Non surgical Facial treatments @ Flint Dental & Facial Non surgical treatments are growing in popularity and we have treatments to help rejuvenate your facial appearance which include Wrinkle smoothing and Dermal fillers. A healthier, brighter looking and more youthful appearance can be achieved with the removal of fine lines and wrinkles from the face.

Which Treatment would be suitable for me?

Essentially there are two main types of wrinkle/ facial line;

1. Those which appear during muscle activity (smiling etc), which can be reduced with wrinkle smoothing therapies (Botox® etc).
2. Those which appear with no muscle activity i.e. at rest, which can be reduced/ removed with Fillers (Hydrafil® etc).

Are anti-ageing treatments for you?Cosmetic treatment is a personal choice which will improve your appearance but also increase your self-confidence; however it is very important that you consider any procedure very carefully. We are happy to discuss all treatment aspects with you at an initial consultation appointment.

Our expertise means that we are better able to put your mind at ease and make you as comfortable as possible.

What is the difference between Dermal Fillers and Wrinkle Smoothing Treatments (Botox®/ Vistabel®/ Dysport®)?Wrinkle Smoothing Treatments and Dermal Fillers are two very different types of product. Wrinkle Smoothing Treatments smooth out your face by relaxing the underlying (over-active) muscle that contracts the skin, thus relieving the frown lines and wrinkles.

Dermal fillers on the other hand, act as a safe cosmetic procedure to fill out the recesses on your face to provide a fuller appearance.
Both procedures can provide fantastic results and are especially useful if used together as the Dermal Filler smoothes out wrinkles and the Wrinkle Smoothing Treatment reduces the activity which causes the wrinkle in the first place and also prolongs the action of the Filler.

Wrinkle Smoothing treatments are mainly used in the upper third of the face
Dermal fillers are mainly used in the lower two thirds of the face

Some lines and wrinkles are better treated by adding volume under them and others may be better treated by “hibernating” the muscle. This can be discussed with your treating clinician.

Who will you be treated by?
The clinician at this practice can offer professional consultations and treatments to reduce the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles. Our clinicians have expert knowledge of head and neck anatomy and physiology together with training in the use of cosmetic treatments, which can subtly enhance your appearance and make you look younger.

If you are interested in talking about our skin health treatments, please book a consultation appointment with one of our clinicians. Several staff members at the practice have had various treatments and will be happy to talk with you or answer any questions.

Preventing Skin ageing

To combat skin ageing the most important rules are:
Do not smoke (this is a major cause of ageing)
Protect the skin vigilantly from Ultra Violet attack (use sunblock)
Do not drink alcohol regularly to excess

To book in for your FREE initial consultation please call us on 0114 236 3615

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Sheffield S7 2GD

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A History of Dentistry Evidence of ancient dentistry has recently been found in a Neolithic graveyard in the Indus River basin of Pakistan. Teeth dating from around 7000 to 5500 BC show evidence of holes from dental drills. The teeth were found in people of the Indus Valley Civilization. A Sumerian text from 5000 BC describes a "tooth worm" as the cause of dental caries. Evidence of this belief has also been found in ancient India, Egypt, Japan, and China. The legend of the worm is also found in the writings of Homer, and as late as the 1300s AD the surgeon Guy de Chauliac still promoted the belief that worms cause tooth decay.

17th Century Dentistry

The Edwin Smith Papyrus, written in the 17th century BC but which may reflect previous manuscripts from as early as 3000 BC, includes the treatment of several dental ailments. In the 18th century BC, the Code of Hammurabi referenced dental extraction twice as it related to punishment. Examination of the remains of some ancient Egyptians and Greco-Romans reveals early attempts at dental prosthetics and surgery.

Ancient Greek Dentistry

Ancient Greek scholars Hippocrates and Aristotle wrote about dentistry, including the eruption pattern of teeth, treating decayed teeth and gum disease, extracting teeth with forceps, and using wires to stabilize loose teeth and fractured jaws. The first use of dental appliances or bridges comes from the Etruscans from as early as 700 BC. Roman medical writer Cornelius Celsus wrote extensively of oral diseases as well as dental treatments such as narcotic-containing emollients and astringents.

Medieval dentistry

Medieval dentist extracting a tooth. London; c. 1360-75.Historically, dental extractions have been used to treat a variety of illnesses. During the Middle Ages and throughout the 19th century, dentistry was not a profession in itself, and often dental procedures were performed by barbers or general physicians. Barbers usually limited their practice to extracting teeth, which not only resulted in the alleviation of pain, but often cured a variety of ailments linked to chronic tooth infection. Instruments used for dental extractions date back several centuries. In the 14th century, Guy de Chauliac invented the dental pelican (resembling a pelican's beak) which was used up until the late 18th century. The pelican was replaced by the dental key which, in turn, was replaced by modern forceps in the 20th century.

Dentistry books

The first book focused solely on dentistry was the "Artzney Buchlein" in 1530, and the first dental textbook written in English was called "Operator for the Teeth" by Charles Allen in 1685. It was between 1650 and 1800 that the science of modern dentistry developed. It is said that the 17th century French physician Pierre Fauchard started dentistry science as we know it today, and he has been named "the father of modern dentistry". Among many of his developments were the extensive use of dental prosthesis, the introduction of dental fillings as a treatment for dental caries and the statement that sugar derivate acids such as tartaric acid are responsible for dental decay.

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