With revolutionary new treatments, you could have the smile of your dreams. We chat with Dr. Peter Murray of James Hull.

THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT...

Implants
Dental implants is the ultimate way to replace missing teeth.

Here’s the science. A dental implant is a small titanium screw that can be placed into the bone where the natural tooth once was.

So, what are the benefits?
■ Dental implants are made of titanium so they are light, clean and inert
■ Dental implants are strong so you can eat what you like
■ They can improve your confidence so you will feel like smiling more
■ They don't move so you will feel confident speaking
■ They can support your lips and face to improve your appearance
■ They can make your dentures firm to stop them hurting

The other great benefits of dental implants are they have an excellent appearance and are extremely strong meaning they may last for over twenty years. They don’t interfere with adjacent teeth and aren’t joined to them in any way and preserve gum and bone at the extraction site.

Invisalign
If you were ‘blessed’ with teeth which are crooked, crowded or with gaps, then Invisalign could have been invented just for you.

What’s so good about Invisalign?
The obvious advantage of Invisalign over ordinary metal braces is that they are invisible.

So, if you need to maintain a professional image or want to feel confident when you smile, be it at work, at school or with friends then this is the solution for you.

What are the main benefits?
Unlike braces, you can eat and drink what you want during treatment. You can also brush and floss normally to maintain good oral hygiene.

Invisalign is comfortable. There are no metal brackets or wires to cause mouth irritation, and no metal or wires means you spend less time getting adjustments. In addition, the Invisalign aligners can be removed for small periods of time, for cleaning or even a special night out!

How does Invisalign Work?
You are given a series of aligners which are changed every two weeks, each of which moves and realigns the teeth gently and gradually.

You will need to revisit your practitioner every six to eight weeks for checkups and to collect your new set of aligners.

How long does the treatment take?
The average length of time it takes to adjust teeth is around 11 months, even when you are an adult. The treatment is much more gentle than braces.

And when your course of treatment has ended, you can feel more confident. You’re going to have a stunning smile!

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Dr Peter Murray
Peter was one of the founder dentists at Mermaid Quay and until his third child was born was UK Clinical Director for the James Hull Company. He is now lead clinician and has a special interest in veneers, Invisalign and placing dental implants. Peter is also qualified to provide intravenous sedation for patients of a nervous disposition.

Dr David Guppy
David qualified from Guy’s Hospital in 1987 and established a practice in London. Following further study in Scandinavia and the USA he attained Membership in Restorative Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons. He has been accredited Specialist status from The General Dental Council and lectures widely at Postgraduate level.

Dr Steve Sharma
Steve has over twenty two years’ experience and in that time and placed over 5,000 implants. He is a Member of the British Society of Oral Implantologists and has taught and lectured around the world. Steve says, “I love my work and welcome the challenges that a new day brings.”

CASE STUDY
Mr Kunze



After having re-constructive surgery to my lower jaw following an accident in 2003, all my teeth began to shift out of place.

My top set of teeth also started to overlap and all of this was extremely uncomfortable. At the time, I lived in Cardiff Bay and was out having lunch when I noticed James Hull dentists and decided to book a consultation.

I met Peter Murray who was absolutely fantastic in explaining exactly what needed to be done and what options were available to me. I was particularly interested in the Invisalign treatment which would ensure that my teeth were straightened with the use of invisible aligners as opposed to traditional train tracks.



The treatment was very thorough and professionally handled. I had to change my aligners every two weeks and had my progress assessed after every three sets of aligners to ensure that everything was on track.

I am definitely pleased with the results and feel that I got good value for money. I was well taken care of throughout the entire treatment and afterwards. I live in Essex now but I have been back to Cardiff for a check up because of the care I receive there.

I would not say that it has made a difference in my life, per se, rather that it has made it a lot more comfortable as my teeth were getting out of place but now they get a lot of welcome attention.



Thanks to Dr Peter Murray at James Hull, I now have a more confident smile and take better care of my teeth in order to keep them the way they are.