HOW TEETH WHITENING WORKS! INSIDE A DENTIST’S OFFICE

In a Kwaja Tonga Nguvu, I am the presenter Alio Entertainment, the Ace for Amazing. Tuko manio ya Garden City, Fast Flow, manio ya Dent Mind, Dental Care, Healthy Smiles. Come here for the story and The Dentist, which is here. And of course, so you can also experience exactly what takes place in a dental clinic. Now you know many more things about your dental health. If you're in trouble or need help, just let me know, or if you know someone who can help. My friend, my brother or sister, even your parent, whom I have no difficulty in loving. This is the time for you to be alert. We are located at the Garden City, Fast Flow, Dent Mind, Dental Care. And of course I want to have a conversation with The Dentist himself. You're talking so much about our dental health. How are you doing? I'm good. How are you? I'm not sure. The place looks amazing. Welcome very much. What's your name, Pengine? Introduce yourself to people? I'm Dr. Mwende. I'm the CEO of Dent Mind Dental Center, Garden City Mwan. Amazing. Pengine tuketi, tupigie story kidogu. And that's why you decided to become a dentist. So far, have you ever had a different dream in your life? Funny enough, I was thinking that if I hadn't become a dentist, I would have been a quantity surveyor. I'm more into things related to art. And yeah, I was thinking that if I don't become a dentist, I'll completely leave the medical field and become a quantity surveyor. And at what point, I believe, did you start as someone who was employed? Yes, yes. Tell us about that. So now, after my internship, I completed my internship at Kenyatta National Hospital. I think that was in the year 2019. And then after that, there was no employment. We were not securing government jobs. So when you start working with other dentists in private clinics. So I used to do many locum assignments back then. I worked as a locum dentist at practices where the dentists had extensive experience in private practice. So I gained a lot of experience in private practice. I also used to manage some dental clinics in several emerging medical centers. So I gained a lot of experience in private practice. But generally, I didn't secure any stable job or employment. That's how I decided to do my own thing. And that's how DentMind came about. Amazing. So it's been here for about two years? Two years now, yes. How has the experience been, and what has been the customer feedback? It's been amazing. When we started, we were very young. But now you see the growth, and you're like, wow, this is exactly what I always wanted to become. Because when I started, I wanted something that would challenge me to become a better dentist. You also want to challenge yourself professionally. That's why I actually chose to be here. Because I knew it would push me to work harder, to deliver better results, and to become a good dentist. So the growth has been good. We receive many reviews. You'll see our customer feedback form. People are really happy to be here at DentMind. We do our best. We are professionals. We are well trained. We know what you're up to. So yeah, the feedback is really amazing. I think I'll show you the feedback. One of the main dental health problems affecting Kenyans is tooth decay, which is largely due to high sugar consumption and limited access to dental care. So now, there's quite a lot for Kenyans. There's quite a lot. What I would first say is that Kenyans tend to think that dental treatment is for the privileged, the rich, and so on. But I believe it's quite affordable. And the most common dental issue you'll find in almost everyone is dental decay. That is cavities. You find that your teeth are sensitive. They are painful. So most people come in with the chief complaint of pain or sensitivity when eating and biting. That's mostly what we get with most Kenyans. Also the issue of gum disease. And nowadays, people truly appreciate the importance of having their teeth aligned and wanting to look good. They also want their teeth to be brighter. Especially people from areas with salty water suffer from fluorosis. They come and say, "Look, I want my teeth to be whitened." So we do whitening and veneers. So there's a lot. A lot has happened. Yes. What do you normally recommend for someone who wants to whiten their teeth? Should they go for the veneers or should they opt for regular whitening? So, whitening—now we usually have to assess you. We need to examine your teeth. For people who have, because when you're grading stains, they usually come in grades. So you'll find people, some of whom have very small, tiny areas that are dull. So for those, you just do the blue light activated whitening. But now for people who have fluorosis and their teeth are severely stained and brown. Now that you've reached this stage, you usually go for veneers, or we do crowns. So it depends on the extent. You have to come first. We examine you, and then we see the best outcome for you. Wow. Amazing. Right now we are about to actually see or know what is actually inside a dental clinic. For most of you who have been here. Let's do this. Okay. So the doctor, when you arrive, they'll be at the reception. You'll find these amazing ladies. They will come, and they'll ask you what you want to do or what the issue is. And most of the time, they'll ask you whether you're paying by insurance or cash, since you also accept numerous insurance plans. Then, from there, we usually provide you with a biodata form for your details. You feel and rediscover. And then from there they'll proceed now to the, to the dental chairs. Yes. Yeah. Okay. Yes. So when you come inside, inside like the chair, this is where you sit. My nurse will seat you here. And then we have a desktop there. That is essentially where our software stands. So you can just come close and see what really happens here. It's like a desktop. We usually have our software here. We have this X-ray software such that when you take the X-ray of the patient, it just comes here. We show you a sample. Yeah. Just a moment. Yeah. So basically it is. So we have X-rays on this desktop to assist the dentist in making their work easier. That's basically what's here. And then a lot of materials we use for you. They are appName usually stored in the cabinets so that they don't get. So what's this called? It's basically called a dental chair. It's a dental chair. You won't find it anywhere. You'll always find it at the dentist. So this is where someone basically sits? That's where someone sits. And sometimes when you're doing the light-activated whitening, we usually use this bleaching light. It's here. So it's usually very good. It speeds up the whitening process. Yes. Does it have any effects? No, no, no. No side effects. Yeah. Only that during the whitening process, you may experience some mild sensitivity, which disappears after a few hours. But there are no side effects at all. You can probably tell us what these are. So now, how do I start? So this is like a curing light. You know, when you're working with composites, you have to kind of aim the light at the composite. This is the area. Now this light usually makes the fillings harder. So this is just a curing light. This is something we call a three-way syringe. There is air here, and then there is water. So basically, when you're cleaning, we use this water. It's distilled water. It's usually placed in the, you know, it's part of the chair. So it's distilled water. So sometimes when you come and you feel like swallowing, you can swallow because it's not contaminated. It's not tap water. It's distilled water. It comes from here. These are the bottles. Okay. And this is called a suction tip. This basically removes the saliva from your mouth. So it's a fool. You know, like if you have some water here, it'll just suck it out. I'll show you how it works. Yeah, like that. That's how it sucks the water from your mouth. Yes. Yeah. And the last one? The last one is a high-volume suction. This one is usually used for surgeries, but it must be connected to a high-volume compressor. Okay. Are those the same? Those are the same as there, but now here we have these, which are for the nurse. And these are for the dentist. Okay. So now we have other things here. The same as the three-way syringe. This one. This is for scaling. This is for cleaning. We call it a scaler tip. So this is what we use for cleaning. And then this is called, this is a handpiece for, you know, polishing. This is a low-speed handpiece used for polishing your teeth. And then this is a high-speed handpiece. This is the one we use for fillings. Yes. Okay. Yeah. So yeah. You talked about the X-ray. How does it work? Now the X-ray is usually connected. We have an X-ray room on the other side. So this is a system whereby when you take X-rays from the other side, They come to this desktop so that the dentist can work more quickly. Maybe I can show you the X-ray room? Yes, of course. Okay. So this is now the X-ray room. Are we allowed to enter? Yes, you may come in. Okay. So you can come in. So now this is called a CBCT X-ray. How many, like? It takes three X-rays at once. It's a highly advanced machine. You're not likely to find it anywhere, not even everywhere. So it takes one, a 2D X-ray called an OPG. I can show you a sample OPG. Like this one. This is an OPG. This is a 2D X-ray. And then it also takes a 3D X-ray. So this is real. Was it taken from someone? Yes, this is a patient's X-ray. So this is a 3D X-ray. You can simply convert it and see all sections, all corners. Okay. Yeah, that's what it looks like. And then it also takes another X-ray called an Allotrochef. For people who need braces. Let me just see if I can find one. There's another one. The data is all over the place. But it also requires another X-ray called the Allotrochef. So basically, this is the X-ray area. This is amazing. And probably, as you said, many people normally think this is meant for the privileged. What are the prices like for DentMind? So the prices are usually very affordable. We want everyone to receive dental treatment. Our consultation fee is KSh 1,000. Cleaning, basically we start from KSh 6,000. And this X-ray is KSh 2,000 or KSh 3,000, depending on what we want. Because the 3D ones will cost us KSh 6,000. So it's something people can appreciate. You can come for a check-up, you can get a cleaning, you can get whitening. We do fillings for KSh 6,000. So it's very affordable. And tell us a few misconceptions that people commonly have about the dental industry. So the first one is like dentists are rough. Dentists are not kind people. Don't go to the dentist; you're going to ruin your day. That's something people actually believe. But I think it's different nowadays. We try to be very gentle. We try, you know, even as humans, we want you to have a good experience. So once you arrive, we'll try to be gentle. We use painless injection techniques. We make sure that before you get numbed, you're already numbed. So that you don't experience much pain. And we strive to reassure you so that your dental treatment can be extremely comfortable. Another thing people usually say is, you know, when you're pregnant, you can't go to the dentist. It's very funny because we try to protect you as a mother and your child. We try to minimize things that could harm your child, you know, like X-rays. We do not take X-rays during your first and third trimesters. However, during the second trimester, it is safe to have an X-ray, such as a dental X-ray. So if you experience difficulties during your first and third trimesters, there are treatments available, as well as other technologies we use. Just like with a root canal, we don't have to like exploit the technologies we use to ensure your root canal still proceeds smoothly. So yeah, you can still visit the dentist when you're pregnant. You told me that one should always get a cleaning every six months. Yes, you're supposed to visit the dentist every six months or at least once a year. What else should people probably know, basics about, you know, their dental health? So basically, it's just like cleaning. You need to come and visit your dentist every six months. You know, this kind of cleaning is more about prevention than treatment, because you'll end up thinking, ah, my teeth are so clean. It's been six months already, and I don't want to go to the dentist. So it's something that needs to be done every six months to prevent issues, okay? The other thing is how to brush. Don't brush in horizontal motions. Make small circular motions so that you can protect your gums and also your teeth. If you people are really using Sensodyne from time to time, if you're experiencing sensitivity. First of all, if you have sensitivity, see a dentist. You need to be examined, and we need to determine the cause of the sensitivity before you start using Sensodyne for the rest of your life. Actually, Sensodyne is not meant to be used every day. It is supposed to be used only if recommended by the dentist. Yes. So, yeah. Thank you very much. I hope you've learned a lot. I've learned a lot, and I'm actually going to be seated in that dental chair. You said it's a dental chair? I'm actually going to be sitting in that dental chair. I want to whiten my teeth. So, guys, you're going to see the transformation right there. So, for anyone who wants to come to Dent/private You can provide us with the details, the location, and possibly the contact information. Alright. We are located on the first floor of Garden City Mall. We are called DentMind Dental Center. Our phone number is 0705 555 088. Yes. Welcome. From me to you, I want to tell you all this is the place you should come. I want you to experience it, and then I'll also let you know about my experience. So, thank you so much, Mwinde. And I'm looking forward to sitting in that dental chair. See you guys.