Reena trained as a dentist first (BDS, 2006, GDC 104355) and practised in NHS and private dentistry for years before formally training in Ayurvedic medicine. The dual qualification means she can read a patient's case with both lenses simultaneously — modern clinical biomedicine for diagnosis and treatment, Ayurvedic constitutional understanding for the underlying patterns. She works closely with Dr Vishal on TMJ, bruxism and recurring oral inflammation cases where the integrated view changes outcomes.
Targeted oral probiotics (strains like L. reuteri and S. salivarius K12) have growing evidence for reducing gingivitis, plaque accumulation and bad breath. They're not a replacement for hygiene or for treating active gum disease — but as part of a broader strategy, they can shift the oral microbiome toward a healthier balance. We'd typically use them within a nutritional protocol led by Nicoletta, not as a stand-alone fix.
Often yes — particularly somatic body-psychodynamic work, which addresses the underlying nervous-system patterns that drive nocturnal clenching. A dental splint protects the teeth from wear damage. The therapy work shifts the why. At Dental Wellness London, Laura-Maria Schober (Positive Psychology coach with body psychodynamic and somatic-experiencing training) works with patients on the clenching-pattern question alongside the dental treatment — typically 6 to 10 sessions across a treatment period.
Yes — masseter muscle-relaxing treatment is one of the most effective interventions for severe clenching that hasn't responded to a night guard alone. By temporarily reducing the contraction force of the masseter muscles, it allows the jaw to rest and the muscle to gradually decondition. The effect typically lasts 12 to 16 weeks, and most patients see a softer jawline as a secondary benefit. We offer this alongside splint therapy and stress-pattern work for severe cases — not as a stand-alone fix.
Unconscious nocturnal jaw clenching usually has more than one driver. Stress and an over-activated nervous system are the most common — the body discharges tension at night that it can't release during the day. Bite imbalance can also play a role: when teeth don't meet evenly, the jaw muscles work harder to find a stable position. Other contributors include sleep position, mouth breathing, caffeine and alcohol intake before bed, and certain medications. A proper assessment looks at all of these.
Not necessarily. We will tell you honestly if skincare or another treatment would serve you better.
Mostly away from overfilled looks. Proportionate filler, combined with skin boosters for quality, gives the most natural result.
They need a short course and maintenance, and they do not restore volume. Small bumps and occasional bruising settle quickly.
Fillers, usually 9 to 18 months. Skin boosters last around 6 months after a course, with maintenance.
No. Skin boosters improve skin quality but do not add volume or lift.
Sometimes, depending on the areas. Often we space them a couple of weeks apart so each can be assessed properly.
Yes, they are often planned together because they share a contour.
It varies; many people start with 1 to 2ml.
It can blur early jowling, but it does not remove loose skin.
Most people find it manageable with numbing and filler containing local anaesthetic.
Yes, when planned in proportion and conservatively dosed.
Filler adds structure to a soft jaw; masseter treatment slims a wide, muscular jaw.
Usually 12 to 18 months.
At Dental & Wellness London, Islington, jawline enhancement is £300 per 1ml. How much you need is agreed at consultation.
In experienced hands with good anatomical knowledge, it is well established. Bruising and swelling are common and settle.
A filler technique using set injection points. We plan by your anatomy rather than a fixed number of points.
Age matters less than skin laxity. With significant sagging, surgery may give a better result, and we will say so.
Not with a proportionate, staged plan. Natural results are the aim.
It gives a visible lift by restoring support and improving skin quality, but it does not remove excess skin.
Typically 12 to 18 months, with maintenance.