NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - PAGE 22

As we all know, dental implant treatment is the gold standard for replacing missing teeth. This is true for single missing teeth, several missing teeth or all missing teeth. However, not everyone is suitable for dental implants.Here are 10 key factors that are required for long term success: 1. A healthy mouth without tooth decay and gum disease 2. Adequate bone height- ideally greater than 8mm . This can be assessed on a CT scan. 3. Adequate bone width- ideal greater than 5mm. This can be assessed on a CT … CONTINUE READING

We love our Waterlase i Plus laser. Why? Well, it makes treatment that was difficult, painful, time consuming and costly into an everyday event. A prime example of this is surgical crown lengthening. What is this? Well, if you have broken a tooth and there is not enough tooth left to place a crown, you will need surgical crown lengthening. In the old days, this involved a scapel, stitches, bleeding, pain and a long time to wait before the next step. No longer. Using the Waterlase i Plus, we can perform th… READ MORE

The Summer is here, the sun is shining and it's now a great time to whiten your teeth. We have 3 great ways to whiten your teeth this year: Philips Zoom LED - this is our best tooth whitening technique by far with consistently excellent results achieved. The process involves a 90-120 minute session at the practice for instant results. We provide a FREE take home kit to continue at home for 3-5 days and maintain your new pearly whites. We have a special offer at just £499 at present. (usual fee £795) Phi… READ MORE

We will be closed on Friday and Saturday 27th/28th May for a very special reason- we will be attending the wedding of Jenny our excellent hygienist and therapist. Jenny has been with us for over six years and proven to be an invaluable asset to the practice. Her attention to detail is second to none and she is known for her gentle and caring manner. Many of our clients comment on how their past hygiene treatments were painful and sore; not with Jenny. Congratulations Jenny, we all wish you the very best i… READ MORE

We would like to think we are one of London's best cosmetic and general dentists. Our ethos is minimally invasive, kind dentistry that promotes healing and is biocompatible with the human body. The the past, cosmetic dentistry meant one thing- the Hollywood smile and cutting down teeth for super white veneers. Those days have past thankfully. Modern day dental care means that we can transform a smile without cutting, drilling, needles and any pain. What's more, these techniques are far less costly. No brai… READ MORE

Our case of the month for May is a cosmetic bonding case which transformed the smile of our patient in just one 60 minute appointment.Here are the photos:… CONTINUE READING

There are literally hundreds of dentists in London and choosing the best dentist in London for you can be a daunting task. We have 5 key factors which will help you to make the decision: Credentials: It is important to look for experience, post graduate qualifications and continuing education. Dentistry is an ever changing profession with major differences between basic and advanced dental care. Make sure your dentist is properly trained and well thought of in the profession. Case studies: Ask to see cas… READ MORE

Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth- even ones that were lost many years ago. In the future, we may be able to grow new teeth but for now implants are the solution. Our case study involves teeth that were taken out a few years ago and replaced with implants: Missing teeth, large gap and unable to bite properly Implants placed- restored function and aesthetics The latter photograph was taken on the day the new teeth were fitted. We will show you how the gum improves over time … READ MORE

Would you like straight teeth for the summer? Would you like the braces hidden from view? Are you after cosmetic improvement? If the answers are yes to the above, we can help. Just take a look at our case below to show how invisible braces can straighten your teeth within a few months. A hidden tooth and a rotated front tooth Straight teeth using invisible braces A lovely new smile created by Dr Nissit Patel using invisible lingual braces. To find out more please contact us. Photographs cannot be… READ MORE

Our case of the month for March involves a full transformation of the entire mouth. The treatment involved planning using Insignia. What is Insignia? Well, this is a fantastic software platform that allows us to plan the best possible teeth positions for each case in very fine detail. We can then produce dental braces which are bespoke for your teeth including the orthodontic wires and a treatment plan which is finely tuned to produce the best end result in the quickest time frame. Our case shows how beau… READ MORE