Do you look after your oral health? At this time of year it’s easy to make resolutions we won’t keep. But make this one a top priority – your mouth and the rest of your body will thank you for it. Maintaining good oral hygiene doesn’t only keep your gums and teeth healthy, but new research is suggesting that protecting against gum disease can reduce the risk of cancers, diabetes, heart disease and even strokes.

So what is gum disease?

Gum disease is a nasty infective process which destroys the bone which supports teeth. It can lead to pain, bad breath, poor cosmetics and the loss of teeth. This is why prevention is better than the cure. When it comes to gum disease treatment, the quicker its caught, the better the chance of treating it more effectively. In advanced cases patients may need a series of special cleanings to remove the tartar which has caused the damage.

Treating gum disease is important for your general health and wellbeing.  Which is why at the Red Sky Dental Spa, we can help in cases of both basic and advanced gum disease. We use a laser to help treat gum disease and the results have often been referred to as ‘jaw dropping’ by other dentists.

What are the symptoms of gum disease?

The early warning signs are swollen, red or bleeding gums, particularly when you brush or floss. If you notice any of these signs and are at all concerned, then you should get your gums checked. As the sooner we can treat this, the better for teeth in terms of long term chances of survival.

General Advice

There are no real precautions that a patient should take beforehand, however just remember to eat well before any long appointments unless you are told otherwise. Repeat dental visits will be required as gum disease is cyclic, meaning you will have times when it flares up and it technically never stops. So long term professional support has to be done without fail to prevent the loss of teeth.

Risks

There is always a risk that any procedure won’t work, but this is usually down to genetics. The key is to get the treatment right. At the Red Sky Dental Spa, your safety and comfort is paramount and every stage of the procedure will be explained thoroughly.

Aftercare

When it comes to looking after your teeth, home care is incredibly important. We also advise professional support every 2-3 months depending on how your gums respond to treatment.  Cleaning between your teeth daily by brushing, flossing and rinsing will help to prevent gum disease –in fact it’s the most important thing you can do to prevent the problem.

Success

If you follow our advice and treatment, success rates for treating gum disease are generally above 90%.

If you’re concerned about the health of your gums, why not give us a call on 01302 325 678 to discuss your needs and to book an appointment.

Are your teeth sparkling clean? You may think they are in good condition, but to truly have healthy teeth you need to come for a regular dental clean to check on your teeth and to ensure they are in top condition. It’s important because tartar always builds up, even with impeccable cleaning and it can only be removed professionally with the aid of a scale and polish.

There are many benefits to having a regular dental clean and these include keeping your mouth healthy, preventing gum disease which is also linked to mouth cancer, strokes, heart disease, diabetes and much more.  Studies have found links with bacteria in the mouth getting into the bloodstream and causing gum disease which can lead to health problems elsewhere.

At Red Sky Dental Spa, we don’t just offer a ‘basic hygienist’s clean’. Instead we provide specially design protocols which are tailor made to suit each individual and to help give them the absolute best results.  Some of the treatments we have for cases of advanced gum disease include laser gum treatment which has even impressed gum specialists with its results. The treatment also helps patients to heal much faster and gives very stable results in the long term

Good Oral Hygiene and Disease Prevention

Maintaining good oral hygiene is vital for healthy teeth.  An electric toothbrush comes highly recommended from Dr Pav Khaira and in particular, the Sonicare, which he loves. It is recommended that you clean between your teeth effectively and both Pav and Emma and Kay who form the dental therapy team can demonstrate how to do this.

To prevent gum disease, it’s vital that you come for regular dental visits and cleaning between your teeth daily will also have a huge impact in reducing the amount of plaque developing in the mouth.  After a dental clean, there shouldn’t be much to worry about if your gums are healthy, but if they’re highly infected then they may become sore for a few days and more likely to shrink a little as they heal.

Advanced Gum Disease

If gum disease is advanced, then it’s recommended that special gum cleaning is performed with the support of a laser. It is really more about management of the teeth and mouth, as gum disease, is never ‘cured’, but should be managed long term.

Results

When carried out correctly then in many cases, the results of the hygienists’ clean can be pretty jaw dropping.

What’s more – good dental hygiene is but a phone call away. To find out more or to book a consultation for a dental clean please call 01302 325 678 where one of our friendly team of dental hygienists at the Red Sky Dental Spa will be happy to help.

I’m a great believer in quality. That is the reason I’ve been across to the States so many times so that I can learn from the very best dentists in the world. The one thing they ALL have in common is that none of them compromise on quality.

I often get asked why I don’t run my practice in a large city. That’s because I’m happy where I am! I’ve worked in big city cosmetic practices and have been unimpressed, I know the quality of the services I provide and that’s why I’m happy where I am.

From the latest diagnostic tools, importing the best materials in the world or learning cutting edge techniques, all of these are important for delivery of quality.

I really enjoy looking after those who understand quality and want excellent and long term results.

To find out more call us on 08000 807 807 to book a free consultation with our treatment coordinator

I recently was asked why I do general dentistry the way I do. For those of you who have been out to see me will completely understand this question!

The answer is really simple; modern dentistry is so far removed from the normal stereotype of dentistry that is almost laughable. And I want to prove it! A large amount of anxiety associated with dental treatment is related to being rushed in the treatment room. This means everything must run perfectly, since when do we live in that world?!

Excellence in dentistry is related to science based clinical procedures and not cutting corners with any procedure. This takes time. This is exactly what we book to ensure everything goes as well as possible.

The most frequent question I get asked at the end of an appointment is “Is that it?!”

And this is exactly how it should be!

From general dentistry to cosmetic dentistry, fast braces (including the 3 Month Braces and 6 Month Smiles) and implant dentistry, my philosophy is to only provide the very best care I possibly can

Feel free to call us on 08000 807 807 to arrange a free consultation with our treatment coordinator to find out how we can help boost your confidence

Quality counts. Simple as that.

We aim to provide you with the very best care possible. We utilise the best technicians, materials and equipment to provide you with truly world class care.

The dentistry we provide is designed to last significantly longer, for the simple reason that it is much healthier for your teeth!

Here at Red Sky Dental Spa, we always ensure we book out enough time to undertake your treatment comfortably and to the highest standards we possibly can. You will be able to see from the testimonials on our video site that this attention to detail leaves our patients happy with their work.

Quality dentistry is cheaper long term, more conservative to your natural teeth and gives you confidence that will leave you smiling

I often get asked what can be done to produce more comfortable, more stable and more natural looking dentures. The answer is, quite a lot!

There are many factors which influence fit, function and cosmetics of dentures. We are proud to be able to offer you BPS and Gerber dentures. Both of these types of dentures have a very specific construction technique, and can make vast improvements on fit of dentures.

Whether you want white and straight teeth setting up on our denture or a more natural looking set up, we can arrange that for you. Some even requests fillings in the back teeth for an even more natural appearance, all of which can be done for you!

Dentures are designed to last 5-6 years before they need replacing. After this time, the denture base will no longer fit to your gums, even though the dentures themselves may be comfortable, they will be like a very old pair of shoes; comfortable but not doing you any good!

To find out how we can help or to discuss different denture types, feel free to call us on 01302 325678

Kindest regards

All who come in to see us at Red Sky Dental Spa become aware of our drive to provide the highest quality dentistry we can. We import the world’s best materials so that your dentistry lasts a very long time.

I also aim to keep myself trained to an exceptional level. We very frequently see patients who have done some dental tourism and had work done cheaper abroad.

May I say that I have many friends who are dentists abroad, and they provide world class dentistry. I would happily see these people myself, but they are no cheaper than a quality dentist from the UK.

I see some dentistry which is of decent quality but my main concern is when there has been a lot of dentistry done to a less than satisfactory standard. It takes a huge amount of planning, effort and expense to correct some of the major problems I am more and more frequently seeing. More and more of my time is spent correcting cosmetic dentistry which has gone wrong

Many of the materials we use in the UK, but not all, are available abroad, and the costs are not much less. It gravely concerns me when dentistry is available extremely cheap, as it is invariably these patients who suffer greatly with continued problems.

I am not here to stop anyone from going abroad to have work done. I simply ask you research very well and know that quality comes with a price, no matter where you are on the planet

If you have had a bad experience and don’t know where to turn for help, give us a call on 01302 325678

Kindest regards

Gum disease is a very serious infection. There is an increasing link between gum disease and systemic diseases. The process often has very few symptoms until the final stages of the disease. The more common warning signs are bleeding gums, bad breath and loose teeth.

Bacteria, which are found in your plaque and tartar, release toxins which damage the bone which holds your teeth securely in place. It is this damage and subsequent destruction of bone which causes teeth to loosen. You can find more information on our video site

When treated early, the amount of destruction can often be limited. We also offer laser assisted gum therapy. We are having outstanding success with this advanced treatment, and are now able to keep teeth for much longer which previously would have probably been lost due to the disease.

To find out how we can help, call us now on 01302 325678

The Cerec machine provides outstanding, natural looking crowns and veneers in a single visit. When appropriate, we can use the Cerec to provide you with a porcelain restoration in one visit.

The benefits for our patients include only one trip to see us, so less time commitment is required from yourself. Also no temporary crowns to fall off, tooth is fully restored with a tooth coloured restoration with only one round of anaesthesia!

We have been using this technology for some time now and our patients love the convenience the Cerec provides.

The Cerec machine provides an excellent option for those people looking to replace their metal amalgam fillings.

Call us now to find out what we can do for you

Kindest regards

I am excited to share this news with you all. After the extensive refurbishment, we will be holding an open day in the new year. This will give an opportunity for anyone interested in quality and cosmetic dentistry a chance to view the Spa and see what we do.

We will be able to discuss numerous different treatment options, including Six Month Smiles and the Inman aligner.

This day will be open to existing patients and to new patients also. I’m looking forward to showing you all the quality of work I provide and look forward to seeing you then. Once we have the details finalised I will post the information on our blog page.

Kindest regards

Dr Pav Khaira