We were built as an integrative clinic in 2009, with dentistry, Ayurvedic medicine, nutrition and wellness under one roof and six practitioners who can work together.
Major dental and regulatory bodies regard dental amalgam as safe for most people and do not recommend removing sound fillings for health reasons.
We do, for patients who choose to — usually for cosmetic or personal-preference reasons — using recognised safe-removal precautions. We do not advise removing sound amalgam for general-health reasons.
The terms overlap and are often used interchangeably. Both emphasise the mouth-body connection and conservative, biocompatible care.
It is an approach that treats the mouth as part of the whole body, favours minimally invasive techniques and biocompatible materials, and considers how dental treatment interacts with general health.
As with any procedure there are risks, including the graft not integrating as hoped, but with proper planning, good site selection and aftercare these are low.
A procedure that gently raises the floor of the sinus in the upper back jaw to create the height needed for an implant, where the air space naturally sits too low.
Bone grafting and sinus lifts are quoted in writing after assessment, because the cost depends on the type and extent of grafting needed. Any grafting fee is in addition to the implant fee, which starts from £2,200 including the crown.
Usually three to six months before an implant can be placed into it, depending on the size of the graft.
In most routine cases, processed graft material rather than bone taken from your own body. Your own bone gradually grows into and replaces it.
Not necessarily — and the only honest way to know is a CBCT scan. Many patients have enough bone, or enough that angled placement reaches it without grafting.
For mild crookedness — yes, bonding can mask small irregularities by reshaping the contour. For significant crowding, Invisalign first is the better answer.
Gradually, over years. Premium nanohybrid composites resist stain well early on; stain margins develop slowly over 3-5 years.
In most cases, yes. The bonding sits on the surface of the natural tooth with minimal or no enamel removal, so removal returns the tooth close to its original state.
Usually no anaesthetic is needed — there is no drilling into tooth structure in most cases, just bonding resin onto the surface. Sensitivity for 24-48 hours afterwards is occasional but uncommon.
5-7 years on average, with care extending the upper end. Hygiene every six months, a night guard if you grind, and avoiding biting hard objects make the difference.
Yes. Dr Vee Patel is a cosmetic dentist and a trained aesthetic injector. The principle is that the smile fits the face, not just the teeth fit the mouth.
Often, yes. Moving a tooth into the right position with Invisalign is almost always more conservative and cost-effective than building a tooth up cosmetically to compensate for its position.
Composite bonding typically lasts five to ten years. Porcelain veneers last ten to fifteen years. Whitening lasts six months to two years. Invisalign results are permanent if retainers are worn as instructed.
Bonding suits smaller cosmetic changes, a conservative reversible option, and tighter budgets. Veneers suit substantial shape change, deep discolouration, or longevity over reversibility.
Composite bonding, by a wide margin. It is conservative, reversible, well-priced, and delivers a change that most patients seeking cosmetic dental work are actually looking for.
Cosmetic dental work starts from £175 for simple composite bonding (£350 for complex cases), with porcelain veneers from £750 per tooth and Invisalign from £2,200 (Express), with Invisalign consultations free. Each plan is confirmed in writing after assessment.
For one missing tooth, a single implant is usually the better long-term choice because it replaces the tooth without grinding down the healthy teeth either side.
Initial recovery from placement is quick — most swelling and tenderness settle within a few days to a week. The longer phase, osseointegration, takes roughly three to six months before the final crown is fitted.
Often, yes. Bone grafting can rebuild the lost area to create a solid foundation. Whether it is needed, and the cost, is quoted in writing after assessment and imaging.