General Dentistry
We provide a wide range of cosmetic and general dentistry treatments from our Harley St. Surgery.
You're at the centre of medical/dental excellence with us. Our treatments include dental implants, crowns, bridges, veneers and so much more. We have highly respected experts and specialists all under one roof.
Fazeela's vision for over 20 years has been to a team of unique individuals who were able to combine up-to-date knowledge with state of the art techniques within dentistry, to help those patients to recapture the form, function and enchantment of a natural smile.
We all have the ability to smile; this is universal. It allows us to express our emotions and thoughts and ultimately our true self.
You're at the centre of medical/dental excellence with us. Our treatments include dental implants, crowns, bridges, veneers and so much more. We have highly respected experts and specialists all under one roof.
Fazeela's vision for over 20 years has been to a team of unique individuals who were able to combine up-to-date knowledge with state of the art techniques within dentistry, to help those patients to recapture the form, function and enchantment of a natural smile.
We all have the ability to smile; this is universal. It allows us to express our emotions and thoughts and ultimately our true self.
Composite Fillings
A composite (white) filling is a tooth-coloured mix of resin and glass used to repair decayed or damaged teeth.
After removing decay, the material is applied, hardened with a special light, and bonded to the tooth for support. They are mercury-free, blend naturally with teeth, and are ideal for visible cavities or chips.
After removing decay, the material is applied, hardened with a special light, and bonded to the tooth for support. They are mercury-free, blend naturally with teeth, and are ideal for visible cavities or chips.
Image: Amalgam fillings, replaced with tooth coloured Composite Fillings
Why Composite Fillings?
Benefits of Composite Fillings
- Aesthetics: They match the natural colour of your teeth, making them virtually unnoticeable
- Tooth Preservation: Composite material bonds to the tooth, allowing the dentist to remove less of the healthy tooth
- Environmental Friendliness: Unlike amalgam (silver) fillings, they do not contain mercury
- Versatility: They can be used to fill cavities and repair chipped or broken teeth
The Procedure
- Numbing: Local anesthetic is administered to numb the area, so you won't feel pain.
- Decay Removal: The dentist removes the decayed portion of the tooth
- Preparation: The cleaned cavity is prepared for the filling
- Application: The composite resin is placed in the tooth
- Hardening: A special blue light is used to harden, or "cure," the filling instantly
- Shaping and Polishing: The filling is shaped and polished to match your tooth's natural contours
Image: Cavity fill with a tooth coloured Composite Filling
Dental Crowns
Dental Crowns are restorative 'caps' that protect damaged, cracked or broken teeth, restoring shape, size, and strength. Crowns are made from porcelain, ceramic, metal, or a combination. They look and function like a natural tooth.
A crown usually takes two visits. First, we numb the tooth, remove any decay, and reshape it so the crown will fit. An mould is taken and sent to a lab to create a custom crown. A temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth. At the second visit, the tooth is prepared for bonding, and the new crown is checked for fit, colour, and comfort. It’s then permanently cemented in place.
A crown usually takes two visits. First, we numb the tooth, remove any decay, and reshape it so the crown will fit. An mould is taken and sent to a lab to create a custom crown. A temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth. At the second visit, the tooth is prepared for bonding, and the new crown is checked for fit, colour, and comfort. It’s then permanently cemented in place.
Dental Bridges
Dental Bridges are used to replace teeth that have been lost, usually by attaching two or more crowns together to close the affected site. They can be made of gold or metal fused to porcelain, or all ceramic which contain no metal. They are usually anchored to neighbouring teeth, and require teeth to be prepared which then allows the space or gap to carry the false tooth and thus close the area where the tooth or teeth have been lost.
Studies have shown that the skill of the preparation of the bridge by the dentist is a key factor in its longevity and also the precision of the materials used in the bridge itself. After that, the maintenance of the bridgework is critical with regular visits to the hygienist as well as efficient home care and care with our dietary intake
Studies have shown that the skill of the preparation of the bridge by the dentist is a key factor in its longevity and also the precision of the materials used in the bridge itself. After that, the maintenance of the bridgework is critical with regular visits to the hygienist as well as efficient home care and care with our dietary intake
Image: Two implant posts support a bridge of three crowns
Veneers
Veneers are thin, tooth-coloured shells made from porcelain, ceramic, or composite, bonded to the front of teeth to improve appearance. They fit the “minimal dentistry” approach as they require very little tooth removal, making them ideal for healthy teeth needing cosmetic improvement.
During my time in dentistry there has been a gradual move towards “minimal dentistry. Philosophically, I do, and always have agreed with this approach and base my practise on it. Veneers fit well into this minimalist concept where the principal objective is to minimise the amount of tooth removal. Veneers best provide aesthetic improvement for fundamentally sound teeth.
During my time in dentistry there has been a gradual move towards “minimal dentistry. Philosophically, I do, and always have agreed with this approach and base my practise on it. Veneers fit well into this minimalist concept where the principal objective is to minimise the amount of tooth removal. Veneers best provide aesthetic improvement for fundamentally sound teeth.
Crowns? Bridges? Veneers?
Here some questions we are frequently asked.
Dental Crowns
Q: What is a dental crown?
A crown is a cap that covers and protects a damaged or weakened tooth, restoring its shape, strength, and appearance.
Q:When would I need a crown?
You may need a crown after a root canal, to protect a cracked tooth, cover a large filling, or improve a tooth’s appearance.
Q: How long does a crown last?
With good care, crowns can last 10–15 years or more.
Q: Will it look natural?
Yes – modern crowns are tooth-coloured and designed to blend with your smile.
A crown is a cap that covers and protects a damaged or weakened tooth, restoring its shape, strength, and appearance.
Q:When would I need a crown?
You may need a crown after a root canal, to protect a cracked tooth, cover a large filling, or improve a tooth’s appearance.
Q: How long does a crown last?
With good care, crowns can last 10–15 years or more.
Q: Will it look natural?
Yes – modern crowns are tooth-coloured and designed to blend with your smile.
Dental Bridges
Q: What is a dental bridge?
A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by using the teeth on either side as support.
Q: Why choose a bridge?
Bridges restore your smile, help you chew and speak properly, and prevent nearby teeth from shifting.
Q: How long does a bridge last?
Most bridges last 10+ years with proper cleaning and regular dental checkups.
Q: Are bridges removable?
No – they are fixed in place and cannot be taken out like dentures.
A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by using the teeth on either side as support.
Q: Why choose a bridge?
Bridges restore your smile, help you chew and speak properly, and prevent nearby teeth from shifting.
Q: How long does a bridge last?
Most bridges last 10+ years with proper cleaning and regular dental checkups.
Q: Are bridges removable?
No – they are fixed in place and cannot be taken out like dentures.
Dental Veneers
Q: What are veneers?
Veneers are thin porcelain, ceramic, or composite shells bonded to the front of teeth to improve appearance.
Q: What problems can veneers fix?
They can improve discolouration, chips, minor misalignment, or uneven teeth.
Q: Do veneers damage my teeth?
A small amount of enamel is usually removed, but they are a conservative option compared to crowns.
Q: How long do veneers last?
With proper care, veneers can last 7–15 years before needing replacement.
Veneers are thin porcelain, ceramic, or composite shells bonded to the front of teeth to improve appearance.
Q: What problems can veneers fix?
They can improve discolouration, chips, minor misalignment, or uneven teeth.
Q: Do veneers damage my teeth?
A small amount of enamel is usually removed, but they are a conservative option compared to crowns.
Q: How long do veneers last?
With proper care, veneers can last 7–15 years before needing replacement.
Anxious Patients
12% percent of patients are shown to have extreme anxiety, 33% classified as having moderate anxiety, and less than half were relaxed about the prospect of dental treatment.
We offer an empathetic approach, spending more time and offering a relaxed approach to your treatment in addition to alternative treatment options.
Dental phobia is a serious condition and affects people that do not regularly see a dentist, and let their oral health suffer as a result.
Anxious patients often have problems with untreated levels of dental problems. Here are some ways in which we will try to help you overcome your anxieties
It's important to see a dentist regularly, and deal with problems before they worsen or become irreversible, painful, or expensive. Modern dentistry techniques and methods can help overcome your anxieties and make your dental experience comfortable and even enjoyable!
We offer an empathetic approach, spending more time and offering a relaxed approach to your treatment in addition to alternative treatment options.
Dental phobia is a serious condition and affects people that do not regularly see a dentist, and let their oral health suffer as a result.
Anxious patients often have problems with untreated levels of dental problems. Here are some ways in which we will try to help you overcome your anxieties
It's important to see a dentist regularly, and deal with problems before they worsen or become irreversible, painful, or expensive. Modern dentistry techniques and methods can help overcome your anxieties and make your dental experience comfortable and even enjoyable!
Sedation
There are several ways in which we will try to help you overcome your anxieties, and many things that you yourself can do. We offer several techniques to help anxious patients cope with having dental treatment.
- Oral sedation tablets suspension by mouth.
- Intravenous sedationthese are administered directly.
Oral Sedation
This is a very simple technique.
You'll take the medication about an hour before treatment by mouth. We usually use a specific sedative which is related to the drug we use intravenously. The effect is usually successful, but absorption from the stomach is less predictable than by the intravenous route.
You'll take the medication about an hour before treatment by mouth. We usually use a specific sedative which is related to the drug we use intravenously. The effect is usually successful, but absorption from the stomach is less predictable than by the intravenous route.
Intravenous Sedation
This is a more complex technique, but is safe. Our team have the correct training and experience.
At The One To One Dental Clinic our staff using in this procedure have regular training.
At The One To One Dental Clinic our staff using in this procedure have regular training.
Anxious Patient Advice
Before your appointment
- do arrange for a responsible adult to accompany you home
- do remove contact lenses
- do remove all make-up (particularly lipstick and nail varnish)
- do remove jewellery & tie back long hair
- do continue to take routine medicines /tablets / pills (do tell us about all medicines and tablets you are taking)
- do tell the dental surgeon if you have been to your doctor or attended hospital since your appointment was made
- do wear loose fitting clothing
- do tell us if you are breast-feeding
- do not have anything to eat or drink for at least two hours before your appointment
- do not drink any alcohol on the day of treatment
- please do not bring any children with you.
After your treatment
- do rest for a few hours and take the rest of the day quietly
- do eat light and easily digestible food during the day
- do take medicines / tablet / pills that have been prescribed for you
- do NOT drive any vehicle, operate machinery, use cookers, kettles, and irons or make any business decisions on the same day as your treatment – your reflexes and judgement have been affected
- do not drink any form of alcohol until the following day.
If you do not understand any of these instructions or if there is anything making you feel apprehensive about your treatment please ask the dental surgeon or one of our staff.