Here is one of our clinets, Caroline. Caroline is 45 years of age and the treatment she received was dental implants and ceramic crowns.
Why I started
All my life I hated the dentist, I only ever attended in pain and yes, I’d been stupid and always asked to ‘just pull it out’.
How would I regret it later? At the age of 45, I had a high power job, socially I had a very demanding job and had the added problem of a denture and teeth that just did not match my personality.
The Procedure
After lots of market research, I shopped around but as soon as I walked into the APT office, I knew this would be the place where I would receive my treatment.
The dentist was so competent and confident that after two visits, consultations and discussions, I was ready to proceed.
The Procedure I did choose to have was sedation. A procedure where I simply felt tired and relaxed, all by placing a small injection into the back of my hand- pure bliss.
The overall treatment was to last six months- I was to have dental implants in my lower jaw and replace my crown work on the upper.
Implant Replacement
I have to admit, this was the treatment that I was most apprehensive about even after sedation. After the procedure I did feel tender and I had swelling, but after two days I was back at work.
The dentist simply placed four small titanium screws into my lower jaw and onto these he would place my new teeth. Simply, they replaced the roots. Whilst the bone was to stick to the implants he started on the upper ones which had been placed years ago.
The procedure involved drilling of my old crowns which was so much more simpler than I had expected.
The Results
Before and After

My temporaries looked beautiful as my dentist has already added length which gave me a beautiful full lip and two weeks later the results were even better.
Take a look at the photographs- I can’t believe it and I have the before and after pictures on my desk at work for everyone to see. I simply can’t believe it.
I left it far too long. Yes, I have sedation for my treatment but I enjoy visiting now. My smile has transformed my face, I have a much fuller lip, my jowls have disappeared and I’ve got a much different outlook on dentists thanks to the clinic.
APT says
Dental implants are the idea solution to replace missing teeth. With advancements in technology, same day teeth are now available that can completely transform peoples lives. Implants can be used to replace single teeth, full dentures or even partial dentures.
It is important that a thorough assessment of bone levels, medical history and past dental history is obtained. The procedure is a surgical procedure but is forever evolving with minimal discomfort to the patient.
With Caroline, combining implants, crowns and bridgework completely rejuvenated her smile, her facial appearance and changed her whole outlook on dentistry.
Dentistry is changing – advances in technique enlighten the whole experience and yes most of our patients smile!
If you would like to know more information on implants, crowns or any other dental treatment, then visit the Tracey Bell website at:
http://www.traceybell.co.uk/smilescription/smilescription.html