Author: Aura Dental
Lifelong dental health with Aura Dental
We know you have a choice when selecting dentists in St John’s Wood for you and your family’s needs. We also know that when you choose Aura Dental you will be making the right choice. Here’s why.
Our focus is on treating you like family, in fact many of our patients are our families and friends and we extend the same concern to each patient we see. We also believe that a dental visit doesn’t have to be unpleasant or uncomfortable anymore. We use modern technologies to make your visit relaxing. Our new premises have been carefully designed with beautiful interior décor to help you relax and eliminate stress, leaving you with a sense of calmness.
Everything under one roof
Many dental practices only offer basic dental care. If you need to replace missing teeth, straighten your teeth, remove painful teeth or get rid of a toothache, you sometimes have to go to a distant and unfamiliar dentist.
We know you are busy and would rather get everything done in the same familiar, caring and convenient practice. That’s why we have invested in our equipment, technology and dentists in St John’s Wood, to ensure we can take care of all your needs under one roof.
Dr Tissera
Our principal dentist here at Aura Dental is Dr David Tissera. He qualified from King’s College School of Medicine & Dentistry London in 1997 and offers every patient his knowledge of 20 years’ dental expertise.
He is a highly experienced and professional dental surgeon, who has been in private practice for over 18 years. He has a keen interest in cosmetic and implant dentistry and performing smile makeovers. He is also experienced in adult teeth straightening using a variety of systems available at our practice, including Six Months Smiles, CFast and the Inman Aligner.
He believes that all the dentists in St John’s Wood must provide high quality dental care in a caring environment, using the most up to date tools available.
Being a dedicated and calming dentist has enabled Dr Tissera to grow a loyal patient base over his two decades’ experience, based almost solely on personal recommendation.
Let us straighten you out
An increasing number of adults are turning to cosmetic braces to give their teeth a straighter, more aesthetically pleasing appearance. Braces are no longer the domain of teenagers and children. Instead, busy professionals are choosing to correct imperfections, such as crooked or spaced teeth, which may have bothered them for years. Braces in North West London at Aura Dental could change your life forever. You may be thinking you don’t want to wear metal braces for the next few years. Well, don’t worry, we can offer you more aesthetically pleasing options for your braces in North West London. Our dentists can fit you with alternatives that will give you a beautiful smile just as conventional braces will, but without compromising your appearance during your treatment. So let’s take a look at a few of your options.
Invisalign
Invisalign offers our patients a series of clear, removable aligners that are changed every 2 to 3 weeks. There is no tightening to be done, no adjusting of wires and no elastic bands to get in the way. Instead, all the adjustments are made with one new aligner every few weeks. Since the aligners are clear, they are hardly visible in the mouth, which means people aren’t likely to guess that you are wearing braces.
Each aligner is individually moulded to specifically fit snugly against your teeth, making Invisalign a more comfortable treatment than conventional fixed metal braces in North West London. With comfort and discretion, you can look forward to a new smile during your treatment instead of fretting over your appearance.
Inman aligner
The Inman aligner is a removable brace, which can be used to align the front teeth quickly, effectively and safely. It can work either as a stand-alone treatment, or even as a pre-treatment to allow other cosmetic work to go ahead, such as fitting dental veneers. It works by exerting a gentle force on just your front teeth, known as the ‘social six’, to gradually move them into the desired positions. Normally lower front teeth move a little faster than uppers.
Choose us for your braces in North West London and call Aura Dental today. Our dentists are waiting to discuss your options with you and design a tailored treatment plan.
Aura Dental in the community: Check in at Aura Dental and help us support St Johns Hospice
Yesterday was a special day for the Aura Team. We had a chance to visit the St John’s Hospice, a local charity we have been supporting for quite some time. Our receptionists Patrycja and Pubudu and dental nurse Mihaela met with the lovely hospice’s representative – Malina and seen first hand the amazing work put in by all the volunteers at the hospice and all the difference it is making to to the lives of their patients and community as a whole
The remarkable people at St John’s Hospice provide the end of life care to more than 3000 terminally ill patients and their carers a year. The continuous existence of the Hospice heavily depends on support from the local businesses and people.
The hospice currently has 19 in patient beds, Hospice at home service, Day Centre, Bereavement services and many more including its very own St John’s Hospice ambulance. To continue to provide this level of support to our community, the hospice needs to raise £1.8 million every year in voluntary donations.
At Aura, we strongly believe it is essential for places like this to exist as they represent the very core of our community and bring us closer together. This is why, we continue to spread the word about St John’s Hospice amongst our patients and do all we can to encourage people to support this great cause.
Every time you visit Aura and check-in on Facebook followed by a review, we know you are with us on this and we will happily donate one pound of our money to the Hospice on your behalf.
Happy Easter to all of our lovely patients and staff!
I have missing teeth, what can I do?
Here at Aura Dental we care about tooth loss. Teeth are lost for several reasons and people who have lost one or multiple teeth may feel too self-conscious to smile or talk in public. Additionally, biting irregularities caused by tooth loss can have a negative effect on eating habits, leading to further health problems.
Whatever the nature of the problem related to your tooth loss, dental implants in North West London can provide an effective remedy. We do not want finance to be a barrier to a healthier smile, so we offer a free consultation for your dental implants in North West London.
How do dental implants work?
Dental implants are small titanium posts that are placed directly into the jawbone. Your jawbone then fuses to the implant as new bone meshes around it. This process is similar to what happens when a broken bone heals. In that case, a plaster cast supports the limb to stop the two ends of the bone moving. The equivalent of this with dental implants in North West London, is the screw thread of the titanium post, which stabilises the implant in the jawbone.
It is generally safest not to put any load on your implant until it has fully integrated into your jawbone, which usually takes between 6 to 8 weeks. Once it has fully integrated, your replacement teeth can be attached to the post.
What are the advantages of dental implants?
Dental implants in North West London have many advantages: they are stronger and more durable than alternatives such as removable bridges and dentures. They also offer a permanent, fixed solution to tooth loss.
Studies have shown a success rate of 95% for lower jaw implants and 90% for those in the upper jaw.
How long do they usually last?
This depends on the quality and quantity of jawbone available at the time of dental implant placement, the healing response following treatment and your dental hygiene practices. Once fully integrated dental implants in North West London should last for years to come and potentially a lifetime, with the right care and attention.
Smile Story
Smile Story – Pubudu Rupasinghe
One of our own, Pubudu from our Admin team had fixed braces put on in June 2016 to straighten his teeth. After completing his treatment, he talks about the impact it has had on his life…
“I used my hand to cover my mouth every time I smiled so that no one could see them.”
Ever since I was little my teeth were really crooked. I was always ashamed to smile because I didn’t like my teeth. I used my hand to cover my mouth every time I smiled so that no one could see them. I envied people who have straight teeth and would always dream of having teeth like theirs.
I had been to many dentists in London and Milan, where I used to live and they all told me I would need expensive maxillofacial surgery, teeth removed and a very expensive course of treatment. When I started working at Aura, I spoke to David and Maggie about my options and they recommended fixed braces and something called a quad helix to help expand my jaw…no maxillofacial surgery required and no teeth removed!
I was so happy to be given an option that I could afford and would not mean breaking my jaw! I was told that having braces might be painful at times but I didn’t care because I told to myself that I was ready to do anything. I had waited so long to get my teeth fixed that if I had to bear a bit of temporary pain to relieve the emotional pain I have felt for years, I could manage with it.
“I’m not afraid anymore about the thought that other people can see my teeth and judge my smile.”
Now that I have removed my braces I’m smiling all the time, sometimes like a fool just to show my teeth! I’m not afraid anymore about the thought that other people can see my teeth and judge my smile. I also stopped using my hand to cover my mouth when I’m talking to people. I really discovered the thrill of how it feels to laugh without worrying about the fact that other people can see my smile.
I would definitely recommend braces for people looking to get their teeth straightened. Sometimes people don’t feel comfortable with what they have and fantasise about how their lives would be different if they will be able to change their smile. I had that opportunity and I will be thankful for all my life to the Aura Dental.
To find out more about straightening your teeth at Aura Dental, visit our website at www.auradentallondon.com or email Nadia to arrange to have a chat.
We Asked You What You Wanted To Know About Oral Health
Ask Justina…
Over the past month we randomly surveyed our patients to find out what they really wanted to know about oral hygiene. Here are the top 5 queries you raised…
- What can I do if I have sore or bleeding gums while at home?
If you have sore, swollen gums or if they bleed when you brush your teeth it might be the early sign of gum disease. It is vital to make an appointment to see your dental hygienist or a dentist for a thorough gum health examination. Your clinician can then advise you on the best course of action to reduce and/or reverse the effects of gum disease. It is important to maintain as good oral hygiene as possible until you see you your hygienist or dentist.
- I brush my teeth twice a day and I still wake up in the morning with bad breath. What can I do to help this?
Poor oral hygiene, gum disease, tooth decay, or mouth infections can be causes of bad breath. Diet as well as tobacco and alcohol use may also be factors in causing bad breath. First of all it is important to visit your dental hygienist or a dentist if you develop a bad breath. Your dentist or dental hygienist will be able to find out the main cause of bad breath and help to eliminate it.
- My kids hate brushing their teeth. What can I do to encourage my kids to take better care of their teeth?
Let them copy you. You can buy them the same colour toothbrush as you have, which maybe more entertaining for them. You can also let your kids try brushing your teeth and then you can brush theirs to make sure they are actually clean. If you make it look like fun, the kids will want to do it 🙂
It is also good to get your kids used to visiting the dentist and hygienist from early on. This will get your child used to the noises, smells and surroundings and prepare them for future visits. It will also give them the chance to focus on learning about their teeth in an appropriate environment.
- There are so many electric brushes available now. Which one is the best?
In my opinion there is no best brush. It all depends on patients’ needs and individual choices.
Brushing with an electric toothbrush can help you keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy. It is important to make sure you choose the right one. Prices can vary from as little as £10 to over £200. They can be rotating, pulsating or sonic brushes. So how do you choose the right one? It depends on:
- Expert recommendation to suit your teeth from your hygienist or dentist.
- Size – make sure the brush head gives you easy access to all surfaces of your teeth.
- Effectiveness – rotation/oscillation is traditionally the most effective for brushing but new vibrating or sonic movement brushes have been proven to be very effective as well.
- Likability – if you enjoy using your toothbrush, you are more likely to use it all the time.
- Battery life – if you travel a lot battery life could be very important.
These days, you can get electric brushes with wifi or blue tooth connectivity. These are meant to increase your engagement in your tooth brushing, prompting you on things like brushing time and pressure. These are all well and good, but it does not replace the self motivation needed to ensure you are brushing you teeth properly.
- I do a lot of exercise and sports and consume high sugar foods and drinks to replenish my energy. How can I best protect my teeth?
Drinking sugary drinks and consuming high sugar foods can contribute to tooth decay. However, those who consume more sugar than average can still maintain healthy teeth. Here are a few tips that can help prevent cavities for sugar lovers:
- Drinking plenty of water and ensure your mouth is not dry. Saliva or water neutralises the acid on your teeth (particularly after eating/drinking sugars).
- Brushing your teeth more often especially after consuming sugary drinks or snacks or at least make sure to rinse your mouth out with water.
- Use fluoride mouth rinse to remove as much sugar as possible.
- Chewing sugar-free gum can help you increase the production of saliva and removing any sugar coating on your teeth.
- If possible choose less sugary snacks like fresh fruits.
The key to protect your teeth from cavities after eating sugary foods is simply to prevent the mouth from remaining coated in the acid-forming sugars found in sweets and energy drinks after eating/drinking.
For more information about hygiene treatment at Aura Dental, check out our website at auradentallondon.com or get in contact to book your hygiene appointment with Justina
Reasons to be cheerful, with a smile you can be proud of
We all want to have a smile we can be proud of, and it is becoming more acceptable to use cosmetic dentistry to achieve that smile.
But how do you know which dental practice to go to for cosmetic dentistry in North West London? After all, having cosmetic dental treatment is just as serious as any other kind of dental treatment. The only difference is that the outcome is focused on appearance rather than health.
At Aura Dental, our staff adhere to the standards set by the General Dental Council. Each of us is dedicated to offering excellence in cosmetic dentistry in North West London in a welcoming, friendly and relaxing environment.
We offer a range of treatments to help you achieve the perfect smile for you.
What’s on offer?
Maybe your teeth have become stained or discoloured over the years, in which case we can brighten them up with a teeth whitening treatment. You can have power whitening treatment in the dentist’s chair, which will lighten up your teeth by several shades in just an hour. In North West London, cosmetic dentistry treatments like this are perfect for important occasions, such as a wedding or job interview. We also offer home whitening, which you can do yourself over a couple of weeks using our custom-made mouth trays.
If you have worn, chipped, slightly misaligned or gappy teeth, then porcelain veneers offer a quick makeover, with long-lasting effects. Veneers are tiny sheaths of porcelain that slip over the fronts of the teeth. They are fixed on with dental adhesive. The teeth to be treated are slightly ground down, so that the adhesive has something to stick to, and so that your veneer is in alignment with the surrounding teeth. You can have one veneer, several or a whole set.
In North West London, cosmetic dentistry treatments can also help solve the embarrassment of a mouth full of metal fillings. We can replace your amalgam fillings with white fillings, which are made from a substance that can withstand the strong forces that come with chewing. Our white fillings can give you back the smile you were born with.
Straighter teeth, more quickly
If you grew up with slightly wonky teeth and have always wished you had straightened them when you were younger, don’t worry, it’s not too late. Increasing numbers of adults are having their teeth straightened with braces in North West London. With straighter teeth, you can enhance the aesthetics of your smile, while also improving your dental health.
Leave the past behind
Many adults want straighter teeth, but without the lengthy treatment times, discomfort and embarrassment of traditional ‘train track’ braces. Fortunately, these days such heavy-duty treatments are only needed for people with serious bite problems to correct. Alternative treatments are now available for the many people who have perfect bites but whose teeth grew through wonkily. It is these people that most of the new braces systems are aimed at.
At Aura Dental, we offer various braces in North West London, including:
Inman Aligner
This braces system is designed to realign the front teeth only. Nickel titanium coil springs power two aligner bows that gently oppose each other, guiding the teeth into their new positions. These gentle forces are active over a very large range of movement, which is why the Inman Aligner works so quickly. Worn as prescribed, it can straighten your teeth in just6 to 18 weeks. It is a removable appliance, so you can take it out for eating and cleaning.
Six Month Smiles
This is a fixed bracket and wire system, with the added plus of using clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires that are barely visible. As the name suggests, this braces system can realign teeth in an average of 6 months.
Invisible braces
If you’d rather not do the wire options, invisible braces are custom-made tight-fitting trays rather like mouth guards. You wear a series of them, each for 2 weeks. Each one gradually shifts your teeth towards their desired positions.
If you would like to find out how braces in North West London can transform your smile, and maybe even your life, please come to Aura Dental for a consultation. We love to show people what is possible with braces these days.
The art of a lovely smile
Having a lovely smile can smooth your path through life in subtle ways, which you may only be aware of once you no longer have that lovely smile. If you have teeth that you feel let you down by being crooked, stained, crowded or full of old fillings, then you’ll know how easily even a subtle imperfection can stop you smiling as much as you’d like.
Suppressing your smile can have subtle knock-on effects on your sense of well being, your social interactions, and maybe even your work. This is because people are hardwired to judge others on their smiles when they first meet them. In tribal terms, we are trying to work out if that person on the bus is a friend or foe, and so we smile at them. If they don’t grin back, we think ‘foe’. We don’t think ‘maybe they’ve got crooked teeth and are too self-conscious to smile’.
At Aura Dental in St John’s Wood, cosmetic dentistry can give you back the smile that will let everyone know that you are a friend, not a foe. We can transform your teeth imperfections so you can smile with confidence again. Let’s take a look at a couple of the treatment options available:
Teeth whitening
In St John’s Wood, cosmetic dentistry has no more popular treatment than teeth whitening. It is a safe, fast, and effective way to remove common stains such as nicotine, coffee or red wine. It can be carried out at the clinic in one session, or over a couple of weeks in your home.
Veneers
Thin pieces of porcelain attached to the front surfaces of your teeth can quickly improve their appearance. Veneers are a great option if you have permanently discoloured teeth, small spacing or alignment issues, or for teeth that have small chips or cracks. One veneer can be used to improve the look of a permanently stained tooth, while a full set can create a smile makeover. The porcelain from which they are made is very robust and can last for 10 years or more, depending on how well you take care of them. These are another very popular option for cosmetic dentistry in St John’s Wood.
Improve your smile with discreet braces in North West London
Teeth straightening treatments not only improve your appearance and self-confidence, but can also improve the health of your teeth, gums and jaws. Misaligned teeth are more difficult to clean, increasing the risk of tooth decay, gum disease and other dental diseases.While under bites, overbites and cross bites can cause irregular wear and tear of your teeth as well as achy jaws.
At Aura Dental in North West London, braces are not just for children. As an adult, you may wish you had straighter teeth but be put off by the unappealing look of metal braces. We offer a wide range of treatments that can cater to your individual needs, lifestyle, budget and moreover provide a discreet way to straighten your teeth. Teeth straightening no longer mean sporting a mouthful of metal.
Six Month Smiles
At Aura Dental, Six Month Smiles braces have taken the best aspects of conventional braces and adapted the treatment to provide a safe and cost-effective solution that can give you straight teeth in as little as six months.
Six Month Smiles are fixed clear braces that blend in with your natural teeth. The wire used to shift your teeth into place is transparent or tooth-coloured. The average time for treatment spans from four to nine months, depending on the position of your teeth. The speedier results produced by Six Month Smiles means fewer visits to the dentist and consequently lower costs than with traditional fixed metal braces. However this treatment focuses solely on your front teeth and so cannot treat more complex cases of tooth misalignment.
Invisalign
Invisalign braces in North West London consist of a series of customised, transparent, removable aligners. These are worn like a mouthguard and steadily straighten your teeth over time. As the treatment proceeds, your dentist will provide you with new Invisalign aligners every two weeks or so in order to ensure that your teeth move to the correct positions. The best part of Invisalign is that the aligners are removable, so you don’t have to change your lifestyle or diet. Simply take off the aligners when you eat, brush or floss.
To explore these and other options for braces in North West London, get in touch with Aura Dental today.