Testimonial from a very happy and grateful patient.

Today the practice team received the following testimonial from a very happy and grateful patient. It makes us proud of the service we provide and the work we do. It was a real team effort. I have witheld her name for confidentiality reasons.

Here is is unedited.

" Hi Richard and Chris,

My apologies for taking so long to write this. This house-moving stuff sucks time. I'm steeped in boxes and bubble-wrap!

I came to you as a timid, Registered Dental Surgery Assistant........with problems that threatened my entire future.I won't go into the details of the problems I had, as you are well aware of them and the impact they had on my life.

I shall, rather, talk about them in a roundabout way.

My first experience of meeting Richard was pretty traumatic, he had to tell me some things that I'd been hiding from, therefore I finally had to face them. How that man managed to do this and leave me with a *hope*, I am still unsure of. But he did exactly that.

Richard fixed the short term problem, delivered the long-term problem while instilling a security that he could make life better. Wow!  Not a small thing at all!   Did I believe him? Well, yes and no.  I WANTED to believe him but having a dental background, I saw only options that I dreaded. He still continued to deliver a *hope*. He gave me a smile, despite the odds, he did that.

 This is a mundane story, but it's an AMAZING story.

I went from a woman who was so afraid of the options, and of treatment, that I had my 80yr old father take me to appointments!.......to a woman that actually looked forward to being in the dental chair!!

I enjoyed the experience of RA sedation, I enjoyed the calm experience of a Dentist that knew exactly what he was doing and the experience of an incredibly sensitive Dental Nurse called Gosia who delivered a calming touch JUST at the very moment it was needed.

From the moment I met Chris and her confidence building approach, to walking out with my new life and my new smile, I have been thankful.

My life has changed so much over the last year due to Richard and his team, that I must share the things that wouldn't have happened without it.

I am the winner of the Basingstoke Music and Arts Festival, Literary section. I was brave enough to attend and receive the Shield and Cup! Yes, ME!! My work will be in an exhibition in the Whitchurch Silk Mill during June. I am invited to take part in other literary festivals.  This is entirely due to Richard's work. I  take a full part in a musical life with my banjo, and I no longer hover in the shadows. I worry more about my hair than I do about my teeth!

How great is that!

Most importantly........ I smile , I take part, I LIVE....and a very different life to the one I did before. The people around me are struck by my confidence after watching such a shy, retiring person for so long.

I once told Richard that I looked forward to going to the dentist now. Well, this is true. Of course I'll never look forward to dental treatment but I DO look forward to resting in Richard and his team's hands. There is nothing to be afraid of these days.

I now need no sedation. I have full confidence in Richard and what he prescribes. I also can rest easily knowing that should I need RA for any *wobbly* moments, it's there, professionally administered.

I consider myself incredibly fortunate that I stumbled across Richard Charon in my darkest moment.  I'll always be glad that I picked up the phone and spoke to Chris. Life has never been brighter.

Thank you all, so very much.

With the kindest regards,

J.S. "

When dental problems can ruin life's chances

When dental problems can ruin life's chances

Does fear of the dentist or the possible cost of treatment keep you from taking proper care of your dental health?

National Smile Month, which began on May 20th, is organised by the British Dental Health Foundation, a charity set up to raise awareness of the importance of dental care, especially prevention (being better than cure).

From the misery of toothache to the embarrassment of missing teeth, bad breathe or a snaggle-tooth smile, avoiding dental visits is not always a smart idea. Worse still if a niggly problem is left and then gets really bad on Christmas Eve or as you leave to get away on your hard-earned holiday.

Even worse, imagine an event that you have been building up to for months or even years;
Your wedding or what might be the pinnacle of your life's achievements, as might have happened to this Olympic athlete. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/athletics/9494272.stm

How sad or foolish it would be if a preventable dental problem stopped her talking part in an Olympic event or final ! A double disaster.

Perhaps you a not an Olympic participant but we all have important landmark events in our lives. Exams, interviews, gap-year travelling, long saved-for holidays, weddings, important anniversaries, graduation ceremonies,  charity runs. The list goes on.

Don't wait until its too late. Call us to talk about the issues which keep you away from the dentist.......

This is a free consultation we offer at 5.15pm

www.newburysmilemakers.com

Richard Charon BDS

"Snaggle Teeth" to Lovely Smile with Invisalign®

Invisalign® - 

Revolutionary Smile Creation or Enhancement

  Naturally

This young lady came to see us about 9 months ago, unhappy with her crossed 

and protruding upper front teeth. 

Here is a close up of the snaggle teeth

Avoiding crowns or the inappropriate use of veneers, the hi-tech Invisalign® process accurately and gently manoevered her own natural teeth, bit by bit, into their new position.

All achieved Without train track braces, wires or brackets. 

Here is her last clear Aligner in place.

In fact the last of 19 that she needed to achieve her great new smile.

Yes she is wearing braces!!

 The tough resin Aligners are worn day and night but removed to eat, drink and clean teeth and can be removed for occasional social engagements if desired.

The final smile and a very happy patient 

These images are being shown with her permission.

If you have been impressed with this lovely result and want to know more, we will be holding a demonstration evening in Newbury soon.

To book your place and for more details please e-mail

chris@newburydentist.co.uk

Testmonial for Happy Air Sedation. A Transformation

 The "gas" that Michael mentions IS NOT a general anaesthetic.

He was not asleep at any time.

but it is a light form of conscious sedation

that I refer to as "Happy Air".

Patients are completely awake but totally care-free.

No butterflies in the tummy.

Just a calm and relaxed feeling.

Interested?

Please call and ask to speak to Chris.

She will arrange a  free consultation over coffee or tea to discuss 

your dental fears.

Or download our guide to fear free dentistry

We look forward to welcoming you to our practice

in Newbury

Richard Charon at Newbury Smilemakers

We have our new dental nurse.

Following our interview process, we are happy to say we have now appointed a new trainee dental nurse. She has about 12 months experience but there is still much for her to learn as we provide more advanced and a wider range of dental care than she is used to but we are confident she will come on quickly with us.

Dental Nurse required - Newbury Berks

Newbury Smile Makers

Dental Nurse required
Our senior dental nurse is relocating to the North of England.
Do you think you could fill her place?
Do you want to be the best you can be?
Are you outgoing, friendly and a good team member with excellent customer care?
Are you keen to extend your duties?
Ideally you should be registered with the GDC
but training to qualification can be provided to the right candidate.
 

We are a well established private dental practice in Newbury
Offering a wide range of services including Implants, Sedation and Invisalign.

We have developed an international reputation for conscious sedation for anxious patients
and train other dental teams in Inhalation Sedation.
If you think you have the necessary skills and would fit in or if you are eager to learn, why not send your CV to chris@newburydentist.co.uk

Our latest testimonial

This testimonial arrived in March 2012. It has been a real privilege looking after Sean.

" I'm sorry to say that the time has come for me to find a dentist closer to home. Now I am living in Yorkshire and running my own company, it is just too difficult to make time to travel down (and justify the fuel cost in doing so!).

I want to say a big thank you to you both for looking after my teeth for the last 20 plus years. I can only hope my new dentist is half as good as you Richard... 

I would like to wish you all the very best for the future, both professionally and personally.

Kindest regards

Sean Hulm"

Save a life. Know how to spot a stroke victim

This was passed to me by a very old friend.  Someone I have known since I was about 7 or 8 years of age, I guess.

He is my very close cousins's closest friend. That cousin, not quite 60, had a stoke just over 2 weeks ago and then a second one a few days later. He survived and is still in hospital having tests. He has lost the use of his left side but fortunately has full mental and speech faculties. This is still a devastating blow to him and his family, naturally. He was, it seems a reasonably healthy individual before the stroke. It happened out of the blue.

This is the message passed to me:

kind regards to all

Richard Charon

You may have received this already but it can’t do any harm to know

Stroke has a new indicator
They say if you e-mail this to ten people, you stand a chance of saving one life. Will you send this along?
 

Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue

I will continue to forward this every time it comes around!

STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters..... S. T. R.

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ...she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.

Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Jane passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this.

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR. Read and Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S *Ask the individual to SMILE.T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out today.)R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

I have done my part. Will you?

Our Expansion Plans

I am delighted to announce that we are on the point of signing a lease for the premises immediately adjacent to Newbury Smilemakers, with an entrance on the first floor at 57 Cheap Street, above Bravos Hairdressing Salon and two steps from our premises.

This will give us:

1) A new consultation area, particularly suited to anxious and phobic new patients who can talk over their problems and discover the best potions for them to overcome their fears and receive the dental care they want. Also a discreet lounge area for all patients to discuss their treatment options with us.

2) More storage and admin areas - Unexciting but essential for us with an improved rest area for our team.

3) An education/training seminar room.

The work to create these new areas will be undertaken in December/January

More details will follow, as they become available

A lovely new Invisalign Smile

A very happy Laura

Before

 

After

Find out more about Invisalign®

Laura did and now she has a confident smile

BEFORE

AFTER

If you'd love an even smile without wires or train track braces

Please call us on 01635 47757

to book a free initial discussion

Protect yourself and your children from dental injuries

Rugby, Hockey, Judo and even football. School and college terms are approaching. It is time for protecting your offspring ( or yourself!) with a custom-made gum shield. 

Shop-bought ones are cheap. That's it. Just cheap. They don't work and they are not better than nothing. 

Dental injuries are painful, upsetting disfiguring and likely to have lifelong consequences. including multiple and potential expensive dental repairs, often over many years.

Oh and a correctly fitted, custom mouthguard , made form a professinally taken accurate impression of your teeth and mouthy can also protect from concussion too. 

There are a wide range of colours to choose from too or mix n'match!

Call us for more information. 01635 47757

Not all toothache is caused by bad teeth

There are many reasons for toothache or pains around the face and jaws. Most commonly it is due to a bad tooth (decayed) or poor gum health - sometimes an abscess in the tooth or the gum may be involved.
However, a little dental detective work may reveal a less obvious problem but readily fixable problem
Today I received this story from one of my regular patients.

"After suffering with discomfort on he right upper side of my mouth for probably in excess of 2 years possibly more, I spoke to Richard about it, I did not know how really to describe it other than a tenderness/aching sensation which I could not pinpoint to any one tooth just a generalised area, it was not constant but usually worse at the end of the day, I suppose I began to just put up with it because I had no idea what it was but it was really annoying and was getting me down.  Richard suggested that it could be connected  with my 'bite' being wrong, after he had  ruled out any other likely cause. We went ahead with the procedure to adjust my bite to correct it  and the relief was almost instant. Now I rarely get the aching sensation, and if I do it is much less severe or long lasting than previously, if it gets to a level where it becomes less tolerable I know I can return to have things checked out in case more adjustments need to be made. So if you think something is wrong but don't know what it is then this is something worth considering having checked out."

So if you have an uncomfortable tooth don't delay - call today on 01645 47757.

City and Guilds Level 4 award

July 2011

I am delighted to announce that I have achieved a City and Guilds Level 4 award in
"Preparing to Teach in the Life-long Learning Sector" after a short-course at Newbury College last spring.  This is a basic, recognised teaching award designed for people running skills or educational workshops, on a part-time basis, which I took to support the teaching courses I run for other dentists and their teams in Inhalation Sedation for anxious dental patients.


Richard Charon BDS

Somnowell: Introducing A new anti-snoring solution service

I'm girding my loins for a 7-hour round-trip  by rail tomorrow, to further assess a high tech and high quality solution for snoring, sleep apnoea, TMD and bruxism (tooth grinding). The seminar will be given by the inventor, a consultant orthodontist. This is not a cheap, shop-bought or internet solution but it is intended to be a long-term one. I am aiming to introduce this service soon. The solution to these health issues can have many beneficial life-changing results. The testimonials on the Somnowell website are very impressive.
If you think you or someone you know might benefit and you are within striking distance of Newbury, please contact us on 01635 47757

Teeth Cleaning Heaven!

Do you  just hate the thought of having their teeth cleaned? Even though having teeth cleaned professionally is an important part of your well-being and health routine?

If so. We may well have the answer.  Happy Air Sedation.

We are nationally known for our expertise with this simple sedation technique, mainly used to help people with dental anxiety BUT even if you are not normally anxious about visiting the dentist (and well over -50% of people are), Happy Air Sedation, will totally transform your experience of having teeth cleaned.

You will be aware of the treatment but will not mind a bit about it. You will feel calm, relaxed, with a "far-away" sensation. Your arms and legs are likely to feel warm and floaty and you won't care less about having your teeth cleaned. Your mouth, teeth and gums will be much less sensitive too. Does thois sound like an improvement to what you are used to or have been putting up with?

Happy Air Sedation will provide such a different experience for you and you will recover within a few minutes and be ready to leave the practice after 30 minutes, with a totally clean and sparkly smile.
 
The science bit...

By the way, it is very important to maintain healthy gums. It will mean fresher breath and much more.
As many people now know, more adults lose teeth from poor gum health than through tooth decay, so keeping healthy gums helps keep your teeth for life.  More than that, connections are now being made between gum health and your heart and even strokes, possibly more besides.

So why wait.? Call us today to discuss this option. 01635 47757