Enlighten Teeth Whitening

Enlighten – Guaranteed Whiter Smile!

As an Enlighten Regional Centre of Excellence, at Buchan Braes Dental Clinic we pride ourselves at providing a safe, cost effective, and guaranteed system to whiten your teeth.

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How it works

Enlighten whitening works by increasing the tooth’s permeability to oxygen which breaks down stain molecules.

It is a combination treatment meaning that there is a 2 week home treatment followed by a 1 hour visit to the dentist .

A digital model is taken of your mouth to ensure the trays fit perfectly resulting in a comfortable fit.

BEFORE & AFTER RESULTS

Your Questions Answered

Q. How white will my teeth get?

A. Enlighten Whitening can white up to 16 shades, results vary but if used correctly all teeth will whiten dramatically

Q. Will they look too white ?

A. No, natural teeth rarely look too white. Sometimes very white crowns can look wrong because they are made of porcelain

Q. Will my crowns, veneers, or fillings change colour?

A. No, sometimes you may need to change some of these after whitening

Q. Is it safe, will there be any discomfort?

A. It is completely safe. The materials used in Enlighten Whitening have been used in dentistry for over 100 years. You may get some sensitivity, however your dentist will give you easy to use desensitising swabs to take home, which will work immediately.

You will also receive a tube of Tooth Serum toothpaste to brush with while you wait for your trays. This also helps with sensitivity

Q How long does it take?

A.Two weeks after your dentist delivers your Enlighten Whitening trays. These are thin and comfortable and must be worn in bed for 14 nights. Then on the 15th day you need to see your dentist for the second treatment, which takes only 40 minutes.

Q. How long does is last? 

A. Results can last indefinitely with some very simple maintenance. Wearing the trays for 1 night every other month. Continuing to brush with Tooth Serum will also prolong results.

Cosmetic Tooth Coloured Fillings

Choosing to replace old/broken fillings with a tooth coloured one can brighten your smile.

Bonding technology with composite fillings has advanced dramatically in the last decade which means we can provide tooth coloured restorations that can last as long as old silver mercury amalgam ones.

For larger cavities, bespoke inlays/onlays can be constructed out of porcelain or composite by our skilled technicians following a digital work flow

Veneers

If you are conscious about discoloured, crooked or chipped teeth, porcelain veneers could be your solution for a perfect smile.

Veneers are minimally invasive which means that the dentist files as little of the tooth as possible for the veneers to be fitted. The veneers are individually hand crafted by skilled technicians and returned to the dentist to bond these to your tooth surface. The shade of porcelain can be picked by you and your dentist to ensure a natural looking result.

DIGITAL DENTISTRY HAS ARRIVED

At Buchan Braes Dental Clinic we strive to embrace technology and be at the cutting edge of our field.  Our Itero Scanner will allow your dentist to scan your mouth to produce mock ups of your smile make over.

The iTero scanner will also be used during the procedure to scan your teeth and deliver them electronically to the dental technician.

We have close affiliations with Byte Dental , one of the Uk’s leading digital cosmetic dental laboratories

Cosmetic Crowns

If your teeth are particularly broken down, root treated or have very big fillings in them then a dental crown may be required.

There are several types of cosmetic crowns available all with different attributes and qualities. Your dentist can explain the differences between crown types which type would be best suited to you.

DIGITAL DENTISTRY HAS ARRIVED

At Buchan Braes Dental Clinic we strive to embrace technology and be at the cutting edge of our field.  Our Itero Scanner will allow your dentist to scan your mouth to produce mock ups of your smile make over prior to your crown fit.

The iTero scanner will also be used during the procedure to scan your teeth and deliver them electronically to the dental technician.

We have close affiliations with Byte Dental , one of the Uk’s leading digital cosmetic dental laboratories

Invisalign Orthodontics

If you have some crooked, squint or crowded teeth and have been thinking of having them straightened then you may be suitable for Invisalign clear braces! 

Invisalign is an adult clear aligner system which can help to give you confidence in your smile.

The aligners are worn full time apart from eating/drinking and brushing and are replaced every 4-6 weeks.

Treatment Time can be as little as 6 Months!

 The clear aligners are almost invisible and the soft lining inside make the aligners extremely comfortable to wear.

The aligners are custom made for each individual patient by following a digital workflow.

WELCOME ITERO!

Seeing is Believing

Before committing to Invisalign retainers our state of the art iTero Scanner could let you see a  predicted simulation of your final smile!

Treat Yourself to a Straighter, Whiter Smile

Once your teeth are aligned, our state of the art Vivera Retainers will double as whitening trays enabled to work in harmony with our Award Winning Elighten Whitening System

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Sedation Dentistry

At Buchan Braes Dental Clinic we appreciate that some patients are anxious about attending the dentist.

If you require some extra help during your treatment, we can offer you a variety of methods to reduce anxiety:

ORAL SEDATION

This technique involves prescription of a medicine (Diazepam) that is taken the night before, the morning of, and one hour before your treatment. It allows you to arrive to your appointment feeling a little drowsy and relaxed. After the procedure you may not recall all of the finer details of the appointment. A chaperone is required to take you to and from your appointment.

INTRA-VENOUS SEDATION

This technique is best suited for invasive procedures, or for patients who are dental phobic. A small cannula is used to deliver the medication, and sedation levels can be varied. We can also use other medications with the sedation which can provide enhanced pain relief and reduce any post-operative swelling. A chaperone is required to take you to and from your appointment.

If you wish to consider one of the above techniques our dentists or our sedation nurses will be pleased to give you further information.

Implant Dentistry

If you have missing teeth, for any reason, dental implants may be a solution for you.

At Buchan Braes Dental Clinic we only use Dentsply Ankylos implants which have over 20 years of clinical data supporting their success.

The advantages of Dental Implants over conventional Dentistry

Dental implants look and feel like your natural teeth

Healthy teeth do not need to be ground down to support dental implants which may be the case for crowns or bridges.

Dental implants do not require any adhesives to have the new prosthesis in place and therefore eliminate the insecurity and discomfort of ill-fitting or loose dentures

The placement of dental implants in the jawbone stimulates bone tissue and gums ensure an attractive and aesthetic result, whilst helping to maintain facial structures.

Dental implants are the gold standard treatment for replacing one or several teeth.

Surgical Precision

At BBDC we realise that thorough treatment planning is essential for implant success so we have invested in 3D cone beam radiography to enhance your experience.

  Our state of the art scanner allows us to take 3 -Dimensional images of the jaws to decide where to optimally place dental implants.

  In addition, it is helpful in diagnosis all other dental conditions.

Stress less Surgery

Using state of the art technology we can merge your 3 dimensional X-Ray with the iTero scanner image of your mouth to produce exceptionally accurate  surgical stents

In the majority of cases this allows for guided surgery procedures to be completed with out the need for sutures or scapels

This leads to increased precision, and decreased downtime post surgery.

If you wish further information on Dental implants please arrange a free consultation with Dr Mark Skinner.

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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

A Private Referral Service for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

At Buchan Braes dental clinic we have teamed up with Dr Manjit Dhillon and Mr Jamie Mitchell to provide you with advanced dentistry and aesthetics outwith the hospital environment.

Dr Dhillon is a consultant at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with her specialist interests in head and neck oncology, facial reconstructions, and oral medicine.

Mr Mitchell is a Speciality Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. His primary interests lie in Advanced Facial Aesthetics.

What We Offer

Wisdom Tooth Removal

Surgical Tooth Removal

Oral Medicine Consultations

Temporo-mandibular Joint Dysfunction Solutions

Conscious Sedation

Cone Beam Radiography

Advanced Facial Aesthetics

To book a consultation please call the Buchan Braes Dental Team

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Cosmetic Dentures

Dentures needn’t look like false teeth.

Modern cosmetic dentures can be personalised to be as individual as you are.

With choices in the colour and shape of teeth and even the shade gum base.

Made with high impact acrylic these dentures provide superior wear properties.

Struggling with dentures?  These high impact acrylic dentures can be modified to be implant supported if required

Emergency dental care and at home treatments

The Buchan Braes Dental Clinic is now closed due to the country being in lock down related to the Coronavirus pandemic. We understand that this is a difficult time for everyone and that in this time dental problems are still going to occur. During the lock down phase no treatment will be carried out at the Buchan Braes Dental Clinic however we will still be able to remotely handle dental emergencies whether it  will be referring to the Public Dental Service for urgent care or prescribing antimicrobials to treat  infection avoiding face to face contact. Our dentists will be volunteering to be redeployed to work in the Urgent Public Dental Service clinics or elsewhere in the healthcare system to help out any way they can so please use this remote service responsibly. The only dental cases that can be seen face to face for the foreseeable future will be PAIN/SWELLING/TRAUMA that is not responding to home care advice or antimicrobials/antibiotics AT DESIGNATED URGENT CARE CLINICS. The Urgent dental service is extremely limited in the services they can offer at this time. We will outline some of the common dental problems that can occur and what we recommend you can do at home to stop the issue escalating further. Now more than ever we urge you to adopt a meticulous oral hygiene regime of brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and flossing daily to try to minimise the risk of dental problems occurring.

TOOTHACHE

regular painkillers if needed

maintain good oral hygiene with a fluoride toothpaste and reduce sugar intake to help prevent decay from worsening

if after 48 hours of taking regular painkillers the pain is worsening please contact us on 01779 472701

BLEEDING AFTER EXTRACTION

Bite on a clean handkerchief for 30 minutes if this doesn’t work phone the clinic on 01779 472701

please note that pink saliva and a small bit of oozing is normal

BLEEDING GUMS

This is usually a result of gingivitis or gum disease. Bleeding gums will not stop until the oral hygiene improves. Brush your teeth and gums twice a day, spending extra time on the ones that bleed.

Invest in floss or tepe (interdental) brushes to clean in between the teeth also

DENTURES RUBBING OR LOOSE

Consider using a fixative to secure your denture such as “fixadent”

“seabond” pads may also make a denture more stable and comfortable

any sharp bits can be adjusted at home with an emery board

leave your denture out if it is too uncomfortable to wear

LOOSE CROWN /VENEER / POST CROWN

“Toofypegs” can be used to refix lost crowns / veneers / posts at home

Good oral hygiene and low sugar diet will help prevent the tooth underneath from becoming decayed

ULCERS

Ulcer ointment on the affected area, particularly before meal times

maintain good oral hygiene

regular painkillers if needed

rinse with salt/water to prevent infection

use “Difflam” mouthwash which can be bought at your pharmacist to help with the pain

PAIN AFTER EXTRACTION

regular painkillers can help as it is normal to have pain following an extraction which tends to be worst around days 3-4

rinse GENTLY with warm salt/water (a teaspoon of salt in a medium sized glass of boiled water left to cool down – never warm water from the tap) after mealtimes

if pain is getting worse after a week call us back on 01779 472701

SENSITIVITY

Sensitivity can be caused by receding gums, large fillings or decay, try leaving a sensitive toothpaste on the affected areas overnight

use regular painkillers if you need them

Maintain good oral hygiene and reduce sugar intake to prevent any decay from getting worse

LOST FILLING / BROKEN AND FRACTURED TEETH

Emergency dental kits can be bought to patch up your teeth at home

regular painkillers if needed

maintain good oral hygiene and limit sugar intake to help prevent decay from occurring or prevent existing decay becoming worse

SWELLING

if you have a swelling you can try and drain this at home

Take painkillers as needed

if swelling is draining hot salt/water mouthwash to keep the area clean after mealtimes

REGULAR PAINKILLERS

ADULTS (OVER 16)

PARACETAMOL   1g to be taken 4 times daily

IBUPROFEN   400mg to be taken 3 times daily (if you can take it and please note that there has been evidence that ibuprofen can make coronavirus worse so if you suspect that you have been exposed please do not take it. The same can be said for aspirin)

CO-CODAMOL   8/500 to be taken 4 times daily ON ITS OWN – NOT WITH PARACETAMOL OR IBUPROFEN

For Children’s dosages please check on the medication packages as these are age related. If you are unsure which medication to take or dosages please contact your pharmacist.

IF THE NATURE OF YOUR PROBLEM ESCALATES AND YOU FEEL THAT HOME MEASURES ARE NOT HELPING PLEASE CALL US ON 01779 472701.

THESE MEASURES AND RESTRICTIONS ARE TEMPORARY AND ONCE THE RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN LIFTED WE WILL BE ABLE TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS WHICH HAVE OCCURRED DURING THE LOCK DOWN PERIOD

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AT THIS DIFFICULT AND TRYING TIME

STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE

KIND REGARDS

Dr Mark Skinner, Dr Lorraine Bruce and Dr Emma Ford