Mainstream guidance is to avoid elective dental work, including non-urgent amalgam removal, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and we follow it. If a filling is failing and needs attention while you are expecting, we manage it conservatively and plan anything elective for later. Please tell us if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
No, not as a blanket rule. We replace fillings that are failing or clinically indicated, and we support informed personal preference. We do not advise removing sound, functioning fillings for general-health reasons, in line with mainstream dental evidence, and we will tell you so plainly at your examination.
The Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique, published by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. It sets out precautions for removing amalgam: rubber-dam isolation, high-volume suction, water cooling, sectioning the filling in pieces, air filtration and protective coverings. We apply these precautions whenever we remove an amalgam at our Islington clinic.
It depends on the number and size of fillings and what replaces each one, so we give a written, itemised quote after a £65 examination. Composite replacements are quoted in writing; ceramic inlays are £750, onlays £850 and crowns £950 to £1,200. 0% APR finance over 12 months via Tabeo is available, subject to status.
We make partial dentures at 222 Essex Road, Islington, London N1 3AP, about two minutes from Essex Road station and one stop from Highbury & Islington. The 38, 56, 73, 341 and 476 buses stop nearby, and Angel is 15–20 minutes' walk. We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm (Tuesday from 9am), by appointment.
Yes, in the short term. A flexible single-tooth denture is from £600, while a single implant is from £2,200 including the crown. Implants preserve bone and feel fixed, but need surgery and healing time. A denture can also be a sound interim step while you plan an implant with our implant dentist, Dr Rishil Patel.
Usually, yes, with care. Sensitivity is a reason to plan rather than to avoid whitening. We look for the cause first, such as gum recession, grinding or acid wear, then use a lower-strength or desensitising gel and adjust wear time. Many sensitive patients whiten comfortably at home with custom trays, which allow the pace to be slowed if needed.
With good care, a flexible partial denture typically lasts several years and a cobalt chrome denture often longer, though results vary. The gum and bone beneath a gap change slowly, so a denture may need relining to restore its fit or eventually replacing. We check the fit at your routine examinations and advise when an adjustment is due.
In the UK, tooth whitening is a dental procedure. Gels containing more than 0.1% hydrogen peroxide can only be provided by, or on the prescription of, a registered dental professional after an examination. Salon treatments using stronger gels are operating outside the law, and they cannot check whether your gums, enamel and existing dental work are suitable.
Not if they are well designed and well cared for. Clasps place some extra load on the teeth they grip, and plaque can collect around them, which raises the risk of decay and gum disease. We design clasps and rests to spread forces, and regular hygiene visits (30 minutes, £85) and check-ups protect the supporting teeth.
No. Peroxide whitens natural tooth structure only and has no effect on porcelain, composite or other dental work. If restorations are visible, we assess them before you start, because whitening the surrounding teeth can make them look darker. Sometimes the best sequence is to whiten first, wait around two weeks, then replace older restorations to match.
Most patients keep a good result for one to three years, depending on how much coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco they have. Whitening gives you a lighter starting point rather than stopping new stain. Because you keep your custom trays, maintaining the shade is usually a few nights of top-up gel rather than repeating the whole treatment.
Yes. A one tooth denture is a common, non-surgical way to fill a single gap without preparing the neighbouring teeth. We usually make it in a flexible material from £600, and it can be fitted in one appointment once records are complete. If an implant or bridge would serve you better, we explain why before you decide.
Whitening itself is not painful, but some people notice temporary sensitivity, often brief twinges, during the course or for a day or two afterwards. We reduce this by controlling gel strength and wear time, using a desensitising formulation where needed and protecting the gums. If your teeth are already sensitive, tell us at assessment so we can adapt the plan.
It depends on the gap. A flexible denture with gum-coloured clasps suits a single tooth or a small gap and is light and discreet. A cobalt chrome framework suits several missing teeth: it is thinner, stronger and more stable. Temporary acrylic dentures are useful while gums heal. We recommend the design that suits your teeth, gums and bite.
In-chair whitening gives a fast, supervised head-start; home whitening with custom trays is gentler, more even and easy to top up. Used together, they give the most predictable and lasting result for most people. Either works well alone if it is planned around your teeth. We recommend the approach at assessment, once we know why your teeth are the colour they are.
At Dental & Wellness London, a single method of professional teeth whitening, either in-chair or custom take-home trays, is £450. The combined plan is £780 and includes an in-chair session, custom trays, gel and a review. Internal whitening for one darkened tooth is £495. Any treatment needed beforehand is quoted in writing first, and 0% APR finance over 12 months via Tabeo is available, subject to status.
At Dental & Wellness London in Islington, a flexible single-tooth partial denture is from £600 and a cobalt chrome partial denture is from £1,200. Larger and complete dentures are quoted in writing after assessment. Every plan starts with a dental examination (£65), and 0% APR finance over 12 months via Tabeo is available, subject to status.
Our practice is at 222 Essex Road, Islington, London N1 3AP, two minutes from Essex Road station and one stop from Highbury & Islington. Buses 38, 56, 73, 341 and 476 stop nearby, and Angel is a 15–20 minute walk. Many patients cycle or use Lime and Forest e-bikes. We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm (Tuesday from 9am), by appointment.
Yes. The clinic is on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible. If you have particular needs, such as extra time, a carer attending or anxiety about dental treatment, let us know when you book and we will plan the appointment around them. We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm (Tuesday from 9am), by appointment only.
We assess teenagers and treat suitable cases with aligners, with a parent present at consultation. Whether aligners or fixed braces suit a teenager depends partly on how reliably they will be worn, which we discuss openly. Where growth modification or a complex bite is involved, we refer to a specialist orthodontist. NHS orthodontics may be available to under-18s who meet clinical criteria.
Yes. We offer 0% APR finance over 12 months via Tabeo, subject to status, for larger treatment such as Invisalign, implants and veneers. Your treatment is quoted in writing first, so you know the full cost before deciding whether to spread it. Routine examinations and hygiene visits are paid on the day.
Most people feel pressure or tenderness for a day or two after each new aligner or adjustment, which settles with time. Aligners avoid the cheek and lip irritation that brackets and wires can cause. Simple pain relief is rarely needed beyond the first few days. Persistent pain is not normal, and we would want to see you if it occurs.
For mild to moderate crowding, spacing and many bite corrections, aligners such as Invisalign work as well as fixed braces when they are worn around 22 hours a day. Fixed braces still have the edge for severe rotations, extraction cases and skeletal discrepancies. We tell you at consultation which category your teeth fall into, and refer where a specialist is the better choice.
For many adults it is, because aligned teeth are easier to clean, wear more evenly and often look more balanced. It is worth it when the plan is sound and retention is taken seriously. It is not worth it if the gums are unhealthy or the result cannot be held. A free consultation tells you which applies to you before you spend anything.