Here at Parrock Dental we can offer the most up to date technologies and treatments to our patients. If you are suffering with missing teeth, or have to wear a denture that does not fit well, is uncomfortable or affects your ability to eat then it may be worth you...
Here at Parrock Dental we see a lot of patients who suffer with missing teeth or uncomfortable dentures. We do our best to offer a solution our patients problems and dental implants are top of the list as a permanent solution for missing teeth. Read on to see all of...
Do you have problems with missing teeth or ill fitting and uncomfortable dentures? Do you find it hard to chew hard foods, or are you always trying to cover your mouth when you eat or speak because you feel self conscious. Do you avoid photos because you dislike the...
If you are missing teeth or have gaps in your mouth that are making you feel self conscious or unable to smile, there is always something you can do to improve your situation. At Parrock Dental we can offer numerous treatment options to solve this problem, but by far...
Here at Parrock Dental and Implant centre in Gravesend we can offer numerous treatments to replace missing teeth. The best option we would recommend is Dental Implants. Our principal dentist Dr Trivedi is a qualified implant specialist who has over 15 years experience...
A dental implant is a metal fixture (usually a screw) that is placed into the jaw bone. It acts as a support for a false tooth or a set of false teeth. The fixture fuses with the jaw bone (osseointegration). Implants are made of commercially and medically pure...
Martin was a keen sports man and enjoyed numerous outdoor activities. However after a nasty injury boxing many years ago, Martin had been wearing a removable denture. He felt that this was not only uncomfortable but was causing damage to surrounding teeth and gums....
Have you recently lost a tooth, or do you have a sneaking suspicion that one might be on its way out? It is a horrible feeling, and is something that the dental team at Parrock Dental and Implant Centre sympathises with. However it might be possible to find a fast...
Most of us are, but with a little bit of care and attention these bad habits can be eliminated, or at least minimised. One of the most common bad habits is simply not spending enough time on oral care at home through failing to brush thoroughly, and failing to floss...
Next time you brush your teeth, just pause for a moment and think about how you do it. Notice the way you hold your brush, and your routine for brushing all the surfaces of your teeth. Are you doing the best job you can, and do your teeth feel really clean after you...
Have you recently had a nagging toothache? Perhaps you’ve ignored it or it’s simply gone away. It’s important to see your dentist in Kent if your toothache lasts longer than a couple of days, or if it’s especially severe. Make an appointment to see Dr Rik...
Wisdom teeth are well known for causing problems, as these third molars don’t erupt until the late teens when all the other teeth have long since come through. This means there is often too little room left for the wisdom teeth to erupt correctly, and they can...
If you are missing teeth then Dr Rik Trivedi, or any dentist in Kent will always recommend replacing them, but the choice of how to do so is largely down to you. The simplest way, and the most cost effective method, is to have a denture that can replace a few teeth,...
Well it will certainly help, as flossing is one of the best ways to help keep your gums healthy and free from disease. Having the correct flossing technique, and taking the time to do it every day, will help remove much of the plaque and food particles that can build...
Smile makeovers can include several different treatments, depending on exactly what needs to be done to help give you the smile of your dreams. One such treatment that can be very useful is dental implantology. Dr Rik Trivedi is the principal dentist at Parrock Dental...
A recent report from Public Health England has shown that more than a quarter of five year olds have tooth decay, and even though this might sound shocking, it is actually a decline compared to previous figures. The survey used data collected from 133,000 dental...
Gum disease is already well known for being the major cause of tooth loss amongst adults in the world, but did you know it’s also being connected to rheumatoid arthritis. The connection between gum disease and other inflammatory conditions is well-established,...
Conventional dental implants in Kent can take quite a few months to complete and even though it is worthwhile, the length of treatment is something that some people struggle with. This could be especially true for patients who have no remaining teeth and who currently...
Recent research has discovered that women who are scared of visiting their dentist in Kent are up to six times more likely to have strong emotions over pictures of dental treatments compared to women who do not have any dental phobias. Even so, men and women were...
Halloween is fast approaching, and even though this holiday isn’t widely celebrated in this country, one particular custom is becoming more popular. Trick or treating may be largely confined to across the pond, but the habit is spreading. If you are a parent then it...
When it comes to cost for dental implant treatment the following should be bourn in mind: Dentures are the cheapest short-term option but they require replacing every few years and soon become the most expensive long-term. They can also have a detrimental effect on...
