

Justine is one of our receptionists at Evolve. I discovered the other day that she really hates her smile, I didn’t realise just how much though. After chatting with her, we decided that Six Month Smiles would be prefect for her, so so she has started her journey and is keeping a diary of how she feels, how things are going and just what isn’t so good. These are her words and this is her story:
Why I decided on Six Month Smiles:
I used to be OK with my smile My top teeth were fairly straight but could be improved and my bottom ones were quite uneven but it did not bother me but age and numerous cups of black coffee later and I really began to see fault and began to stop smiling in photographs etc. When I joined Evolve in Feb 2013 all my new colleagues had lovely straight white teeth and it made me even more conscious of my smile. I watched all the fantastic results happening with Carol’s Six Month Smiles patients and it really made my mind up to have something done.
Consultation time
I had my consultation with Carol today I don’t know why but I felt really nervous!! Carol explained everything thoroughly to me she took some x-Rays and some pictures of my smile. Carol gave me a treatment plan of what she expected to do and said that my next step was to book in to have impressions done. I was excited but really nervous at the same time.
Impressions
I left making this appointment for ages I nearly backed out, I think I was thinking very vainly about what I would look like with braces, I spoke to a couple of other patients who were honest with me and told me they had suffered with sore gums, mouth ulcers, aching teeth, not being able to eat properly but only for the first week or two, and the fact they were having to clean their teeth much more often!! Carol chatted to me and said that if I didn’t just do it then I would keep finding excuses and she was right I kept thinking ” OK, I’ll have it done after my holiday or after that wedding we have or that party were going to… and so on. So I went for it… It took about twenty minutes to half an hour whilst Carol took some moulds of my upper and lower teeth completely comfortable and painless and I actually felt a bit excited!
Braces on
My impressions went off to America and within two weeks they were back!! I’d got butterflies in my stomach thinking about it, I actually feel a little sick!! Am I doing the right thing?? I read my stars in the Daily Mail and they told me I have to stop being so negative!! Carol had a gap in her diary and I thought, let’s do it! Being in the chair was weird I saw my little box of wires and brackets on the side and thought “Gosh, what are they going to do with that!! ?” Forty minutes later it was all done top and bottom completely painless again, my mouth was a bit achey being stretched open for that time but I was completely comfortable . Carol gave me the mirror and to be completely honest my first reaction was one of shock!! I did think to myself “What have I done???” It felt huge in my mouth quite alien, not painful but really odd. The girls in reception were laughing at me because I was trying to hide my mouth with my hand when I spoke but actually you really could not see it. My speech was OK as well I expected to have a bit of a lisp after listening to some of the other patients but everyone is different. I went home and I had been on my exercise bike for half an hour chatting to my partner before he even noticed that I had my braces so that was good.
I will be keep blogging about my experience, so come back soon and find out how I am getting on.


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The team are cycling for 5 hours straight today to raise funds for Bridge2Aid.
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We love seeing our team grow ✨
Hannah, our Hygienist, attending an implant training course to expand her skills and knowledge—so our patients benefit from the very latest in dental care.


Behind every great patient experience is a well-trained, passionate team 🦷✨
Yesterday was all about learning, growing and investing in our skills—because our patients deserve the very best.


Dear patients and friends,
Evolve Dentistry will be closed today as our team takes part in a full day of training. 📚
🦷 We believe that continually developing our skills is essential to providing you with the highest level of care and the best possible experience every time you visit.
If you have an emergency please call 01275 842 550.


🦷 Grinding your teeth can take a toll over the years. Jason’s worn and chipped teeth have now been beautifully restored with composite bonding at Evolve Dentistry!
He’s thrilled with the results, we love seeing our patients regain their confidence and smile. 😁
📞 Call our reception to find out how we can help with worn or chipped teeth.
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We’re excited to invite you to a special event we’re hosting at Evolve Dentistry on Monday 15th December, and we’d love for you to be part of it.
From 10am to 3pm, we’ll be running a Cyclathon at the practice to help raise funds for Bridge2Aid, a charity providing vital emergency dental care and training in communities that need it most.
This year, our very own Carol Somerville Roberts is taking on the incredible Peaks to Plains Safari Cycle Challenge in Tanzania, and this event is part of her fundraising efforts.
How you can get involved:
🚴♂️ Hop on a bike – join us for a few minutes (or more!) and help us cover as many miles as possible.
💙 Come along to cheer us on – your support means so much.
📱 Make a donation on the day – we’ll have SumUp, cash collection, and QR code donation options available.
If the weather is kind, we’ll be cycling outside Evolve; if not, we’ll set up indoors, so the event will go ahead either way.
Whether you’re keen to pedal or just pop by to show your support, we’d absolutely love to see you there. Every mile and every pound makes a real difference to the communities Bridge2Aid supports.
Thank you in advance for your kindness and encouragement — it means the world to us and to Carol.
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✨ What is amalgam removal — and when do we use the SMART protocol?
In this video, Carol Somerville Roberts explains what amalgam removal involves and the different options available to patients.
Some patients choose to have their amalgam fillings replaced for cosmetic reasons, while others request that the removal is carried out using the SMART protocol.
For those who request the SMART protocol, it provides an enhanced approach designed to minimise exposure during the procedure, with additional safety measures for both patients and our team.
If you’re considering having your amalgam fillings replaced — with or without the SMART protocol — our team is here to guide you through your options. 💙
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