Dental Treatments in Greater London

Porcelain Veneers

If your front teeth are stained, chipped, or malaligned, veneers will give you a perfect appearance with minimum tooth adjustment.
Porcelain veneers make teeth look natural and healthy, and because they are very thin and are held in place by a special strong permanent bond very little preparation of the tooth is required.
Porcelain veneers can improve the colour, shape and position of teeth and can also be used to close small gaps, when braces are not suitable.

Crowns

A crown is a permanent restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth.
Crowns are an ideal restoration for teeth that have been broken, or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling.
A dental crown could be used for a number of other reasons, for instance: to improve the appearance of a heavily restored tooth, to strengthen root filled teeth or to help hold a bridge or denture firmly in place.

Bridges

A dental bridge is usually used to replace smaller numbers of missing teeth, or when the missing teeth are only on one side of the mouth.
You should replace missing teeth for a number of reasons. Your appearance is one reason. Another is that the gap left by a missing tooth can mean greater strain is put on the teeth at either side.
Spaces that are left may result in tilting or drifting of adjacent teeth. This reduces the function of the teeth and causes food trapping and decay.

Dental Implants

Dental implants offer a permanent solution for your missing teeth. A dental implant is essentially a substitute for a natural root and commonly it is screw or cylinder shaped.
Each implant is placed into a socket carefully prepared at the precise location of the intended tooth. Sometimes the implant can be placed at the same time as removal of the tooth all on the same day.
In order to support replacement teeth, dental implants normally have some form of internal screw thread or post space that allows a variety of components to be fitted. Once fitted, these components provide the foundation for long-term support of crowns bridges or dentures.

Tooth Whitening

Teeth are stained by the foods and drinks we consume. Smoking further stains teeth and the natural bright, white shade becomes darkened.  Professional Home Tooth whitening is a successful and simple method of lightening the colour of your teeth.
We perform home tooth whitening where a custom made mouth tray is created. A whitening gel is placed in the tray which you then wear whilst asleep or for short periods during the day. Results are normally seen over 2 weeks or for patients wanting a more immediate result we also provide chairside laser whitening

We use the latest technology and the most advanced light and chemical activated tooth whitening system which takes about an hour to complete. The chairside gel is painted over your teeth and it is then light activated by power lamp for 10 minutes. After the first cycle, the gel is removed, and this process is repeated twice. This treatment achieves an average of 8 shades improvement.

Gum Disease Treatments

Screening for gum disease forms an integral part of your routine examination. Gum disease describes swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. There are two main forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal disease. Our in house hygienists perform the complete range of gum treatments from simple polishing to advanced gum therapy.
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. This is when the gums around the teeth become very red and swollen. Long-standing gingivitis can turn into periodontal disease. There are a number of types of periodontal disease and they all affect the tissues supporting the teeth. As the disease gets worse the bone anchoring the teeth in the jaw is lost, making the teeth loose. If this is not treated, the teeth may eventually fall out.

What is the cause of gum disease?
All gum disease is caused by plaque. Plaque is a film of bacteria which forms on the surface of the teeth and gums every day. Many of the bacteria in plaque are completely harmless, but there are some that have been shown to be the main cause of gum disease. To prevent and treat gum disease, you need to make sure you remove all the plaque from your teeth every day. This is done by brushing and flossing.

What happens if gum disease is not treated?
Unfortunately, gum disease progresses painlessly on the whole so that you do notice the damage it is doing. However, the bacteria are sometimes more active and this makes your gums sore. This can lead to gum abscesses. Over a number of years, the bone supporting the teeth can be lost. If the disease is left untreated for a long time, treatment can become more difficult.

How do I know if I have gum disease?
The first sign is blood on the toothbrush or in the rinsing water when you clean your teeth. Your gums may also bleed when you are eating, leaving a bad taste in your mouth. You may also notice that your breath becomes unpleasant.

Fillings

Decayed or broken teeth are restored with conventional fillings. We provide the complete range of fillings including posterior white fillings and the latest anterior cosmetic fillings for invisible repairs on front teeth.

Root Canal treatment

Root canal treatment has to be performed when a tooth dies as a result of trauma or deep decay. The internal root system is carefully cleaned and prepared using special instruments and then it is finally permanently sealed off. The top of the tooth is then restored and normally strengthened by the provision of a crown.

Dentures

Missing teeth can be replaced by removable dentures. These can be used to replace single teeth or complete sets of teeth. We provide both conventional acrylic dentures or metal based chrome cobalt dentures which produce a more retentive and stable final result. Our technicians use the best materials to produce life like natural results.

Inlays

An inlay is a pre fabricated restoration that is bonded into the tooth where a conventional filling would not be strong enough. We provide both gold inlays and cosmetic porcelain inlays that are made the same colour as the natural tooth.