Dr Preeti Kaur Gupta BDS(Lond), MFGDP(UK) RCS.Eng
GDC No. 83742
Special interests: Restorative & Cosmetic dentistry
Preeti is the practice principal and founder of Smile in London. Her flare for dentistry and good patient care was recognised early on during her training, where Preeti received two personal letters of commendation of excellence for her achievements in conservative dentistry as well as acquiring excellence grades in her restorative clinical tests including anterior tooth restoration, root canal treatment and crowns. Her noticeable special skills in these areas led her to gain her Degree with Merit in the Restorative dentistry field.
Since graduating from Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’ School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2004, Preeti has been committed to enhancing her special skills and to lifelong continuing professional development. After completing her Vocational training 2005, her strong enthusiasm for excellent patient care led her to achieve a certificate for Key skills in general dental practice in 2006. Soon after, she was awarded, by The Royal College of Surgeons, a Diploma of Membership to the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK) in 2007.
Preeti’s passion for cosmetic dentistry and aesthetic restorative dentistry led her to complete the Advanced Dentistry programme in 2008, presented by Dr Chris Orr (immediate past president of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry). Preeti is also a Clear Step (Clear Brace) Orthodontic practitioner and a Zoom! Tooth Laser whitening practitioner.
Where I work: Full time at Smile in London Wanstead.
I have been working in general dental practice for 4 years.
Non dental interests: Painting, Movies, Trips to the country side, Family, Pets, good food
New courses: Preeti will now be studying rejuvenation and is scheduled to commence Botox & dermal fillers in 2009.
Preeti is known for her gentle nature and is well liked in the practice. She is patient, kind and has vast experience treating patients who are nervous of the dentist. She is able to communicate in Punjabi and understands Hindi.
Preeti is a member of the following:
British Dental Association
General Dental Council
Medical Protection Society
Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK)
Dr Amit Kumar Gupta BDS (London)
GDC No. 84535
Special interests: Restorative & Cosmetic dentistry, Sedation & Implants
Amit is the practice principal, clinical director & founder of Smile in London. His skills in pain management & relief led him to achieve a commendation of excellence in Emergency Dentistry. Amit has a natural ability to make nervous patients feel at ease. This ability, combined with his practical skills led Amit to achieve further commendations in Oral surgery and periodontology (gum treatment), such treatments that can be challenging for nervous patients. He is building on this special skill by offering sedation to patients who are extremely anxious about dental treatment.
After graduating from the renowned Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’ School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2004, his commitment to excellent patient care has led him to undertake continuing professional development. He completed his Vocational training in 2005 and now himself, assists in the training of newly qualified dentists, passing on his skills. Being a long standing member of the British Dental Association, Amit has attended numerous accredited courses.
Amit has had the privilege to be under the tutelage of the renowned Dr Stan Kogon, Dean of the University Western Ontario Canada. He has also trained with Dr Dudley Glick, of the Weichman Endodontic clinic at UCLA and Dr Georges Zaugg, the well renowned Swiss Orthodontist.
Amit’s post graduate training has taken him into the field of orthodontics and he is a Certified Clear Step Orthodontic practitioner. He provides the amazing new invisible braces in order to straighten adults teeth discreetly. Amit’s special interests include cosmetic fillings and crowns. Amit is also a Zoom! Tooth Laser whitening practitioner. This technology is currently the No.1 tooth whitening system in the U.S. and is used on TV’s Extreme Make-over programme.
Where I work: Smile in London Wanstead & Leyton
He has been working in general dental practice for 4 years.
Non dental interests: Travelling the world with his wife Preeti, supporting his favourite football team!
New courses: Amit will now be studying to gain a diploma in Implantology
Amit is a member of the following:
British Dental Association
General Dental Council
Medical Defence Union
Dental Defence Union
Clear Step (UK)
Wanstead Dental Team Dr Harjinder Matharu BDS(Lond) DGDP(UK)
Associate Dentist
GDC No. 64012
Qualified at Guy's Hospital Dental School. Harj has over 20 years experience and has helped to improve the smiles of thousands of patients.
A dynamic visionary practitioner, Harj is a regular at the World Aesthetics Congress and has trained with some of the leading figures in cosmetic dentistry, including New York's Dr Larry Rosenthal ('The Dentist's Dentist', with clients such as Donald Trump, Matt Dillon and Normandie Keith) and Bill Dorfman ('Dentist to the stars' and inventor of 'Zoom! Whitening System').
As well as cosmetic dentistry, his other interests include Implants, Sedation (Sleep) dentistry and rehabilitation of severely broken down dentitions. His hobbies include tennis, cycling, fund raising events for charities and spending time with his four, yes four! young kids.
Dr Ganesh Thakare
Associate Dentist
GDC No. 65062
After having qualified from The Royal London Hospital in 1989, Ganesh focused his skills in the dental cosmetics field. As well as general dentistry, Ganesh is one of our Tooth whitening practitioners, who uses the latest ZOOM2! Technology. He has vast experience and skills in the provision of Crowns, Bridges and Veneers. Ganesh is well known for his gentle chair side manner. His hobbies include Football, DIY and going out.
Miss Jeni Morton
Practice Manager
Jeni is our Practice Manager who will always do her best to help and answer any questions you may have. Jeni is a highly experienced member of our team and has been working in the dental profession for over 20 years. She has also has extensive dental nursing experience. When she’s not working she enjoys cooking, travelling and spending time with family.
Miss Claire Dore
Head Dental Nurse
Claire has recently returned from her maternity leave and we are very pleased to have her back. She is a family person and has wonderful skills working with children. She has been a member of our team for 11 years and is our Head Dental Nurse. She also has excellent skills at comforting and reassuring anxious and nervous patients. She is experienced in assisting with sedation and dental implants. Claire is fully qualified after gaining good passes in the exams set by the National Examining Board of Dental Nursing (NEBDN) and has over 10 years experience in the dental field. In this time, Claire was selected to pass on her exceptional skills by training student dental nurses on NVQ Level 3 to her own high standards.
Laraine Fallows
Dental Nurse
Laraine is another one of our exceptional and most experienced dental surgery assistants. She trained at The Royal Dental Hospital in Leicester Square in 1982, where she achieved her Hospital and National certificates. She has had long standing experience in the dental care field, including some work in within the NHS. Laraine now works full time in private dental practice. Laraine has been a member of our team for 3 years. She has a passion for football and has been a loyal supporter of her team, Arsenal since 1971! She also enjoys swimming, yoga, reading, walking and is a big fan of Singer David Essex!
Sabrina Ramsaroup
Dental Nurse
Sabrina is the newest addition to our team. She Trained at King’s College London for 2 years where she achieved her NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Oral Health Care and Dental Nursing. She previously worked for BUPA Healthcare and the Eastman dental Institute. She is a specialist dental nurse in the fields of oral surgery, implants & orthodontics. Sabrina’s hobbies include creative writing, reading, travelling & music.
Leyton Dental Team Dr Satish Gupta BSc BDS FDS RCPS(Glasg)
Head Dentist
Having Qualified in 1970, Dr Satish Gupta worked in Hospitals as a Senior House Officer and Registrar. He has gained vast and valuable experiences in all faculties of dentistry. He took a special interest in the field of Oral Surgery and Restorative dentistry. He presently has a special interest in Implants and providing Flexible Valplast Denture and Crown and Bridge work.
Dr Uma Gupta BDS MSc HYP(Lon)
Head Dentist
Uma qualified in 1975. After following hospital career, she settled in general practice in 1981. In 2004, she completed a MSc in Hypnosis Applied to Dentistry from the renowned UCL. Her special interest is in helping very nervous and anxious patients.
Dr Kazi Shahkir Hussain BDS(Lon)
Associate Dentist
GDC No. 81434
Kazi qualified from Guy's, King's & St Thomas' School in 2002 and has been working at Smile in London for the past 5 years. He is a friendly and patient dentist who provides pain free cosmetic and routine treatments and is keen to help patients making informed choices. He believes preventive dentistry is the best form of treatment and is passionate about educating patients in dental health.
Mrs Joanna Hinchcliffe
Receptionist
Miss Julie White
Receptionist
Teeth Whitening
Teeth are stained by the foods and drinks we consume. Smoking further stains teeth and the natural bright, white shade becomes darkened. Teeth whitening is a successful and simple method of lightening the colour of your teeth. The degree of whiteness achieved will vary from patient to patient and with the type of bleaching process chosen.
Office ZOOM! Teeth Whitening
Your teeth can be lightened immediately using this technique which is conducted in our Dental Practices in Wanstead and Leyton.
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Our Office 1-hour power whitening can whiten teeth by up to several shades, brightening your teeth dramatically to its natural shade. Your lips and gums are covered and a gel is applied to your teeth. A special light is positioned over your teeth to activate the gel, which gently penetrates your teeth, breaking up stains and discolouration. Whiter, brighter teeth in less than an hour!
Home Whitening
A custom made mouth tray is created. A whitening gel is placed in the tray which you then wear whist asleep or for short periods during the day.
Results are normally seen over 2 weeks.
Porcelain Veneers If your front teeth are stained, chipped, or malaligned, veneers will give you a good life-like appearance with minimum tooth adjustment.
A veneer is a porcelain facing on the front of your teeth usually your top teeth, it is just like a false finger nail.
Veneers are made out of porcelain and are used mainly for aesthetic reasons.
Veneers make teeth look natural and healthy, and because they are very thin and are held in place by a special strong bond (rather like super-glue) very little preparation of the tooth is needed.
Porcelain veneers can improve the colour, shape and position of teeth.
A precise shade of porcelain can be chosen to give the right colour to improve a single discoloured or stained tooth or to lighten front teeth (usually the upper ones) generally.
Veneers can also be used to close small gaps, when orthodontics (braces) are not suitable.
If one tooth is slightly out of position, a veneer can sometimes be fitted to bring it into line with the others.
White Fillings If the decay is not too serious, our cosmetic dentist will remove all the decay and restore the tooth with a white (tooth coloured) filling.
Our dentists can safely replace silver amalgam fillings with white tooth coloured fillings.
Dental decay happens when the enamel and dentine of a tooth become softened by acid attack, producing a cavity (hole).
More about decay detection in our Preventive Dentistry section.
Gum Contouring and Teeth Reshaping Lengthen the appearance of your teeth by reshaping your gums.
Shorten, smoothen or level your teeth to improve your smile line.
Broken Teeth A veneer can make a chipped tooth look intact again. The porcelain covers the whole of the front of the tooth with a thicker section replacing the broken part.
Bonding: sometimes instead of a porcelain veneer, a natural colour ‘composite’ material is used instead of porcelain.
A natural-coloured filling material can be used for minor repairs to front teeth like chipped or broken tooth corners.
Crowns A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth.
A crown is sometimes known as a ‘cap’. Crowns are an ideal restoration for teeth that have been broken, or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling. They can be made of porcelain or gold or a combination of these materials.
A dental crown could be used for a number of other reasons, for instance:
- you may have discoloured fillings and would like to improve the appearance of the tooth
- you may have had a root filling which will need a crown to protect it
- it may help hold a bridge or denture firmly in place.
Bridges Besides having dental implants, there are two main ways to replace missing teeth. The first is with a removable false tooth or teeth – a partial denture. The second is with a fixed bridge.
A dental bridge is usually used where there are fewer teeth to replace, or when the missing teeth are only on one side of the mouth. Bridges are usually made of a precious metal base.
If the bridge will show, porcelain is then bonded to the base. Sometimes, there are other non-precious metals used in the base to reduce the cost.
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.
A gap can also mean your ‘bite’ is affected, because the teeth next to the space can lean into the gap and alter the way the upper and lower teeth bite together. This can then lead to food getting packed into the gap, which causes both decay and gum disease.
Dental Dentures Replacing lost or missing teeth has substantial benefits for your health and appearance.
A complete or full denture replaces the natural teeth and provides support for cheeks and lips.
Without this support, sagging facial muscles can make a person appear older and reduce their ability to eat and speak.
A dental denture is an appliance which is worn to replace lost or missing teeth to enable you to enjoy a healthy diet and smile with confidence. A complete or full denture is one that replaces all of the natural teeth in either the upper or lower jaws. A partial denture fills in the spaces created by lost or missing teeth and is attached to your natural teeth with metal clasps or devices called precision attachments.
The base of a denture is called a plate and can be made of either acrylic (plastic) or metal. The teeth are normally made of acrylic and can be made to match your natural teeth. This is especially important in the case of partial dentures.
Children Dentists Our Dentists aim to prevent dental disease rather than treat it at a later date.
Fluoride applications and fissure sealants (tooth coloured sealants) are applied to biting surfaces of children's teeth to prevent decay.
Hygiene Dental hygiene treatment includes professionally cleaning the teeth for the patient. This is usually called scaling and polishing. However, perhaps our most important role is showing the patient the best way to keep the teeth free of plaque.
The dentist also plays an important role in treating gum disease.
Bad Breath Dental Bad breath is a very common problem and there are many different causes. Persistent bad breath is usually caused by the smelly gases released by the bacteria that coat your teeth and gums.
However, strong foods like garlic and onions can add to the problem. Smoking is also one of the main causes of bad breath, along with certain illnesses such as nasal and stomach conditions.
Bits of food that get caught between the teeth and on the tongue will rot and can sometimes cause an unpleasant smell. So correct and regular brushing is very important to keep your breath smelling fresh.
The bacteria on our teeth and gums (plaque) also cause gum disease and dental decay. If you see your dentist regularly this will not only help prevent bad breath but will also let the dentist look for and treat these problems.
Gum Disease Treatments Screening for gum disease forms an integral part of your routine examination.
What is gum disease?
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.
What is gingivitis?
Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums. This is when the gums around the teeth become very red and swollen. Often the swollen gums bleed when they are brushed during cleaning.
What is periodontal disease?
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, and pus may ooze from around the teeth. 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. Your breath may also become unpleasant.
Tooth Decay Detection Decay may or may not cause discomfort; even though it doesn’t hurt, the tooth is deteriorating.
Using higher magnification and powerful lighting, it is easier to detect decay at an early stage to prevent excessive tooth damage. When cavities are small, they are much easier and less expensive to treat.
Early tooth decay does not tend to show many physical signs. Sometimes the tooth looks healthy, but your dentist will be able to see from an x-ray whether you have any decay under the enamel, any possible infections in the roots, or any bone loss around the tooth.
Mouth Cancer Screening Mouth cancer is a malignant growth which can occur in any part of the mouth, including the tongue, lips and throat. Mouth cancers have a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or skin melanoma. The mortality rate is just over 50%, despite treatment, with about 1,700 deaths per year in the UK. This is because of late detection. Visit your dentist at once if you notice any abnormal problems or are not sure. Regular dental checkups allow early detection of abnormalities in the mouth.
Mouth Cancer Foundation
The Mouth Cancer Foundation is a registered charity that raises awareness of mouth cancers and proviedes information and support to patients, carers and health professionals.
Giving Up Smoking
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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 drilled at the precise location of the intended tooth. Often the implant can be placed at the same time as removal of the tooth all on the same day.
If an implant has a screw-thread on its outer surface it can be screwed into position and if it does not, it is usually tapped into place. The main aim during installation of any implant is to achieve immediate close contact with the surrounding bone. This creates an initial stability, which over time is steadily enhanced by further growth of bone into microscopic roughnesses on the implant surface.
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. Click here for illustrated information.
Oral Surgery (Extractions) Oral surgery can be provided with sedation for nervous patients.
Wisdom Teeth
Sometimes there may not be room in your mouth for your wisdom teeth and, as they start to come through, they push against the teeth already there or may start to come through at an angle. When this happens, you might feel some pain or discomfort, so the best thing to do is to visit your dentist.
The dentist will probably take an x-ray of your mouth to see how - or if - your wisdom teeth are coming through. From this, they will be able to make a judgement on whether or not to take them out, and how easy or difficult it might be. Extractions can also be done under sedation.
Extractions
Having a tooth out is the same as having an operation and, because of this, you must look after the area to speed healing and to reduce the risk of infection. Here are some pointers:
- For the first 24 hours, try to avoid eating hot food, don't smoke, don't drink any alcohol and try not to disturb any blood clot which might have formed.
- Don't rinse your mouth for 24 hours after extraction. After that, rinse gently with warm salty water - half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of water is enough.
- Brush your teeth as normal to keep your mouth as clean as possible.
- You may feel some small pieces of bone work their way out of the socket - don't worry, this is perfectly normal.
- There may be some swelling and a bit of discomfort in the first two to three days. If you need to, take some ordinary painkillers - aspirin, ibuprofen or paracetomol will be fine.
- If you feel pain a few days after the tooth has been removed, it might be where the blood clot has broken down leaving an empty hole in the gum. This is called a 'dry socket' and will need to be looked at by your dentist. Simply go back and the dentist will pack the wound to ease your discomfort.
Your dentist may have given you some gauze to place onto the area where the tooth has been removed - if not, a clean cloth handkerchief will do just as well (but not a paper tissue).
- Roll it into a small firm pad large enough to fit over the gap (probably around 1cm by 3cm).
- Sit up and gently clear away any blood clots around the gap using the gauze or hanky.
- Put a clean pad over the gap (from tongue side to cheek side) and bite down on it firmly for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Take the pad off and check whether the bleeding has stopped. If not, apply a fresh pad and contact your dentist.
Root Canal Therapy
What is root canal treatment?
Root canal treatment (also called endodontics) is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (known as the pulp) is infected through decay or injury.
Why is root canal treatment needed?
If the pulp becomes infected, the infection may spread through the root canal system of the tooth.
This may eventually lead to an abscess. If root canal treatment (RCT) is not carried out, the infection will spread and the tooth may need to be taken out.
Does it hurt?
No. A local anaesthetic is used and it should feel no different to having an ordinary filling done.
What does it involve?
The aim of the treatment is to remove all infection from the root canal. The root is then cleaned and filled to prevent any further infection. Root canal treatment is a skilled and time-consuming procedure. Most courses of treatment will involve two or more visits to your dentist.
At the first appointment, the infected pulp is removed. Any abscesses, which may be present, can also be drained at this time. The root canal is then cleaned and shaped ready for the filling. A temporary filling is put in and the tooth is left to settle.
The tooth is checked at a later visit and when all the infection has cleared, the tooth is permanently filled.
What will my tooth look like after treatment?
In the past, a root filled tooth would often darken after treatment. However, with modern techniques this does not usually happen. If there is any discolouration, there are several treatments available to restore the natural appearance.
What if it happens again?
Root canal treatment is usually very successful. However, if the infection comes back the treatment can be repeated.
What if I don’t have the treatment?
The alternative is to have the tooth out. Once the pulp is destroyed, it can’t heal and it is not recommended to leave an infected tooth in the mouth. Although some people would prefer an extraction, it is usually best to keep as many natural teeth as possible.
Will the tooth be safe after treatment?
Yes. However, it is better to restore the tooth with a crown to provide extra support and strength to the tooth.
Where can this treatment be carried out?
Root canal treatment is a routine dental procedure, which your dentist will be happy to do for you.
What about aftercare?
Root-treated teeth should be treated just the same as any other tooth. Remember to clean your teeth at least once a day, preferably with a fluoride toothpaste. Cut down on sugary snacks, and keep them only to mealtimes if possible. See your dentist for regular check-ups.
Nervous Patients Is there anything that can help me with my fear of the dentist?
Yes. Some people are so frightened of the dentist that they will not go for dental treatment. They can overcome their fears with relaxation or sedation. Our dentists are sympathetic about these feelings, and you can ask our dentists about these ways to help.
What is sedation?
We offer an intravenous or IV sedation. This is given by injection, either in the back of your hand or in your arm. The dose will depend on the amount of treatment needed and the length of time it will take to complete.
How will IV sedation in the surgery affect me?
You become drowsy and unaware of any treatment, but you are still able to co-operate with the dentist. The effects of sedative medicine take some time to wear off and your dentist will tell you how long the drugs will take to clear from your body. You won’t be able to drink alcohol, drive or work machinery during this time.
What else can help?
You can be helped to feel relaxed by ‘relative analgesia’ sometimes known as inhalation sedation. This means breathing in a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen (‘laughing gas’) which quickly leads to a pleasant, relaxed feeling. The dentist puts you at ease at the same time, by talking softly and suggesting what you feel. You remain conscious all the time, although you may be a little drowsy, and any treatment given causes you no discomfort. You breathe in the mixture through a nosepiece, which is very comfortable. You can’t overdose on the gas, as the mixture quickly leaves the body if you breathe in one or two breaths of ordinary air. There are no after-effects either, and you can drive a car after about 15 minutes. Many dentists use this safe and effective technique.
How does relaxation work?
When we are faced with a challenge or something we’re afraid of, such as a visit to the dentist, our bodies produce substances, which raise our anxiety. However, we can train our bodies to work against this anxiety, by learning to relax. It’s not possible to be anxious and relaxed at the same time, so learning relaxation helps control our anxiety.
Perfect Clear braces PerfectClear system is a series of invisible, micro-thin K positioners to straighten teeth, helping you to achieve beautiful smiles without people knowing you are undergoing any orthodontic treatments. So you will be able to smile more during your treatment as well as after. There would also be no need to change your lifestyle as PerfectClear K positioners are imperceptible and can be taken out whenever necessary. What's more, it's more comfortable than the conventional braces because there are no metal wires or bands! The K positioners work by exerting mild, but painless pressure that gently maneuver your teeth into the desired position, giving you the smile you want.
Procedure
Step 1
We need to take impressions of both upper and lower arches and send them to PerfectClear.
Step 2
PerfectClear's diagnostic department will provide us with a treatment plan. We will then discuss a few options with you, explaining the length of treatment required and costs involved.
Step 3
Once you understand the financial implications and commitment involved, we will take upper and lower silicon impressions, O.P.G and digital photographs and send them to PerfectClear so that a series of customised K Positioners can be developed.
Step 4
Upon completion of development a series of 8 pack K positioners, we will guide you in wearing the positioners. We will check your progress at regular intervals to make sure your treatment is successful and that you get the beautiful smile you deserve.
Clear Step Invisible Braces ClearStep™
Clearstep is a simple affordable series of clear positioning trays, which gently guide your teeth from their present to the desired position.
Botox Boulinum Toxin What is botulinum toxin?
Botulinum toxin is a purified bacterial substance that blocks muscle nerve signals. The dentist can safely inject botulinum toxin to weaken facial muscle and diminish unwanted wrinkles and frown lines that appear across the forehead and at the corners of the eyes (crow’s feet).
The Botox anti-wrinkle treatment can smooth out age-related wrinkles such as crows feet, frown lines or lines on the forehead. It works in a different way than the injected gels and the effects last between 3 – 5 months.
What is BOTOX®?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple, non-surgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
One 10-minute treatment, a few tiny injections and within days there's a noticeable improvement in those persistent lines between the brows, which can last up to 4 months. Results may vary.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those frown lines between the brows to form over time.
A million people have been treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic since FDA approval in 2002. Not just models and movie stars, but people from all types of professions.
BOTOX® Cosmetic can smooth moderate to severe frown lines between your brows for up to 4 months.
Visit the BOTOX® website for more information.
Restylane Restylane is a crystal clear gel form of hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the body. Hyaluronic acid holds water, hydrating and giving volume to the skin.
Sculptra Putting back what time takes out, naturally
Sculptra™ is a long-lasting, clinical-proven treatment than can smooth deep lines and wrinkles and restore facial volume lost to the body's natural ageing process. The improvement is gradual, long-lasting and gives you an entirely natural-looking fuller face.
Sculptra™ is an injectable volumising treatment that stimulates the build up of the body’s own collagen to smooth out lines and wrinkles and restore lost facial volume to give you a fuller, younger-looking face.
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Sue (47), Mother-of-Three and Conference Organiser, Basildon
"Until I had this work done, I would hold my hand to my mouth every time I smiled - I was so self-conscious about my teeth. And in my line of business, that isn't a good thing.
The treatment I received wasn't painful and I was amazed by the results. It is 100% better - the colour is a perfect match, my teeth are a better shape and even the shape of my mouth looks better.
Best of all, people at work have noticed and, although I didn't go into this for comsmetic reasons and I had to have the work done anyway, it has really improved my 'look'. I feel so much more confident now."
Alex (30), Public Relations, Leytonstone
"I am very happy with my new white teeth! Everything was very professional and my smile looks ‘A million dollars’!."
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Private Fee Guide
The fees below are correct as at 29 October 2008 and should be treated as a guide only. Please call the practice for up to date prices.
Dental Appointments
Smile in London
19 Cambridge Park
Wanstead London
E11 2PU
T: 020 8532 9990 |
Smile in London
399 High Road
Leyton London
E10 5NA
T: 020 8539 1653 |
Appointment Cancellations
If you are unable to attend your appointment, please give us at least 24 hours notice. Please note that there may be a charge for late cancellations or missed appointments.
New Dental Patients
When you first contact us, we'll make an appointment for your initial examination.
At this appointment we'll thoroughly check your teeth, gums and soft tissues (like your tongue). We might photograph your teeth with our tiny intra-oral camera for a clearer, close-up view. We only use the latest digital x-rays: not only are these highly accurate, but they only use about one-fifth of the dose of a conventional x-ray, which is considered an important safety benefit. Your dentist will point out any problem or potential problem areas with you, and discuss all the options you have to solve them. Feel free to ask any questions at all about any aspect of your oral health.
We will always explain all the treatment options that are available to you and help you decide which you feel is best for yourself and we will show you any x-rays that are taken and explain them to you.
You will be given a personalised computer estimate, itemising all costs for your treatment. This will be given to you before any treatment commences. If for any reason your treatment plan may change you will be kept fully informed and all cost implications will be explained in advance.
Medical Histories
Please keep us informed of any new medication or medical conditions you may have. We would like every patient to complete a new medical history form every year, this can be taken away and sent back in a pre-paid envelope. Please ask the nurse in surgery for a Medical History form.
Dental Emergencies
We offer emergency dental services for instant pain relief.
If you have a problem that requires urgent attention or advice please ring as early in the day as possible. By helping us in this way can usually find anappointment within 24 hours of contact. Outside of normal practice hours ring our usual practice number and follow the instructions onthe answer phone. As a Denplan or Private patient you have access to emergency advice and treatment out of hours, if necessary.
Dental Emergency
Please contact the practice on 020 8532 9990 (Wanstead) or 020 8539 1653 (Leyton) early in the morning if you have an emergency.
Out of Hours
Please telephone the practice on 020 8532 9990 (Wanstead) or 020 8539 1653 (Leyton) where the answer phone message will give details of emergency provisions.
Email Us
Email Smile in London at info@smileinlondon.co.uk
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