The benefits of guided Dental Implant Surgery are now available at Pollards Optical Dental Clinic in Wakefield.

Dr Hassan as completed a course at the Strauman ITI Centre in Crawley West Sussex. The huge benefits of having a CT scan as part of the planning process before placing dental implants are:

1. The exact amount of available bone to place the dental implants in is visualised prior to starting any work with the dental office.

2. It is possible to known in advance if bone grafting will be necessary prior to implant placement.

3. 3D planning allows for potential danger areas to be steered clear off.

4. The recovery after key hole surgery is markedly quicker compared to conventional  placement.

During the festive season the practice will be open on Tuesday the 29th and Wednesday the 30th of December. Should the unthinkable happen to your glasses we will be able to help and make sure you look your best for the new year!

We see so many patients with lenses that have fallen out or sides that have bent or broken off, even more so if they are wearing a rimless pair!

Therefore we recommend that all patients come in to see us every 4-6months for their glasses re-fitting. We will also check that the screws are nice and tight to prevent the lenses falling out and give them an extra good clean!

No appointmentment is necessary for your COMPLEMENTARY GLASSES MOT, you can call in Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

This lady travelled over from Leeds  to try and find ways in which she could improve the appearance of her smile. After discussing the pros and cons of dental veneers Vs clear braces. She opted to have orthodontic treatment using the clear brace system. She has been very pleased with the final result and her friends are already commenting on how nice her smile looks. 

Before Clear Brace Treatment

After Clear Brace Treatment

Nearly 5000 are diagnosed with oral cancer every year in the U.K. In recent years there has been a rise in the number of people affected.

SYMPTOMS

There is usually no pain in the early stages of mouth cancer, and you may not notice any symptoms. If you do have symptoms they can include:

• A painless ulcer in your mouth or on your lip that does not heal
• Pain or soarness that doesn’t go away when you move your jaw or tongue, for example when you are speaking swallowing or eating.
• A red or white patch in your mouth or throat that doesn’t go away.
• A lump or thickening of a small area on the lip, tongue or in the mouth.
• Unexplained bleeding in the mouth
• Numbness in your mouth.
• Loose teeth.
• A lump in the neck.

Regular check ups at the dentist can help to identify any signs or symptoms you may have. Like any cancer, the earlier it is detected the better chance the patient has of surviving. If you are aware of any of these symptoms then contact us as soon as you can for an appointment!