Following a recommendation by my husband (Shrik’s patient) I decided to leave the Dental Practice which had looked after me for 60+ years and join Smile Essential.
I didn’t know what to expect but found a genuine warm welcome and a really first class professional treatment . I believe that my future dental care is in the most competent hands and can truly recommend this dental practice to anyone who is thinking of joining.
Mrs GB. Leicester
We understand the importance of being able to provide affordable dental care, with the ever increasing cost of modern day living it’s easy to let your health slip. Your 6 monthly dental check up slips into 7 months, then 8 and before you know it it’s been a whole year since your last dentist visit and your mouth is feeling icky.
Smile Plan our practice membership plan offers a simple way to pay for your regular dental care for the same price as your monthly TV license direct debit. Smile plan membership provides you with a comprehensive programme of maintenance, your regular dental health checks are covered, as are x-rays and 2 hygiene appointments to provide a full mouth clean and maintain gum health.
You’ll save significantly if you need to have any dental treatments as our members can also take advantage of a 15% discount on a wide variety of treatments including dental crowns, dental onlays, dental veneers, tooth coloured fillings, extra hygiene appointments and much more.
Patients that attend regularly tend not to need as much dental treatment. During your dental health check the dentist will advise you on any areas that they would like you to pay closer attention to as to avoid treatment. Being proactive when it comes to your dental health is important, if keeping your teeth is important!
The main benefits you will receive will be-
Six monthly dental health checks
X-rays
Six monthly hygiene appointments
15% discounts on most treatments including treatments for cosmetic reasons
The bonus benefits-
Worldwide dental trauma insurance
Emergency callout insurance, should you need a dentist in an emergency anywhere in the world
Redundancy protection for 12 months
This membership is open to all existing patients that may want to budget for their dental care and take advantage of all of the benefits of smile plan.
It’s also open to new patients following a new patient consultation, if you require some dental treatment then you can take advantage of the 15% discount straight away!
Most patients choose to set up a direct debit that way they don’t have to worry about renewing and at £12.99 a month it’s a nominal amount for receiving first class private dental care. Though we do tailor payment methods to your individual needs so feel free to discuss your preference with a member of our team.
Signing up is easy we just need your bank details and a signature.
Sounds great? Click here to email the team and take care of your dental health for just £12.99 a month
I moved to Leicester 20 years ago and registered at Smile Essential Dental Practice.
I have always found all the staff and dental technicians to be polite, friendly and they immediately talk to you by name.
It feels to me like they are a little family. They have looked after mine, my husbands and all of the foster children we have cared for over the years.
Long Live Smile Essential!
Mrs EW. Leicestershire
Are you worried that you might have a cracked tooth? Signs of having a cracked tooth can be hard to spot but symptoms could display themselves as pain on chewing, especially when you release the biting pressure. Sensitivity to extreme temperatures such as a very cold drink or ice-cream may cause discomfort. Or sensitivity to sweetness with no sign of decay.
Teeth can crack for lots of different reasons, such as:
Extreme tooth grinding, which can put the teeth under enormous pressure
Large fillings that weaken the tooth
Chewing on hard things like toffees, boiled sweets, fruit stones or meat bones.
An injury such as a blow to the chin or lower jaw.
Gum disease that involves bone loss. This could make the teeth more likely to suffer from root fractures.
Sudden changes in mouth temperature. Some people have funny habits such as chewing on ice!
Not always but there are some precautions you can take, such as wearing a mouthguard if you know that you grind your teeth at night. Or wearing a custom-made sports mouthguard if you play sports. Also avoid biting or chewing on very hard objects such as ice or very hard nuts.
Split tooth: This is often the result of an untreated cracked tooth. The tooth splits into two parts. Vertical root fractures are cracks that start in the root and go up towards the biting surface.
Cracked tooth: This is when a crack runs from the biting surface of the tooth down towards the root. Sometimes it goes below the gum line and into the root. A cracked tooth is not split into two parts but the soft, inner tissue of the tooth is usually damaged.
Craze lines: These are tiny cracks that affect only the outer enamel of the tooth. They are common in all adult teeth and cause no pain. Craze lines need no treatment.
Cracked cusp: The cusp is the pointed part of the biting surface of the tooth. If a cusp becomes damaged, the tooth may break. You will usually get a sharp pain in that tooth when biting.
Yes it’s important to see your dentist as soon as possible, the sooner you seek treatment the more effective it could be.
If left untreated a cracked tooth could lead to the nerve of a tooth dying and an abscess might grow. The tooth could need root canal treatment or even taking out. In severe cases the tooth can actually split in two. If this happens your dentist will not be able to save the tooth and it will need to be taken out.
The type of treatment depends on the type of crack and it’s severity. Treatments that can be done include:
Dental filling- depending on the severity and depth of a cracked tooth a filling may be suitable.
Dental bonding- this is when a plastic resin is used to fill the crack.
Cosmetic contouring- if the chip is very small then it may be possible to round off the rough edges and polish the tooth to blend away the crack.
Onlays and crowns- these are strong coverings that go over the tooth making it stronger and giving your tooth the appearance of a natural tooth. If the nerve has been damaged and becomes infected you may need to have root canal treatment first.
Extraction- if left untreated or the crack is severe then the only option may be to have the tooth removed.
If you are concerned that you may have a cracked tooth then seek treatment from your dental practitioner.
Read more about how you could save on your dental care- show me the benefits
I am thrilled with my dental treatment and the dental nurses are extremely friendly and professional.
I will recommend them to all of my friend and family. Excellent.
Mrs NL. Leicester
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Adults having braces is becoming increasingly common. Mums and Dads are seeing the massive benefits of having a nice, straight teeth and are going through orthodontic treatment with their teenagers.
But with so many options available to patients to improve their smile and straighten their teeth, it can be daunting to know where to start.
Here we interview Dr Shrikesh Kotecha of Smile Essential Dental Practice in Leicester to try and shed some light on the subject:
“During the last five years a number of cosmetic brace systems have become available specifically designed for adults who have lived with crooked or overlapping teeth or even spaces/gaps between their teeth which can now be corrected in as little as four months without the stigma sometimes associated with metal or ‘train-track’ braces.”
“A number of options are available including cosmetic braces and clear aligners along with more traditional braces and treatments such as crowns and veneers.”
“I always believe that any treatment that is more conservative is always the better option for a patient. Treatments such as veneers can be carried out in certain clinical situations for example, to help to mask a discoloured (or is it discolored) tooth. As a profession there has been an emphasis on minimally invasive dentistry and I feel that providing brace treatments goes hand in hand with that ethos.”
“No, with advances in technology with things such as Six Month Smiles braces treatments are affordable for everybody. We also offer a number of 0% interest free flexible payment options too.”
“Yes, there is a significant health benefit to having straighter teeth- they are easier to clean and look after from a patient’s perspective, there is a lower risk of dental disease such as tooth decay and gum disease.”
“Cosmetic brace treatments with Six Month Smiles usually take between 4 to 9 months with an average treatment time of 6 months. To put that into context, if you had a Six Month Smile brace fitted today by the time of your next dental check up your treatment would probably be complete with nice straight teeth!”
Thanks Dr Shrikesh Kotecha for answering the questions. If you have any questions we would love to hear from you please connect with us on facebook or twitter.
Interested in improving your smile? Then you might find one of the following options useful:
Find out more about Six Month Smiles
Affordable Flexible Finance Options
Read about Dr Shrikesh Kotecha
Book an appointment with Dr Shrikesh Kotecha by calling Smile Essential on 0116 2891317 or contact us by email.
