IMPROVE YOUR SMILE IN 2021!

This blog is dedicated to dentistry as many of my patients at The Medished always ask about how to improve their smile. I am both a cosmetic dentist and an aesthetics doctor. I have been helping people find their smile for 22 years. My specialisms are restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and root canal therapy.

If you want to book a private appointment with me for an initial consultation, please phone 02077380002. Ask to speak to my receptionists Andrea, Lauren or Punam and they will be more than happy to help you!

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I BOOK IN?

• I will conduct a full examination with X-rays and talk about any concerns you may have

• If you are in pain I'll deal with that as the first priority

• I will ensure your gum health is good and recommend hygienist's sessions

• Smile consultation and treatment planning

OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR A BETTER SMILE

NOTE: Sometimes not much is needed.. you may only need some tooth whitening and/or some simple new fillings:)

A) ENLIGHTEN TOOTH WHITENING

I'm a personal fan of this treatment. So many of my patients feel much happier after they have whitened their teeth using this home whitening system. Don’t underestimate the changes a brighter smile could bring into your life. Smile with confidence! Custom made premium whitening trays are your guarantee to a B1 dazzling smile.⁣⁣⁣⁣ B1 is the lightest natural tooth colour, however teeth can go whiter. It’s important that a full check up is done prior to using this system to ensure your a good candidate and that there aren’t any underlying dental issues.

Costs start at £495

B) COMPOSITE BONDING (white fillings)

Composite bonding is a modern way to restore teeth, either for cosmetic reasons, or to build up tooth structure that has been lost. It involves bonding a tooth coloured resin material to existing teeth to reshape them or improve their colour. I can bond on very strongly the resin material, polish it up, and this will last for many years. Composite bonding is appropriate for pretty much every patient. Any little imperfection can be improved with composite bonding. Small edges or badly broken down teeth can be built up again with this very conservative treatment. These composite bondings can also be used to replace old metal fillings in your mouth which is very popular with my patients.

Costs start at £250/tooth

C) CROWNS AND VENEERS

Veneers and crowns are both dental restoration methods that can improve the look and function of your teeth. The main difference is that a veneer covers only the front of your tooth and a crown covers the entire tooth. I use Emax all-ceramic restorations to offer a cosmetic solution to the front of your mouth and Zirconia ceramic restorations to replace old crowns or heavily restored teeth at the back of your mouth. Generally these treatments need 2/3 appointments and a visit to the laboratory for shade taking. ( picture below shows two central crowns)

Cost start at £795/tooth

This is a snap shot of what can be done, ideally treatment planning can be done on your initial consultation. I’m currently working at my practice in Battersea - The Battersea Preventive Dental Practice.If you want to book a private appointment with me for an initial consultation, please phone 02077380002. Ask to speak to my receptionists Andrea, Lauren or Punam and they will be more than happy to help you! http://www.batterseadental.co.uk/

With Love,

Dil

My 5 Top Tips For Younger, Hydrated Looking Hands!

Today I'm going to share with you some tips about how to make your hands look and feel and look better, younger and more hydrated. I will share with you what I find works for me using some of the products here at The Medished. As many of you will already be using some of these products on your face there may not be a need to purchase extra but to use what you already have in your bathroom cabinet.

TOP TIP NUMBER ONE - MECHANICAL EXFOLIATION

Its really important to regularly exfoliate our hands in the same way we do our faces. I love a quick gentle scrub with ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Polish at least 3/5 times a week. It contains ultra-fine magnesium crystals to remove dead skin cells, improving skin texture and cell turnover, while vitamins A, C, E deliver antioxidant protection. Exfoliate your hands!

TOP TIP NUMBER TWO - GENTLE HAND PEELS

Peel2Glow is developed for professional use and as part of a homecare regimen to deliver radiant, bright and healthy skin - safely and effortlessly. ​It is a 2-Step treatment (exfoliation + glow effect) with 7 skin solutions using unique technology and innovative formulations. This product brings an immediate glow with powerful anti-ageing and skin health benefits which can be used up to 2x a month. When your using this on your face there is always enough in the vials to pop onto your hands as well! spread the love!

TOP TIP NUMBER 3 - HYDRATION

Every night before bed and especially on the days I've exfoliated I pop on some of my Obagi hydrate or hydrate lux on my hands. Since I've been actively doing this I've found that my hands are really soft in the morning as the moisture has been locked into my skin overnight. So just don't forget to moisturise your hands before bed.

TOP TIP NUMBER 4 - SPF

I'm always talking about importance of wearing SPF on your face all year round. Daily SPF prevents UV damage, collagen degradation, skin cancers and age spots so wearing it on your hands to prevent ageing is really important! When applying your SPF in the morning don't forget to cover your hands too!

TOP TIP NUMBER 5 - PROFHILO TREATMENT

This is one of my all time favourite treatments for my patients and myself on my face however its also licensed to be used on our hands too . Profhilo is an anti-ageing approach to skin laxity. It's an ‘award winning treatment’ and is the new age injectable that restores skin firmness naturally. It improves your skin's texture by a bioremodelling action of collagen and elastin. It's skin tissue restoration without volumisation..ie it’s not a filler.⁠ The radiance boost is is amazing and it keeps getting better as skin produces more and more collagen...so who doesn’t want Improved skin tone, texture, hydration and radiance? This is an injectable option for younger, healthier, hydrated looking hands.

⁠I hope you all find this useful... glowing skin available via The Medished⁠:)

With love,

Dil x

Elevate Your Skincare with ZO SkinHealth!

'IF YOU WANT TO FEEL GOOD HAVE A MARTINI... REAL SKIN HEALTH TAKES WORK'

ZEIN OBAGI

You may have seen the luxurious blue and silver packaging on the shelves of The Medished or seen me talk about their tried and scientifically tested products on social media, but how much do you really know about the skincare range that many patients love.

As consumers we are bombarded by skincare products from every angle, all claiming to rejuvenate our skin, so when looking for skincare I always advise patients to consider 3 factors of which ZO SKIN HEALTH ticks all boxes.

• Ingredients and their percentage

• Delivery + scientific innovation

• Clinical trials

For more than 35 years, Dr. Zein Obagi, a Board-Certified Dermatologist, has pioneered advanced skincare solutions based on his philosophy of creating healthy skin as opposed to merely treating disease and damage.

What Key Features Signify Skin Health?

• Smooth

• Firm/tight

• Even in colour

• Hydrated

• Tolerant

• Free from disease

ZO skin health offer a range of products to help with specific skin concerns including; pigmentation, acne, fine lines and wrinkles, mild scarring. But what makes these products different from your average skincare regime? Using high concentrations of active ingredients, including pure retinol, and powerful anti-oxidants they work to activate and stimulate your skin to repair and maintain itself – just like it’s meant to. Another key difference with this medical grade skincare is how it's products are packaged and dispensed so that the high concentrations of active ingredients stay stable and yield maximum results on your skin without degrading over time.

Skin issues can have a negative impact on self-confidence so the way we approach skincare is changing fast. My job as an expert in this skin care line after years of training... is to tailor-made a protocol suitable for you and get you into a routine so you stick to it. Whether applying makeup or not, skin still greatly benefits from maintaining a morning and nightly protocol. Let's take a look at the protocols below.

ZO SKINHEALTH FACIAL PROTOCOLS

STEP 1: GSR

ZO® GSR® Getting Skin Ready® is the essential first step to achieving healthy skin. It is a simple system of cleanse, exfoliate and tone that works synergistically to normalise skin functions.

STEP 2: PREVENT AND CORRECT

Different products regimes can be prescribed for:

• anti-ageing

• brightening

• acne

• redness

• sensitivity

STEP 3: PROTECT

The final step of all ZO® protocols is to protect the skin from sun + UV damage. The ZO® sun protection portfolio maximises protection by offering the broadest, most comprehensive range of sun protection available so there really is something for everyone. The advanced Triple-Spectrum Protection® shields against UVA and UVB rays, high-energy visible (HEV) light, IR-A (infrared) rays and pollution. I have all of them in clinic to try before you buy...so no excuse not to be using your SPF!

Free skin consultations can be done face to face or online and generally last around 30 minutes. If you can't get to The Medished products will be packaged up with instructions and sent out to you anywhere in the country, so you can embark or continue your journey to optimum skin health! Established patients just need to email The Medished for repeat purchases.

I hope you found this blog helpful!

With love,

Dil x