A good reason to smile

Enjoy the view from Synergy Dental Care.

We are all set for a busy week at Synergy Dental Care. The sun is shining and we are all feeling happier and more productive because of it.

Have you ever wondered why this is?

Well apparently sunshine releases Endorphins, which are a group of peptide hormones that occur naturally in the brain that, when released, increase your body's threshold for pain and affect the way you feel emotionally. Endorphins are chemically very much like morphine. There are a few things you can do to possibly release endorphins and increase your mood.

·         Enjoy the sunshine

·         Smile

·         Laugh

·         Exercise

At the practice, we are a happy bunch and spend most of our time, smiling and laughing; although for now exercise will have to wait (sorry Richard), Now the sun is shining, it will be lunch on the patio again.

Have a fantastic week everyone and remember having a positive attitude may not solve all your problems but it will annoy enough people to make it worth it!

One of the benefits of having a late night is that the Team get to finish early the following day. Consequently we were all out enjoying the sunshine yesterday.

Angie chose to relax in the garden with a beer, Chloe spent time with a friend, Lesley and her boys took the dog for a walk and Richard, well he decided to do a 10 mile run up Mow Cop!

As for Alex, well she was on a training course but spent last night making cupcakes with her Granddad. Thanks Alex they were yummy!

Tooth Whitening

Most people we speak to are completely unaware that Tooth Whitening is a dental treatment and should only be carried out by dental professionals. They are often lulled into beauty salon's by low priced tooth whitening offers without realisi...ng the potential dangers.

In fact at the Face & Beauty Show at the NEC recently we witnessed lines of people having their teeth whitened simultaneously and most of the company reps we spoke to couldn't tell us what whitening agents their gel's contained! Pretty scarey stuff!

At Synergy Dental Care we offer Zoom Advanced Power Whitening Treatment, this is a premium product that is supplied only to Dentists and treatment is carried out by our Dental Professionals.

If you or anyone you know is considering Tooth Whitening please advise them to speak to us or any other dentist.http://www.dentistry.co.uk/news/5133-Dentists+do+battle+against+whitening+cowboys

What our Patients Think of Us!!!

Having spent most of the evening reading the results of our recent patient survey, I am taken aback by the amount of positive comments our patients have made.

When we formed Synergy Dental Care a little over 2 years ago, our vision was to create a dental practice that we would like to be patients of. The wonderful comments we have received tell us that we are well on our way to achieving this.

We are proud to have received comments such as

“Every member of the team is so friendly, polite and welcoming”

“I am made to feel welcome; everyone is friendly and I feel relaxed coming to this dental practice”

“Relaxing and calming environment; and the coffee is fabulous”

“Absolutely Trustworthy”

“My treatment is always pain free”

Thank you to all the patients who took part in our survey, we appreciate your feedback and your continued trust and support.

Collagen Induction Therapy - The Results

We are really excited to have launched Collagen Induction Therapy, also known as Derma Roller or Skin Needling at the practice.

Whatever you choose to call it, this treatment improves the appearance of the skin by encouraging the skin to replenish its own collagen. It can be used on various parts of the body and is a safe and virtually pain free treatment for:

·         Lines and wrinkles

·         Lack of skin firmness and elasticity

·         Scarring

·         Acne and chicken pox scares

·         Enlarged pores

·         Sun damage

·         Pigmentation

·         Stretch Marks

·         Cellulite

The treatment has similar results to lasers, dermabrasion and deep chemical peels but at a the fraction of the cost and with minimal or zero downtime.

 Is it any wonder that we are excited?

Both Angie and Lesley have recently joined celebs such as Angelina Jolie in trying the facial benefits of this treatment; but as an experiment Lesley also tried the treatment on a burn scar, just to see if claims that the treatment worked on reducing the appearance of scars was accurate.

Check out the images on our Facebook Page and let us know whether you think there has been an improvement.

http://www.facebook.com/SynergyDentalCare

Straighter Smile Open Evening

Limited Places Available at our open evening on Tuesday 8th May (6pm - 8pm).

Dr Richard Armishaw our Clinical Director will be talking about Clearstep, a combined orthodontic solution that is tailored to individual needs. Helping you achieve a straighter smile quickly.

He will be supported by Angela Chambers, our Dental Hygiene Therapist who will be talking about her personal experience of using Clearstep.

We are delighted that Robert Hinchliffe from Clearstep will be joining us for the evening.

If you would like to come along, please contact Alex or Lesley on 01782 513237

Do you suffer from Rosacea?

 

Did you know that President Bill Clinton, Cynthia Nixon, and Cameron Diaz suffer from rosacea?

It is a common condition amongst our Facial Aesthetic Patients, including Lesley and her husband Chris.

Chris has kindly volunteered to help with our trials of two Rosacea treatments. Over the next 12 weeks we will be treating half of Chris's Face with Red Alert from Mediki8 (Left Side) and the other half (Right Sight) with Redness Relief from Skin Medica.

Follow Chris's progress and see the results here.

New Treatment Launch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpaINkA7pb8

Angela and Lesley are positively glowing after their first Collagen Induction / Derma Roller Treatment earlier today. We are excited to be launching this treatment at the practice and will be bringing you a fantastic exclusive offer soon. So please watch this space.

Class of 2012

Welcome to Monday and the start of another busy week at the practice. This week is all about developing our skills so we can bring our patients new treatments and services.

On Monday and Tuesday, Angie and Lesley are attending Derma Roller Training, with Medik8. Derma Roller also known as Skin Needling or Collagen Induction Therapy is the latest skin renewal technique to restore the healthy youthful appearance of the skin. Watch this space for details of our fantastic opening offer to mark the launch of this treatment within the practice.

Then on Wednesday and Thurday, Richard will be attending an update course on Tooth Straightening using the Clearstep Invisible Brace.

We are very excited to be launching these services within the practice and look forward to seeing you there soon.

Meet the team

Welcome to Friday Folks.
We have been posting to our Blog for a few days now and thought that perhaps we should tell you a little bit about the team.

Meet Richard, he is our Dentist and Clinical Director; he has actually worked at the practice for over 20 years, albeit Synergy Dental Care has only existed in its current guise for a little over 2 of these years.

Richard qualified at the University of Birmingham in the class of 1990 and during the years since he qualified has attended many postgraduate courses. A Firm believer in preventative dentistry and that a health smile helps us lead a healthier and happier life, Richard is proud to be creating beautiful smiles in Biddulph.

Patients describe him as

Passionate About his work; Gentle; Reassuring; and Just Brilliant!

Outside work, Richard is a keen sportsman and enjoys playing hockey, cycling, running and yoga.

According to research 27% of adults only visit their dentist when they have a problem.



As the old adage goes prevention is better than cure and visiting the dentist regularly can not only identify dental problems before they start causing pain or discomfort but can also save you money in the long term by cutting down on unexpected bills.



Call us on  01782 513237 to find out how we can save you money.

We pride ourselve on always trying to go the extra mile for our patients.

Yesterday we have an extremely nervous new patient in for a couple of extractions, a member of the practice team sat with her offering support, reassurance an a little distraction. Spending time with the patient despite herself being due at a meeting across the city. Already late it was only when the patient was safely delivered to the dental team, did she leave for her meeting.

The dental team continued to offer reassurance throughout the patient’s treatment and today we called to see how she was.

We do all this because we genuinely care for our patients and try to make all treatments as comfortable as possible.

Dr Armishaw and the Dental Team are currently placing a Dental Implant.
Implants are an increasingly popular option for replacing missing teeth. They are placed in the jawbone rather like the roots of natural teeth.
Implants are an alternative to bridges and partial dentures, if you are a denture wearer and find that your dentures move around a lot, then implants will help anchor your dentures in place.
When teeth are lost the jawbone begins to shrink, implants can greatly slow this process down.
Whilst increasingly popular, implants are not suitable for everyone; you need to be medically suitable and have sufficient thickness of jawbone to accommodate the implant. If not a bone graft may be an option. We will be able to advise you of the suitability of implants for your needs and our initial assessment in FREE.
Costs start from £1,450 inclusive of custom abutment and crown.

Forthcoming Event

We are holding a VIP Evening on Tuesday 8th May, if you would like to come along and find out how we can help you achieve a straighter smile, call us on 01782 513237 to reserve your place