To Declan & all the staff at The Smile Centre,

Just want to say a massive thank you for everything that you have done with my teeth, they are amazing and you truly have changed my life!

I can't stop smiling

Love from Carla

I have suffered from teeth grinding/clenching for a few years on and off but the last year has been far worse. I suffer from headaches, jaw pain, and ear pain particularly on my right side. I was using the muscle in my face so much that it became enlarged on the right hand side this also lead to trouble eating as I was unable to chew.

I was referred to the hospital in September 2009 and they gave me a mouth guard to wear. I found every time I wore it the symptoms became worse. When I went back to the hospital they told me to persevere it would get better. Well it didn’t get better only worse. In November 2010 the hospital confirmed that mouth guards can make the symptoms worse and cause you to clench even more. I stopped using it and in November 2010 the hospital prescribed me a low does of an anti-depressant which was to relax my muscles and stop the grinding/clenching. I took this for 3 days and ended up with sore gums this is one of the side effects from the tablets.

My mum found some leaflets on teeth grinding/clenching at our dentist and gave them to me to read. I then made an appointment to see Stephen at the dentist and he suggested an NTI splint to me he explained it was small piece of plastic which would cover my bottom 4 teeth. This would then stop my back meeting therefore I would no longer grind/clench. I decided to go for it and within a week of wearing it noticed an improvement. I was no longer suffering with headaches and the jaw and ear pain was improving I have now even started to eat properly again.

I have now had the NTI splint for 3 weeks and am noticing an improvement every day. I would definitely recommend this NTI splint to anyone who is suffering with these awful symptoms. I was beginning to think I would never get better but this really has made the world of difference to me!s

Maria

To Stephen and Lisa

Thank you for my wonderful veneer / crown and your friendly but professional service.

Tina

I have been attending Churchview Dentist surgery for just over 30 years. This obviously speaks volumes on how I and my three generations of family regard the practice, always professional and attentive with a happy and calm attitude.

You climb the stairs to be greeted by the receptionists who are always welcoming which helps you to relax straight away. Both dentists, father and now his sons, have always relaxed you and carried out their job very professionally. Best advice is always forthcoming.

The dental surgery has always tried to keep up with new technology. Most recently they have refurbished the complex and equipped and modernised for the 21st century. The atmosphere is still the same but there is a fresher look about the place. There is an airy comfortable waiting room, with recently dated magazines for all ages and gender and a flat screen TV to occupy and relax you.

The surgeries have all the latest equipment for the dentist to carryout his work. A computer to assist him, background music, air conditioning, TV screen for the patients, good lighting and obviously the latest dental equipment and not forgetting the x-ray machine so that patients need not be escorted to another room.

I have had some excellent work preformed on my teeth over the years along with my wife and daughters and her family. I will therefore continue to visit the surgery as it has so much to offer. The staff have obviously been trained to a high standard and are professional in all their tasks. The staff must enjoy working in the practice as there is very little turnover and therefore you always see the same Smiley faces.

David