It is always special to here from patients who are happy with their treatment and new smiles. Here is part of our latest letter from a patient:

“I now have the teeth I have always aspired to have; I’m 100% pleased with my smile now. I am still amazed at how fantastic my teeth look.

The result from having been dingy yellow for as long as I remember to now being so beautifully white, all my friends and colleagues commenting on the huge difference is just fantastic. I can’t stop smiling and it has given me so much confidence in every part of my life.

I would also like to thank the team around Pete- Sharon, Jenna and Stephanie all of whom I feel I have been on this journey with me and who I think were as excited about the results as I was!!!

I would honestly recommend anyone who wants to or is thinking about making changes to their smile to consult Pete at No9.”

A big thanks to Kirsty for taking the time to write to us. If you would like to read her full letter you can find it on our testimonials page.

This is the first dedicated implant that has been specifically designed to replace the failling molar. The idea is that the wide body of the implant will fit directly into the socket of the back tooth that has just been extracted. Since the implant is shorter,  less bone height is required for stability of the implant. This is especially useful in the upper arch where the sinus is present and in the lower arch where the inferior dental nerve is present.

Its success has been proven over the past seven years in South Africa.

The first patient to recieve one here is booked for the treatment in April. This could be one of the first MAX Implants placed in Scotland. 

Another first for No9 Dental Practice.

If you have a failing molar why not conact us to see if a MAX could work for you.

Peter

If like Colin, you want to watch as we place the implant on your patients thats no problem… just ask.

Colin had a great afternoon, took lots of pictures.

The patient is delighted. He has got rid of his denture,  feels he can now chew properly, and taste his food better.

I am really happy with result, and the photo shows what can be achieved. Thanks to Jim Forrest my gifted technician for the awesome porcelian work.

If you have a gap, or as struggle with a denture, why not give us a call and let us see if we can help.

Smiles by Pete at No9 Dental Practice.

It’s nice when one of our patients recognises the care they have had and says a simple thankyou.

That puts a big smile on all the teams faces.

That’s a big box of choclates!

I’ve already had a look and a play with the new software on a training event and it looks like a massive leap forward.

Perhaps the most appealing part is the fact that the new software lets you manipulate multiple design proposals before deciding to mill. That means we can design your smile with a greater ability and provide you exactly what you want.

Just reading through the instructions and it looks like I need to upgrade Windows first.

So once I get my head around the Windows upgrade then install the Cerec 4.0, reconnect to the mill unit, then practice a few designs….. I will report back on how it is all going.

Just give me a couple of days…….

With many products on the market claiming to whiten your teeth it can be difficult to know who to trust and how much to pay.

Amazon, eBay and Google have recently announced that they are going to stop selling illegal tooth-whitening products.

They made this decision after a Which investigation found that around 10% of people who bought  whitening products had white spots or burns on their gums and lips. An equal number had brown marks on their teeth from damage to the enamel which is permanent.

European law has stated it is illegal to provide any product with more than 0.1% hydrogen peroxide, or the chemicals which release this, unless you are prescribing it as a dentist. This is because dentists can assess the full health of your mouth and whether there may be any complications.

The colour of your teeth can alter for many different reasons- there may be internal staining, which can only be treated inside the tooth. Or there may be external staining which can be removed by a polisher and may not need peroxide..

Under the correct care and presciption however both in-surgery and home whitening can be fantastic. Only last week a patient phoned after receiving whitening just to say how pleased he was.

Here’s to more whitening happy endings, rather than horror stories. If you want to read more click here.

The secenery was amazing. The weather was sunny, windy, rainy everything you would expect from Scotland in September.

The route was a beast. Lots of very steep uphill and lots of very steep technical downhill. At the end of the day I was glad just to complete the route.

Would I do it again? That’s a good question……

72Km of pure off road punishment.

Will he make it?

Will he return will all arms and limbs intact? Here’s hoping!

Link to Andy’s just giving page here.