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Painless Dentistry

I have been a client of  Smile Essential Dentist for six months. In the past I was petrified of the dentist but here at this dentist I was put at ease from the first phone call. The people are so friendly and the treatment I had carried out was painless and excellent.

I no longer fear my next appointment at the dentist, all of the staff are first class and I would highly recommend Smile Essential.

Mrs I.C, Leicester.

We can’t guarantee the weather, but we can guarantee whiter teeth for your wedding day.

 

teeth whitening

Getting your teeth whitened is increasingly becoming a popular part of the preparation process for a wedding. Every bride (and many a groom!) wants to look their best on the big day so along with planning their hair styling, make-up, dress and accessories teeth whitening is often being added to the to-do lists of brides to be.

As with all the other preparations for your wedding, if you do decide to get your teeth whitened, it’s important to schedule it for the right time before the wedding. Professional teeth whitening treatments performed by a dentist can take 2-3 appointments. Having your teeth whitened by a dentist is by far the safest way to whiten your teeth and avoid any tooth related problems on the big day, so whatever the weather when your big day arrives you will have a happy, healthy, whiter, brighter smile.

To book your free no-obligation consultation give us a call- 0116 2891317 or drop us an email at info@smileessential.co.uk

Alternatively you can read about the tooth whitening process by following the link below-

https://www.smileessential.co.uk/teeth-whitening-leicester.html

 

 

Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith

Since being a patient here at Smile Essential my faith in Dentists has been restored. I was so nervous when I first started to come to my appointments, but now it doesn’t even bother me. The service is professional,  the staff are very friendly and they make you feel really good about yourself.

I would recommend Smile Essential to everyone!

Mrs K, Narborough, Leicester

Smile Essential gets GOLD!

We at Smile Essential are celebrating ten years of high standards this year and are being honoured by the British Dental Association for achieving ten years membership of a scheme that recognises a commitment to high standards.

The Good Practice Scheme Practice Quality Statement-

We involve our patients in all aspects of their care and ensure that their needs and preferences are considered and that they can take informed decisions.

We ensure a safe environment by undertaking risk assessments and managing potential hazards within the practice. We follow current guidelines for preventing cross-infection.

We recruit staff that are competent to undertake the duties associated with their role and provide training where required. We encourage ongoing professional development for all members of our team.

We monitor the quality of the service we provide and seek the views of our patients to identify opportunities for improvement.

We are among  just over 200 being celebrated nationally for achieving the consistently high standards required to gain and maintain membership of the British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) Good Practice Scheme for ten years or more, known as Gold membership.

“The practices that we are celebrating this year have not only achieved the required standards for membership of the Scheme, they have maintained them for ten years. This is a significant accomplishment and I offer my sincere congratulations to the teams at each of these practices.”

 

Life’s a journey

We wanted to share this lady’s journey at Smile Essential as there are so many people in a similar situation. Dental phobia is the most common reason for postponing visits to the Dentist and we hope her story helps you.

“I first came to Smile Essential last December. I had a real fear of the Dentist due to previous bad experiences. Niket was amazing and all the staff at Smile Essential Dentist made me feel calm, relaxed and really well looked after.”

“I had treatment to help with gum disease, I had to lose a couple of my top front teeth, but was fitted with a temporary false teeth. Today I have been fitted with a permanent bridge and am now a very happy, confident lady.”

“I can’t thank Niket and his team enough for all they have done for me.”

Mrs W, Leicester.

All of our Dentist believe that a beautiful smile starts with healthy foundations and any treatment that you wish to be carried out should last.

We have a lot of consultations with new people at Smile Essential wanting to improve their smile. Sometimes it’s simple tooth whitening, sometimes it can be a little more challenging. But we find breaking your treatment down in to small manageable steps helps this journey to become much easier.

If you are ready to take your first step with us and as Mrs W said become ‘happy and confident’. Get in touch with our friendly reception team and ask about our new patient consultation-

Tel- 0116 2891317   Email- info@smileessential.co.uk

Have you got that healthy mouth feeling

Sometimes it’s all so easy to forget about coming to the Dentist especially if your not having any real problems. But few can forget about that fresh, healthy mouth feeling. What is it they say ‘that dentist feeling of clean’!

Take advantage of our online dental smile check if you have any particular areas of concern- https://www.smileessential.co.uk/your_smile_ofrom.html

Love is in the air!

Whether you love it or loathe it Valentines day is fast approaching. Here are our top tips for truly kissable lips.

 
Luscious lips 
Cold winter weather can lead to dry cracked lips (not very attractive) so use a good lip balm regularly. Lips can burn easily in the summer too (or even when skiing) so it’s a good idea to use a lip balm with an SPF.
Check your breath
A quick tip for checking your breath is to simply lick the inside of your wrist. Wait for this to dry and then check the smell. A sour or sickly sweet odour means your mouth needs attention. If your oral hygiene is good this could indicate other problems so you should visit your dentist.
Tasty teeth
We recommend that you brush thoroughly with fluoride toothpaste for at least two minutes twice a day. Don’t forget to clean in between your teeth with floss or special ‘mini’ brushes. Bacteria can accumulate in these hard to reach areas and may result in gum disease which is a frequent cause of bad breath.
Clean that tongue
Bad breath can also be caused by bacteria that hide in the rough surface of your tongue, where they breed and release volatile sulphur compounds (unpleasant odours to you and me). So clean your tongue thoroughly with a brush or tongue scraper when you brush your teeth.
Mouth washes & gum
Good antibacterial fluoride mouthwashes can help to keep breath fresh and they also fight cavities and strengthen teeth. Chewing sugar-free gum helps with oral care and can give you fresh breath confidence when you need it most.
Drink plenty of water
It is recommended that you drink two litres of water a day. Drinking water regularly will ensure your mouth stays well hydrated and help keep your breath fresh.
Give up smoking
No mouth is truly kissable with ‘ashtray breath,’ but this problem will disappear when you give up cigarettes! Most importantly if you stop smoking you also reduce the chances of getting gum disease and mouth cancer.
You should visit a dentist regularly to maintain your oral hygiene so for that special date book an appointment and give your confidence a fresh breath boost!
Take a look in the mirror
A last minute check will ensure nothing can spoil your smile. Remember you can’t always feel if something is lodged between your teeth! A quick glance in the mirror could prevent that spinach becoming a Valentine’s Day disaster…
 
 
 
If you are not happy with your smile or any aspect of your mouth and teeth contact us https://www.smileessential.co.uk/emailus.html. We can give you the smile you always wanted.