the one-time enrollment fee of £300.

The Whitening Process:

We will provide you with custom fitted professional whitening trays and 2 whitening syringes. Then as you come in for your regular dental cleanings and checkups (both twice a year), on the maintenance plan (£21 per month), you will receive a whitening syringe at no cost to you!

The Maths…

	Private	Plan
2 x Routine Examination	£70	Included
Xray (2 per year)	£20	Included
2x Hygiene Appointment	£98	Included
Initial Teeth Whitening	£500	£300
Annual whitening syringe	£50	Included
Accident & Emergency Worldwide Cover	N/A	Included
Monthly Fee	N/A	£21

Total:	£738	£552
Plan Savings		£186

Our maintenance plan – Denplan Essentials is an easy budgeting plan that covers you for the foundations of your dental care, helping to stop problems before they start. This plan covers you for your regular check-ups and hygienist visits, as well as including worldwide dental injury and dental emergency cover (Supplementary Insurance)

What are the benefits of the plan?

All your preventive dental care is included
Payment by convenient Direct Debit, allowing you to budget
Guaranteed registration with the practice and continuing access to your dentist
Early identification of dental problems to prevent pain, discomfort and inconvenience
Appointment times to suit you whenever possible
5% Discount on any treatment fees
Priority booking in the event of a dental emergency
Access to a 24 hour dental emergency helpline 365 days per year
Worldwide Supplementary Dental Injury and Emergency Insurance

We would like to whiten your teeth and keep them white for life!

Please call our practice on 01923 776 270 before your next appointment to let us know if you are interested in our White Teeth for Life programme.

To be eligible for our White Teeth for Life you need to meet the following requirements:

New Patients must complete initial check up and hygiene cleaning and any necessary treatment to be dentally fit.
Once on the plan you must keep your regularly scheduled dental cleaning and checkup visits. Your long-term oral health is as important to us as it is to you.
Our patients have found that regular checkups greatly reduce dental pain and the cost of dental services. This is why we are happy to provide this extra bonus to our patients who are committed to their oral health.
Provide at least 48 hours notice if you need to postpone or change your appointment and the appointment must be rescheduled within the next 4 weeks. In order to provide exceptional services like White Teeth for Life to all our patients, we ask that you give us the courtesy of advance notice for all schedule changes.
Must keep your mouth healthy. Must maintain minimum continued dental care as stated by the dentists and hygienists of New Road Dental Practice.
All accounts must be current (no outstanding bills).
Lost or destroyed trays will be replaced at a cost to the patient.
Should any of the rules fail to be met, you may be disqualified from the program and provided the opportunity to re-enroll for a £30 re-activation fee following the payments of any fees.

For more information on teeth whitening and your own teeth whitening guide

PLEASE CLICK HERE

The Journey to Your Perfect Smile Starts With New Road Dental

July 10, 2015/in Uncategorized /by Michele Fulham

You will recently have received an invitation from us to visit our dental practice on New Road in Croxley Green on Thursday 19th February to discuss this amazing cosmetic treatment called Invisalign.

On this evening we will be offering £500 off of your Invisalign treatment (normal price £3950), including whitening and the removable retainers which are included in this amazing offer (worth another £500), saving you £1000!

However, you may have a few questions of your own you would like answered before you decide whether you will be interested in coming along to see us, so here are a couple of the main FAQs answered!

What Is Invisalign?

Invisalign is the virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth and achieve the smile you’ve always dreamed of. Using advanced 3D computer-imaging technology, Invisalign shows your complete treatment plan based on what your Invisalign Provider has prescribed for you, from the initial position of your teeth to the final desired position. Then a series of clear aligners are custom-made for your teeth – and your teeth only – to move them little by little. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks before being replaced by the next in the series, gradually moving towards the projected final position. Your Invisalign treatment time will be determined by your Invisalign Provider, based on your specific needs.

What Are The Benefits of Invisalign?

Invisalign aligners are nearly invisible. No one may even notice that you’re wearing these virtually invisible aligners, making Invisalign a seamless fit with your lifestyle and day-to-day interactions with others.

Invisalign aligners are removable giving you the flexibility to eat and drink what you want during treatment by simply removing the aligners. And you can also remove the aligners to brush and floss as you normally would for fresh breath and to maintain good oral hygiene.

Unlike traditional fixed braces, there are no metal brackets or wires. This means that in most cases less time is spent in your Invisalign Provider’s practice for adjustments. And finally, Invisalign allows you to view your virtual results and treatment plan before you even begin treatment so you can see how your teeth are expected to look when your treatment is complete

If you are still undecided as to whether Invisalign treatment is for you, just have a look at this testimonial from one of our lovely patients who has now completed his Invisalign treatment with us! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTg5QJWF3mw

For more information on this fabulous treatment, and on how you can take full advantage of this very special offer, call our lovely Customer Service Team on 01923 776270 or click here to reserve your space on our open evening.

We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Stoptober – Discount off teeth whitening

September 30, 2014/in Uncategorized /by Michele Fulham

Stoptober…The Start of a Healthier, Happier, Whiter Smile

(1^st-28^th October)

As you probably know already, smoking can cause serious harm to the soft and hard tissues in your mouth. But do you know why? Here are a few facts to help you along on your journey to quit smoking for good.

If you do not smoke yourself, why not let your friends and families who are smokers know these facts too?

Smoking may change the type of bacteria in dental plaque, increasing the number of bacteria that are more harmful

It reduces the blood flow in the gums and supporting tissues of the tooth and makes them more likely to become inflamed

Smokers’ gum disease will get worse more quickly than in people who do not smoke. Because of the reduced blood flow smokers may not get the warning symptoms of bleeding gums as much as non-smokers

Gum disease is still the most common cause of tooth loss in adults

One of the effects of smoking is staining on the teeth due to the nicotine and tar in tobacco. It can make the teeth yellow in a very short time, and heavy smokers often complain that their teeth are almost brown after years of smoking.

Now, on to the good stuff! Quitting smoking may seem like an insurmountable feat right now, but there is help out there. New Road Dental Practice is teaming up with Lloyds Pharmacy to give you the best shot at quitting for good.

When you book in with the Lloyds Pharmacy team in Croxley Green for a smoking cessation session you will receive a discount voucher for an amount off teeth whitening treatment with us! This will be a great reward from us and from you to yourself for managing to quit and may help you stay off of the cigarettes too, as you will not want to stain your new pearly white teeth! We also provide oral cancer screening and advice, just in case you need a little extra help.

A fresh start and a fresh smile, all with the help of Lloyds Pharmacy and New Road Dental!

For any more information or to book an appointment please call us on 01923 776 270 or email us at info@newroaddental.co.uk and one of our friendly Customer Service Advisors will be more than happy to assist.

Image from the “Real Cost Campaign”

Stay Connected……

September 19, 2014/in Uncategorized /by Michele Fulham

In todays’ modern age there are so many ways to stay connected and at New Road Dental we have just relaunched our “Facebook Page“.

Why not “like” our page to receive

– great tips and advice

– upcoming offers – £100 off teeth whitening till the end of June 2013

– latest photos of our smile cases

– competitions with fantastic prizes – our current competition to win the latest Oral B electric toothbrush ends 30th June 2013.

We have a great competition running on facebook for the month of June. This advanced Technology Oral B 5000 has everthing you could wish for from a toothbrush! Dentist inspired round brush head cups each tooth to remove up to 99.7% of plaque in hard to reach areas when used in the deep clean mode. Pressure indicator on the back of the handle lights up when brushing too hard. Handle indicates when smartguide is connected. Wireless Smart guide real time feedback on 1. where to brush 2. How long you need to brush and if you apply to much pressure. The kit also has 6 replacement heads including Precision Clean, Floss Action, Sensitive, Power Tip, Ortho and TriZone.

If you would like a chance of winning this brush then enter our competition on facebook by firstly going to the “New Road Dental Page” and clicking the “LIKE” icon, then secondly leave a comment on our toothbrush competition post. Good Luck .

Back to School

September 5, 2014/in Uncategorized /by Michele Fulham

As the end of the school holidays draws near (yay!) you will probably be looking at new uniforms, pens, pencils, pencil cases and lunchboxes etc.

You may also be thinking about what to put in your children’s lunch boxes. Sugary treats and snacks such as cake and chocolate bars and fizzy drinks or fruit juices are often a popular choice. However, these types of treats and snacks, while delicious and appealing to your children, may come at the cost of their pearly whites!

The New Road Dental hygienists have come up with some handy advice on how to keep decay at bay during lunch breaks and at home:

If your children aren’t keen on water they still need to keep hydrated. Provide mini cartons of no added sugar fruit juice instead of the full sized full sugar ones.
Make the savoury part of the meal more interesting by using wraps, crudités with hummus or sandwiches cut into fun shapes etc. This way the ‘exciting’ part of the meal won’t be the sugary treats after their boring main.
No added sugar yoghurt is good for a snack as they often contain a lot of calcium, which is good for healthy teeth and bones.
Fruit is full of sugar and enamel damaging acid, but obviously we do not want to discourage healthy eating! Instead, maintain a good level of at-home oral hygiene care and this will help prevent cavities that could be caused by this.
For younger children that get distracted easily while cleaning their teeth, let them do it in front of the TV or while they are reading a book using a beaker of water. They will often then spend longer with the brush in their mouths, not hurrying to get back out of the bathroom to do more interesting things. Once they are done only get them to spit out instead of rinsing with water as this will make sure the tooth paste is kept in their mouths longer.

For more information or if you have any queries please don’t hesitate to visit us at New Road, Croxley Green, WD33EN

Or give us a call on 01923 776 270 and one of our friendly Customer Service Advisors will be more than happy to help.

Picture sourced from Freddy Fit

Healthy Mouth Tips

July 18, 2014/in Uncategorized /by Michele Fulham

What do you do in between your regular check ups at the dentist?

We have some top tips for a Healthy Mouth

1) Clean in between your teeth daily either with floss or interdental brushes (ask your hygienist to show you how if you have trouble)

2) Clean every tooth surface for at least 3 seconds each with an electric toothbrush

3) Use a fluoride toothpaste and when you have finished brushing spit out but do not rinse (the fluoride will continue to work on protecting your teeth from decay)

4) Remember, sugar is a treat and should not be consumed frequently.

For any more information, please visit New Road Dental or call 01923776270.

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