Two dentists in Scotland have found a new way to deliver their services and offer superior comfort to their patients. In fact, they have taken dentistry out of the traditional office and moved it into a five-star hotel. Literally. They not only want to give their patients the best dental care. These two professionals want to make sure their patients have every luxury possible while maintaining a state-of-the-art facility.

A Look At A New Level Of Luxury Dental Surgery

Dr Lubino do Rego and Biju Krishnan teamed up and invested 750K British Pounds to open the new Lubiju dental surgery facility in addition to their existing business, the Scottish Dental Implant Centre in the Drake Dental Practice.

The new facility has a set of cameras in the ceiling to transmit live video of the procedure for educational purposes. It also has all of the technology needed to perform in-depth or more serious treatments such as teeth whitening and dental implants.

In terms of treatments, Dr Krishnan and Dr. do Rego want to have the latest and most advanced treatments possible. To ensure they treat the entire patient, they have included complimentary therapy space and a massage area. The idea is that this facility will be a leading center for alternative medicine as well. For the latest dental treatments, they want to include needle-free techniques, advanced surgery implants, cosmetic treatments, and painless treatments.

As with their treatments, this pair of dentists hasn’t spared any cost when it comes to luxuries either. Quality televisions are installed in the ceilings, luxury comfort suites, and the ultimate in relaxation. Every element is designed and created specifically for their private, high-end patients.

Going Too Far Or Are They On To Something?

The entire thing seems rather frivolous. Everything seems to go way over the top, but is it?

Dentists around the world have struggled since the dawn of time with the image that they are ‘torture specialists’. If anything in the world could dispel this myth, you’d think this would certainly be it. It is essentially a hybrid between a new age spa and a dental office for society’s rich and famous.

In terms of the industry of dentistry, this new office will be on the leading edge. They will not only have the latest techniques and technologies, but will also focus on the education of other professionals. In a profession that outwardly appears to evolve rather slowly, this will be vital in bringing the brightest minds together.

The alternative medicine focuses on healing the soul and the mind of the patient. While many patients may be skeptical, several studies have shown these practices to have a full range of benefits. At the very least, it will be a relaxing and pleasant experience.

The other thing to consider is the niche this new type of office is satisfying. In fact, it may be one solution dentists in the US should consider. It is definitely a unique selling point. The profits margin should also be significant so long as it has the right business model to go with it.

It’s unsure whether this pair of Scottish dentists will be able to make this a profitable venture, but dental patients and dentists will find it interesting regardless of how it turns out.

If you need to replace a number of teeth, you no longer have to dread the idea of dentures or fight with an ill-fitting bridge. With the new advancements in dental implants, you can have replacements that look and work just like the real thing. Imagine no fighting with moving dental work, no icky pastes, or wafers. All you need is a good dental hygiene plan and regular visits to your dentist.

Dental implants were great before, but advancements in the materials used and the techniques for implantation have made them even better. Once everything has healed, there should be no worries about anything coming loose, sores, discomfort, or the embarrassment that comes with other orthodontic treatments.

The Implant Process

A specialized titanium post is added in along the jaw where the bone will eventually grow around it and fuse onto the metal. This hygienic metal leaves a screw-like appendage above the gums. After approximately six months of healing time, the dentist will screw a crown-like top made of porcelain that resembles a natural tooth.

While it can take a year or more to do an entire mouth, they are long lasting, look natural, and don’t stop you from eating your favorite foods. The porcelain not only looks great, but also is resilient when it comes to pressure and chipping while resisting staining better than many traditional materials.

New Materials, Better Implants

Older dental implants used stainless steel. However, after some experimentation, doctors turned to titanium because it has the same hypoallergenic qualities and fuses to the bone faster. (This discovery goes to Per-Ingvar Branemark and a rabbit’s broken leg.)

Several other benefits to dental implants make them a superior choice as well. As we grow older, our jawbones begin to wear away. However, researchers have found titanium implantations actually prevent the bone from wearing away.

Staying Healthy

A degradation of nutrition is also common in people as they age because of the restrictions and difficulties they have with other treatments such as bridges and dentures. With the improvements to implantation technique and materials, there are no restrictions. This keeps patients eating more variety and maintaining a balanced diet. Also, because they are not attached to adjacent teeth, there is no wearing way of the enamel on healthy teeth, and therefore, less risk of decay.

Even with all of the advancements in this area, they still require good quality care. Without the proper cleaning and checkups, you leave your gums open to gingivitis and disease.

If you are interested in getting dental implants, you must meet a few requirements. First, you cannot smoke. This restricts the blood vessels and inhibits healing making it impossible for the bone to fuse to the metal. You need to have a healthy bite pattern to prevent an excessive amount of force from being placed on a single tooth. Finally, you need to have good oral health with enough bone to support the titanium.

With all of the advantages over traditional treatments, dental implants are quickly becoming the preferred treatment for replacing missing teeth and maintaining that healthy smile.

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The very phrase “root canal” sends shivers up one’s spine. Although this common dental procedure is synonymous with excruciating pain, the actual experience, thankfully, doesn’t live up to its reputation.

Work on the tooth’s root canal is necessary when a tooth has becomes seriously decayed or infected. In such cases, the dentist removes the pulp and nerve from inside the tooth (the “root canal”), cleans the cavity and seals it. The root canal procedure prevents infection from spreading to surrounding tissue and causing even more serious problems.

Root canal procedures have a high rate of success — in the neighborhood of 95%. Once the dentist has determined root canal work is necessary, the procedure typically occurs over the span of one or two weeks. After the debris is removed from the tooth, it may be left unsealed, giving any infection time to resolve. Later, a permanent filling/crown is applied, and in some cases, further restoration or cosmetic treatments may be done. (more…)

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Generally speaking, dental x-rays are safe. A set of x-rays exposes the patient to far less radiation than they would normally incur over the course of a year doing normal activities. However, always consult your doctor if you have special medical concerns, are pregnant, or in the extremely unlikely event you are experiencing any symptoms of radiation, which include - (more…)