Welcome to St Pauls Dental Practice in Birmingham

We are a small and exclusive private dental practice in the heart of Birmingham. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive range of treatments in a relaxed and comfortable environment.

Our Birmingham dentists use only the finest materials and state of the art equipment, which enables us to provide you with quality treatment that lasts.

Your are guaranteed to be treated by a warm and friendly team of professionals, who attend regular courses to update and extend their knowledge.

At St. Pauls, Birmingham we invest heavily in the latest technology to ensure your dental treatment is as painless and stress-free as possible.  Amongst the facilities available at the practice are:

• Velscope - latest handheld device - to enhance the visualisation of oral mucosa (gum, cheek and tongue) helps enable the earliest discovery of potentially malignant and cancerous lesions.
• Digital X-rays - reducing radiation by up to 90%.
• Hepa Filer - removes harmful vapours when removing silver fillings.
• Colour intra-oral camera
• Overhead Plasma Screen - allowing you to relax and watch a movie during treatment.
• Massage Chair in our sumptuous lounge.

We understand that at certain times during the day parking can be a problem on the Square. For your convenience, we offer to refund the charge for parking in the NCP car park, which is directly adjacent to the practice.

Birmingham Dental Team
All our dental staff attend courses in patient care and communication. Thorough knowledge of sophisticated equipment, and sterilization, radiography etc. are instilled through such courses.
 
The Dental Nurses
Samantha and Megan provide excellent support to the dentist. Whilst making sure at all times, that the patient in their care is as comfortable as possible.

The Practice Manager/Receptionist
Helen will help to make your visits as pleasant as possible.  She is always available to discuss any concerns you may have.
 
The Hygienist
Madeleine will not only scale and polish your teeth, but will also spend time showing you ways to improve your oral hygiene, including the different techniques and products needed to do so.

Birmingham Dental and Facial Treatments
At our Birmingham dental practice, our dentists provide stunning cosmetic dental treatments including teeth whitening (home whitening and 1-hour power whitening), porcelain veneers, white fillings, gum contouring and teeth reshaping as well as clear orthodontics using "invisible" braces to create the perfect smile makeover.

To restore your smile by replacing missing, decayed or broken teeth, we use crowns, bridges, dentures and dental implants. Using the latest technology in dentistry we are able to offer the highest quality of care with a wide option of treatments.

Our preventive dental treatments include fissure sealants for children, scale and polish, bad breath, gum disease, decay detection and mouth cancer screening services.

We also have expertise and special interests in oral surgery for extractions, root canal therapy for infections and sedation is available for nervous patients.

Our facial rejuvation experts remove wrinkles, frowns and lines on the face to make you look and feel younger.

Our Birmingham dentists offer following cosmetic dental treatments in Birmingham.

• Teeth Whitening
  Brighten your teeth by several shades with our 1 hour In-Office power whitening and home whitening maintenance kits.
• Porcelain Veneers
  Improve your smile by lengthening and reshaping teeth and closing gaps between teeth. Ask about a complete smile makeover!
• Lumineers
  Contact-lens-thin porcelain veneers, offering painless, permanent cosmetic solution for stained teeth.
• White Fillings
  Remove unsightly silver metal fillings and replace them with tooth coloured fillings for a whiter smile.
• Gum Contouring and Teeth Reshaping
  Reshape your gums and teeth to lengthen or shorten the appearance of teeth and improve your smile line.
• Clear Orthodontics
  Straighten your teeth with "invisible braces".

Our Birmingham dentists offer following restorative dental treatments in Birmingham.

• Broken Teeth
  Restore broken and chipped teeth after accidents.
• Crowns & Bridges
  Replace a few missing teeth with natural looking caps.
• Dentures
  Replace many missing teeth with support to your cheeks and lips.
• Flexible Dentures
  Flexible partial dentures are the comfortable, beautiful, and affordable choice.

Our Birmingham dentists offer following preventive dental treatments in Birmingham.

• Children
  Fluoride applications and fissure sealants for protection against decay.
• Dental Hygiene
  Scale & polishing teeth and teaching you how to keep them clean.
• Bad Breath
  Improve your social life with fresh breath.
• Gum Disease
  Treatment of swelling, soreness or infection of the gum tissues.
• Decay Detection
  Detect early decay and prevent unnecessary discomfort.
• Mouth Cancer Screening
  Smoking, drinking and unhealthy diets increases risks of mouth cancer. Early detection increases chances of survival.
• Air Abrasion System
  Fillings without the injection or drilling.
• Ozone Treatment
  Ideal for children with early decay.
• Mouth Guards
  Protect your teeth from sports whilst not restrict breathing or speaking.

Birmingham Clear Braces Orthodontic "Invisible Braces"

Invisalign® is the invisible way to straighten teeth using a series of custom-made, nearly undetectable aligners.
Invisalign® also allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan when you start, so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete. Invisalign can help you get the great smile you've always wanted.

Invisalign can help you get the great smile you've always wanted because it's... Invisible, so no one can tell you're straightening your teeth. So now you can smile more during treatment as well as after.

Removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are no problem.

Comfortable, because it has no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no metal and wires usually means you spend less time in your doctor's office getting adjustments.

How Does Invisalign® Work?
You wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss.
As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move - little by little, week by week - until they have straightened to the final position your orthodontist or dentist has prescribed.

You'll visit your orthodontist or dentist about once every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned.

Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.

Our Birmingham orthodontists offer the following dental implant treatments in Birmingham.

• Dental Implants
  Dental implants offer a permanent solution for your missing teeth. A dental implant is essentially a substitute for a natural root and commonly it is screw or cylinder shaped.
• Mini Implants
  Imagine receiving our latest dental implant technology with our specialised low-pain treatment. Within hours, you could be eating comfortably, talking and laughing with a new-found confidence, all for a price you can afford!
• FAQs
  Answer the most commonly asked questions about dental implants.

Birmingham CEREC Restorations
Our Birmingham dentists use CEREC technology so you can be in and out in a single visit with a permanent, all ceramic crown, onlay, or veneer! For you, the dental patient, this means fewer injections, less drilling, and less time out of your hectic schedule for dental care.

Single Appointment Dental Care
Most dental restorative methods require more than one visit to the dentist.
This means that on the first visit, you get an injection of anesthesia, your tooth prepared, an impression taken, and a temporary restoration put on your tooth. You make a second appointment for a couple of weeks later, get another injection, have the temporary pried off (if it hasn't fallen off already), and have a permanent restoration put on.
Why go to the dentist a second time when you don't have to? With CEREC, the procedure is done in a single appointment, start to finish.

Finest Dental Materials
A CEREC tooth restoration isn't just convenient, it is also healthy. Many years ago, dentists had few options to repair decayed and damaged teeth other than amalgam, gold, and other metals. With CEREC, our Birmingham dentists can use strong, tooth colored ceramic materials to restore your teeth to their natural strength, beauty, and function.

These materials closely match the composition of natural tooth structure. This means when you eat hot food and then drink something cold, the restoration and tooth expand and contract at almost equal rates. So, your tooth does not crack, and you can go on enjoying your evening. Also, the materials are chemically bonded to your tooth, so your dentist can save as much healthy tooth tissue as possible while providing you with a dental restoration that strengthens your tooth.

Smile Enhancement
Your dentist can use CEREC for more than just crowns and fillings. CEREC is capable of producing any single tooth restoration. Chipped or discolored front teeth can be repaired with beautiful CEREC porcelain anterior crowns or veneers. Your smile makes a lasting first impression. Enhance it with CEREC.

Worldwide, a CEREC restoration is placed every 20 seconds. With a history of nearly 20 years, this equipment has helped dentists place over 6 million restorations. Using metal free materials that are the closest to your natural enamel, CEREC gives you the highest quality restorative care. Ask our dentists today about single visit CEREC restorative care!
Birmingham General Dentistry

Our Birmingham dentists offer following general dental treatments in Birmingham.

• Oral Surgery
  Minor extractions for teeth in pain or widsom teeth.
• Root Canal Treatment
  Treatment for infected blood or nerve supply of teeth.
• Sedation for the Nervous
  Relaxation for anxious and dental phobic patients.

Birmingham Non-Surgical Face Lifts

What is botulinum toxin?
Botulinum toxin is a purified bacterial substance that blocks muscle nerve signals. The dentist can safely inject botulinum toxin to weaken facial muscle and diminish unwanted wrinkles and frown lines that appear across the forehead and at the corners of the eyes (crow’s feet).

The Botox anti-wrinkle treatment can smooth out age-related wrinkles such as crows feet, frown lines or lines on the forehead. It works in a different way than the injected gels and the effects last between 3 – 5 months. 

What is BOTOX®?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple, non-surgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

One 10-minute treatment, a few tiny injections and within days there's a noticeable improvement in those persistent lines between the brows, which can last up to 4 months. Results may vary.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those frown lines between the brows to form over time.

A million people have been treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic since FDA approval in 2002. Not just models and movie stars, but people from all types of professions.

BOTOX® Cosmetic can smooth moderate to severe frown lines between your brows for up to 4 months.

Birmingham Broken Teeth

A veneer can make a chipped tooth look intact again. The porcelain covers the whole of the front of the tooth with a thicker section replacing the broken part.
Bonding: sometimes instead of a porcelain veneer, a natural colour ‘composite’ material is used instead of porcelain.

A natural-coloured filling material can be used for minor repairs to front teeth like chipped or broken tooth corners.

Birmingham Crowns

A dental crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth.

A crown is sometimes known as a ‘cap’. Crowns are an ideal restoration for teeth that have been broken, or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling.

A dental crown could be used for a number of other reasons, for instance:

• you may have discoloured fillings and would like to improve the appearance of the tooth
• you may have had a root filling which will need a crown to protect it
• it may help hold a bridge or denture firmly in place.

Birmingham Dental Bridges

Besides having dental implants, there are two main ways to replace missing teeth. The first is with a removable false tooth or teeth – a partial denture. The second is with a fixed bridge.
A bridge is usually used where there are fewer teeth to replace, or when the missing teeth are only on one side of the mouth. Dental bridges are usually made of a precious metal base.

If the bridge will show, porcelain is then bonded to the base. Sometimes, there are other non-precious metals used in the base to reduce the cost.

You should replace missing teeth for a number of reasons. Your appearance is one reason. Another is that the gap left by a missing tooth can mean greater strain is put on the teeth at either side.

A gap can also mean your ‘bite’ is affected, because the teeth next to the space can lean into the gap and alter the way the upper and lower teeth bite together. This can then lead to food getting packed into the gap, which causes both decay and gum disease.

Birmingham Dental Dentures

Replacing lost or missing teeth has substantial benefits for your health and appearance.

A complete or full denture replaces the natural teeth and provides support for cheeks and lips.

Without this support, sagging facial muscles can make a person appear older and reduce their ability to eat and speak.

A dental denture is an appliance which is worn to replace lost or missing teeth to enable you to enjoy a healthy diet and smile with confidence. A complete or full denture is one that replaces all of the natural teeth in either the upper or lower jaws. A partial denture fills in the spaces created by lost or missing teeth and is attached to your natural teeth with metal clasps or devices called precision attachments.

The base of a denture is called a plate and can be made of either acrylic (plastic) or metal. The teeth are normally made of acrylic and can be made to match your natural teeth. This is especially important in the case of partial dentures.

Birmingham Flexible Dentures

Nobody has to know that you're missing teeth
Flexible partial dentures are the comfortable, beautiful, and affordable choice. It was long thought that removable partial dentures had to be rigid to be effective. The innovation of the Valplast® Flexible Partial allows the restoration to adapt to the constant movement and flexibility in your mouth.
Comfortable
Non-Invasive
Affordable
Virtually Invisible
This is the underlying thinking behind Valplast's innovative flexible, removable partial denture. The flexibility, combined with strength and light weight, provides total comfort and great looks!

Birmingham Teeth Whitening

Teeth are stained by the foods and drinks we consume. Smoking further stains teeth and the natural bright, white shade becomes darkened. Teeth whitening is a successful and simple method of lightening the colour of your teeth. The degree of whiteness achieved will vary from patient to patient and with the type of bleaching process chosen.

Enlighten teeth whitening works by increasing the tooth's permeability to oxygen which breaks down stain molecules. It is a combination treatment meaning that there is a 2 week home treatment followed by a 1 hour visit at the dentist.

A custom made mouth tray is created. A whitening gel is placed in the tray which you then wear whilst asleep or for short periods during the day. Results are normally seen over 2 weeks.

Our Birmingham dentists offer Power Whitening in the surgery chair otherwise known as 1-hour Whitening.

Birmingham Porcelain Veneers

If your front teeth are stained, chipped, or malaligned, veneers will give you a good life-like appearance with minimum tooth adjustment.

A veneer is a facing on the front of your teeth usually your top teeth, it is just like a false finger nail.

Veneers are made out of porcelain and are used mainly for aesthetic reasons.

Veneers make teeth look natural and healthy, and because they are very thin and are held in place by a special strong bond (rather like super-glue) very little preparation of the tooth is needed.

Porcelain veneers can improve the colour, shape and position of teeth.

A precise shade of porcelain can be chosen to give the right colour to improve a single discoloured or stained tooth or to lighten front teeth (usually the upper ones) generally.

Veneers can also be used to close small gaps, when orthodontics (braces) are not suitable.

If one tooth is slightly out of position, a veneer can sometimes be fitted to bring it into line with the others.

Birmingham Lumineers

Lumineers are ‘contact-lens-thin’ porcelain veneers, they are painless, permanent cosmetic solution to stained, chipped, discoloured or misaligned teeth and can also be used to close gaps.

Because of their extreme thinness they are placed over existing teeth without requiring painful removal of tooth structure.  You can get a beautiful new smile without having any drilling or injections.  Each patient varies depending on the individual case and what treatment options are best for you.  There would be no need for temporary veneers.  

Lumineers are made of porcelain of which a shade is chosen to either match your natural tooth colour or you could choose to go a shade or two lighter and get that ‘Hollywood smile’.  Two visits are necessary, the 1st visit is short visit taking impression then several weeks later you return to have the Lumineers bonded to your own teeth, giving you that perfect smile.  They are made in worlds only approved laboratory in L.A., USA.

Birmingham White Filling

If the decay is not too serious, our cosmetic dentist will remove all the decay and restore the tooth with a white (tooth coloured) filling.

Our Birmingham dentists can safely replace silver amalgam fillings with white tooth coloured fillings.
Dental decay happens when the enamel and dentine of a tooth become softened by acid attack, producing a cavity (hole).

More about decay detection in our Preventive Dentistry section.

Birmingham Gum Contouring and Teeth Reshaping

Lengthen the appearance of your teeth by reshaping your gums.
Shorten, smoothen or level your teeth to improve your smile line.

Birmingham Children Dentists

We aim to prevent dental disease rather than treat it at a later date.

Fluoride applications and fissure sealants (tooth coloured sealants) are applied to biting surfaces of children's teeth to prevent decay.

Birmingham Dental Hygiene

Birmingham dental hygiene treatment includes professionally cleaning the teeth for the patient. This is usually called scaling and polishing. However, perhaps our most important role is showing the patient the best way to keep the teeth free of plaque.

The dentist also plays an important role in treating gum disease.

Birmingham Bad Breath

Bad breath is a very common problem and there are many different causes. Persistent bad breath is usually caused by the smelly gases released by the bacteria that coat your teeth and gums.

However, strong foods like garlic and onions can add to the problem. Smoking is also one of the main causes of bad breath, along with certain illnesses such as nasal and stomach conditions.

Bits of food that get caught between the teeth and on the tongue will rot and can sometimes cause an unpleasant smell. So correct and regular brushing is very important to keep your breath smelling fresh.

The bacteria on our teeth and gums (plaque) also cause gum disease and dental decay. If you see your dentist regularly this will not only help prevent bad breath but will also let the dentist look for and treat these problems.

Birmingham Gum Disease

Screening for gum disease forms an integral part of your routine examination. Gum disease describes swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. There are two main forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal disease.

What is gum disease?
Gum disease describes swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. There are two main forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal disease.

What is gingivitis?
Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums. This is when the gums around the teeth become very red and swollen. Often the swollen gums bleed when they are brushed during cleaning.

What is periodontal disease?
Long-standing gingivitis can turn into periodontal disease. There are a number of types of periodontal disease and they all affect the tissues supporting the teeth. As the disease gets worse the bone anchoring the teeth in the jaw is lost, making the teeth loose. If this is not treated, the teeth may eventually fall out.

What is the cause of gum disease?
All gum disease is caused by plaque. Plaque is a film of bacteria which forms on the surface of the teeth and gums every day. Many of the bacteria in plaque are completely harmless, but there are some that have been shown to be the main cause of gum disease. To prevent and treat gum disease, you need to make sure you remove all the plaque from your teeth every day. This is done by brushing and flossing.

What happens if gum disease is not treated?
Unfortunately, gum disease progresses painlessly on the whole so that you do notice the damage it is doing. However, the bacteria are sometimes more active and this makes your gums sore. This can lead to gum abscesses, and pus may ooze from around the teeth. Over a number of years, the bone supporting the teeth can be lost. If the disease is left untreated for a long time, treatment can become more difficult.

How do I know if I have gum disease?
The first sign is blood on the toothbrush or in the rinsing water when you clean your teeth. Your gums may also bleed when you are eating, leaving a bad taste in your mouth. Your breath may also become unpleasant.

Birmingham Decay Detection

Decay may or may not cause discomfort; even though it doesn’t hurt, the tooth is deteriorating.

Using higher magnification and powerful lighting, it is easier to detect decay at an early stage to prevent excessive tooth damage. When cavities are small, they are much easier and less expensive to treat.

Early tooth decay does not tend to show many physical signs. Sometimes the tooth looks healthy, but your dentist will be able to see from an x-ray whether you have any decay under the enamel, any possible infections in the roots, or any bone loss around the tooth.

Birmingham Mouth Cancer Screening

Mouth cancer is a malignant growth which can occur in any part of the mouth, including the tongue, lips and throat. Mouth cancers have a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or skin melanoma. The mortality rate is just over 50%, despite treatment, with about 1,700 deaths per year in the UK. This is because of late detection. Visit your dentist at once if you notice any abnormal problems or are not sure. Regular dental checkups allow early detection of abnormalities in the mouth.

Birmingham Air Abrasion System

Air Abrasion is a whole new concept of cutting cavities, it uses 27 micron particels under air pressure that selectively removes soft decay material, it can also be used to remove white filling material, it can also be used to remove white filling material wwithout removing any sound tooth structure, hence it is very non-invasive and prolongs the life of the tooth.

there is no drilling involved and most of the time there is no injection necessary.

Ideal for children with early decay as it involves the minimal loss of tooth tissue, they don't need to have local anaesthetic or have any drilling, vibration, heat or cold water to worry about.

Air Abrasion also increases bonding strength of white fillings, crowns and posts.

Abrasion CANNOT be used :-

• For doing crowns, veneers or inlays
• On patients with Chronic Respiratory disease
• On metal fillings, beacuse mercury vaporises and is toxic and we care about our safety and that of our patients.

Birmingham Ozone Treatment

WHAT IS OZONE?

OZONE is produced naturally during thunderstorms and can be found at high altitudes. OZONE gas can also be produced in a controlled environment.

OZONE has been used for many years in the purification of water and in hospitals to control infection.

HOW CAN IT HELP ME?

• Patients fear and trauma eliminated.
• OZONE kills more than 99% of all micro-organisms present in tooth dacay.
• OZONE can re-mineralise decay (which can make the tooth immune to further decay)
• OZONE removes volatile sulphur compounds (main cause of halitosis) form root caries.

THE TREATMENT

A small laser is used (the Diagnodent) to look underneath the surface of the teeth. The laser detects areas of bacteria that cause decay, This gives us an idea of how much decay is present. A special hand piece (HEALOZONE) is then used to apply OZONE to the affected area. Once the bacteria has been eliminated the HEALOZONE unit applies a liquid mineral onto the cleaned area of decay. The healing process of the tooth then commences.

A home kit is provided that contains a mineral toothpaste and mouthwash. Regular use of the home kit will ensure the success of your Ozone treatment.

WILL I FEEL ANYTHING?

No. The laser readings and the application of Ozone are painless. It does not involve any damage to your tooth or gum tissue. There is no need for injections or drilling.

WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES?

Your alternatives to Ozone are traditional treatments that we have offered you in the past. These are:

Fissure Sealants with air abrasion, this involves minimal invasion to the tooth, although this can not guarantee 100% removal of bacteria.

OR

Fillings with injections and the drill, this involves an injection, drilling away the decay and then placing the filling material into the cavity. These usually need to be replaced after 5 to 10 years.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The current cost of a child's full mouth Preventative treatment is £90.00, this treats all of the teeth in the child's mouth to sterilise and remineralise decay already present and prevent new decay forming.

The cost of treating a tooth that would otherwise require a conventional filling is £50.00, this sterilises and remineralises the tooth and prevents new decay forming.

We also use ozone as standard on all new fillings and replaced fillings to remove decay and ensure sterilisation before the filling to prevent further decay forming. This allows us to keep the size of the filling to a minimum. This is at an additional cost of £10.00.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST?

• Ozone treatment
• Home kit
• review appoinment to check laser readings. plus second application of Ozone if necessary.

Birmingham Mouth Guards

An incorrectly fitting mouthguard is inefficient, is hard to hold in place and interferes with proper breathing and speaking ability.

Mouthguards sold over-the-counter - so called "boil and bite" types - invariably suffer from these disadvantages and provide a false sense of protection due to the dramatic decrease in thickness when bitten into place during their softened state.

The advantages of a Playsafe Mouthguard:

Name tag and X-ray opaque strip…
Within the plastic of each mouthguard you will find the owners name and x-ray opaque strip. Thus there is no risk of confusion if several guards are lost on the field (or in the shower); and if a guard is accidentally swallowed - which is extremely rare - it can be found by x-ray.

Enhanced tooth edge protection…
A unique feature of the Mouthguard is that it has additional thickness of material surrounding the vulnerable biting edges of the top teeth providing additional protection from a sudden impact.

Prevents concussion of the brain…
The Mouthguard is supplied with indentation in its biting surface to accommodate the tips of the bottom teeth so that in the event of an impact to the lower jaw it is safely immobilized preventing reverberation of the brain.

Adjustable to allow for changing teeth and orthodontic treatment…
The Mouthguard can be remoulded by your dentist to accomodate new teeth or movement of teeth. No need to buy a new mouthguard for slight changes in the mouth.

All these are major safety points often omitted on inferior mouthguards. All our mouthguards are supplied with a protective carry case for your convenience.

Birmingham Dental Implants

Birmingham Dental implants offer a permanent solution for your missing teeth. A dental implant is essentially a substitute for a natural root and commonly it is screw or cylinder shaped.

Each implant is placed into a socket carefully drilled at the precise location of the intended tooth. Often the implant can be placed at the same time as removal of the tooth all on the same day.

If an implant has a screw-thread on its outer surface it can be screwed into position and if it does not, it is usually tapped into place. The main aim during installation of any implant is to achieve immediate close contact with the surrounding bone. This creates an initial stability, which over time is steadily enhanced by further growth of bone into microscopic roughnesses on the implant surface.

In order to support replacement teeth, dental implants normally have some form of internal screw thread or post space that allows a variety of components to be fitted. Once fitted, these components provide the foundation for long-term support of crowns, bridges or dentures.

Birmingham Mini or Midi Implants Technology

Imagine receiving our latest dental implant technology with our specialised low-pain treatment. Within hours, you could be eating comfortably, talking and laughing with a new-found confidence, all for a price you can afford!

The NEW Mini or Midi Implants acts like the root of your tooth, allowing a crown or denture to be securely attached. The advantages of using the unique Mini or Midi Implant technology include:

• Available from as little as £1,500 per implant*
• No surgery of the gum*
• No drilling of the bone*
• No stitches*
• No waiting*
• Fewer visits*

*In most cases there is a momentary perforation of the gum and outer surface of the bone. Typically the implants can be restored on the same day with a temporary restoration.

All treatments available on 0% interest-free payment scheme.

The NEW Midi Implant is a stronger implant with a greater surface area than Mini Implants, along with a more substantial post to support fixed crowns. With a built in 'shoulder', they allow better oral hygiene and are suitable for both thinner and wider bone - varying in size from 2.3 - 4.3mm. Stable from day one, they do not require a surgical flap, they can be restored immediately, allowing a permanent crown to be fitted two weeks later. They are also available at a lower cost.

How do they work?
The placement of the implant is accomplished quickly and easily in a one-step procedure performed at our practice. Under local anaesthesia, or light sedation, employing precise and minimally invasive techniques, the implants are positioned into the jawbone.

The head of the implants protrude from the gum and provide a solid foundation for securing crowns, dentures, or a brace.

Teeth
The new Mini and Midi Implants are the perfect system to provide greater denture stability for those refused regular implants due to a lack of bone, or who simply cannot afford the cost of conventional implants. Once the implants are secured a tailor made crown (the tooth itself) is secured to the implant. It is not necessary for each missing tooth to require an implant and if you have 3+ teeth missing next to each other you could opt for a bridge or partial denture supported by only 2 implants (depending on the individual circumstances). This can be removed and cleaned, and would reduce the volume of surgery that could be required.

Dentures
The most effective use of this unique dental product is stabilization of a lower denture. There are approximately 120,000 people in the UK who are “edentulous” (literally meaning lacking teeth), struggling daily with prosthetic devices. The majority suffer discomfort as a result of loose or ill-fitting dentures. Some withdraw from any type of social engagement as a result of wearing them. It is also not uncommon for family members to complain about a denture wearer’s disagreeable breath as a result of food being trapped and decaying under their denture prosthesis. Successful placement of the mini implants addresses and solves all of these social and practical problems.

The head of the implant is shaped like a ball. The retaining fixture in your denture acts like a socket that contains a rubber O-ring. This snaps over the ball when the denture is seated and holds the denture at a predetermined level of force. When seated the denture gently rests on the gum tissue while the implant fixture allows for micro mobility while withstanding the natural lifting of eating.

CONVENTIONAL IMPLANTS
Conventional Implants can be provided at the UK Mini Implant Service, meaning we can use the most appropriate treatment customised to suit your needs.

The implants are placed in the bone, using a particularly gentle surgical technique. This usually means that the patient experiences little discomfort after the implants are placed. For patients who are a little anxious, this procedure can be carried out under sedation.

Following the implant placement procedure, the implants are left undisturbed for a period of 3 to 6 months so that the bone can grow around the implants to form a strong biological bond to them. During this bone 'remodelling' phase, you will have some type of temporary replacement teeth, so that you never have to be without teeth during treatment.

Why Does It Take so Long to Complete Treatment?
Dental implants preserve bone because they function like tooth roots, firmly embedded in the bone. In order for the implants to become embedded in the bone, the bone must bond to the implants. This process takes anywhere from 1 to 9 months, depending upon the quality of the bone in which the implants are placed.

There are other treatment options that do not take as much time to complete; however none of these traditional methods of tooth replacement preserve bone. In fact, dentures and partials actually accelerate the bone resorption process.

Treatment Stages for Conventional Implants

• Initial evaluation and planning.
• Preparatory procedures.
• Possible healing period.
• Implant placement.
• The settling in stage of four to eight months.
• Follow up review appointments.
• Restorative or denture stages, which may include the fitting of crowns or bridges, or the attachment of dentures to the implants.
• Trial use phase.
• Progress review and maintenance appointments.
• Upgrading stages.

COMPARISON
The mini implants compare favourably to the conventional implants in many ways. However there are instances when it may be more appropriate to use conventional implants or a combination of both.


As a revolutionary departure from routine implant methods, mini implants are so narrow they are typically inserted directly through the overlying gum tissue and into the bone underneath. Consequently the need to surgically cut and “flap” open the gum tissue, routinely required for standard implant systems, is avoided in most mini implant applications. As a result, post-insertion patient irritation and soreness is significantly reduced. While all dental implants require care during insertion to avoid encroaching on vulnerable nerve, sinus or bony structures, the ultra small width of the mini implants offers a much more comfortable margin of safety.

Dental FAQs

How can dental implants help me?
Because they are fixed in place, implant supported bridgework, crowns or dentures can feel much better than traditional dentures and can help with chewing, boosting the wearer’s self confidence and quality of life.  They blend into the gums and should look perfectly realistic.

Are they comfortable?
There may be some bruising and discomfort after the operation to place the titanium root, but once the implant has integrated and restoration is placed on top, you should not be aware of it in your mouth.  You cannot usually remove fixed implants supported teeth yourself; this has to be done by your dentist, however where implants are used to stabilise partial or full dentures these should be removed at night or as advised by your dentist.

Are they safe?
Implants are now well established and have a good safety reputation.  Very occasionally the implant does not integrate well with the bone.  If this occurs, it may have to be removed and , once the gum has healed, it maybe possible to replace it.  Most modern implants will last for many years providing regular maintenance is undertaken.

How do I clean them?
Your dentist will show you how to keep the area clean while the implants are integrating into the jaw.  Once the teeth are fitted you should clean them like your own teeth, though you may need to take extra care in certain more awkward areas, and your dental hygienist will be able to tell you how best to do this.

Who can fit implants?
Unfortunately, implant treatment is usually carried out on a private basis, and can be expensive.  Whoever fits your implants, whether it be a dental surgeon or a specialist, make sure you are confident that they are suitably experienced and that you are referred to them by someone whose option you trust.

Birmingham Oral Surgery (Extractions)

Oral surgery can be provided with sedation for nervous patients.

Wisdom Teeth
Sometimes there may not be room in your mouth for your wisdom teeth and, as they start to come through, they push against the teeth already there or may start to come through at an angle. When this happens, you might feel some pain or discomfort, so the best thing to do is to visit your dentist.

The dentist will probably take an x-ray of your mouth to see how - or if - your wisdom teeth are coming through. From this, they will be able to make a judgement on whether or not to take them out, and how easy or difficult it might be. Extractions can also be done under sedation.

Extractions
Having a tooth out is the same as having an operation and, because of this, you must look after the area to speed healing and to reduce the risk of infection. Here are some pointers:

• For the first 24 hours, try to avoid eating hot food, don't smoke, don't drink any alcohol and try not to disturb any blood clot which might have formed.
• Don't rinse your mouth for six hours after extraction. After that, rinse gently with warm salty water - half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of water is enough.
• Brush your teeth as normal to keep your mouth as clean as possible.
• You may feel some small pieces of bone work their way out of the socket - don't worry, this is perfectly normal.
• There may be some swelling and a bit of discomfort in the first two to three days. If you need to, take some ordinary painkillers - aspirin, ibuprofen or paracetomol will be fine.
• If you feel pain immediately after the tooth has been removed, it might be where the blood clot has broken down leaving an empty hole in the gum. This is called a 'dry socket' and will need to be looked at by your dentist. Simply go back and the dentist will pack the wound to ease your discomfort.

Your dentist may have given you some gauze to place onto the area where the tooth has been removed - if not, a clean cloth handkerchief will do just as well (but not a paper tissue).

• Roll it into a small firm pad large enough to fit over the gap (probably around 1cm by 3cm).
• Sit up and gently clear away any blood clots around the gap using the gauze or hanky.
• Put a clean pad over the gap (from tongue side to cheek side) and bite down on it firmly for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Take the pad off and check whether the bleeding has stopped. If not, apply a fresh pad and contact your dentist

Birmingham Root Canal Therapy

What is root canal treatment?
Root canal treatment (also called endodontics) is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (known as the pulp) is infected through decay or injury.

Why is root canal treatment needed?
If the pulp becomes infected, the infection may spread through the root canal system of the tooth.

This may eventually lead to an abscess. If root canal treatment (RCT) is not carried out, the infection will spread and the tooth may need to be taken out.

Does it hurt?
No. A local anaesthetic is used and it should feel no different to having an ordinary filling done.

What does it involve?
The aim of the treatment is to remove all infection from the root canal. The root is then cleaned and filled to prevent any further infection. Root canal treatment is a skilled and time-consuming procedure. Most courses of treatment will involve two or more visits to your dentist.

At the first appointment, the infected pulp is removed. Any abscesses, which may be present, can also be drained at this time. The root canal is then cleaned and shaped ready for the filling. A temporary filling is put in and the tooth is left to settle.

The tooth is checked at a later visit and when all the infection has cleared, the tooth is permanently filled.

What will my tooth look like after treatment?
In the past, a root filled tooth would often darken after treatment. However, with modern techniques this does not usually happen. If there is any discolouration, there are several treatments available to restore the natural appearance.

What if it happens again?
Root canal treatment is usually very successful. However, if the infection comes back the treatment can be repeated.

What if I don’t have the treatment?
The alternative is to have the tooth out. Once the pulp is destroyed, it can’t heal and it is not recommended to leave an infected tooth in the mouth. Although some people would prefer an extraction, it is usually best to keep as many natural teeth as possible.

Will the tooth be safe after treatment?
Yes. However, it is better to restore the tooth with a crown to provide extra support and strength to the tooth.

Where can this treatment be carried out?
Root canal treatment is a routine dental procedure, which your dentist will be happy to do for you.

What about aftercare?
Root-treated teeth should be treated just the same as any other tooth. Remember to clean your teeth at least once a day, preferably with a fluoride toothpaste. Cut down on sugary snacks, and keep them only to mealtimes if possible. See your dentist for regular check-ups.

Birmingham Dental Sedation

Is there anything that can help me with my fear of the dentist?
Yes. Some people are so frightened of the dentist that they will not go for dental treatment. They can overcome their fears with relaxation or sedation. Our dentists are sympathetic about these feelings, and you can ask our dentists about these ways to help.

What is sedation?
We offer an intravenous or IV sedation. This is given by injection, either in the back of your hand or in your arm. The dose will depend on the amount of treatment needed and the length of time it will take to complete.

How will IV sedation in the surgery affect me?
You become drowsy and unaware of any treatment, but you are still able to co-operate with the dentist. The effects of sedative medicine take some time to wear off and your dentist will tell you how long the drugs will take to clear from your body. You won’t be able to drink alcohol, drive or work machinery during this time.

What else can help?
You can be helped to feel relaxed by ‘relative analgesia’ sometimes known as inhalation sedation. This means breathing in a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen (‘laughing gas’) which quickly leads to a pleasant, relaxed feeling. The dentist puts you at ease at the same time, by talking softly and suggesting what you feel. You remain conscious all the time, although you may be a little drowsy, and any treatment given causes you no discomfort. You breathe in the mixture through a nosepiece, which is very comfortable. You can’t overdose on the gas, as the mixture quickly leaves the body if you breathe in one or two breaths of ordinary air. There are no after-effects either, and you can drive a car after about 15 minutes. Many dentists use this safe and effective technique.

How does relaxation work?
When we are faced with a challenge or something we’re afraid of, such as a visit to the dentist, our bodies produce substances, which raise our anxiety. However, we can train our bodies to work against this anxiety, by learning to relax. It’s not possible to be anxious and relaxed at the same time, so learning relaxation helps control our anxiety.

Smile Gallery

Veneers by Dr Dinesh Vegad
This young lady had a large gap between the front incisors. Her upper lip was ‘falling in’  and creating an unattractive contour. Two baby teeth are also present.

Our dentist, Dr Dinesh Vegad, placed veneers on the four front teeth. The baby teeth were built up with white filling material. Notice how the lip is now well supported.

The perfect blending of tooth and veneer structure at the gum level under magnification. This is of utmost importance for healthy gums as well as the longevity of veneers and teeth.This lady had "large front teeth" and she didn’t like her front central incisors.

“They are in my face”, she said.

Our dentist, Dr Dinesh Vegad, made two veneers and the shade was matched at the laboratory.

This gentleman wasn’t happy with his smile. His front upper teeth was pushed to the back of the mouth and on closing he was biting his lower gum, wearing down his lower front teeth as well as covering them completely.

Our dentist, Dr Dinesh Vegad, recommended Lumineers; veneers that are contact lens thin and suitable for teeth which are angled to the back of mouth, fairly straight and could do with building out to create a wider pleasing appearance without cutting into the teeth. Teeth which are protruding or sticking out and very crowded are not suitable for lumineers as without some removal of tooth substance these teeth will look ‘goofy’.

The lower posterior teeth was built up with white resin to ‘open up’ his bite at the front, uncovering the lower teeth and preventing further bruising to the lower gum. Lumineers were fitted on eight upper front teeth to widen the smile, improve colour and alignment.

For this patient we extracted the instanding lower tooth. He wore an orthodontic appliance for six weeks before our dentist, Dr Dinesh Vegad, prepared and fitted veneers on eight upper and seven lower teeth.This lady had slight crowding of her teeth and was not happy with their colour.

Our dentist, Dr Dinesh Vegad, made ten Lumineers on the upper front teeth with no preparation. Notice the seamless bonding of lumineers and tooth structure palataly of inside upper teeth.

Our dentist treated this gentleman with ten Lumineers on his upper teeth to whiten, broaden and straighten his smile.This lady had multicoloured and multishaped crowns, veneers and teeth. The upper right first and second incisors looked shorter due to the gum level being too low.

Our dentist Dr Dinesh Vegad used a laser to correct the gum level and create a balance between the four front teeth. Finally, a complete, symmetrical and balanced beautiful smile!
This gentleman had a mixture of worn front teeth as well as two bridges of different shades.  The two upper second incisors looked narrow and the canines bulky, showing black metal margins at the gum level.

Our dentist corrected this by comprehensive treatment with new metal free Zirconia bridges and veneers. The patient now has a pleasing, balanced aesthetic smile.

This gentleman went to Hungary to have Lumineers fixed on both his upper and lower front teeth. The two front incisors and upper left second incisor had already been crowned. After just one year and three trips back to Eastern Europe this was the final shocking result. Lumineers were wrongly placed on top of the existing crowns so the appearance became bulky and dark, showing metal at the gum margins. A couple of lumineers are even flaking off. The lower lumineers were better but the cement was clogging up everywhere which would have lead to gum disease.

Our Birmingham dentist, Dr Dinesh Vegad, removed all the lumineers and old crowns. He found decay under almost all the lumineers. This young man's teeth would have crumbled and exposed the nerves in the very near future, thus potentially creating a severe loss of teeth which would have required implants or dentures.

Notice how well the new veneers fit and look having removed the underlying decay. A trip to a foreign country is not always the cheap option!

Adult Orthodontics by Consultant Orthodontist and Dr Dinesh Vegad
In June 2006, this attractive young lady presented with severe crowding of teeth and was due to be married a year later in June 2007.

Our dentist Dr Dinesh Vegad extracted four posterior teeth and then referred the patient to our Consultant Orthodontist to have fixed braces fitted. The "After" photo above was taken in September 2006 just 3 months after braces were fitted.

Wedding in June 2007: What a difference. The myth that adults cannot have braces has been busted!

Teeth Whitening by Dr Dinesh Vegad
1 hour teeth bleaching on its own - no matter what is used - does not produce brilliant results. 

To produce this bright white result, this patient was asked to:

1. Use bleaching trays at home for 2 weeks and bleach 30-40 minutes twice a day.
2. Undergo Zoom2 bleaching in the surgery within a 1 hour 15 mins appointment.
3. Bleach again at home for 1 week.
4. Bleach again at home for 30 minutes, once a month, to maintain the result.

Without maintenance, teeth will return to their original state due to natural staining of food and drinks, especially from tea, coffee, wine, etc.

Crowns by Dr Dinesh Vegad
This patient had a very neglected mouth and the teeth were worn down through acid erosion.

The patient was very nervous and after intense cleaning to improve the gum condition, veneers were placed on the front teeth while crowns (Zirconia) were placed on the posterior premolars.  Unfortunately, the patient has gone back to smoking heavily and the lowers have yet to be treated.

Dental Implants by Dr Dinesh Vegad
This young man presented with an abscess and swelling over his front tooth due to a vertical fracture of the root.

After extracting the root atraumatically, bone graft was used to replace the destroyed bone  due to the abscess. Three months later, our dentist placed a dental implant. A further two months later, a crown was placed to restore his appearance.

Bridges by Dr Dinesh Vegad
The lower 1st premolar was decayed. The dentist extracted the root and replaced it with an implant before restoring it with a crown. Top right photo shows upper left bridge replacing the upper 2nd incisor by the now diseased and abscessed canine. The gum was swollen with the receded tooth and bridge being very mobile.

The bridge was removed with the loose canine and a temporary immediate bridge cemented in so the patient could go about as normal. Four months later, the bridge was replaced to compensate gum shrinkage while veneers were placed on the remaining front teeth and the lower teeth were bleached.

The outcome: A very happy patient!

Cosmetic Contouring by Dr Dinesh Vegad
The front teeth of this gentleman were uneven and the upper left 2nd incisal tip was overlapping. He was happy with the colour of his teeth but wanted to make moderate improvement.

Instead of veneers, the dentist carried out a procedure called ‘Cosmetic Recontouring’ where by the teeth are disked slightly and built up with white filling material to improve aesthetics.

The Wand - Pain Free Dental Anaesthetic by Dr Dinesh Vegad
This gentleman had a terrible fear of dentists and dental clinics. He scoured the Web looking for a sympathetic dental surgeon for pain free treatment. 

This patient was in a lot of pain and he chose our dentist, Dr Dinesh Vegad, for an extraction while he listened to music on the iPod. This gentleman was so impressed with the Wand's system of pain free extraction that he has since returned and had another extraction as well as a new bridge.

Dental Testimonials

Testimonials – David L

David L, an intelligent articulate professional, is typical of many of us who experienced Dentistry from the 1950’s onwards. He well remembers visiting his local practice and receiving anything but individual treatment in surroundings that offered little comfort. Pain and fear were foremost in his mind at all times.

"I will remember my first visit, receiving a very personal welcome into a comfortable environment that despite me still being very nervous, I felt assured enough to stay!

Dinesh explained in his quite reassuring manner, what treatment I would need and introduced me to ‘The Wand’.

This marvelous piece of equipment meant that my injection, that I really feared, was totally painless, and as he continued I felt no pain and gained further confidence as he continued my dental work. To me, this was a revolutionary visit; gaining my confidence so much that I have now had cosmetic bridge work and whitening."

Ian Sandy is a Director of The TPO Group, the midlands leading theatrical producers

Thank you Dinesh and team – you have completely changed my opinion of a visit to the dentist!
If like me you have ever had any doubts - let the St Paul’s experience work for you.

Dave Benson-Philips is the country’s leading children’s TV personality

Dinesh made me very comfortable and removed my wisdom teeth in a totally painless way, and ensured my dazzling smile remains bright!

Testimonials - Mike
Now that my treatment is completed, I am writing to tell you how wonderful my teeth are and how confident I feel with their appearance.
For years I had put off grasping the nettle and getting my teeth dealt with. The longer I had put it off the harder it was, until one day when someone was really blunt if not plain rude. I realised just how awful I had allowed the situation to become.

Thanks to you and the rest of your really kind and helpful team, I have eight implants, half a dozen or so veneers and an attractive set of teeth that I can tackle the world with! Once again, I enjoy eating crunchy apples and openly smiling spontaneously without fear of embarrassment.

I’m really grateful to you, Dawn and Sam for your kind professional attention. I’m sure that your strict attention to hygiene during the implant procedures ensured that despite the extensive work, I had no infections at any stage.

I know that I could have gone to Eastern Europe for a cheaper job but I’m just so glad that I didn’t. Your attention to detail and your support throughout has been invaluable.

My teeth are now widely admired and I can’t help noticing how many people out there need your help.

Kind Regards
Mike

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