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No pain dentistry? Water claim!
8th Feb 2011
Ania Sepiol learns about pain-free dental care from dentist Neeraj Puri
A family practice based in the centre of Edinburgh with approximately 1,500 patients is claiming to be the first practice in Scotland to offer 'no pain dentistry' to Scots.
Integrated Dentalcare is promising an 'Oscar smile' at an affordable price – without pain or discomfort.
The practice is pioneering water laser technology, a technique that has led its practitioners to claim that patients will no longer have to be scared of dental visits, as this groundbreaking new treatment is completely pain-free.
Ania Sepiol, who lives in Edinburgh, was one of the first patients to undergo water laser treatment in Scotland and says it has transformed the way she views the dentist.
Ania (pictured above) says: 'Everybody wants to look their best, but no one really likes going to the dentist. I have always had twisted front teeth, and some broken ones at the back, but was very apprehensive about getting them fixed.
'However, when one of my front teeth broke I knew I had to do something about it.
'As soon as I was told about the water laser treatment I was very interested, but I found it very hard to believe. After experiencing a lifetime of discomfort and apprehension when visiting the dentist it was hard to imagine this was not going to be just another gimmick.
'However, everything I was told was true. There was no pain or discomfort at all. There was no whiny noise of the drill, no vibrations, no injection. In fact, water laser treatment takes away everything you hate about visiting the dentist. Instead it was like someone was spraying your teeth with a gentle stream of water, it was absolutely amazing.'
Dental practitioner, Neeraj Puri, says Integrated Dentalcare is always on the look out for new and innovative ways of making their patients more comfortable.
He explains: 'I spend a lot of time researching the latest techniques and equipment, on the market. Often travelling to the US and Europe, to ensure that we avoid the fads and gimmicks. At the same time we are very conscious that because of the present economic climate the treatments should be within the reach of everybody.
'We see every patient as unique, and offer treatments which are designed to meet their individual needs. We don't want people to be scared of the dentist, we want our patients to look after their teeth and be proud of their smile.
'We see the water laser treatment as a fantastic way of taking the fear and discomfort out of going to the dentist. There are no blades or drills. The water laser treatment makes your tooth feel drowsy which allows us to work on it without any discomfort.
'For anybody who does not like going to the dentist, this really is an amazing invention, and we definitely believe it is worth the £60,000 investment we have made in it. Everybody who has experienced this treatment has been amazed, and I am just delighted that we are in the fortunate position to offer our patients such fantastic treatment options.'
Integrated Dentalcare is the only practice in Scotland to offer water laser treatments.
Integrated Dentalcare is a family practice, based in the centre of Edinburgh, with approximately 1,500 patients. It is committed to using the very latest technology to make their patients dental experience as pleasurable as possible.
Water laser treatment was invented in California, and a machine costs approximately £60,000. The cost of water laser treatment varies, and in some cases can even work out cheaper than everyday treatments as no anesthetic is being used. Prices start from £67.
The Waterlase machine has two lasers, one that numbs the tooth and one for carrying out the required dental surgery.
Integrated Dentalcare offers its patients monthly payment plans with 0% finance. Contracts with the practice start at £17 per month. This provides you with four appointments per year and 10% off all treatments. Due to the great success of the adult maintenance plan, a children's maintenance plan has recently been introduced. This allows ID to provide affordable family dental care.
'Why should our future generation have to be subjected to the same fear and discomfort that we experienced?' adds Neeraj.
About Integrated Dentalcare
Integrated Dentalcare is a private dental practice based in Edinburgh and is the most advanced clinic in Scotland. The clinic is championing 'no pain' dentistry at affordable cost and invests in state-of-the-art equipment to provide the best dental experience possible. Integrated Dentalcare is the only Scottish dental practice to offer water laser treatments, which eliminates the need for blades, drills and anesthetics. Visit www.integrateddentalcare.com.
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