Smile makeovers

Cosmetic work covers a lot of ground, from straightening to whitening to rebuilding worn teeth. The useful first step is working out what would actually make the difference you're after — which sometimes turns out to be less than people expect.

What happens at your consultation

The first appointment is a conversation, not a sales pitch. We listen to what's bothering you, examine thoroughly, and explain what your options actually are — the pros and cons of each — including the option of doing nothing for now.

After that assessment you get a total cost for the treatment, in writing. Clear pricing up front matters to us: you should know what is involved and what it costs before you decide anything, and it is very rare for that figure to change once treatment is underway.

Then take it away and think about it. There is no deadline and nobody will chase you.

Who you'll be seeing

The same surgeon, the whole way through. Dr Brad carries out your consultation, your treatment and every review afterwards — you won't be handed between clinicians, and you won't have to explain your history twice.

Every treatment plan is built around the individual patient rather than pulled off a shelf, and that runs across the whole team — before, during and after treatment.

Dr Brad qualified at University of Birmingham in 2005, has placed implants since 2007, and holds an MSc in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry (2015). He is registered with the General Dental Council, number 85988.

If you've been putting this off

Most people who come to us have been thinking about it for a long time — sometimes years. That is normal here, and nobody will make you feel awkward about it.

It starts before you even get here. When you ring, you will speak to our reception team or to Dr Brad's treatment coordinator, all of whom know the implant process well. They will take the time to understand where you are up to and how you are feeling about it, rather than just putting a date in a diary.

If nerves are the thing holding you back, sedation is worth asking about. The options range from simple oral sedation — a tablet taken beforehand, purely to calm you — through to IV sedation, carried out by a dedicated medical doctor who comes in to assist. For longer and more complex cases Dr Brad will recommend it as a matter of course. With IV sedation you would need someone to bring you in, take you home afterwards and stay with you for a few hours.

Take the appointments at your pace. Ask the same question twice if you want to. If you would rather just find out what is possible and go away and think, that is a perfectly good reason to come in.

What it costs

You are given a total cost for your treatment after your consultation, set out in writing, so you know the full figure rather than a starting price that grows.

Payment is normally spread across the appointments involved, and you will get a breakdown of those appointments, the intervals between them and the cost of each. Longer-term finance through an external provider is also available — we can talk that through at your consultation.