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About Capital Dental Opened in October 1997. With highly qualified dental surgeons who regularly attend post-graduate courses to maintain and update their skills, they can provide the very best in your everyday oral health care. We have a relaxing and comfortable environment, with digital television and friendly reception staff to assist you with your enquiries. Your first consultation will be with the dentist assigned to you for as long as you stay with our practice. In a relaxed yet professional environment you will be given an extensive oral examination and all the necessary x-rays will be taken. Your dentist will then give you a treatment plan and an estimated cost of this treatment. If treatment should prove necessary you will be able to book your following appointment at the reception desk, where they will arrange a date and time convenient to you. All Capital Dental surgeries are air-conditioned, with modern equipment and digital television, in an effort to create the most relaxed atmosphere for adults and children alike. One of our highly-trained dentists will be assigned to you for your time with us in order to maintain an ongoing relationship between dentist and patient, ensuring long term treatment of the highest standards possible. Why is Capital Dental so Different -Not part of a large corporate chain - this gives you the personal and caring touch that only a privately run organisation can give with all the luxuries and modern features of a state of the art surgery. -The very latest in modern equipment and technology -Strict guidelines and procedures for the prevention of cross-infection -All aspects of Dentistry under one roof -Offers Denplan (the dental division of PPP healthcare) -Air conditioned surgeries -Evening and Saturday appointments available Computer cosmetic enhancement and alteration pre-preview software, so the customer can get an impression of the final result. -Appreciating the importance of oral health and understanding how much you value your smile -The undertaking of the very best technicians Patient Education Introduction If face is the index of the mind, mouth is the index of the body and, if health is the state of complete physical, mental and social well being, it includes oral health as well. This is because the mouth is the gateway for many diseases. Infact during infancy we all pass through a phase when just about anything gets into the mouth. Our teeth not only aid in chewing, the first step in digestion, but play a pivotal role in phonation as well. Despite the importance of this vital organ there has been unfair neglect. Gum disease or periodontitis, is one of the most common diseases among people above 40. It is reversible if detected early. Gum disease also has links with diabetes, which increases the patient's susceptibility to infections. Conversely, high sugar level in the oral fluids makes it easier for bacteria and other disease-causing organisms to grow. Studies have suggested that people with gum disease have a higher risk of heart disease. Researches show that people who have gum disease tend to have higher blood levels of fibrinogen, a clotting factor, and C-reactive protein, an inflammatory molecule. Scientists believe it is because the bacteria in the mouth enters the blood stream and affects the blood fats and clotting factors. Oral hygiene is the best way to prevent diseases of the mouth and resultant complications. Healthy teeth are clean and have minimal plaque. Healthy gums are pink and firm. Take good care of them. The Tooth The human tooth has two parts. Crown is the visible portion and the roots are anchored in the bone. A cross-section of the tooth shows the following components of the tooth. -Enamel, the hardest substance in the body, forms the outer covering of the tooth. -Dentin is the hard tissue that comprises the bulk of the inner tooth. Dentin has nerve supply, and therefore it responds to various stimuli. -Pulp is the inner-most soft tissue containing blood vessels and nerves. -Cementum is a hard tissue that covers the tooth root. -Periodontal ligament is composed primarily of collagen fibres, which attach the tooth root to the supporting alveolar bone and gingival tissues. Gums sorround teeth, anchor the roots within the bone and are crucial for oral health. A delicate balance between the teeth and the gums is the hallmark of good oral health, a disturbed balance is the beginning of dental disease. We have two sets of teeth Milk teeth: 20-start appearing at around 6 months and the complete set is inplace by 30 months. Permanent teeth: 32-start appearing when the child is 6-7 years old. The complete set is there by 13 except the wisdom teeth which comes around 18-24 years. Milk teeth form the foundation for the permanent teeth. Myth and Facts Myth: Milk teeth need not be taken care of since they are replaced by permanent ones. Fact: It is essential to take care of milk teeth because they are important for chewing. Milk teeth act as foundation, guides the permanent teeth to the proper place, alignment and orientation. Premature loss leads to shifting of adjacent teeth to the empty space and causes crooked teeth. Premature loss, especially of the front teeth, in school going children is often a reason for ridicule from friends. This can cause psychological trauma in the child. Decayed milk teeth may force the child to avoid certain food for fear of pain. This in the long run might even lead to malnutrition. Both milk teeth and permanent teeth require proper care. Calcium can help you keep your natural teeth for a lifetime by strengthening the underlying jaw bone. Oral Hygiene Brushing -Type of tooth brush: Tooth brush with a small head containing soft or medium hard bristles are most effective. Hard bristles should not be used as itcould injure both the teeth and the gums. -Tooth paste: Tooth pastes containing flouride are recommended. However, it should be used with caution in regions of endemic flurosis. -When to brush: Brushing should start from the time the first teeth appears. Parents should help in brushing the teeth of preschool children.Supervision is necessary even for school-going children. Brush your teeth preferably after every meal or atleast twice daily, once in the morning and once at bed time. -Method of brushing: Hold the brush at a 45 degree angle with the gum line. Gently jiggle the brush and move in a circular motion to massage the gums and in an updown motion to dislodge plaque. Do this on the outer as well as inner surface of all the teeth. For chewing surfaces use back and forth motion. Horizontal scrubbing of outer and inner surfaces of teeth results in wearing of the enamel at the junction of the tooth and gums. -Change the brush as soon as it looses its original shape (roughly 3-6 months). Once it loses its shape you need to apply more pressure which damages the gums and tooth enamel. Flossing Dental floss is a nylon thread used to remove plaque from between the teeth which mere brushing may not remove. Floss your teeth at least once daily. How to floss your teeth -Take about 18 inches of floss and wind the ends around your middle fingers. -Use your thumbs to guide floss gently and carefully between the upper teeth under gumline. Avoid snapping floss against the gums. -Curve floss around each tooth and move it up and down to remove harmful plaque. Remember to clean each tooth separately and thoroughly. -Guide floss gently between each tooth using the index finger in a similar motion. Rinsing Rinse your mouth thoroughly every time you eat or drink something. This goes a long way in protecting your teeth and gums from diseases. Using Fluorides Fluorides can get embedded on the outer surfaces of tooth enamel when applied topically rendering it more resistant to the acid attack of bacteria.It is a proven fact that fluorides reduce the incidence of decay by almost 40 per cent. Fluorides can be applied by the patients themselves by using tooth pastes and mouth rinses that contain flourides. Children with a tendency to develop tooth decay need flouride application by a dentist. This professional application of the gel or varnish should be done periodically (usually twice a year) to be effective. Developed countries have flouridated water to ensure that the required quantity of fluoride is supplied to the people. However, in India there are certain areas where the ground water contains excess fluoride. If the fluoride content in the drinking water is more than one part per million it will result in discoloured and disfigurement of teeth. It may even get deposited in the bones causing crippling in children. Hence fluoride levels in drinking water should be assesed and monitored. Pit and Fissure sealants Chewing surfaces of teeth have pits, fissures or grooves which aid in easy lodgement of food and bacteria. If these grooves are deep they lead to dental decay. Today, there are certain materials which can seal these fissures effectively, thereby protecting the tooth from further onslaught of decay. Dental Decay Tooth decay is perhaps the most common condition affecting all segments of the population in all age groups. Cause: The oral cavity is a veritable store house of all sorts of bacteria. The flood gates are opened when these bacteria act on retained food in the teeth and oral cavity. This produces acid which dissolves the tooth enamel, leading to cavities. The most common site for tooth decay are fissurers and grooves on the chewing surface of premolars and molars and areas of contact with adjacent teeth. Being difficult to clean, these are potential areas for food impaction. The decay begins as a small white spot on the external surface of the tooth and turns brown or black. This stage causes no discomfort and is usually discovered by the dentist during a routine checkup. Left unnoticed and unattended the initial lesion progresses to form cavities. Food gets lodged in the cavities, and the patient experiences an increased sensitivity to hot and cold beverages and sweets. When the decay and damage reaches the pulp space containing nerves and blood vessels, there is accute pain. If neglected at this stage, the decay spreads to the underlying supporting structures, affecting the root tip and the surrounding bone. The decay now has caused a 'dento alveolar abscess' causing pain, swelling, discharge of pus often with disfigurement of the affected side of the face. Can the decayed tooth be saved? If pain is the principal symptom, the dentist can provide relief. Early intervention holds the key to saving the tooth. In shallow and moderately deep cavities, the dentist removes the decay with the help of a drill and fills up to restore lost tooth structure. Conventional filling materials like a paste of silver alloy and mercury have long been used and now, materials of the same colour as that of the tooth are available. Earlier, teeth that were extensively decayed with damage to the pulp were extracted. Today root canal treatment-RCT-can effectively save such teeth. RCT involves removing the infected material from the pulp space, thorough cleaning of the root canals and subsequent filling with an inert material. While roottreated teeth are dead, they are still capable of performing all vital functions of the teeth. This treatment is elaborate and may require a couple of sittings. Grossly decayed tooth would not only require RCT but also further protection in the form of a cap or a crown. Crown strengthens the weak destructured tooth and enable it to withstand the force of chewing. Caps of gold, cobalt, chromium or ceramics of the colour of the tooth are available. Choose food wisely Even fruits, milk, bread, cereals and vegetables contain sugar and starch. Plaque bacteria use the sugar and starch in the food to produce acids that can destroy the enamel. The more often you eat and the longer the food is in your mouth, the more is the damage. The key to choosing foods wisely is not to avoid these foods, but to think before you eat. Not only what you eat but when you eat makes a big difference to your dental health. Early care, good oral hygiene and an intelligent diet can prevent tooth decay. Gum Disease Gums are supporting structures that anchor teeth within the bone. Gum disease is seen in 90 per cent of the people above 40. The oral cavity is a veritable storehouse for bacteria. Dental plaque contains millions of them. Improper or poor oral hygiene leads to calcification of plaque, forming tartar or calculus. This heralds the onset of gum disease. Dental plaque is a colourless film of bacteria formed on the surface of the tooth. This can be removed by brushing and flossing. Calculus appears as a black-brown band at the junction of the tooth and the gums. Roughened surface of the tartar invites further plaque formation. Worsening the situation are stains produced by smoking and chewing pan. Patients with diabetes and nutritional deficiencies are particularly prone to gum diseases owing to weak defence mechanisms. Plaque formation in the gums initiates an inflammatory reaction leading to gingivitis showing as slight redness of the gingiva or the gums, swelling and bleeding on brushing/provocation. Left unattended the infection spreads to deeper tissues and the surrounding bones causing periodontitis. A pocket is formed between the tooth and the gums. Here more bacteria and food debris collect, facilitating the progress of the disease. Further spread causes bone resorption and tooth dislodgement. Finally there are pockets of pus filled spaces accompanied by severe bad breath and loose teeth commonly known as pyorrhoea. Severe periodontal disease may also hamper systemic management by making chewing painful or difficult, forcing the person to select food that is easier to chew but may not be nutritionally appropriate. Gum disease can best be described as a three-stage process starting from gingivitis, progressing to periodontitis, and finally to advanced periodontal disease. Gingivitis Gums are inflamed. They may be red and swollen and may bleed on flossing. This is usually reversible with thorough cleaning and home hygiene. If neglected, it may lead to periodontitis. Periodontitis In early periodontitis, the infection is just beginning to destroy the bone that anchors the teeth. It can be arrested and controlled. Usually a deeper form of cleaning called root planing with thorough hygiene is all that is needed. In moderate periodontitis the infection has caused significant loss of the supporting bone. This is easily visible in an X-ray. Advanced Periodontitis Severe bone loss is noted. Some teeth may be loose already. Bleeding Gums A big majority of gum bleeding is because of brushing vigorously or flossing. It is also associated with plaque deposits which have resulted in gingivitis. In this stage, the tiny capillaries which nourish the gums become engorged. Cells which combat the plaque infection migrate into the gums to wage war with the bacteria. Bleeding gums may also be the sign of serious disorders like leukaemia, bleeding disorders, platelet disorders and over-medication with anticoagulants or blood thinners. It can also be caused by deficiency of vitamins C & K, pregnancy, change in atmospheric pressure and chemical irritants. Gum bleeding can be controlled by applying pressure with a gauze pad soaked in ice water directly to the gum. If dentures make gums bleed, use them only while eating. Brush teeth after every meal. The dentists may recommend rinsing mouth with salt water or hydrogen peroxide and water. Avoid using alcohol-containing mouthwashes, which aggravate the problem. Consult a doctor if bleeding continues even after changing to a softer brush and following home care recommendations. Pulmonary Actinomycosis It is an infection caused by Actinomyces israelii or related actinomycete bacteria usually found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract of humans. The organism causes disease of the chest, mouth and jaw, and pelvis. Poor dental hygiene and dental abscess may predispose it to facial lesions. It results in cavities in the lung and pleural effusion, which may spread through the chest wall and produce sinuses. The disease is rare. Symptoms Lethargy, weight loss, fever, cough with sputum, draining sinuses, night sweats, shortness of breath and chest pain. Complications are sinus tracts in the neck or face, meningitis or brain abscess. Tests include blood test showing anaemia, chest Xray, culture of specific tissue and bronchoscopy with culture. Treatment The object of the therapy is to control infection but response may be slow. prolonged therapy with penicillin or a substitute is necessary to ensure a cure. Surgical drainage of the pleural effusion and surgical removal of lung lesions may be necessary to control the infection. Prevention Good dental hygiene helps prevent the disease. Teeth Whitening Capital Dental uses the latest technology to whiten teeth in just 30 minutes. The dentist applies a gel solution to the teeth and uses a light activated system to speed up the whitening process. -Teeth Whitening FAQ's -Before & After Gallery -Maintenance Kit Teeth Whitening FAQ'S Q: How white will my teeth get? A: Capital Dental's whitening formula has shown it can whiten teeth by up to 10 shades. Capital Dental can brighten your teeth dramatically, but not everyone's teeth respond in the same way. Results will vary due to factors such as tooth density, tooth porosity, and lifestyle habits. Most people will brighten their teeth substantially with one treatment. For an even whiter smile, use your Capital Dental home kit for 15-30 minutes per day for a few days. Q: Am I a good candidate for teeth whitening? A: Were your teeth whiter when you were younger, but are yellow now? Are your front teeth healthy, without bonded veneers or caps? If you answer "yes" to these questions, you're an excellent candidate for whiter teeth. Q: Is there any pain or discomfort with this treatment? A: There shouldn't be any discomfort. Capital Dental's whitening formula is mixed with peroxide and paint on dam to protect your gum from sensitivity. However, some people may feel mild sensitivity. Q: Is the Capital Dental formula safe? A: Yes. The Capital Dental formula will not harm the enamel on your teeth and will not affect your existing fillings. Q: What causes teeth to yellow and discolour? A: Most stains come with time and are caused by the use of tobacco, coffee, tea, and other agents. Some discolouration can be caused by antibiotics, such as tetracycline, or fluorosis (too much fluoride in the diet). Q: If I am pregnant can I still have my teeth whitened? A: You should consult Dr. Luthra before starting this treatment. After you've had a consultation, you can decide if you want to wait until after pregnancy. Q: How do I maintain my whiter smile? A: Capital Dental recommends following this dental hygiene program: - Brush your teeth twice daily. - After each meal floss. - Visit your dentist every 6 months for regular cleaning and check-ups. - Use the Capital Dental home kit treatment as necessary to keep your whitened teeth bright. Q: How will it improve the colour of my teeth? A: The tooth whitening treatment will not only make the teeth more white, but will give them an overall lustre. The improvement in whiteness will depend on a number of factors - your dentist will explain more. Q: Will I feel anything? A: You will not need an injection and the procedure will stop frequently to allow you to rinse - you may feel only that something is going on. Q: What are the sounds? A: The light unit makes a bleeping noise when it finishes its whitening cycle. Q: Will in-surgery whitening be available on the NHS? A: No, but you will quickly realise that this treatment is very good value - even relaxing! Q: How common are these procedures? A: Very common, they have been used for many years. Q: Is it the light process safe? A: Yes, very safe. Dr. Luthra will give you a pair of special glasses to protect your eyes. Q: What have other patients said about this sort of treatment? A: Most patients are very pleased with the whitening procedure using words like: relaxing and satisfying. Because there is nothing touching you - apart from the soft gel. White Fillings White fillings are used to replace part of a tooth that has been lost because of decay or accidental damage, they come in a range of shades which can be matched to the exact colour of your own teeth. They can be used to reshape and rebuild broken edges or worn teeth. White fillings are also sometimes used to cover marks (discolouration) which cannot be removed by cleaning. Crowns Crowns also known as caps are made according to the individuals needs, they will usually fit over your original teeth to disguise your worn out, broken or crooked teeth, creating a smile anyone would be proud of. Veneers Veneers are thin layers of porcelain or naturally coloured composite material made to fit over the front surface of a tooth. They can be used to neaten broken or discoloured teeth and restore your smile. Implants Implants serve as a permanent alternative to removable dentures. A post is screwed or pushed into the jaw bone with a local or general anaesthetic and acts like the root of a natural tooth. The gum is stitched so that it heals over the implant and it takes several months for the bone underneath to grow around it to hold it firm. An extension (replacement tooth) is added at a later stage once this post is secure and the jaw has healed. Implants can also be used to support fixed bridges or dentures. Media Reviews The Observer Ursula Kenny goes to the dentist Cosmetic dentistry used to be derided as the ´hairdressing´end of dentistry, according to Dr Martin Fallofield at the British Dental Association, but not anymore. British dentists are currently swept off their feet meeting the ever-increasing demand for bleached teeth, closed gaps and restructured gums. Dr Sunny Luthra at Capital Dental Care, for example, currently whitens smiles for some 90 patients a month. Yes, his clients do include Chelsea FC, the Indian cricket team, Elite model Agency and several Bollywood film stars, but he is also treating a huge number of ordinary people - ´largely because the treatment is cheaper, quicker and easier than ever before´. Available procedures include whitening stained teeth, applying thin porcelain veneers over crooked teeth and gaps, remoulding gums using grafts and replacing lost teeth. Prices start at about 350 for a package of seven or eight bleaching sessions and rise to 20.000 for a whole set of new teeth. Effects can be dramatic. Fallofield recommends visiting two or three dentists and comparing prices and environments before you commit. ´See what the offices are like; generally, the more aesthetically pleasing the surroundings, the better treatment.´Standards are generally high, but he stresses the importance of communicating you expectations to your dentist and, in turn, making sure that he or she thoroughly explains the likely results. ´The only complaints we get are from customers who didn´t really understand what they would end up looking like. For example, once your teeth have been whitened, you´re going to look very strange if your gums are still discoloured and unhealthy.´ Fallofield also advises avoiding home teeth bleaching sets which are available mail order. ´You can burn gums, so go to your dentist.´ Meanwhile, he hopes the craze continues, and not only because it´s lucrative. ´I find changing someone´s smile very satisfying indeed,´ he says. ´It´s a rewarding and creative process, and it´s a lot less boring to carry out than fillings.´ Universal studios ´Island Of Adventure´ in Orlando recently asked psychologists to create a ´stress-management´ course aimed at helping especially nervous costumers on to its more terrifying rides. Treatment involves being taken to a ´calming zone´ and taught relaxation techniques, and then watching a video that lets you experience the ride from the rider´s point of view….In that case, why bother with the real thing at all? The Sunday Times of India Smile and the world smiles with you Modern dentistry in the West revolves around image enhancement. That these days is the name of every game. Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Ajay Jadeja, Italian footballers Roberto de Matteo and Gian Franco, top British models smiling nattily on TV screens all know that the best way to strike a rapport with their fans is by flashing a perfect smile. No longer is brushing your teeth with a brush and bubbles or neem datun the effective way to having good teeth. Dentistry has changed rapidly in the last decade and the present emphasis is on incorporating a host of innovative technologies which include implants, gnathology, acrylic prostheses, chrome cobalt and gold dentures and other precision attachments. Patients are offered customised shade reproductions that come closest to simulating their natural teeth. The latest technique sweeping the West is implantology where a lost tooth is no longer replaced by a denture. Rather, an implant requires that a titanium root is actually embedded in one's gums to practically perform all the functions of a normal tooth. Dr Sanjay Luthra, an Indian born dentist practising in the UK, has specialised in this treatment. Armed with a diploma in implantology from the Eastman Dental Centre in London, Luthra claims, "Titanium is the only material the human body accepts. The appearance of the titanium root is like a screw, which over a period of eight months to one year, gradually integrates into the body. People are opting for implants over dentures since this is akin to having a new tooth." The equipment required to go in for implantology is expensive. In Britain, few people have dentistry insurance. Even so, they would prefer to spend upto L300 on this treatment, because they feel it has lasting value. Trends in the West are towards providing ceramic crowns with greater flexural strength, ensuring proper chemical bonding and gearing towards providing exceptional fits. In his clinic in London, Dr Luthra uses an intra-oral camera to let his patients to see what is going on on a TV screen suspended from the ceiling. "People have become extremely vain. A pop singer came to me recently and demanded a diamond be placed on my front tooth. I created an impression that it had been embedded there, but it had actually been placed in a veneer. Several black West Indians want their teeth framed with gold frames. This is being done entirely for effect. I am willing to undertake cosmetic treatment as long as it does not damage the remaining teeth," he insists. "Several customers want the shape of their teeth to be altered. Most alterations are undertaken with the assistance of computers and oral cameras that spell out suitable alternatives. Another form of cosmetology is to hide ugly grey and black fillings by covering them with veneer plastic or porcelain fillings. Here again, I have a machine that simulates artificial light. We simulate their smile under different lighting and then work out the shade that seems most suitable for them," explains Dr Luthra. He believes, in the future, dentists will discard drills in favour of lasers. The emphasis will be on electric tooth brushes and fluorides and of course overall prevention. Dr Luthra has acted as a consultant to the Indian cricket team on some of their foreign sojourns. Having played cricket himself, many cricketers are his personal friends. In 1982, he was on a cricketing tour of Australia when he was contacted by Abbas Ali Baig, then manager of the Indian cricket team, to be on call for an emergency." I did some emergency treatment on Sachin Tendulkar in a hotel bathroom in Sydney shortly before he had to go out and play a match. I received no financial remuneration for this work," he claims. Vinod Kambli is a great prankster and wanted me in the dressing room so he pretended he had a severe toothache. This was in Adelaide and was just a pretext to get me in," he adds. Looking after one's teeth is no monkey business especially with bills running into thousands of rupees! RASHME SEHGAL The Sunday Times Dental gloss Do you want to look five years younger, instantly? Before you even consider Botox, laser skin resurfacing or an eye-lift, get your teeth whitened. It's one of the best-kept anti-ageing secrets, but a growing number of people are wising up and flocking to dentists such as Dr Sunny Luthra, a self-styled "tooth-whitening king" who specialises in the latest cosmetic dentistry techniques. "Pop stars and actors, particularly soap stars, come to me," he says. "If you look at British television, nobody has poor teeth. And the public are noticing and thinking, 'I want my teeth to look like that.'" Teeth naturally yellow with age, partly through staining-from tea, coffee or cigarettes, and partly because the enamel gets worn away by eating and brushing, exposing more of the dentine inside the tooth. That's why a dazzling white smile, like bright, clear whites of the eyes, is one of the strongest indicators of youth. Wendy Lewis, an independent consultant on cosmetic surgery who divides her time between London and New York, has advised past clients who have come to her for information about face-lifts to get their teeth done instead. "Just like the skin, teeth show visible signs of ageing. If your teeth are neglected or in need of repair, I always recommend that you get them in better shape before cosmetic surgery. Having a face-lift that costs L10,000 without paying attention to the condition of your mouth is akin to redecorating your sitting room, but keeping your old sofa that has the stuffing falling out." she says. The good news is that having your teeth professionally whitened is not only affordable - about L400-L500 per treatment, which should last a lifetime with occasional top-ups - it is also a simple, noninvasive and virtually fail-safe procedure. "The bleaching process has been in use for over 12 years in America and no side effects have emerged in that time. The worst-case scenario is that patients experience some tooth sensitivity while the treatment is in process, which happens in about 30% of cases," says David Cook, a London-based dentist who has a steady stream of clients. SALLY BROWN New Woman Magazine Sunny smile A mouth that once looked mossy takes on a toothpaste-ad twinkle in summer thanks to a combination of bronzed skin, healthy eating habits and something to smile about. Fake it in the rainy season by spending a bit more time on your teeth.Most of us brush for only 20 seconds a day, while dentists say an arm-breaking 90 seconds is more like it. If this sounds too much like hard work, invest in an electric toothbrush like the Interplak MuItiAction, L44.99 (find it in Index, Currys, Comet and Allders). Every tuft twists back and forth up to 4.2 times a second in your mouth without you having to do a thing. Perfect if, like me, you struggle to emerge from a coma pretty much every single morning. For a few lucky people in Essex, the tap water has a natural fluoride content (perhaps the reason for Denise Van Outen's radiant grin?). For the rest of us, make sure you use a toothpaste containing fluoride, and take a tip from South Sea Islanders who live on seafood (which has a high level of natural fluoride) and all sport killer smiles. If your teeth are stained due to smoking/a serious coffee habit/drinking cola all day, don't spend hours scrubbing the scum away or your gums will start to recede. Instead, invest in a whitening toothpaste to dissolve the dark deposits: Rembrandt Whitening toothpaste, L7.75, is the number one for Americans (and you know how white their teeth are) or try Pearl Drops Icemint Advanced Whitening Toothpolish, L3.99. If you're still not dazzling them with your smile, perhaps it's time to consider teeth bleaching. The secret behind many a British model's mega-watt smile, it's safe and not too scary on your finances. Phone Capital Dental Care on 0171-349 8889 for your nearest in-the-know dentist. Framing your teeth with the right shade of lipstick can do a lot to lighten your ivories, too. Our expert make-up artist, Beverley Brooke, recommends steering well clear of orangey-toned and pale pastel lipsticks as these can make your teeth look yellow. For a smile that's brighter, choose more bluey tones of pink, crimson and mauve. DNA Magazine Capital Dental Care Dr Sunny Luthra set up Capital Dental Care in October 1997 in Chelsea. It is fast becoming one of Britain's premier dental practices and they are the official dentists for the England Cricket team and Chelsea Football Club. Featuring state of the art equipment, minimalist interior design and cable and digital TV that patients can watch while being treated Capital Dental carte provides a very relaxing and informal setting for the always scary dental work. However they have also become a centre of excellence for all types of dental cosmetic surgery. I went down to look into their teeth whitening expertise. The first thing that struck me was how nice the place was and how welcoming Dr Luthra was, he was alert interested and knew his subject inside out - which if you are as fearful of dentists as me is always an encouraging start. He then proceeded to tell me that my teeth were so white already that there was no point in me going through with the process, so instead he explained how it all works. The process is simple fairly quick and totally painless. First of all your teeth are zapped by a laser and then you are fitted with a mouthguard which you wear either all night or twice a day for 1/2 and hour for about ten days, or until you are happy with the results achieved. The initial appointment is only half an hour with a follow up one of about an hour, where you are encouraged to see the hygienist. The process is completely safe and solutions are organised to suit the needs of individual users. There are no side effects, no teeth damage and No Pain! Dr Luthra sees about 50 patients a week for teeth whitening of which about 65% of them are male. It is becoming one of the easiest and safest ways to improve your image and thus your self esteem that there is - certainly much less effort than going to the gym! Dr Luthra realised the potential behind this service 10 years ago and has been researching and studying the various techniques used all over the world. Now he is a leading specialist and regularly gives talks at dental seminars all over Europe. It Costs L450 for the whole mouth - so if you want a way to cheer yourself up and look even better give them a call on 020 7349 8889, or call in to 298 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London SW10. Cosmopolitan Cosmo's how-to-change-your-smile guide Braces: Orthodontics, which uses sustained pressure to reposition teeth over time, is the longer-haul journey to straight teeth - you´ll really need the stamina for a year or more of sporting a metal mouth. However, some modern braces can be applied to the inner sides of your teeth or be worn at night only. Even newer ones are made form white ceramic and far less obvious than metal. Cost: Starts at around 2000 for a brace. Whitefillings : Consider having old amalgam fillings replaced with white composite fillings. Matched to your natural tooth colour, the evidence of years of childhood indulgence in sweets can be wiped away just a session. White filling material can also be used to fill gaps without damaging teeth. Dr. Newbury considers you´ll be doing your health a favour too - he has collected evidence to suggest mercury can leak from fillings into your bloodstream and may be linked to ailments from lethargy to Alzheimer´s. Cost: From 40 to 100 per tooth. Non -invasive veneers : These are bonded onto teeth like porcelain veneers, but made of a malleable resin and sculpted on free-hand. Suitable for altering the shape of teeth, repairing chips, closing gaps and improving the colour. Dr Newbury is a fan: "There´s usually little need for filling of the natural tooth and the process can be completed in one visit." Cost: From 350 per tooth. Bonding : Veneers are a good option for ´virgin teeth´that have had undergone little or no restorative work. They can perfect teeth that are uneven, or those badly spaced or discoloured. Some of the tooth´s surface is filled away and a fine cover of translucent porcelain or ceramic is made to fit over the front. One of the best technicians is Richard Greenless, who offers an haute couture service - you sit in his studio while he crafts a perfect match. The cost can be over 1000 per tooth - "the price of a couple of posh frocks you only wear twice," quips Greenless. Cost: Starts at about 350 per tooth. Bleaching : Although bleaching is carried out perfectly safely in many countries, there have been restrictions on its use here, owing to the UK´s different classifications regarding the use of hydrogen peroxide for cosmetic purposes. However, cosmetic dentist Dr Sunny Luthra at capital Dental Care uses a different ´permitted´ chemical, with or without the additional use of a laser with dazzling results. Cost: Prices start at 350. Beauty You and Your Wedding Having a dazzling set of teeth is definitely something to smile about. But if your pearly - whites aren´t all they could be there´s range of cosmetic treatments that promise to give you that Hollywood smile. Cosmetic dentistry has long been American obsession, but now we Brits are now becoming more orraly fixated. And it´s no longer the preserve of the rich and famous. It´s affordable and accessible for brides-to-be. When you´re spending a fortune on your hair, dress and reception, why not invest a bit of money in your teeth so your smile doesn´t let you down? Everybody´s teeth yellow slightly with age. Tea, coffee, smoking, red wine and food contains colouring will accelerate the process and discolour your teeth. Brushing with bicarbonate of soda and salt lighten teeth, but these are temporary solutions. There´s a host of whitening toothpastes on the market, but results are negligible. You & Your Wedding went along to capital Dental Care in London´s Chelsea, where we asked Dr Sunny Luthra to explain how teeth can be permanently whitened for the big day. "Tooth whitening used to be very expensive, but nowadays every bride can have white teeth at a reasonable cost," says Dr Luthra. "The process is safe and there are no side effects - apart from whiter teeth." Dr Luthra has studied various whitening techniques and materials, and has devised a method that is tailormade to each patient. First, a laser is used to break down stubborn stains on the teeth. Then a special gel is applied, which is left on for one hour in the surgery. "This does two things," says Dr Luthra. "It slightly lightens the teeth on that first visit, which gives patients an immediate confidence boost, and it makes the next stage more effective." Stage two involves a home kit. The patient has a specially made mouth guard, which holds the whitening gel. This worn at night for 10 days or twice a day for 45 minutes for 10 days. The process is gradual and subtle, and the results look natural. The whole process costs 450 and doesn't reverse. With couples spending an average of almost 14,000 on their big day, it´s a small price to pay for a dazzling smile. The Sunday Times Smiles better Requesting tooth whitening. "People have been influenced by what is going on in America, but the increased availability of whitening toothpastes and even chewing gum has also raised awareness about the attractiveness of white teeth." The process is now so sophisticated that you can even choose the exact shade of white you would like your teeth to be. "You don´t have to opt for that ultrawhite look," says Luthra, "It´s popular with Americans, but it can look artificial. I usually suggest that people go for just one or two shades lighter." The teeth are professionally whitened using a carbamide peroxide gel, which, when applied to the teeth and activated by heat, converts into hydrogen peroxide. This permeates the tooth and removes the stains from both the enamel and the dentine inside the tooth, which will show through the enamel if it is stained. It usually takes two week of applying the gel daily for up to two hours at home using specially designed mouthguard. Other dentists prefer to kick-start the treatment by using a laser to activate the gel in the surgery, with shorter at-home follow-up sessions. Unlike many whitening toothpastes, which removes stains by using an abrasive action that can damage the tooth surface,the bleaching process leaves the teeth intact by dissolving the stains alone. "The average concentration of hydrogen peroxide in gel is 2%, which is so weak, it would be safe enough to use as a mouthwash. But it is effective as a tooth whitener because it is localised - it is applied directly to the teeth using a mouthguard," says Cook. An additional bonus, he says, is that it can temporarily improve your gum health by killing the bacteria that cause gum disease."That's how the process was discovered," he adds. "During treatment for gum disease, teeth were becoming whiter." But it´s not just the colour of your teeth that can he pl look younger; the shape ot the teeth and the contour of the smile line also play a part. "As you get older, your teeth get worn down and so become smaller," says Jennifer Golden, the managing director of the London-based cosmetic dentistry chain Denties. "In a youthfull smile, the teeth tend to be larger towards the front and get shorter towards the back ot the mouth. As we age, the front teeth can get so worn down that you get a ´reverse smile curve´, where the teeth get longer as they get to the back of the mouth. Having veneers - porcelain covers that are individually designed to fit over your existing teeth - can take years off your looks, and it is much easier to do than a face lift because it is not a surgical procedure." The most commonly used veneers are made from thin layers of porcelain that are permanently attached to the existing teeth, which are reduced in size to accommodate them. Skilful use of venners can straighten crooked teeth and close up gappy teeth. Modern materials and techniques mean that they are indistinguisable from natural teeth, but they are not cheap - prices start at about 300 per tooth, and most people have between 6 to 8 teeth done. For the best results in both processes, choose your dentist carefully, ideally going on a (no pun intended) word - of - moth recommendation. Currently, there are no mandatory qualificatins beyond normal dental training, although Luthra suggests that dentists who choose to specialise in this field do so because they have a talent for it. Dentics sends all of its dentists, who must have had a minimum of five years´ clinical practice, on 3-month training course and requires them to become member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and attend its conferences regularly. Many who specialise in this area are members ot the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, a voluntary forum that offers its members access to conferences and lectures on the latest techniques. The chairman, Dr. Tidu Mankoo, says: "It´s an intergration of science and art, so ability varies according to the flair of each dentist. A lot of dentists offer a basic form, but to get the top-class treatment you need to go to the top people." If you don´t have a word-of-mouth recommendation, then exercise caution, advise Dr.Jacinta Yeo of the British Dental Association. "Cosmetically, some dentists have a better eye than others. Ask how long they´ve been doing the procedures and ask to see photographs of previous work. Patients are costumers, and they should make sure that they are happy with their dentist." Maxim Great white smirk Cosmetic surgery is, in most instances, best left to septuagenarian grandmothers from California who like the idea of having their cheeks pinned behind their ears. The average young Brithis male, on the other hand, should have no truck with cosmetic body enhancements. Except, perhaps, teeth whitening . This procedure, developed by Dr Sunny Luthra of capital Dental Care in London, can genuinely turn your yellowing tombstones into pearly-white gnashers. It´s easy,painless, permanent and has nothing to do with those so-called ´whitening toothpastes´, most of which are at best useless, and at worst harmful. The process uses oxidiation to turn tetth white, rather than simply scraping the enamel, and it doesn´t damage your teeth or gums. It works like this: you go into the clinic for a consultation, then you have any stains removed by a dental hygienist, followed by having a mould made of your teeth. On the next appointment you get your ´gum shiled´ trays that fit your teeth perfectly. You also receive the chemical solution that you place in the trays, fit onto your teeth and then wear overnight. Keep it up for a few days and your mouth will be transormed from Shane McGowan to Tom Cruise. And that´s something to smile about. Prices starts from 450. Call Capital Dental care an 020 7349 8889 for more details. Independent Dentistry Dentistry, cricket and rugby: A Capital mix Capital Dental Care is owned and run by Sunny Luthra, a man who enjoys venturing beyond dentistry when it comes to developing his bussiness. Originally from India, although a resident in England since the age of one, Sunny manages to mix dentistry with his sporting passions - cricket and rugby - whilst also dabbling in the art world, exhibiting monthly exhibitions on his practice premises in London´s Fulham Road. Capital Dental Care has been open for business since October 1997 and Sunny´s pathway to ownership has been rather diverse. A graduatev from Manchester University in 1990, Sunny then undertook NHS Vocational Training and decided that hospital work was not for him. His experience playing cricket for Midlesex and Lancashire meant a job offer to work with the Indian Cricket Team in the 1992 World Cup one-month tour in Australia was too tempting to turn down and resulted in a year-long stay working in a dental practice just 100 yards from the beach. Moving on On his return to England, Sunny worked both as a locum and as a private practice associate in Maidenhead Surrey, picking up tips all the way from his principals about running a bussiness. In 1994 he joined the Whitecross Group where he was responsible for the Hammersmith branch (then only a building site). He built up the practice and decided after three years that it was time to move on. ´I can do this, I thought,´ says Sunny, ´and at the very least, I knew exactly what I didn´t want to do.´ Gaining financial support from banks was not difficult, he says, due to his previous track record, and so all that remained was to target an area and find a suitable location. Sunny was familiar already with the Chelsea area and asked acquaintances to help spread the world that he was planning to open a practice somewhere around that locality. The current premises were spotted as he drove down Fulham Road one day and within six weeks he was ready to sign the contract and move in. His aim was to create a clean, warm and friendly practice environment which avoided dental stereotypes (i.e. no out-of-date magazines). Marble floors were shipped across from India and mailny glass exterior makes it easy for passers by to see inside. Satellite television with screens in every room means patients can watch whatever they want (even the football!) before and during treatment. With the majority of patients with Denplan and only 10% treated on the NHS (exempt groups). Sunny wanted to create an atmosphere which made people aware that they were in a private practice, offering the best and widest range of equipment and materials avaible. NHS patiens are treated with different materials than private ones. Sunny asserts that this doesn´t mean they get subjected to poor products - everything is of the highest quality, however the top-of the-range materials are reserved for private patiens alone. The professionals complementary to dentistry (PCDs) working at Capital Dental Care came highly recommended to Sunny, and his associate Amalia Fahmy was someone he knew previously. Prior to joining the practice, Amalia worked at the European Medical Centre in nearby South Kensigton and several of her patients followed her to Fulham Road when she left. Another associate, Mark taylor, was recruited later through a British Dental Journal advertisement and came on board to help relieve the practice´s ever increasing workload. Sunny also employs two hygienists, one of whom is also employed part time in the Army. Artists and celebrities Capital Dental Care now boats a 1,500-strong client list, a third of which Sunny says are a result of world-of-mouth recommendation. In addition to advertising in health club area, the practice also has special deals running with model agencies Models One and FM, Chelsea football players and a variety of cricket and rugby players. Sunny also treats several celebrities, which inevitably has raised media interest in the business. Artists and visitors to the monthly art exhibitions are a source of different marketing for the practice and there is a private viewing and party held on each exhibition´s opening night. Sunny´s passion for cricket is matched only by his passion for rugby and he plays for the Old Isleworthians, a team he also sponsors. The team shirts carry Capital Dental Care logo and Sunny supplies the gumshields. He also makes these for other ruggby players who can have them made in their team colours, sporting their own logos. PCDs at Capital Dental Care receive extensive training and Sunny regularly attends postgraduate lectures to keep abreats of current techniques in dentistry. He is a member of the British Association of Aesthetic Dentistry, the British Society of Restorative Dentistry and the European Association of Endodontics. He has also undertaken a year-long implantology course. As a result, the only referrals the practice does are in the area of orthodontics. Everything else is undertaken on the premises. Looking ahead The vast practice basement is to be developed and turned into a centre for complementary therapy and a large local company has shown great interest in this proposal. Sunny hopes that such a venture will, like the art exhibitions, provide a valuable source of passing trade. Sunny has no plans to franchise Capital Dental Care in the manner of some other dental companies and wants to stay in charge personally. He does, however, hope to open two more practices in the future. ´Similar area, similar concept, similar clients,´ he says. However, he adds, good staffing is the key factor: ´There is no point in being in a high profile area when you have substandard associates.´ It appears there could be some excelent job opportunities arising in the near future. Magazine Article Beautiful teeth - it's never too late Frightened to smile? These days no one need hide crooked, stained teeth. The latest hi-tech treatments in cosmetic dentistry can work wonders - albeit at a price! We´ve been slow to catch on to the marveles of modern dentistry. As you might expect, Americans have been visiting cosmetic dentists as part of their beauty regime for years. Now, we´re following suit and the good news is that techniques in 2000 are better than ever. Removing stains Discoloration is one of the main problems with teeth as you get older. This is due not only to staining caused by food, drink, smoking and so on, but also because the tooth enamel gradually becomes thinner and the darker dentine in teeth then shows through. Diet drinks and citrus-fruit drinks are two of the worth culprits for eroding tooth enamel, according to top cosmetic dentist Dr Phil Stemmer. ´And if people rush their teeth after having these drinks, they´re spiting their teeth down the sink!´ he says. ´Acidic drink soften enamel for 30 minutes, so if you brush your teeth straight away, you just strip away the enamel. Wait half an hour.´ Essential when removing stains is determing what´s caused the problem. If stains are just topical, ultrasonic scalers which fire abrasive powder at teeth, will restore them to the colour they were before. Sessions cost around 35 for 30 minutes. Power whitening For easy, one-step whitening, you can´t beat the latest laser technique - but it does cost between 450 - 800 depending on the condition of the teeth. You can see what our tester thought of it, below right. Some dentists follow up the laser treatment with bleaching. Dentit to stars and founder of Capital Dental Care, Dr Sunny Luthra says that for best relusts they always follow up with a home kit to bleach teeth - but this is done strictly under dental supervision. Made to measure With all modern techniques - laser, veneers, new crowns - you´re in full control of how white you wish your teeth to look. ´Advancements in cosmetic dentistry allow the shape and shade of a patient´s teeth to look the best they possibly can in a totally individual way, which is the crucial point,´ says Harley Street specialist Dr Anthony Newbury, whose new concept in the Smile Design. ´The perfect shape and structure of your teeth can be cosmetically corrected to suit the shape of your face. Equally, the shade of your teeth has to suit your complexion.´ Cutting edge technology. . . You can now get metal-free crowns and enamel-bonded crowns, which give strenght without your tooth having to be chiselled away to a tiny peg. ´The new procera crown gives the best fit ever,´ says Dr Luthra, ´because after an imprint has been taken, your tooth is scanned in via a modem and the crown is then made using computer enhancement techniques. So you can get an absolutely perfect fit.´ ´Another new procedure is that of implanting titanium roots for people who have lost teeth. The titanium root is surgically put in place, then eventually a crown can be fitted,´ says Dr Luthra. It can take up to a year for the whole procedure to be completed and costs a hefty 2,000 a tooth. And if you´re terrified of the drill, the latest air abrasion method removes decay painlessly, without a drill in sight. Brace yourself Rememeber that you may have to wear a brace for anything up to three years. Cindy Crawford turned the brace into a fashion accessory, but for those who´d like theirs to be less of a feature, you can now get tooth-coloured braces and those worn on the inside of the teeth - though these will be more expensive. What you can - and can´t - get done on the NHS There´s not much cosmetic dentistry avaible on the NHS because funds, time and materials are limited and most dentists prefer to do cosmetic work privately because that enables them to use the latest equipment and materials. The British Dental Health Foundation says even white fillings will be offered only for front teeth, and crowns for back teeth are made with metal tops rather than white ones. Cosmetic dentistry on the NHS is really only a possibility if you´ve suffered a serious accident. Eastern Eye Man behind the winning smile A CELEBRITY dentist has struck a nerve as India's secret worid Cup weapon. Dentist-to-the-stars Sunny Luthra, owner of Capital Dental Clinic, Fulham, has landed the job of looking after the teeth of the Indian cricket team. And his brief is to make sure the shine isn't taken off India's campaign. The 31-year-old cutting edge dentist will be on 24-hour call throughout the World Cup. Despite India's opening match, Sunny jokingly predicts: "I have been called in to drill into them that the team's teeth are whiter than white when they lift the cup." Sunny denies the plan is to have their teeth so white and shiny that opposing bowlers will be blinded when they face India's batsmen. However, he revealed the Indian squad have never before taken such steps to prepare for a tournament - a warning to other teams. "A large part of their strategy this year is about forward thinking. The team want to minimise problems on the field by minimising problems off the field. They want to make sure they are filling in great shape - body and soul. This will eliminate mishaps." "If one player is in pain because of a toothache it can take the edge of a polished performance." Ex-cricketer Sunny as a teenager in India was encouraged to play cricket by his father and competed in the Ranji trophy. He has played games with the likes of Prabhakar, Tendulkar and Ravi Shasri. In England, he played for the Middlesex and Lancashire county teams with and against Tufnell, Nasser Hussain and Fraser. After graduating from dental school he set up a clinic wherc several cricketers became top clients. In 1992, he was asked by Abbas Ahbag to follow India on the World Cup tour of Australia. Sunny said he has no regrets about choosing a career in dentistry: "I have played with 70 or 80 cricketers who are not stars and not all of them have a steady profession to fall back on like I do." Dentistry No threats, just opportunities It is ironic how differently a person´s age is perceived in various professions. I have just watched Chelsea beat Tottenham HotSpur. A footballing legend, George Weah, age 33, made his debut for Chelsea in this match. A dentist of similar age was once considered by his peers to be at the beginning of his career. I say ´was´ because number of dentists of a younger age with their own practicies is growing faster than ever. The geriatric footballer scored the winning goal, proving that ´If you are good enough, you are old enough´, or in Weah´s case, young enough. Having taken the plunge myself and opened a ´cold squat´ practice 3 years ago, I can sympathise with fellow colleagues who have reservations about doing the same now. THE CORPORATE THREAT Being a businessperson as well as a dentist can be daunting. A good accountant and practice manager can assist. Young dentists are worried about the rise in corporate dental groups and the possibility of being put out of business. Business handbooks and management theorists have a cliché for every occasion. Why not look at this development from the perspective that there are ´no threats, just opportunities´. For exapmle, these bodies corporate are doing a good job of increasing public awareness about dentistry. Although they my appear to be taking over the profession, a lot can be learned from their marketing and management skills. INCREASING LITIGATION Another issue of growing concern is the threat of litigation. Despite the emergence of high profile advertisements for personal claims/injury lawyers with their ´no win, no fee´ slogans and the recent dentist bashing in the media, we have not yet adopted the mentality of the USA, and in my opinion, we never will. I have heard that certain personal injury lawyer´s work by getting an out-of-court settlement. I don´t know how much of this is true, but two recent threats by patients started me thinking. I recently made a set of dentures for an eldery woman who wanted the best. Money was no object. We agreed on a fee (for argument sake 1000). She was a pleasure to treat the visits preceding her final fit and was pleased with the final result. I kept her models and made her a copy in an inexpensive material as a ´spare´. To my surprise, her reaction was to treaten legal action. A chance meeting with her husband shed light on the matter. He explained that because I had given his wife two sets of dentures, the original denture was devalued to a mere 500. A simple withdrawal of the free set resolved the matter. A young model requested venners to cosmetically enhance her appearance for a movie casting. When she did not get the part, she found herself out of pocket. Although she had liked and approved the teeth at the fitting stage, she subsequently proclaimed them to be too big, preventing her from breathing during sleep. Her lawyer had even suggested she visit a ´sleep specialist´. During this time, she received an offer of another movie and the case was dropped. Both situations taught me that as long as a dentists´ work is of a good standard, ethically correct and accompanied by accurate records, there is no need to fear threats of litigation. CONCLUSION The path from dental student to well-respected member of the dental community is not as long and winding as it used to be. Memberships of organisations such as the BDA Young Dentists Group are a must, as they are informative and offer an opportunity to network. Younger dentists should not be embarrased about their age or intimidated by elder colleagues. Times have changed. Any names or opinions expressed in this media section are those of the author and are the sole responsibility of the author. They do not necessarily reflect those of anyone associated with capital dental or Dr Luthra.All articles are readily available in the public domain. 0% Finance Interest Free Loans Capital Dental now offers an interest-free loan to help you pay for your private treatment. More and more people are taking advantage of modern dental treatments to improve their oral health and the way they look. Whatever private treatment you need, there is now an easy way to pay. Capital Dental has registered with Denplan Enhance (member of the Global AXA group). Denplan Enhance allows you to spread the cost of high value private treatments provided at our practice at no additional cost. What sort of treatments can Interest free credit be used for? The credit can be used to spread the cost of private treatments available at our practice. How much credit is available? The minimum credit amount is £450 and you can borrow up to £25,000. All loans will be subject to a simple credit check procedure What are the charges for the credit? The credit is interest free. The borrowed amount is all that you repay. There are no interest or APR charges. There are no additional or “hidden” charges to process the loan or upon completion. Over what periods are the loans repayable? The term of the loan varies depending on how much you wish to borrow. The following table gives a guide on the payment terms How will I know if I am eligible for credit? As a guide you must be: - Age 18 or over and under 85 - UK resident - And can fall into these employment groups - Regular permanent employment - Self employed - Retired - Registered disabled - House person You must also be able to produce identification as advised by Capital Dental when making an application. Who is the credit provider? First National Tricity Finance Ltd., a GE company,act as a credit provider for Denplan enhance. You will be provided with their contact details for any query about the interest-free loan. Is the application simple? The credit application is easy and takes place at the practice. The practice will then place a quick call to First National and in the majority of the cases the decision is made there and then. Financially sensitive information, such as salary details are not required. Proof of identity, such as a recent utility bill will be required. Once the loan has been approved you will receive a copy of the agreement and your dental treatment can then begin straight away Is the repayment simple? Yes. A direct debit mandate to First National will allow them to collect the monthly loan repayments. Typical examples Example 1 Total cost of treatment £1,000 If you pay a 10% deposit of £100, the balance payable is £900. You will repay £150 per month for 6 months. Total payable is £900 at 0% APR Example 2 Total cost of treatment £2,000 If you pay a 10% deposit of £200, the balance payable is £1800. You will repay £200 per month for 9 months. Total payable is £1,800 at 0% APR Example 3 Total cost of treatment £4,000 If you pay a 10% deposit of £400, the balance payable is £3,600. You will repay £150 per month for 24 months. Total payable is £3,600 at 0% APR Our Dentists Dr Sunny Luthra Acclaimed by the Sunday Times as 'The celebrity tooth King' with a string of high profile clients. Dr Sunny Luthra has established himself over the last 10 years as one of the most respected practitioners in the UK. Dr Sunny Luthra graduated from Manchester University as a Bachelor of Dental Science in 1990. Within two years he had been asked to travel as the official dentist with the Indian cricket team for the duration of their World Cup trip in Australia. After accepting this he subsequently decided to stay on in Australia and was offered various jobs in private practices there to cater for the image conscious Antipodeans. He decided to dedicate himself mainly to cosmetic dentistry. He has taken a number of cosmetic dentistry courses in the UK as well as in Australia and Sweden. He is a regular on TV shows such as GMTV, UK Today and Richard & Judy providing expert dental advice. In October 2001 Dr Luthra founded Capital Dental Teeth Whitening Centres in order to carry out his pioneering techniques nationwide across the UK. Dr Luthra is a keen sportsmant. He played for his university squash and cricket teams and enjoys golf socially. He is a member of the following organizations: Dental Protection Society International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry Anglo Asian Odontology Group Dr Graham Barnby BDS DGDP RCS UK Graham Barnby currently working as a GDP and has practiced dentistry in the RAF, NHS, private practice and was Chief Dental Officer for Marks and Spencer PLC for 14 years. He was Chairman of BDHF on two occasions and also advised in the setting up Boots Dentalcare. He introduced the technique of porcelain veneers to the UK in 1984 and has used them extensively for the past 25 years. He raised £10M from the City for Ora Dental and established Practice Doctor Ltd a company advising dental practices and developing teams in 1999. He is a qualified life coach, NLP practitioner and Thomas International consultant working with dental practices throughout the UK helping them achieve the highest levels of customer and clinical care. He has a special interest in treating periodontal (gum) disease and in providing cosmetic treatments in a comfortable relaxed way. |
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