Yes. We are at 222 Essex Road, Islington, London N1 3AP, two minutes from Essex Road station and one stop from Highbury & Islington. Angel is a 15–20 minute walk, and buses 38, 56, 73, 341 and 476 stop nearby. Appointments are Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm (Tuesday from 9am).
Yes. If a bridge debonds it can often be re-cemented, and if it fractures or the support teeth develop problems it can be replaced. Sometimes, at that point, an implant becomes the better option. Regular check-ups help us spot problems at the margins early, when they are simpler to fix.
From normal conversational distance, most people will not notice. The trays are clear and thin, and attachments are tooth-coloured. You may have a slight lisp for the first few days while your tongue adjusts. Many of our patients wear aligners through client meetings, presentations and weddings without others realising.
A traditional bridge usually takes two appointments around two to three weeks apart: one to prepare the teeth and fit a temporary, and one to fit the final bridge. An implant-supported bridge takes longer, because the implants need three to six months to heal before the bridge is made.
You take the aligners out to eat and to drink anything other than plain water, then brush or rinse before putting them back. Hot drinks can warp the plastic, and sugary or acidic drinks trapped under the trays raise the risk of decay. Most patients settle into a routine of fewer snacks and set mealtimes within a week or two.
Invisalign grades providers by the number of cases they treat. Diamond II places Dr Vishal Patel in the top 1% of UK Invisalign providers. It reflects experience and volume rather than a quality award, but that experience shapes planning: knowing which movements are realistic, when refinements are likely and when another approach would serve you better.
Neither is better for everyone. An implant leaves the neighbouring teeth untouched and helps preserve bone, but needs surgery and healing time. A bridge avoids surgery and is quicker, and suits cases where the neighbouring teeth already need crowns. We compare both against your own mouth at consultation.
Yes. Orthodontic consultations, including Invisalign, are free at Dental & Wellness London. Dr Vishal Patel examines your teeth and bite, takes an iTero scan and shows you a ClinCheck preview of the planned movement. If you have not had a recent check-up, we may suggest a dental examination (£65) so any decay or gum problems are treated first.
At our Islington clinic, Invisalign Express costs £2,200, Moderate £3,400 and Unlimited £4,500–£4,900. The consultation, with iTero scan and ClinCheck preview, is free, and your fee is confirmed in a written plan before you commit. Retainers are quoted with the plan, and 0% APR finance over 12 months is available via Tabeo, subject to status.
We are 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. We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm (Tuesday from 9am), by appointment.
Yes, often. Grinding is commonly linked to stress and disturbed sleep, so we combine a protective appliance, such as a Davies splint at £495, with attention to habits and stress. Somatic coaching and mindfulness are available in the same Islington building for patients who want that support alongside their dental care.
The terms overlap. Holistic dentistry focuses on the whole person: stress, sleep, nutrition and general health. Biological dentistry focuses on materials and technique, such as metal-free fillings and careful amalgam removal. Many clinics, including ours, offer both. Neither is a recognised specialty, so check that your dentist is GDC-registered.
The NHS does not offer holistic dentistry as a distinct service, although NHS dentists do provide preventive advice. Dental & Wellness London is a private practice and does not provide NHS treatment. Our dental examination is £65 for 30 minutes and includes a conversation about your general health, sleep and stress.
At our Islington clinic a 30-minute dental examination with full risk assessment is £65, a 30-minute hygiene appointment is £85, and Diamond hygiene with air polish is £135. Periodontal treatment is £255. A 20-minute discovery call by phone is free, and 0% APR finance over 12 months via Tabeo is available, subject to status.
The core of it is. Prevention, minimally invasive treatment and attention to links such as gum disease and diabetes are mainstream practice. Claims that dental work cures chronic illness are not supported by good evidence. We follow NHS and professional guidance and do not claim that dental treatment causes or cures systemic disease.
Holistic dentistry is dental care that treats the mouth as part of the whole person, considering stress, sleep, diet, medication and general health alongside teeth and gums. Its sensible core is prevention and conservative, explained treatment. At Dental & Wellness London in Islington we practise it as integrative dentistry, with nutritional therapy and coaching in the same building.
The main types are traditional bridges, supported by crowns on the teeth either side; cantilever bridges, supported from one side; resin-bonded (Maryland) bridges, which bond a thin wing to a neighbouring tooth; and implant-supported bridges, which rest on implants rather than natural teeth. The right type depends on your teeth, gums and bite.
Yes. Orthodontic consultations, including Invisalign, are free. The appointment includes an examination, an iTero scan of both arches and a ClinCheck preview of the planned movement. If aligners are not right for your case, we tell you at that visit, and there is no obligation to proceed.
Retainers for both arches are quoted in writing alongside your treatment plan, so the full cost is clear before you start. Most patients wear removable retainers at night long term, and some also have a thin fixed retainer behind the front teeth. We go through the options when you receive your plan.
Bridge costs depend on the type, the number of teeth spanned and the material, so we quote in writing after assessment. The consultation is £65. For comparison, a single implant is from £2,200 including the crown. 0% APR finance over 12 months via Tabeo is available, subject to status.
Usually, because more teeth are moving and the bite is often part of the plan. Moderate dual-arch cases commonly take many months, and Unlimited cases can take eighteen months or longer. Wearing aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day, and any elastics as instructed, keeps treatment on schedule.
No. We place each case on one of three plans according to its complexity, rather than adding two arch prices together. A simple both-arch case may sit on the same plan as a more involved one-arch case. Your ClinCheck shows the planned movement, and the written plan confirms the fee.
Assessments take place at Dental & Wellness London, 222 Essex Road, Islington, London N1 3AP, two minutes from Essex Road station. Buses 38, 56, 73, 341 and 476 stop nearby, and Angel is a 15–20 minute walk. Dr Rishil Patel reviews your scan and explains the options in writing.
Because the upper and lower teeth work together. If the bite needs correcting, both arches must move. Crowding in one arch is often matched in the other, and many people want the whole smile to look consistent. Treating both arches together lets us plan the alignment and the bite as one case.
Yes, occasionally. Some or all of the graft may not integrate, most often because of infection, smoking or movement of the material during healing. Careful planning, treating gum disease first and avoiding smoking reduce the risk. A failed graft can often be repeated once the area has healed.