Enhanced Dentistry

[Surreyvwphobic]

Many thanks. Stay well and keep up the good work! Simon XX

 

[Surreyvwphobic]

Hello everyone and hope you are all keeping safe and well around the world. It is over six months since I posted on here (my last session was back in February), and so much has happened in that time. I mentioned in a previous post that I had been battling with life long PTSD and trauma, and this all finally came to a head around Christmas time last year (2023). I finally decided that I really needed to do something and get some proper help and support with all of this. So in March 2024 after several weeks of deliberating between three or four possible people, I finally plumped for a lovely lady about fifteen minutes drive from me, where I embarked on a course of talking treatment which incorporated elements of psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and counselling with "inner child" considerations. In the end, I was signed off after just five sessions (last one was mid June) but kept on an "await orders" arrangement, so that I can get further help and support should I ever need it. The PTSD has largely gone after far too many years of suffering, although I am left with some sadness and initially found myself coping with that awful "home from hospital" syndrome, where after a spell of intensive support one suddenly finds themselves alone and wondering what to do next after arriving back in the wider world. Ironically, it has been my dental practice that has been helpful in this regard in recent times; when I took my partner to have a tooth removed a few weeks ago, I got as much care as he did; as I waited in the reception area, the staff were all over me with drinks and kind words, and my partner came out very happy after superb care despite the extraction being a bit painful and difficult. I felt like I was part of a very special club or community; a place where everybody shared a passion for excellence and compassion in everything they did. This was so much like my experiences in hospital many years ago, where even cleaners and managers were not above nursing and supporting everyone around them.
After this long digression, I come to my latest appointment from earlier this week (Monday 24th September 2024AD). This time my partner was also present for a cleaning with someone else and he was very happy with his experience. My session went well with Megan again; gum scores of two or three and all things healthy and secure. The cleaning was quite uncomfortable at times, though breaks were given and this time I needed quite a pause after the scaling before we then went onto the beloved polishing which was long and indulgent this time (lovely). We have conceded that my problem eye tooth is suffering because of extensive scarring from previous surgeries and all that arduous orthodontic work from years ago, so all we can do is keep as clean as possible and use pain relief as necessary. All this over I was deemed fit for another six months and so I go again in March 2025. In closing, we realised that in December of this year (2024) it amazingly will be exactly thirty years on since I had that pioneering osteotomy to correct my upper jaw back in 1994. Whilst that operation did indeed give me a handsome new face in moments, it too has left me with the ongoing side effects of occasional pain and hence the difficulty of coping with home cleaning. What a blessing to have met Megan who can work with these issues without judgement but with deep understanding and good insight. Long may she continue, as she has been a life saver on many occasions, as have all the other staff at "Enhance". I wish all of you every happiness for the upcoming festive season and a safe and happy New Year for 2025.
From dental heaven with love. Simon

 

[letsconnect]

Hi Simon, thanks so much for the update! Really good to hear that you've been getting help with the PTSD. If you ever feel the need for more help, don't hesitate to go back for more support (but I'm sure you know that already!).

Also, great to hear that your session with Megan went well again, despite being a bit uncomfortable at times. It sounds as if you have gotten used to their new premises? (you were a little dubious about them at first ).

Wishing you a very happy run-up to Christmas and a Happy New Year (mind you, there's a little while to go yet, lol!). All the best to you and your partner

 

[Surreyvwphobic]

@letsconnect Bless you! Hope my experiences will help and inspire others. Megan and "Enhance" have been an incredibly lucky find and I hope they will continue for life. Take care and enjoy the festivities of December. Love Simon

 

[Surreyvwphobic]

Hello everyone and hope you are all keeping well around the world. Six months have passed in what seems like moments and so I write regarding my latest dental session that took place three days ago on Tuesday 25th March 2025 AD. All went very well again this time; believe it or not it was already two years on since my last x rays and so as part of this session fresh ones were taken with all being well. Gum scores had remained at mostly two with one three. My only issue this time was my sinuses that have been blocked for weeks following a virus which has left me with half deafness in one ear. It is slowly recovering but it is very disconcerting and has put a stop to all my musical activities for the time being. The cleaning this time was much easier to take and along with some polishing with some lovely orange flavoured paste, we did some air polishing again to remove some staining. The result is unbelievable; lovely white young teeth and smooth pink gums all round. My time at the dentist was again very helpful, as it unintentionally helped me with some mental health issues and gave me the pointers to bringing what has seemed like two separate people together. I plan to discuss this further with my lovely lady therapist in the coming weeks. I left feeling very happy but yet also quite emotional realising how special these people really are and am so grateful to at last have a place of safety for my dental needs and clearly more besides. I go again for the next session in six months in September. I wish you all a pleasant summer and continued good health.
From dental heaven with love. Simon