ISSUE#1 January 2015
Portmore eZine CREATING BEAUTIFUL SMILES FOR LIFE
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MAKE SOMEONE SMILE Whenever you can, you never know how much of a difference you could be making in their life at that one moment
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Welcome Welcome to the first edition of the Portmore patient digital eZine. The team have worked hard to create our online digital magazine, the idea being to connect with our loyal patients in a way that is lighthearted yet informative. Our monthly e-magazine will be full of tips, advice, special offers and information about treatments that we offer at Portmore. We will also keep you up to date with practice news & events and also give you the inside information on our team members and what they get up to outside of work. Please let us know if there is anything you would like us to include. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy reading.
Nikki B
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE… 2 MISSING TEETH? THOUGHT ABOUT DENTAL IMPLANTS? 4 NEWS & EVENTS 5 HYGIENE SPA 6 ASK US ABOUT… VENEERS 8 TEAM Q&A 10 SPECIAL OFFERS
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MISSING TEETH? THOUGHT ABOUT DENTAL IMPLANTS? Dental implants can restore both the appearance and function of your smile, potentially for a lifetime.
have experienced this kind of dentistry at the practice continue to tell us how their lives have been transformed. Why? Well I think we all take for granted our ability to eat, chew and smile, only when that ability is taken away do we understand how debilitating it can be
We have been placing and restoring dental
when our dentition doesn’t function in the
implants at Weybridge Dental Implant Clinic
way it should. Patients often experience lack
(a bespoke implant clinic within Portmore
of confidence, isolation from social situations,
Dental) for around 20 years. Johann, our
pain, discomfort, poor diet & nutrition,
Implantologist, has a master’s degree in
dramatic weight loss or gain and poor oral
implant dentistry and is a Key Opinion Leader
health are a only a few of the symptoms of
for the world renowned implant company
missing teeth or ill- fitting dentures.
BTI (Bio-Technology Institute). Johann’s skill and expertise means that we can provide
Whilst implants are not a new technique in
our patients with world-class standards of
dentistry (implants have in fact been around
implant dentistry: for example, replacing
for many years) they have
single missing teeth is something that we
recently become
do routinely, alongside more life changing
the treatment
treatments which often include rebuilding
of choice for
whole mouths using a combination of bone
missing teeth
augmentation and dental implants.
as they can be used to
Of course implant dentistry is a game
restore and
changer for most of our patients, clients who
repair the
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THIS KIND OF DENTISTRY IS A GAME CHANGER FOR MOST OF OUR PATIENTS
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dentition independently of surrounding natural teeth. Implants can even create a whole new dentition where there were originally no teeth present at all. Implant dentistry is viewed as a permanent solution for missing teeth, making dental implants an excellent long term investment in your overall health & well-being by restoring both the appearance and function of your smile potentially for a lifetime.
fingernail which act as
If you answer ‘Yes’ to the following
a replacement tooth
statements you may be a suitable candidate
root. We carry out a minor procedure to
for implant treatment:
place them into your jawbone, whereby they
• Do you have one or more missing teeth?
act as an anchor or a foundation to hold
• Are you unhappy with having gaps in your smile?
crowns, bridges or dentures in place.
• Do you dislike wearing dentures or find dentures uncomfortable?
Suitable? Dental implants are generally
• Are your teeth coming loose or severely decayed or damaged?
if a person is well enough to undergo the
• Do you suffer from a lack of confidence as a result of wearing dentures or having crowns that keep coming loose?
routine tooth extractions, the same person
• Are you looking for a long-term solution to missing teeth? • Has your speech been affected by having missing teeth? • Are you unable to taste food properly due to wearing dentures?
suitable for most people, in terms of health, treatment necessary for fixed bridgework or can undergo dental implant procedures. The best form of implant treatment for you is determined after a thorough consultation with the patient, Johann and his nursing team. INTERESTED? Why not call today for a FREE informal consultation with our Smile Advisor or
So, what are dental implants and how
simply to book your consultation with
do they work? Dental implants are small,
Johann. Start your journey towards a
titanium cylinders, the size of your baby
new life - call 01932 855011.
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NEWS
2015 LOOKS TO BE A VERY EXCITING YEAR AT PORTMORE, LOTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO…
We will be hosting regular open
also means that patients are
discussed and champagne
evenings so that our patients
able to choose from health
finishers breakfast planned!
can come along to find out more
focused or cosmetic polishing
All we need now is your
about particular treatments
treatments to suit them: a
generous support, please visit
that we offer, take advantage of
perfect combination of health
out Just Giving page to donate
a free consultation, take away a
and beauty.
what you can justgiving.com/ Portmore-Team
goody bag and enjoy discounts off treatments.
We are excited to announce that the girls at Portmore
Just to let you know that our
We are also developing our
are taking part in the charity
lovely Therapist Lois gave birth
Hygiene Spa & Therapy unit.
Moonwalk challenge in
to a little girl earlier in January.
We now have a dedicated
May 2015. This is a 26 mile
Autumn Eloise was born a
paediatric team who are able
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to spend more time looking
help raise money for breast
Jan. Mum and baby are both
after our child patients and
cancer care, a charity close to
doing really well. Watch this
promoting public health. Our
all our hearts. The training has
space for some photos…
bespoke Hygiene Spa menu
begun, diets started, outfits
Events
21 MARCH - GDP PRGF ‘Live’ surgery workshop for dentists 9am-5pm 22 APRIL - Patient Open Evening
18 FEB – GDP PRGF CPD evening
5.30–8pm. Dental Implants – are they for you?
Lecture evening for dentists, 6–9pm.
Free consultation, up to 20% discount available.
7 MARCH – GDP PRGF ‘Live’ surgery
16 MAY – Team charity event
workshop for dentists, 9am–5pm.
The Moonwalk – Hyde Park, London
11 MARCH – Patient Open Evening 5.30–8pm. Dental Implants – are they for you?
justgiving.com/Portmore-Team 20 MAY - GDP PRGF CPD evening
Free consultation, up to 20% discount available. Lecture evening for dentists 6–9pm.
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HYGIENE
Spa
OUR DENTAL THERAPISTS PROVIDE A FANTASTIC SERVICE FOR OUR PATIENTS, THEIR SCOPE OF PRACTICE MEANS THAT OUR PATIENTS CAN ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF INCREASED ACCESS TO ORAL CARE & CHILDREN CAN RECEIVE SPECIALISED PAEDIATRIC CARE.
A Dental Therapist is a qualified Oral
the dental environment whilst promoting
Health Practitioner who is able to carry out
long term health and preventative care.
routine dentistry alongside our clinicians.
Our Therapists play a key role in our team
At Portmore we are lucky enough to have
working alongside our clinical team, to
three Dental Therapists within the team;
ensure we offer our patients the best
they are able carry out white fillings and
bespoke care available.
tooth whitening treatments as prescribed by your dentist. Other services include applying fluoride, taking x-rays, dietary
‘WALK-IN’ HYGIENE & THERAPY
advice and counselling, help with smoking
Direct Access means that as a patient you
cessation and anxiety control alongside
can book an appointment directly with one
providing your regular oral healthcare,
of our Hygienists or Therapists without the
cleaning & polishing requirements.
need to see a Dentist first. It is still recom-
mended that you see a Dentist for your
In particular, our Therapists have a strong
regular examination. However, the ease of
interest in paediatric treatment and
access allows patients to fit regular cleaning
have great experience in working with
and maintenance into their busy schedules at
children and getting little ones used to
times more convenient to them.
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Ask us about… VENEERS
What are veneers?
How do I know if I am
How long do veneers last?
In dentistry, a veneer is a
suitable for veneers?
Will I need to have then
very thin layer of material
Veneers can fix most of
replaced?
(usually porcelain) placed
the aesthetic issues that
Studies show that most
over a tooth, either to
patients have with their
veneers last an average of
improve the aesthetics
teeth. In many instances,
10 years but there are many
(appearance) of a tooth or to
dental veneers can be used
cases where veneers will
protect the tooth’s surface
to correct the following:
last 20yrs+. The lifespan of
from damage. The tooth
• Stains
these restorations depend
or teeth are usually slightly
• Chipped/broken teeth
on the maintenance which
recontoured or shaped
• Crooked/misaligned teeth
will be similar to that of
and the porcelain veneer
• Gaps between teeth
natural teeth including
is bonded to the enamel
• Holes or fractures
regular reviews and hygiene
surface.
Not everyone with the
visits. Veneers do not fail
above issues will be a
all at once and it is usually a
candidate for dental
single veneer in-between
veneers. A comprehensive
multiple others that will
examination and history
need replacing if it happens.
will be taken by your dentist
before deciding if you are suitable for veneers.
NAME: Eben Van Der Walt POSITION: Cosmetic Dentist
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Did you know?
How long does the
teeth and can actually help
process take?
to promote the longevity of
The most important step in
all the teeth.
the process is the planning.
Information and records
I don’t want bright, white
are taken to create a wax
teeth, how do you make
mock-up of the planned
sure they look natural?
veneers. The final result
The art and science of
can then be viewed by the
porcelain veneers depend
Why choose Portmore
patient and the dentist
on the study of healthy,
for veneers?
before starting the process.
natural teeth. The perfect
All three the dentists at
The actual preparation and
veneer and smile make over
Portmore have attended
placement of veneers can
result will mimic a natural,
numerous postgraduate
take anything from a few
healthy smile. During
studies in the field of smile
days to two weeks.
the temporary phase the
makeovers and placing of
VENEERS CAN LAST OVER 20 YEARS WHEN LOOKED AFTER WELL
WITH REGULAR REVIEWS & HYGIENE VISITS
appearance of the new
porcelain veneers. These
My previous dentist
teeth can be evaluated and
studies have taken them
advised that veneers
changed to get that natural,
all over the world including
damage my natural teeth,
healthy appearance.
New York, Miami, Germany
is this true?
and Spain. Between them
In some cases veneers
My two front teeth are
they have placed thousands
would be a total elective
very crooked, will veneers
of veneers and made
cosmetic procedure and
solve this?
hundreds of patients happy
shaping and contouring of
Veneers are only one of the
with their smiles.
the enamel needs to take
solutions used to improve the
place to accommodate the
appearance of crooked teeth.
For more information,
placement of the veneers.
Braces, composite bonding
get in touch today on
That said some veneers
and cosmetic recontouring
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are extremely thin (less
can also be used in these
portmoredental.co.uk/
than 1mm) and require
cases. Your dentist will
treatments/veneers/
minimal or no preparation
be happy to discuss these
to read testimonials from
of existing enamel. In other
options with you and decide
some of our patients.
cases veneers can be used
which way is the best to go
to restore function of the
for your specific situation.
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TEAM Q&A Q1: What is your role
NAME: Melanie Cheeseman ROLE: Director of First Impressions
chat with people each time
at Portmore, what do
they come in. We’re very
you do on a day to
lucky here that we have
day basis?
such friendly patients.
My role at Portmore
Another is that I get to
is a receptionist or
spend the day with such a
as a Director of first
fantastic group of people.
impressions. My main
It’s a pleasure coming in
role is checking in and out
everyday and we never
patients and answering the
stop laughing. I feel very
phones. There is a lot more
fortunate that I work here.
that goes on but I think they are my main duties. Making
Q3: If I wasn’t working
people feel welcome when
at Portmore I would be…?
they walk through the door
If I wasn’t working at
because often people are
Portmore I would be filling
nervous and greeting them
my days with dog walking,
with a smile can put them
horse riding (I don’t have
at ease.
a dog or a horse), reading
Q2: What is your
trashy novels and watching
favourite aspect of
were no object, I would
your role?
be a lady that lunches,
My favourite aspect of
shopping and holidays a
my role is getting to know
plenty.
rubbish on TV. If money
our patients, having a little
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Q4: My guilty
Q6: What I will be
My guilty pleasures are
2015 will be a big year
70’s love songs, spending
for me as I’m getting
the day in my pyjamas,
married in September so
eating crisps and drinking
there is lots of organising
Baileys. Who wouldn’t love a
to do.. and dieting! Our
day with all that combined?
Honeymoon is in October
Q5: Outside of work
which I’m very much
I love…
Mandy and I have started
Outside of work I love to
to organise our summer
go to an old country pub
event for the staff. We
and sit by the fire in the
have been asked to keep it
winter and walking along
a secret from the girls so
the river on a hot sunny
it will be a lovely surprise
day in the summer. I really
come July. We are also
love music festivals but
doing The Moon Walk in
don’t go as often as I would
May. There is so much I’m
like. Last year I brought
looking forward to this
myself a beautiful bicycle
year. I think it’s going to be
that I loved to go out on
a good one.
pleasure is…
doing in 2015…
looking forward to.Also
but I am a fair weather cyclist so that has been put away for the winter.
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Special offers
HALF PRICE NEW PATIENT CONSULTATIONS for friends and family of existing patients (until 31 March 2015)
20% OFF TEETH WHITENING Just
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us on Facebook to claim your discount.
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