Common Questions, Answered

No. At no stage of implant treatment are you expected to go without teeth. When we replace a whole arch, you have teeth throughout. On Healed Foundation your own denture sees you through the healing months; Staged Treatment patients wear a temporary denture from extraction day. On Same-Day and Premium, the aim is a fixed temporary bridge fitted on surgery day, so you leave with teeth in place. ¹ That hinges on the quality of your bone and the grip the implants achieve once placed. Should they lack that grip, you'd wear a temporary denture until they're ready, and you pay the same pathway fee. With a clip-in denture, you keep wearing your own until the implants can take the new one. A front gap gets a temporary tooth while the implant beds in. For back teeth, the gum closes around a little cap that seldom shows when you speak or smile, and we can usually make a temporary for that space too if it bothers you.More on Dentist near New Lanark ›

Looked after properly, the implant itself often lasts for decades, and many people keep theirs for good. The crown fixed to it is a separate part. It takes the daily load of chewing, so at some stage it may need replacing. Most of what cuts an implant's life short is in your hands: smoking, infection in the surrounding gum, and missed hygiene appointments, which are where early problems get spotted. Grinding can chip the crown or work it loose, so we often advise a night guard too.More on Dentist near Douglas ›

Age by itself is not a barrier. Whether implants suit you depends on your health rather than the year you were born. We'll review your general health and any medicines you take, look at the jawbone on your CT scan, and think about whether you, or a carer, can keep the implant clean. A few things call for more careful planning, osteoporosis medication or poorly controlled diabetes among them, and we'll talk these over with you. For young people the limit works the other way: we wait until the jaw has stopped growing, which is normally at 18 or older.More on Implant-Retained Dentures ›

Not always. A shortage of bone on a flat X-ray doesn't automatically rule implants out. Our CT scanner, here in the practice, measures how tall and wide your jawbone is in three dimensions, which gives a much fuller picture. Depending on the result, the answer could be a shorter or slimmer implant, implants set at an angle into denser bone (a common approach for full arches), or grafting bone, from £535. Should the scan show implants aren't a sensible choice for you, we'll tell you plainly and explain the alternatives, such as a bridge or a denture.More on Dentist near Lesmahagow ›

The placement itself shouldn't hurt, because local anaesthetic numbs the whole area first. You'll be aware of pressure and a little vibration, but nothing sharp. Working through a 3D-printed guide often needs just a tiny opening in the gum, and that tends to make recovery easier. For the next two or three days most people need nothing stronger than paracetamol or ibuprofen, and after a single implant many return to work within a day or two. If it's the thought of the chair that troubles you, IV sedation costs £500 a session.More on Implant-Retained Dentures ›

Yes. Implants placed at our Lanark practice carry a 5-year guarantee for non-smokers who attend hygiene visits every 3 months. Those conditions aren't arbitrary: smoking and poor cleaning cause more implant problems than anything else, and regular hygiene appointments let us spot trouble while it's small. Before treatment begins you'll have the full terms in writing, as part of your consent form, so there are no surprises later.More on Dentist near Douglas ›

Our implants are MegaGen AnyRidge. The system has earned the CleanImplant Trusted Quality seal, a mark of surface cleanliness that applies to the implant rather than to our practice. Dr Kalsi plans each implant's position using the CT scanner here in the building, and that plan becomes a 3D-printed guide. In surgery, MegaGen's R2 guided system uses the guide to direct the drill, so the implant goes exactly where it was designed. Staying with one established system also means parts should be easy to get for years to come.More on Dentist near Lesmahagow ›

Single implants with a crown start at £2,775. That covers placing the implant with a 3D-printed guide, the abutment linking implant and crown, the crown itself, the review appointments during healing and a 5-year guarantee for non-smokers who attend hygiene visits every 3 months. ² Some people need extras, which are charged separately: a CT scan (£160), bone grafting, taking out the existing tooth, or IV sedation. Any of these would be itemised in your written plan before you decide. When you agree to go ahead, the price is fixed.More on Dental Implants ›

Most implants settle without any problems, but all surgery carries some risk, and we'd rather you heard about it from us at the outset. A few days of swelling, bruising and soreness is normal. Less often, an infection sets in or the implant doesn't join to the bone; it's then removed, the site recovers, and usually a new one can go in. Nerve or sinus damage is rare, and your CT scan shows where these lie so the plan can steer around them. Your odds of a complication go up if you smoke, have untreated gum disease or have poorly controlled diabetes.More on Dental Implants ›

Care for it as you would a natural tooth: brush twice a day and use a correctly sized interdental brush around it every day, including underneath any implant bridge. If small brushes are awkward, a water flosser is a good alternative. Inflammation of the gum around an implant, known as peri-implantitis, can slowly destroy bone if nobody spots it. Regular appointments with Fiona Dyer, our hygienist, mean the area is checked and properly cleaned, and Airflow is kind to implant surfaces. For grinders and clenchers, a night guard (£210) shields the crown from chips.More on Dental Implants ›

Fixed teeth on surgery day belong to our Same-Day and Premium pathways. If they can't go in at your operation, you'd leave wearing a temporary denture, and your fixed bridge would follow once the implants have fully bonded to the jaw. ¹ Fitting fixed teeth straight away depends on your bone: how dense it is, and how firmly the implants are held as they go in. That can only be measured during the operation itself, so same-day teeth can't be guaranteed beforehand. Your CT scan gives Dr Kalsi a good indication in advance, so at your consultation he'll explain which is more likely for you, and your written plan describes the alternative. Waiting generally means a few extra months before your fixed teeth go in, and the fee for your pathway stays exactly the same.More on Dentist near Lesmahagow ›

Our full-arch prices are per jaw, from £9,300 an arch, so upper and lower together count as two arches. ² Each jaw is priced on its pathway: Healed Foundation £9,300, Staged Treatment £11,500, Same-Day Fixed Teeth £13,500 or Premium Guided Zirconia £14,950. Zirconia teeth on a titanium bar are part of Premium, and can be added to Healed Foundation for £2,500 an arch. Before anything starts, you'll have the full total, for one jaw or both, in writing. Extractions and routine grafting already sit inside the pathways that involve them; sedation, larger bone work and sinus procedures are listed separately.More on Dentist near Lesmahagow ›

Lanark Smile Studios, at 72 High Street, Lanark ML11 7ES, provides implant treatment, which Dr Davinder Kalsi plans and places with the help of our own CT scanner. Our prices are published: single implants, crown included, start at £2,775, and full-arch treatment at £9,300 per arch. Your first consultation is free; we ask for a £20 deposit, refunded within a week of your visit. The scan, the planning and the guided surgery with MegaGen AnyRidge implants all take place under one roof, and we serve Lanark and the rest of Clydesdale, including Carluke, Carstairs, Lesmahagow and Biggar.

At our Lanark practice, a single implant with a crown is from £2,775, covering the crown, the abutment, guided placement and a 5-year guarantee for non-smokers who attend hygiene visits every 3 months. ² Fees differ a great deal around Scotland, and an advertised price may leave out the crown, so it's worth asking any clinic what the figure actually includes. If you need a CT scan (£160) or a bone graft, those are itemised separately in your written plan.More on Dental Implants ›

We do, at Lanark Smile Studios on 72 High Street. An implant-retained denture clips onto implants, so it stays firmly in place while you eat and talk. Dr Kalsi plans where the implants go using our CT scanner, then places them through a 3D-printed guide; a lower denture usually needs two and an upper denture four. Your consultation is free, and you keep wearing your current denture throughout healing. Each step is explained on our implant-retained dentures page.More on Implant-Retained Dentures ›

In Lanark, our implant-retained dentures start at £8,500 per jaw. ² Where your fee lands depends mostly on which jaw needs the denture and how many implants will hold it: two is typical for the lower jaw and four for the upper. If a CT scan is needed, it costs £160. After a free consultation you'll receive a fixed fee in writing.More on Implant-Retained Dentures ›

For a lower denture, two implants normally do the job; an upper denture usually needs four. The upper jawbone is softer and less dense, so the force of biting has to be spread over more implants to keep the denture stable. The exact number for you is confirmed by your CT scan. Occasionally we plan a lower denture on more than two implants, for example when the bone is thin or someone bites particularly hard.More on Implant-Retained Dentures ›

No. We make a fresh denture with the clip housings set into it. An old one rarely adapts to an accurate, strong fit, and acrylic worn for years often cracks around the attachments. Your current denture still earns its keep: it sees you through while the implants heal, usually softened with a temporary lining, and many people hang on to it as a spare afterwards.More on Implant-Retained Dentures ›

There's no single right answer. A clip-in denture is cheaper and can be removed for cleaning; fixed teeth stay put and feel more like natural teeth. Implant-retained dentures start at £8,500 per jaw and sit on two to four implants, while fixed full-arch teeth, on four implants (or six on some pathways), start at £9,300 an arch. ² They demand more bone (angled implants can make up for a shortfall) and a little more effort to clean underneath. Your scan results, your budget and whether you mind removing teeth at night all play a part, and at your consultation we'll compare both options with you.More on Dentist near Forth ›

Remove it each morning and evening to clean it, and while it's out, brush your gums and the tops of the implants. Clean the denture with a soft brush and a cleaner that isn't abrasive, because normal toothpaste scratches acrylic. The little nylon inserts that grip the implants wear down over time; when the denture starts to feel looser, usually after about a year, they're replaced at a routine appointment. Regular hygiene visits keep the gum around each implant healthy.More on Implant-Retained Dentures ›

It's an unhurried appointment for talking, examining and planning; no treatment happens on the day. First we'll ask what you'd like to change and go through your medical history and medication. Dr Kalsi then examines the space, the gum around it and how you bite, and arranges a CT scan if one is needed (£160), so you can see your own jawbone on screen. You'll leave with a written plan, your options and a fixed price. There's no charge for the visit beyond a £20 deposit, which is refunded within a week; there's more on our implant consultation page.More on Dentist near Douglas ›

No. You're free to arrange an implant consultation yourself, without a referral. If your own dentist has X-rays or records, bring copies with you. You can stay registered with your usual dentist for dental examinations and see us only for the implant. If you wish, we'll send them a copy of your treatment plan so they're kept informed. Dentists who'd like to refer a patient can do so through our referrals page.More on Dentist near Carluke ›

Yes. You'll go home with a written treatment plan setting out the complete fee. It includes everything your treatment needs, such as an extraction, a bone graft or a temporary tooth, so nothing is added later on. When you decide to proceed, that fee is locked in. Comparing quotes? Ask whether the other price includes the abutment and crown, not just the implant. Ours includes all three.More on Dentist near Douglas ›

Yes, and it's free, as all our implant consultations are. Bring along whatever another clinic gave you, whether X-rays, scans or a quote in writing, and we'll compare it with a CT scan taken here. If someone said your bone is too thin, the 3D images show precisely what's there, and grafting or angled implants sometimes open the door to treatment. You'll get our honest view, even when that view is that the first plan was a good one; our second opinion page explains more.More on Dentist near Lesmahagow ›

Dr Davinder Kalsi, known as Dav, places our implants. He has more than 10 years' experience and more than 2,000 implants behind him, and his engineering background shows in his careful planning. Each case is mapped in 3D on our own CT scanner, showing bone, nerves and sinuses before anything begins. A 3D-printed guide made from that plan then steers MegaGen R2 guided placement, so the dentist who designs your implant also places it. His profile is on our team page.More on Dental Implants ›

No. IV sedation is not a general anaesthetic: you remain conscious but deeply relaxed. You can respond when we speak to you and follow simple requests, yet the time seems to fly and afterwards most people remember very little. We still use a local anaesthetic injection for the tooth, and a small sensor on your finger monitors your pulse and oxygen levels throughout. Our sedation page has further details.More on Sedation ›

Yes. A responsible adult has to collect you and stay with you into the evening. The sedative lingers in your system for hours after you feel normal, so for 24 hours don't drive, cycle, drink alcohol, operate machinery, care for young children alone or sign important documents. Without an escort we'll need to rebook, so tell us as soon as you can and we'll arrange a new date.More on Nervous Patients ›

Begin by phoning 01555 662441 or sending a WhatsApp to 07904 195925. Let us know how long it has been and how you feel about coming back. If it helps, make the first visit a chat, with no need to sit in the chair. Lots of people across Lanark and Clydesdale have been away from the dentist for years, and no one here will lecture you. After we've examined your mouth, we'll set out a plan that separates what needs attention now from what can wait.More on Dentist near Forth ›

Then we stop. We agree a signal before we begin, normally lifting your hand, and as soon as you give it, everything is paused. You can sit up, take a drink of water and tell us what set it off, and we carry on only when you feel ready. If you think panic is likely, talk to us about IV sedation for your treatment, as it calms most anxious patients considerably.More on Nervous Patients ›

Yes. For treatment, IV sedation is available at £500 a session. We place a very fine needle in a vein, normally on the back of your hand, and within a few minutes the medicine makes you calm; local anaesthetic numbs the tooth just as usual. Dental examinations aren't done under sedation, but we'll take those slowly, explain everything and let you lead. Before any sedation we go through your medical history, as it isn't safe for everybody, for example in pregnancy or with some breathing conditions.More on Nervous Patients ›

Twice a year suits most adults, but some people need a clean every three months. More frequent visits help those having gum disease treatment and people who have implants or a fixed full-arch bridge, as plaque gathers around these quickly. If you have implants, we keep to every three months, four visits a year, as our implant guarantee depends on it. For everyone else, Fiona Dyer, our hygienist, will suggest an interval once she's seen how your gums respond, and if they stay healthy it can be lengthened. Our dental plans include either two or four Airflow visits each year.More on Hygiene and Air Polish ›

Airflow is a cleaning method that sprays warm water and air mixed with an ultra-fine powder, so plaque and stains come away without any scraping. It gets into tricky areas, around brace wires, bridges and implants for example, and it feels gentler to most people than an old-fashioned polish. A 30-minute hygiene appointment with Airflow costs £100, or it can be added to a standard appointment for £30. It's included in both our dental plans.More on Hygiene and Air Polish ›

Usually not. You'll notice some scraping and pressure, and the appointment lasts around half an hour. If your gums are inflamed, particularly after a long gap, they can feel tender; in that case we can numb them first or spread the cleaning over two appointments. Let Fiona know if anything feels uncomfortable and she'll change her approach. Airflow polishing is also far gentler than the gritty paste people often remember. Within a few days, as the inflammation calms down, your gums generally feel much better.More on Hygiene and Air Polish ›

Bleeding is most often caused by gingivitis, where plaque left along the gum line makes the gum inflamed. It may seem odd, but the answer is to carry on brushing gently and to clean between your teeth daily, rather than avoiding the areas that bleed. If things haven't improved after two weeks or so of more thorough cleaning, book a hygiene appointment, as tartar that has hardened can't be removed at home. If the bleeding comes with loose teeth, receding gums or an unpleasant taste, get it looked at sooner.More on Gum Disease Treatment ›

In its early form, yes: gingivitis resolves fully with a professional clean and good care at home. The advanced form, periodontitis, can't be cured. Bone that's been lost around the teeth won't regrow, so once the gums settle after treatment, teeth may look longer or small gaps may open up. We can stop it progressing with deep cleaning beneath the gum, then hold it steady long term with maintenance visits every three months, so your teeth stay where they are. Smoking and diabetes both make the condition harder to control, so if either applies we'll monitor you more closely.More on Gum Disease Treatment ›

A 30-minute hygiene appointment costs £70, or £100 if you'd like Airflow polishing. For a longer session, a 60-minute deep clean is £130, reduced to £117 for dental plan members. Both Plan A at £24.10 per month and Plan B at £40.16 per month include routine hygiene appointments as well as your dental examinations. Our full price list is on the fees page.More on Dental Plans ›

Treatment for periodontitis at our Lanark practice costs £100 per stage, and there are four stages. ² If the problem is milder, a hygiene appointment (£70) or a 60-minute deep clean (£130) may be all you need. On a dental plan, each stage is £90 and routine hygiene visits are part of the plan. Before recommending anything, we chart your gum pockets and take X-rays, so you know what's needed before treatment begins; see our gum disease treatment page.More on Gum Disease Treatment ›

It shouldn't be painful, because we numb the gums with local anaesthetic first; you'll notice scraping and pressure instead. Expect some tenderness for a couple of days. As the swelling goes down and the gums firm up, the roots can react to cold for several weeks, and a sensitive toothpaste makes that easier. Ordinary hygiene appointments seldom call for an injection, and Airflow is a softer option than the traditional scaler.More on Gum Disease Treatment ›

For at least the first year, we'd expect to see you every three months. This isn't a sales tactic. The bacteria that drive periodontitis recolonise the gum pockets in roughly three months, so cleaning at that interval disrupts them before they can do harm. If your gums stay stable, the interval may be lengthened later. Plan B includes four hygiene visits a year, which fits this pattern.More on Gum Disease Treatment ›

No, as long as the gum disease has been treated and is stable first. Implants put into a mouth with active gum disease have a higher chance of infection around them and of failing. Once your gums are in good shape, three-monthly hygiene visits look after your natural teeth and your implants alike. This is one of the reasons our 5-year guarantee for non-smokers who attend hygiene visits every 3 months is linked to regular hygiene appointments.More on Gum Disease Treatment ›

Yes, and it's one of the commonest reasons breath stays stale no matter how often you brush, particularly if your gums bleed too or you have a bad taste. Bacteria in the pockets around diseased gums release sulphur compounds with a strong smell, and mouthwash only covers this up briefly. Getting the gums treated generally clears it, along with cleaning between your teeth and brushing your tongue. Other causes are covered in our bad breath guide.More on Gum Disease Treatment ›

Most well-made crowns last 10 to 15 years, and many last longer. The crown is rarely the first thing to go. More often, decay starts at the edge of the tooth beneath it, the gum shrinks back, or the ceramic cracks under heavy grinding. To make it last, clean between your teeth daily, come to your dental examinations, and protect it with a night guard if you grind. If a crown begins to fail, the X-rays from your examination usually show it early.More on Dental Crowns ›

At Lanark Smile Studios on 72 High Street. Our ceramic crowns start at £675 for molars and premolars and £750 for front teeth. ² We scan the tooth digitally with our iTero scanner rather than using putty impressions, and most people find that far more comfortable. Crowns usually need two visits: at the first, the tooth is shaped, scanned and given a temporary crown; at the second, the permanent crown is fitted. Dr Akça, Dr Flessas and Dr Gray all provide crowns.More on Dental Crowns ›

It depends on how much healthy tooth remains. A small cavity can be filled, but a tooth that is mostly filling already, or badly broken, usually needs a crown. In between sits an onlay (£750), which caps the biting surface but keeps more natural tooth than a crown would. Root-filled back teeth turn brittle, so they normally need a crown or onlay. You'll see the tooth on screen, on the scan and X-ray, as your dentist explains, and you can read the crowns, onlays and fillings guide for more.More on Dental Crowns ›

In Lanark, our white fillings start at £105 for one surface on a front tooth and £118 for one surface on a back tooth. ² Larger fillings cost more: three surfaces on a back tooth is £165. Dental plan members get a 10% discount, so a one-surface back filling is £106. You'll know the fee before we begin.More on White Fillings ›

A tooth has five surfaces, and a filling is priced by how many of them it covers. Picture the tooth as a box: the biting top, the outer side by your lips or cheek, the inner side by your tongue, and the two walls touching the neighbouring teeth. A small cavity in the biting surface needs a one-surface filling, while decay between two back teeth often involves two or three surfaces. Your dentist will tell you the number before starting.More on White Fillings ›

In some cases. The NHS covers tooth-coloured fillings where clinically appropriate, mostly at the front; back teeth are often filled with silver amalgam. Our private fillings are all white. As an NHS patient here, you can pay privately for just a white back filling (one surface from £118) and remain an NHS patient for everything else. We're accepting new NHS adults and children now. See our white fillings page.More on White Fillings ›

Only when there's a reason to, for example a crack, decay underneath, an edge that's leaking, or because you don't like how it looks when you smile. A healthy amalgam filling is best left in place; drilling it out unnecessarily removes more sound tooth every time. X-rays taken at your dental examination reveal which fillings are breaking down. If you'd like some replaced for cosmetic reasons, we can do it in stages; our guide to changing metal fillings to white has the details.More on White Fillings ›

It shouldn't. The tooth is numbed before we begin, so you'll be aware of pushing and buzzing but nothing painful. If needles make you anxious, a numbing gel goes on first and we move at whatever speed suits you. With a very small filling, some people would rather not have an injection at all, and that's your call. Once the anaesthetic wears off, cold things may make the tooth twinge for a week or two; that's expected. If it still hurts to bite after that, the filling might be sitting a fraction high, so let us know and we'll adjust it.More on White Fillings ›

Usually one visit of half an hour to an hour, depending on the filling's size. Composite goes on a layer at a time, each hardened with a blue light, and the filling is then shaped to your bite and polished. Because it's fully hard before you leave, you can chew on it straight away; you just need to wait until the numbness fades.More on White Fillings ›

Our custom night guards, made from a digital scan, are £210 in Lanark. ² Heavier grinders, or people with jaw pain, may need a hard occlusal splint, from £620. We also make sports mouthguards (£190) and anti-snoring appliances (from £620). All are 10% cheaper on a dental plan; see our night guards and mouthguards page.More on Night Guards and Mouthguards ›

It's likely if you wake with jaw ache or headaches, if the edges of your teeth look worn or chipped, or if fillings and crowns keep breaking. A partner might hear you grinding, but many people only discover it when we notice wear during a dental examination. A guard is particularly worthwhile if you have veneers, bonding or implants, because it protects treatment that cost much more than the guard.More on Night Guards and Mouthguards ›

Think of a night guard as a thin shield against ordinary grinding. An occlusal splint is hard and rigid, fine-tuned to your bite, and meant for more serious problems. Splints start at £620 and are refined over several appointments; they suit severe wear, heavy clenching or jaw joint pain, where relaxing the muscles is as important as protecting the teeth. A night guard costs £210 and generally does the job for mild or moderate grinding. Once your dentist has examined your teeth and jaw, they'll recommend one or the other.More on Night Guards and Mouthguards ›

Often, if it's simple snoring. A custom anti-snoring appliance, from £620, holds your lower jaw a few millimetres further forward while you sleep, making your airway less likely to narrow and vibrate. We make it from a scan and fit it so your jaw joints aren't put under strain. Heavy snoring with pauses in breathing, choking, or waking up tired can point to obstructive sleep apnoea, which needs testing through your GP before anything else. If the sleep clinic recommends an oral appliance, we can make it for you.More on Night Guards and Mouthguards ›

Yes. A custom guard fits and protects better, and because it's comfortable, it gets worn, which is what matters. Because we make it from a scan, it's slimmer than a boil-and-bite guard, stays in without you having to bite down, and lets you breathe and call out on the pitch. It also spreads the impact of a blow more evenly across your teeth. Shop-bought guards are often bulky and loose, so players end up removing them. Ours cost £190.More on Night Guards and Mouthguards ›

Sports mouthguards typically last a season or two, but they'll need replacing sooner if teeth shift, after dental work, or as a child grows. At the start of every season, look for splits, thin areas and a fit that's become loose. Night guards wear more slowly and often last several years, although people who grind heavily wear through them faster. We check your night guard at your dental examination, and once there's a visible crack or a place worn right through, it needs replacing.More on Night Guards and Mouthguards ›

With a white filling, you can eat as soon as the feeling returns, because the curing light fully hardens the composite before you leave. The reason to hold off is the numbness: it's easy to bite your cheek, lip or tongue without noticing. Keep a close eye on children for this reason. If you really need to eat before then, choose something soft and chew on the opposite side.More on White Fillings ›

In most people, jaw pain is muscular: the chewing muscles become overworked from clenching or grinding, frequently at night and frequently when life is stressful. Less commonly, the problem lies within the joint itself, for example the disc inside it slipping out of position (which produces clicking) or wear of the joint. A change in your bite, perhaps after a filling that sits too high or losing teeth, can trigger either. Pain from a tooth or the sinuses can show up in the jaw too, so have it examined; read more about jaw pain and TMJ.More on Jaw Pain and TMJ ›

A painless click is very common and usually harmless. If there's pain as well, or your jaw sticks, locks or won't open all the way, get it checked. Treatment is normally straightforward: a splint, a few changes to habits such as giving up chewing gum, and a softer diet for a while often prevent it getting worse.More on Jaw Pain and TMJ ›

Often, yes, if the pain is caused by grinding and clenching while you sleep: with the muscles finally resting, most people feel better within a few weeks. When the joint rather than the muscles is to blame, a rigid splint adjusted to your bite over several appointments (£620) works better than a standard guard. If there's no improvement, we'll look for other causes. Night guards cost £210.More on Jaw Pain and TMJ ›

Yes. To diagnose temporomandibular disorder, a dentist examines your jaw joints, chewing muscles and bite, and considers your history and an X-ray where needed. Most people can be treated here: a splint, some changes to habits and simple exercises for the jaw. Where there are warning signs, such as a jaw that keeps locking or changes in the joint visible on an X-ray, we'll arrange a referral to the oral and maxillofacial team at a hospital.More on Jaw Pain and TMJ ›

Yes, very commonly. Stress makes people clench more, both during the day without realising and at night, and the jaw muscles bear the load. Noticing when you clench during the day (your jaw should rest with lips together and teeth apart) and wearing a night guard at night make the biggest difference together. In the meantime, warm compresses and gentle stretches can help sore muscles.More on Jaw Pain and TMJ ›

Root canal treatment is done by our dentists at Lanark Smile Studios on 72 High Street, with fees from £450 for a front tooth. It begins with an examination of the tooth and an X-ray to show the roots and whether infection has spread around them. Anyone in pain can book an emergency appointment at £85, including people who aren't registered with us. Very occasionally, a tooth with blocked or unusually shaped canals is referred elsewhere.More on Root Canal Treatment ›

A molar is £595, a premolar £525 and a front tooth £450; dental plan members pay £536, £473 and £405 respectively. ² When a tooth is very painful, we can begin with a first stage that takes out the nerve and calms things down, at £150. Retreating a tooth that was root filled in the past is from £595. Premolars and molars usually need an onlay or crown afterwards to protect them from cracking, and that is charged separately.More on Root Canal Treatment ›

Once the tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic, treatment feels similar to having a lengthy filling. You'll notice pressure and hear the instruments, but it shouldn't be painful. Most of the pain people associate with root canals is really caused by the infection beforehand, and the treatment is what stops it. Afterwards the tooth may feel tender when you bite for a few days, and ordinary painkillers deal with that. A very inflamed tooth can be slower to numb, and we won't begin until it is.More on Root Canal Treatment ›

Usually one visit or two, depending on the tooth and the extent of infection. A straightforward front tooth can often have its canal cleaned, shaped and sealed in one appointment. If the tooth is badly infected or very painful, we clean the canals at the first visit, seal a medicated dressing under a temporary filling, and complete the work a week or two afterwards. Back teeth also need one or two appointments for a crown or onlay.More on Root Canal Treatment ›

For back teeth, usually yes; for front teeth, often not. Without its nerve, a molar or premolar becomes more brittle, yet it still takes the full force of chewing, so covering it with a crown (from £675) or an onlay (£750) is the most reliable way to stop it splitting. A front tooth that hasn't been heavily filled can frequently be completed with a tooth-coloured filling. Where a back tooth has lost much of its structure, a fibre post (£160) may be placed to help hold the crown.More on Dental Crowns ›

Where a tooth can be saved and rebuilt, keeping it is generally the better option. A root-treated tooth with a well-made crown can last for many years, and saving it usually works out cheaper than an extraction followed later by an implant or bridge. Removing the tooth is faster and costs less at the time, but the space allows the teeth beside it to shift and the bone to shrink away. If a tooth is split below the gum line or too damaged to repair, we'll tell you and talk through ways to replace it.More on Root Canal Treatment ›

A complete acrylic denture is from £695, a small partial from £565, and an acrylic denture fitted on the day a tooth comes out is £495. ² A cobalt chrome partial, slimmer and more robust, is from £1,200. Dental plan members receive 10% off private dentures, and NHS patients registered with us can have them provided on the NHS. For a denture that clips firmly onto implants, prices start at £8,500 per jaw, and the plan discount doesn't apply.More on Dentures ›

Generally a few weeks, spread over three to five visits. Those cover impressions or a scan, a try-in to check appearance and bite (for bigger dentures), the fit itself, and an adjustment after you've worn them for a few days. Immediate dentures follow a different path: they're made beforehand and fitted the same day the teeth are extracted, and they're relined after a few months, when the gums have healed and changed shape.More on Dentures ›

A full lower denture has less gum to hold onto than an upper, and your tongue and cheeks keep nudging it, so it tends to move more. Upper dentures generally feel steadier because they form a seal against the palate. New dentures need a few weeks to settle, and one that has worked loose over the years can often be relined (£110). For a lower denture that never feels firm, placing two implants under it makes more difference than anything else we offer.More on Dentures ›

Yes. Registered NHS patients can have dentures made on the NHS, and charges are capped at £384 for each course of treatment. We're taking on new NHS patients now, adults as well as children, so you can register and get started without delay. Choosing private dentures gives you more options, including stronger partials with a metal framework, more lifelike teeth and a closer colour match.More on Dentures ›

Yes, in most cases, and we can add a tooth to a denture you already have for £105. If the problem is looseness rather than a break, a same-day reline in the chair (£110) reshapes its fitting surface to match your gums. Please avoid gluing it at home: household glues damage acrylic and can leave it beyond repair. Bring in all the broken pieces.More on Dentist near Forth ›

Yes, remove them before you sleep. Your gums need a rest from pressure, and wearing dentures overnight is associated with sore gums and fungal infections like denture stomatitis. Store them in water or a soaking solution so they don't dry out and lose their shape. At bedtime, brush your gums, tongue and any natural teeth gently.More on Dentures ›

Bridges are priced by the unit. A resin-retained bridge is £675 a unit as an immediate bridge or £750 as a definitive one, and a conventional bridge is £695 a unit. ² Filling a single gap usually needs three units with a conventional bridge, or one or two with the resin-retained kind. If you need something in the meantime while you decide about an implant, a long-term provisional bridge is from £450. Before any preparation, your written plan shows the full cost.More on Dental Bridges ›

A Maryland bridge is what many people call a resin-retained bridge. The false tooth has a slender metal or ceramic wing, which is bonded to the back surface of the tooth beside the gap. Drilling is minimal, and fitting usually takes two visits. For a single missing front tooth it's often our first suggestion, and it can also act as a fixed stand-in while an implant heals. Because it relies on a bond, it can occasionally come unstuck; re-cementing costs £80.More on Dental Bridges ›

Much depends on the teeth on each side of the space. If they're healthy with no fillings, an implant or a resin-retained bridge leaves them untouched, while a conventional bridge requires them to be trimmed for crowns. An implant with its crown, from £2,775, is self-supporting and helps preserve the bone, but it involves a small operation and a healing period of a few months. A resin-retained bridge is faster and cheaper. Our guide comparing implants, bridges and dentures looks at all three.More on Dentist near Forth ›

Each tooth the bridge replaces or rests on counts as one unit, so the false tooth is a unit and so is every crowned tooth supporting it. A conventional bridge across one gap therefore usually totals three units: the false tooth plus a crowned support tooth at each side. For one gap, a resin-retained bridge is normally a single unit, or two if it's attached to teeth on both sides. Your total is the per-unit fee multiplied by the number of units.More on Dental Bridges ›

A conventional bridge can, because the neighbouring teeth are trimmed down to hold crowns, and if they had no fillings that means losing healthy enamel. We prefer a resin-retained bridge whenever the bite allows, since it needs little or no shaping. Whichever type you have, careful cleaning beneath the false tooth is vital, as decay or gum disease in the supporting teeth is the most common reason a bridge fails. Fiona Dyer, our hygienist, can show you how to clean underneath with floss threaders or small interdental brushes.More on Dental Bridges ›

With healthy supporting teeth, 10 to 15 years is typical, and many go longer. It's seldom the bridge that fails; the problem is more often decay or gum disease in the anchor teeth. Cleaning under the false tooth every day, keeping up hygiene appointments and having it looked at promptly if it ever feels loose make the most difference. If a resin-retained bridge comes off, it can normally be cleaned and bonded back on.More on Dental Bridges ›

A straightforward extraction costs £125, or £220 if the socket needs stitches and a collagen plug to help it heal. ² Surgical removals, which include most difficult wisdom teeth, are £450. If you'd prefer to be sedated, IV sedation costs £500 per session. Dental plan members pay £113 for a routine extraction, and you'll be told the fee before treatment begins.More on Extractions and Wisdom Teeth ›

Not always. Provided a wisdom tooth has erupted upright, meets an opposing tooth and can be cleaned properly, it is usually fine to keep. Removal makes sense when it causes repeated infections, decays because your brush can't get to it, damages the molar in front, or develops a cyst. We take an X-ray to see where it sits, and if the roots lie close to the nerve, a scan on our CT scanner (£160) maps them before surgery. See our guide to wisdom teeth for more.More on Extractions and Wisdom Teeth ›

Not during the extraction, because the tooth and surrounding gum are thoroughly numbed; you'll feel pressure and pushing but no pain. Expect some soreness for a few days afterwards, which paracetamol or ibuprofen normally keeps under control. Surgical and wisdom tooth extractions stay tender for longer, with swelling at its worst around the second or third day. Following our aftercare advice, and above all not smoking, reduces the risk of a painful dry socket.More on Extractions and Wisdom Teeth ›

Yes. IV sedation can be used for extractions, at £500 a session. It's well worth thinking about for surgical removals, wisdom teeth, several extractions at once, or if anxiety would otherwise keep you away. You stay awake but deeply relaxed and typically recall very little, so an adult will need to collect you and stay nearby until you go to bed. General anaesthetic, where you're fully asleep, is only given in hospital, so we would refer you if that's what you need.More on Extractions and Wisdom Teeth ›

Dry socket occurs when the blood clot that forms in the socket after an extraction comes away before the gum has healed, exposing the bone. It causes a deep, throbbing ache, often along with an unpleasant taste, typically three to five days after the extraction. The main triggers in the first few days are smoking, vaping, vigorous rinsing, spitting and using straws. It isn't harmful, but it can be very painful, and standard painkillers may hardly help. If you think you have it, phone us: we clean the socket and place a dressing, which usually eases the pain within a day or two.More on Extractions and Wisdom Teeth ›

Most soreness settles within a few days, and the gum normally closes over in one to two weeks. Surgical extractions take longer, and you may need a week or so to feel yourself again. Beneath the gum, the bone continues filling in for several months, so if an implant is planned for the space we usually allow around three months for it to firm up. Keep to soft meals for a few days and chew away from the extraction site.More on Extractions and Wisdom Teeth ›

Often, yes. We keep emergency appointments free every weekday for anyone with toothache, registered with us or not, at £85. Call 01555 662441 as early as you can after we open, as these slots go quickly. The dentist examines and X-rays the tooth first, and if it can be saved, for example with root canal treatment, we'll tell you before anything is taken out. Our emergency dental care page explains what to do until you're seen.More on Emergencies ›

Rarely. Bonding adds composite to the outside of the tooth, so usually nothing is drilled away and what lies beneath stays much as it was. Occasionally a very thin sliver of enamel is smoothed, which lets the edge of the composite blend in and hold more firmly. A gel treats the enamel first to help the material stick, and that grip is why removing bonding later means careful polishing rather than lifting it off. Your dentist will tell you at the consultation whether your teeth need any shaping at all.More on Composite Bonding ›

Bonding typically needs freshening up after three to five years, and with good care it often lasts longer. Composite is a little softer than enamel, so its edges wear gradually, and tea, coffee, curry, red wine and smoking can dull or stain the surface. We polish it at your hygiene visits, and a chipped corner can normally be mended in a quick appointment without rebuilding the whole tooth. Biting nails or pens, or tearing packets open with your teeth, will wear it out sooner.More on Composite Bonding ›

Not on the bonding itself. Composite keeps the shade it was matched to, so whitening lightens only your natural enamel, and the bonded teeth can then look darker beside it. Bringing them back into line usually means replacing the composite, at £395 a tooth. If you have bonding now and want a brighter smile, we start with home whitening for your own teeth, give the colour around two weeks to settle, then renew the composite to suit the new shade. If bonding is still only a plan, whiten first and you pay for the composite once. Our guide on why we whiten before bonding explains the sequence.More on Whitening ›

It's a trade between lifespan, cost and how much tooth you're willing to change. Porcelain, from £695 a tooth, is crafted in a dental laboratory, holds its colour and often lasts ten years or more, though the enamel usually needs thinning slightly to fit it. Composite, at £395 a tooth, is sculpted straight onto your teeth with little or no drilling; it costs less but can stain and needs renewing every few years. Our porcelain versus composite veneers guide weighs up both.More on Smile Makeover ›

Bonding rebuilds chipped corners, fills small gaps, evens up teeth that are worn or slightly irregular, and refines their shape and shade. Your dentist layers tooth-coloured composite onto the tooth, shapes it by hand, sets it with a curing light and polishes it, usually in one appointment. Covering the fronts of several teeth in the same way creates composite veneers, which can transform a whole smile. What bonding can't do is reposition teeth, so for crowding, Invisalign beforehand normally leads to a nicer finish.More on Composite Bonding ›

On the plus side, bonding keeps nearly all of your enamel, is normally done in one or two appointments and costs less than porcelain veneers. If a piece chips, it can be mended without starting the tooth again. The drawbacks are that composite takes up stains more readily than porcelain and its edges wear, so a refresh is usually due after three to five years. People who grind heavily chip it more often, and a night guard may be advised to protect it.More on Composite Bonding ›

Composite bonding is available at Lanark Smile Studios on 72 High Street. A single tooth is £395, and the four-tooth package with whitening costs £1,550. Consultations are free; a £20 deposit holds your booking, and you get it back inside 7 days once you've attended. Bigger cases begin with a digital design, so you can see the planned result before anything is bonded. Patients come from Carluke, Carstairs, Lesmahagow, Kirkfieldbank and the rest of Clydesdale as well as Lanark itself. Find out more on our composite bonding page.More on Composite Bonding ›

Porcelain veneers at Lanark Smile Studios start at £695 per tooth, and each composite veneer is £395. ² Those figures already include the digital smile design and the trial smile, so seeing your result in advance adds nothing to the bill. A typical case is six to ten veneers, enough to cover the teeth that show when you smile widely. After a free consultation we give you a written quote that won't change.More on Porcelain Veneers ›

Lanark Smile Studios, on the High Street in Lanark, offers porcelain and composite veneers to patients from all over South Lanarkshire. Each case is planned first as a digital smile design, then copied onto your teeth as a trial smile, letting you see and feel the new shape before any tooth is prepared. The dentist planning your treatment sees it through from design to fitting, and your first consultation is free. People travel to us from Carluke, Biggar, Lesmahagow, Forth and further afield.More on Porcelain Veneers ›

Ten to fifteen years is common if you look after them, and some last a good deal longer. When one does need replacing, it's usually because it has chipped from grinding or biting on something hard, decay has started at its edge, or the gum has receded and exposed the margin. A night guard if you grind, along with regular dental examinations and hygiene appointments, helps them last. Composite veneers generally need refreshing sooner, after three to five years.More on Porcelain Veneers ›

Generally not. Before any enamel is shaped, the dentist numbs the area, so you're aware of pressure but shouldn't feel pain. Cold drinks may feel sharp for a few days afterwards, particularly while the temporary veneers are on. No drilling happens at the design and trial smile appointments, and the trial smile shows exactly how little shaping your teeth need, so we remove as little as possible. Composite veneers are gentler again, and often don't need an injection at all.More on Porcelain Veneers ›

One tooth costs £395. Our four-tooth package is £1,550, and it includes home whitening, a final polish and a review visit. ² Packages for six, eight and ten teeth are £2,350, £3,150 and £3,950. When you compare quotes, check that whitening, polishing and a review are part of the price, because many headline per-tooth figures leave them out.More on Composite Bonding ›

Home whitening comes first in every package, then the bonding, a review visit and a finishing polish. Whitening goes first because the composite is shade-matched to your teeth after they've lightened; on its own, whitening is £350. Your dentist builds up and sculpts the composite by hand, and larger cases also come with a digital smile design. If you subtract the whitening from the four-tooth package (£1,550), the bonding comes to £300 per tooth. Our guide to bonding packages compares the options.More on Composite Bonding ›

Only where there's a clinical reason. Reshaping or brightening healthy teeth with composite is private treatment, but the NHS will restore a chipped, broken or decayed front tooth with a tooth-coloured filling when it's needed. Where repair ends and cosmetic work begins isn't always obvious, so ask at your dental examination and we'll tell you which applies. Our NHS care is part of NHS Lanarkshire, and we're welcoming new NHS adults and children.More on Composite Bonding ›

Normally not, and most people manage without an injection, because the composite is added to the surface rather than the tooth being drilled. You'll feel the teeth being polished, a mild gel being applied, and your dentist shaping and smoothing the material. If a single tooth needs some reshaping beforehand, we can numb that tooth alone. Eating is fine straight away, but it helps to limit strong tea and coffee for the first day or two.More on Composite Bonding ›

Yes. Straightening teeth and then bonding them is a pairing we plan often. Once the teeth are better aligned, less composite is needed, which looks more natural and generally holds up better. The bonding then repairs worn edges and closes any small gaps left over. We allow a short break after your final aligner, and because the bonding reshapes your teeth slightly, we make sure your retainers still fit and replace them if they don't.More on Smile Makeover ›

Bonding needs a healthy base, so we treat any decay or gum problems before starting. People who grind heavily often chip composite, so a night guard or porcelain could be a better choice. Badly crooked teeth generally look better if they're straightened beforehand, and teeth that are very dark may need whitening, or porcelain, to mask the colour. If bonding isn't a good fit for you, we'll say so honestly at your consultation.More on Composite Bonding ›

It can. Composite can be polished away or renewed, and since little or no enamel was taken off at the start, the tooth beneath stays largely intact. We also replace worn or stained bonding done elsewhere, frequently in just one appointment. Taking composite off enamel needs a careful hand, so it should always be done by a dentist and never attempted at home. If you'd like it removed entirely, we polish your teeth back to a natural surface.More on Composite Bonding ›

No. Porcelain veneers are permanent, because a thin layer of enamel usually has to be removed from the tooth's front surface to leave room for them. After that, the tooth will always need covering with a veneer or a crown. That's why we design the smile on screen and give you a trial of it in your own mouth before anything is prepared, and why we'll suggest Invisalign, whitening or bonding first if any of them could reach your goal with less change to your teeth.More on Porcelain Veneers ›

A veneer covers just the visible front face of a tooth, whereas a crown encases all of it, so more tooth has to be removed for a crown. Veneers, from £695 a tooth, are for healthy teeth whose shape or colour you'd like to change. A tooth that's cracked, heavily filled or root treated usually needs the extra strength of a crown, which is from £750 for a front tooth. When a veneer can do the job, we'll recommend it, as it preserves more of your natural tooth.More on Dental Crowns ›

Not for cosmetic reasons. Veneers that only alter how healthy teeth look aren't funded by NHS Scotland. A broken or badly decayed front tooth can still be restored or crowned under the NHS if it's clinically needed. You can stay an NHS patient while paying privately for cosmetic treatment, and your treatment plan will make clear which parts are NHS and which are private.More on Porcelain Veneers ›

Our porcelain veneers start at £695 a tooth, which includes the smile design, trial smile, temporary veneers while the laboratory makes yours, the fit appointment and a review. ² On their own, a smile design would be £250 and a trial smile £250, but with veneers they're included in the treatment fee. If you want nearby teeth whitened to match, home whitening costs £350. Your written plan lists each item before any tooth is prepared.More on Porcelain Veneers ›

Expect about three to four weeks between the smile design and the fit, over three visits. At the first, we create the design and trial smile; at the second, the teeth are prepared and temporary veneers fitted; and at the third, your porcelain veneers are bonded in place. If whitening or straightening comes first, allow for that before the design stage. We don't provide same-day porcelain veneers, as it's the laboratory craftsmanship that gives them their natural depth and colour.More on Porcelain Veneers ›

Our dentists provide porcelain veneers, and one dentist looks after you from start to finish. The dentist planning your treatment carries out bonding and smile makeovers too, so you'll get an honest view on whether veneers or a lighter option would suit you. Smile design, trial smile, preparation and fitting all happen with them, so the person who designs your smile is the one who delivers it.More on Porcelain Veneers ›

Here at Lanark Smile Studios on the High Street. Our dentists plan smile makeovers combining Invisalign, whitening, composite bonding and veneers, with prices starting at £2,350. We shape the new smile digitally around your face and lip line, then place it over your teeth as a trial smile, so you see it before saying yes to anything. The design costs nothing on top of your treatment fee. Consultations are free, and a £20 deposit holds the appointment. Each stage is explained on our smile makeover page.More on Smile Makeover ›

They succeed when the finished smile is designed as a whole before treatment begins, instead of tackling teeth one by one. Sequence is important. Teeth are straightened first, whitened next, and only then bonded or veneered, which keeps more of your natural tooth and lets every shade match. A trial smile shows you the likely outcome in your own mouth while everything can still be changed. How long the result lasts depends on the materials chosen, habits such as grinding, smoking and coffee, and regular hygiene visits, and outcomes differ from one person to the next.More on Smile Makeover ›

The starting point is £2,350, which covers whitening and composite bonding on six teeth; the total grows with the work your smile needs. ² Straightening with Invisalign beforehand, or porcelain veneers (from £695 a tooth) on some teeth, will change the price. Following a free consultation, you'll get a single fixed fee in writing.More on Smile Makeover ›

At Lanark Smile Studios on 72 High Street, cosmetic treatment covers composite bonding, veneers in porcelain or composite, Invisalign, home whitening, complete smile makeovers and facial aesthetics. The dentist planning your treatment maps every change out on screen before it happens, and larger cases include a trial smile so you can preview the look. Your first consultation is free, and patients join us from Carluke, Carstairs, Biggar, New Lanark and across Clydesdale. Treatments and fees are listed on our cosmetic dentistry page.More on Cosmetic Dentistry ›

Some take a few weeks and others most of a year, depending on the treatments in your plan. Whitening and then bonding can often be completed in around a month. If Invisalign is needed first to straighten the teeth, add several months, and plans that involve implants need longer for healing. Before you commit, your written plan lists every stage with an approximate timescale.More on Smile Makeover ›

Yes, for veneers and larger cosmetic cases. Working from photographs of your face, we plan the new smile on screen, then copy that plan onto your own teeth in a temporary material, so you have a trial smile before anything is prepared. You can look at it in the mirror, chat, laugh and take photos, and if you'd like teeth longer, shorter or shaped differently, we keep adjusting the design until you're happy. You don't pay extra for the smile design or the trial smile, as both sit within your treatment fee, and the temporary material lifts off cleanly and leaves your teeth unharmed. Read more in our guide to the trial smile.More on Dentist near Carluke ›

Aim for 20 to 22 hours out of every 24. In practice the only times they come out are meals, drinks other than plain water, and brushing. Clean your teeth, or rinse thoroughly at the very least, before putting them back, so nothing sits trapped under the plastic. The opening week feels the strangest for most people; by the second it is routine. When a case slips behind schedule, too many hours without the aligners is nearly always why.More on Invisalign ›

Yes, and for the long term. Teeth tend to drift back towards their old positions throughout life, and retainers hold them where treatment put them. For most people that means wearing clear retainers overnight once the last aligner is done. Every Invisalign package at Lanark includes a set of Vivera retainers, and a replacement set costs £530. Bring them to your dental examination from time to time so we can make sure they still fit well.More on Invisalign ›

It is, provided a dentist examines your mouth beforehand and prescribes a regulated gel within the legal strength. The peroxide changes the colour inside the enamel without thinning or softening it. Harm tends to come from illegal products, such as acidic gels based on chlorine dioxide. Many people notice some sensitivity for a few days; it settles once you take a break or finish, and a toothpaste for sensitive teeth eases it. Untreated decay, gum disease and pregnancy all rule whitening out for now, which is why the examination happens first.More on Whitening ›

Professional whitening has to wait until 18. In the UK, gel containing more than 0.1% hydrogen peroxide can't legally be used on under-18s except to treat or prevent disease, and that applies to dentists just as much as beauty salons. What we can do for a teenager who dislikes the colour of their teeth is find out why: surface stain, a single darker tooth, or white or brown patches in the enamel. We then explain what can be done now and what is better left until later. Often a hygiene appointment and improved brushing remove more staining than anyone expected.More on Whitening ›

A minor correction can be finished in a few months, while more complex crowding or bite work tends to take around 12 to 18 months. Before you commit, your scan and 3D plan set out the number of aligners involved, so the likely timescale is clear at the outset. We see you about every 6 to 8 weeks to make sure your teeth are moving as planned. Keeping the aligners in for the recommended hours each day is what stops the timeline stretching.More on Invisalign ›

Not precisely: it shows the target the plan aims for, not a promise. We create it from your iTero scan, and it charts the path each tooth is meant to take, which helps us choose the right package and gives you a realistic picture. How closely your teeth follow it depends on your bone, your gums and how consistently you wear the aligners. At each review we check your progress against the simulation, and refinements can fine-tune the final stage if needed.More on Invisalign ›

Aligners can treat most adults who'd like straighter teeth, though there are exceptions, and we'll be straightforward if you're one of them. Any active decay or gum disease needs treating before straightening begins. Some cases, such as very severe crowding, a big mismatch between the upper and lower jaws, or certain bite problems, suit a different approach, such as fixed braces; we'll explain the alternatives and which suits you. Because the consultation includes a scan, our answer is based on your own teeth, not guesswork.More on Invisalign ›

Yes. At Lanark, refinements sit within the package fee. If one or two teeth are slightly short of their target towards the end, we take a fresh scan and order additional aligners, with nothing more to pay. Vivera retainers and home whitening are part of the package too. If you're weighing up quotes from different places, check whether refinements are covered, as they are often charged separately.More on Invisalign ›

Invisalign is available at Lanark Smile Studios, 72 High Street, in the centre of town. Dr Kalsi and Dr Gray plan and carry out the treatment here, with packages from £3,250. Our group has been ranked an Invisalign Diamond Apex provider every year from 2022 to 2026. Apex tiers are awarded on case numbers, and Diamond Apex places a provider among Europe's top 1%; it isn't a qualification. Refinements, Vivera retainers and whitening come with every package. The first step is a free consultation with an iTero scan, which you can book online. We welcome patients from across Clydesdale, including Carluke, Lesmahagow and Biggar.More on Invisalign ›

For the crowding and gaps most adults want to fix, Invisalign gets the same result as fixed braces, but with clear aligners you can remove, which are discreet and simple to keep clean. Because they come out for meals, you can eat what you like, and there are no brackets or wires rubbing the inside of your mouth. The catch is commitment: they need to be worn 20 to 22 hours a day to work. For a severe bite or jaw problem, fixed braces may still be the better choice, and your assessment will show which suits you.

Whitening gel contains peroxide, which travels into the enamel and breaks apart the stain molecules responsible for darker teeth, so the colour lifts from inside. With Boutique home whitening, we take a scan, have thin trays made to fit your teeth alone and prescribe the gel; you then wear the trays at home each day for two to three weeks. We keep an eye on your shade and comfort as you go. Crowns, veneers and white fillings stay the colour they are, so we plan around any you already have.More on Whitening ›

Lanark Smile Studios on the High Street offers home whitening led by a dentist, for £350, or £315 for dental plan members. We use the Boutique system: custom trays produced from a digital scan, gel at professional strength, and reviews with your dentist along the way. Whitening is also built into all our Invisalign and composite bonding packages at no extra cost. UK law only allows registered dental professionals to whiten teeth, so treat salon and internet deals with caution. Our whitening page has more detail.More on Whitening ›

For most people the result holds for a year or more, though smoking and drinks such as tea, coffee and red wine bring that forward. Your custom trays are yours to keep, so a night or two with fresh gel tops the colour up when it starts to fade. An Airflow polish at your hygiene appointment removes fresh surface stain as well. Teeth pick up colour more readily in the first couple of days after a session, so keep strongly coloured food and drink to a minimum then.More on Whitening ›

Yes, on strength and on safety. The law caps over-the-counter products at 0.1% hydrogen peroxide, enough to shift some surface stain, while dentists may prescribe gel as strong as 6%, the legal limit here. Ours sits in trays shaped from a scan of your mouth, which hold it against the teeth rather than letting it reach the gums. You also have a dentist look beforehand for decay, gum trouble and any existing fillings, which won't lighten. Chemist strips can give a slight freshening, but they rarely move the shade far.More on Whitening ›

Invisalign at Lanark Smile Studios ranges from £3,250 for Lite, for minor corrections, up to £4,750 for Comprehensive Plus, for the most complex cases. Each package covers your scans and X-rays, refinements, a set of Vivera retainers, home whitening and one hygiene visit. ² Between those two sit Lite (£3,250), Moderate (£3,750) and Comprehensive (£4,250). Published fees across Lanarkshire start at about £2,750 and reach about £4,750 for complex cases, and the lowest prices often exclude retainers or refinements, so check you're comparing the same thing.More on Invisalign ›

Everything from your first scan through to your retainers. Your fee covers iTero scanning, X-rays, every aligner the package needs, any refinements at the end, a set of Vivera retainers, Boutique home whitening and a hygiene visit. Bought on their own, those last three would be £530, £350 and £70, or £950 altogether. Your written plan fixes the fee before treatment begins, and it won't change.More on Invisalign ›

Often the low figure only covers one arch, or a limited course of between seven and fourteen aligners, or it excludes things like the scan, refinements, retainers and whitening. Before comparing, check what the price actually buys, who pays if extra aligners turn out to be needed, and whether the fee is set down on paper. All of those are part of our packages, and the amount on your written plan is your final bill.More on Dentist near Lesmahagow ›

In many cases, yes. Start with a free consultation, and bring along anything you've kept from the company, such as your latest aligners, your retainers, the treatment plan or their emails. We'll take an iTero scan and look at your bite and gums. You'll then get a frank recommendation: finish straightening with Invisalign, hold your teeth in their current position with fresh retainers, or stop here. We can't carry on with trays designed for someone else's plan, but a new Invisalign plan starts from wherever your teeth sit now, and if they've already moved most of the way, it may be a short one. There's no deposit to book it, and you're not committing to anything.More on Invisalign ›

Call us that day and we'll tell you which aligners to wear for now. Often that's your last set again, or starting the next set a few days ahead of schedule; if the gap is too large, we'll order a replacement. Keep all your old aligners until we tell you otherwise, because they're your spares. Don't leave your teeth without an aligner, as they can begin to move back within a few days.More on Aftercare Advice ›

Yes for mild and moderate cases, and for many crossbites as well. Using small tooth-coloured attachments and elastics where needed, aligners can reposition teeth so the upper and lower ones meet properly. When the cause lies in the jaw bones rather than the teeth, aligners on their own can't correct it, and braces or orthodontics combined with jaw surgery may be the answer. Your scan and 3D plan show what can be achieved, and we'll let you know at your consultation if your bite goes beyond what aligners handle well.More on Invisalign ›

Both. We consider fixed braces and clear aligners, and recommend whichever suits your teeth and bite. Invisalign treats most adult cases, and it's the treatment behind our group's Diamond Apex status, which reflects the number of cases treated rather than a qualification. If fixed braces would get you a better outcome, for example when a severe bite problem stems from the jaws, we'll say so when we see you; we won't push aligners into work they aren't suited to. For children who might need braces, we can talk you through the choices.More on Invisalign ›

No. Invisalign, composite bonding, veneer, smile makeover and implant consultations, full arch included, are all free of charge. A £20 deposit holds your booking, and it's repaid within 7 days once you've attended. Invisalign consultations need no deposit. Please give us at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or move your appointment. We only hold on to the deposit if you don't attend and haven't let us know. A dental examination is booked separately; the new patient version, with X-rays, is £70.More on Dentist near Carluke ›

No. Before treatment begins, we give you a written plan that sets out a fixed fee, and that's what you'll pay. If something unexpected comes to light during treatment, for instance a tooth that needs more work than the X-ray suggested, we pause and talk it over with you. The cost never changes without your say-so.More on Dentist near Carluke ›

Plan A costs £24.10 a month and includes two dental examinations, two small X-rays and two Airflow hygiene appointments each year, worth £360, a saving of £70.80. Plan B costs £40.16 a month, with the same examinations and X-rays plus four hygiene appointments, worth £560, saving you £78.08. Both plans add free emergency appointments, priority booking, out-of-hours access and worldwide dental emergency cover. Members also receive 10% off private treatment, except implants, orthodontics and extensive cosmetic work. See the dental plans page for every detail.More on Dental Plans ›

Yes. Have a word with reception, who will explain how to switch or cancel and whether any notice applies. Because the plan is paid by monthly Direct Debit, it helps to tell us ahead of the next payment date. If your needs shift, say after gum treatment or implant work, we can go through whether the other plan would now be a better fit.More on Dental Plans ›

Yes. We're taking on new NHS patients, adults and children, as well as private patients. To register, request a call back and select an NHS place, and we'll arrange your first appointment. In Scotland, anyone under 26 receives NHS dental care free of charge, and our NHS care is provided under NHS Lanarkshire. Find out what the NHS covers on our NHS dentistry page.More on NHS Dentistry ›

Yes. Lanark Smile Studios has a choice of two: Plan A, costing £24.10 a month, and Plan B, costing £40.16 a month. Each turns your routine dental examinations, X-rays and hygiene appointments into one payment each month. You may have heard this called dental membership or a dental care package. On top of routine care, members receive free emergency appointments, priority booking and 10% off most private treatment. Join online through our dental plans page.More on Dental Plans ›

It's a mixed practice. We're taking on new NHS patients, adults and children, as well as private patients. Our NHS dentistry is provided under NHS Lanarkshire, and you can choose NHS or private treatment by treatment rather than all at once. Being registered on the NHS doesn't stop you picking a private option for one particular thing, a crown in another material, say, or an implant, and we'll always make clear which parts of your plan are which. Already a private patient here and keen to move your routine care to the NHS? Just ask. The NHS dentistry page explains how it all works.

Not always. Every NHS dental examination in Scotland is free, and treatment is free too for under-26s, for anyone expecting a baby or whose baby is under a year old, and for people receiving qualifying benefits or with an HC2 certificate, while an HC3 gives partial help. Any other adult is charged 80% of the NHS fee, and one course of treatment, meaning all the work planned after a single examination, never comes to more than £384. The amounts come from the Scottish Government, not from us, and we'll confirm your share before treatment starts. If money is tight, the NHS Low Income Scheme (form HC1) may entitle you to an HC2 or HC3 certificate.

Joining privately starts with a new patient dental examination at £70, X-rays included. Routine dental examinations are £70 each after that, and a private examination for a child is £38. Half an hour with our hygienist costs £70, or £100 for an Airflow appointment. ² If a monthly payment suits you better, either dental plan, from £24.10 a month, includes examinations and hygienist appointments. Anything beyond routine care follows the prices in our published fee list, confirmed in a written plan first. To see how these compare with other practices nearby, read our guide to private dentist prices in Lanark.

Yes, on treatment of £1,500 or more, through Chrysalis Finance and subject to status. You can spread it interest-free (0% APR) over 3, 6 or 10 months after a 20% deposit. Representative example: Total amount of credit £4,000. Total charge for credit £0. Total amount repayable £4,000, by 10 monthly payments of £400. Representative 0% APR. Based on treatment costing £5,000 with a £1,000 (20%) deposit, repaid over 10 months. Acceptance is subject to status. Terms and conditions apply.

At Lanark Smile Studios in Lanark, treatment from £1,500 to £25,000 can be spread interest-free (0% APR) through Chrysalis Finance over 3, 6 or 10 months after a 20% deposit, subject to status. You apply online with Chrysalis once your treatment plan and fee are agreed, and Chrysalis confirms your monthly payment.

First we talk: what brought you to us, anything that worries you, and what you'd like for your teeth. Your dentist then examines your teeth and gums, checks your bite and looks over the soft tissues inside your mouth, with X-rays where they're needed. Afterwards you get your options in writing, each one priced, and nobody will hurry you into a decision. A new patient examination, X-rays included, costs £70.More on New Patients ›

Of course. A free consultation can be used purely for a conversation, with no treatment involved and no expectation that you'll have any. If booking even that feels daunting, send us a WhatsApp message beforehand about what makes you anxious, so the team are prepared when you come in. Once you're ready for treatment, we'll work at a pace that suits you, agree a stop signal, and talk about IV sedation for longer appointments. Read more on our nervous patients page.More on Nervous Patients ›

There's a good chance, yes. Ring 01555 662441 as early as you can after we open and we'll try hard to find you a slot that day. Anyone in pain can book an emergency appointment, whether or not they're our patient. It costs £85, or nothing on a dental plan, and we can often start treatment at that visit. Our opening hours are Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5.30pm, and Friday, 9am to 5pm. Closed at weekends. Outside those hours, phone NHS 24 on 111.More on Emergencies ›

Move fast. Hold the tooth by the crown (the white part) and never touch the root; if it's dirty, rinse it in milk for a second or two. If you can, push it gently back into its socket and bite on a clean cloth or handkerchief to keep it there; if not, put it in a cup of milk. Phone us on 01555 662441 immediately, even on your way to us, because the root's cells die the longer the tooth is out, and it stands the strongest chance if it's replanted within the hour. When we're closed, call NHS 24 on 111, or go to A&E if there are other facial injuries. Never put a baby tooth back, as it can harm the adult tooth developing beneath it; simply bring your child in for us to look at.More on Broken Tooth ›

At Lanark Smile Studios, 72 High Street, Lanark ML11 7ES. Your first appointment is a new patient examination including X-rays, at £70, with Dr Akça, Dr Flessas or Dr Gray. Each routine examination after that costs £70, and members of our dental plans have both covered. We're taking on new NHS patients, adults and children, as well as private patients. Just say which you'd prefer when you get in touch. Book online or phone 01555 662441.More on General Dentistry ›

Lanark Smile Studios, on the High Street, offers free consultations for dental implants (full-arch included), Invisalign, composite bonding and smile makeovers. To arrange one, book online, send a WhatsApp or ring 01555 662441. A £20 deposit reserves the time, and it's returned to you no more than 7 days after your appointment. Please give us at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or move your appointment. We only hold on to the deposit if you don't attend and haven't let us know. Facial aesthetics consultations are also free, held with a £20 deposit.

Yes. Lanark Smile Studios treats people in pain whether they're registered with us, with a different practice or with no dentist. An emergency appointment costs £85, and dental plan members pay nothing. You don't need to register before booking: new patients can book online or call 01555 662441, ideally early in the day. Outside our opening hours, including evenings and weekends, NHS 24 on 111 will direct you to urgent dental care.More on Emergencies ›

An emergency appointment at Lanark Smile Studios is £85. Registered or not, everyone pays the same, and it's free if you have one of our dental plans. The aim of the visit is to find what's causing the problem and make you comfortable. If you need treatment that day, for example a temporary filling at £70 or emergency nerve removal at £110, we tell you the price and agree it with you first.More on Emergencies ›

In most cases, no. Toothache usually comes from decay, a crack or an inflamed nerve, and antibiotics do nothing for any of these. Antibiotics only earn their place when infection is spreading, causing a swollen face or a fever, and even then they just buy time. Lasting relief comes from treating the tooth itself: a filling, root canal treatment, or extraction when it's beyond repair. Until you're seen, everyday painkillers taken according to the packet are the right way to manage it.More on Emergencies ›

Yes. You'll find us at 72 High Street, Lanark ML11 7ES, on the High Street running down to St Nicholas Church and its Wallace statue. A central spot makes visits easy to fit around work or school. Our opening hours are Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5.30pm, and Friday, 9am to 5pm. Closed at weekends. See our getting here page for directions.More on Dentist in Lanark ›

Yes. It's the same practice at 72 High Street, Lanark, now under new ownership. Lanark Dental Care became Lanark Smile Studios, and the practice is owned by Dr Nikhil Sharma. The phone number, 01555 662441, is the same. Our website is lanarksmilestudios.co.uk; the old Lanark Dental Care website is no longer run by the practice.

Carluke is about 5 miles north-west of Lanark, and Biggar about 12 miles east, with Tinto Hill between us. We welcome patients from both, and from Carstairs, Lesmahagow, Forth, Douglas and elsewhere in Clydesdale. The practice is in the town centre at 72 High Street, ML11 7ES. Our getting here page can help you plan the journey, or ask us when you book.

Parking information for the practice is kept on our getting here page, along with directions. Because the most convenient option can vary with the day and time of your appointment, it's worth asking reception when you book, and they'll help you plan your arrival. If you have mobility needs, mention them at the same time so we can make your visit as straightforward as possible.

No, it's free and there's no commitment. WhatsApp us two or three photos of your smile with a line about what's bothering you. A dentist will come back to you with the treatment they'd suggest and a likely price range, taken from our published fees. To go further from there, book a free consultation, secured with a £20 deposit that we refund once you've attended. The online smile assessment page has tips on taking good photos.More on Online Smile Assessment ›

Just our clinical team at Lanark Smile Studios. We look at your photos to form an opinion, and should you go on to join the practice, they're kept securely in your dental records. We never use them for marketing or on social media without your written consent. Read our privacy notice for how we look after personal information.More on Online Smile Assessment ›

Usually the same day, as long as it arrives while we're open. Messages sent after closing are answered when we next open; our hours are Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5.30pm, and Friday, 9am to 5pm. Closed at weekends. For toothache or any other dental emergency, call 01555 662441 instead of sending a message, so we can arrange an appointment for you.More on Online Smile Assessment ›

Photos let us give you a realistic price range, though not a fixed fee. A dentist can usually tell which treatment would suit you and point you to the relevant price, such as composite bonding on four teeth at £1,550. We confirm the exact cost in writing after an examination, with a scan too for implants and Invisalign, because decay, gum health and bone don't show up in a photo.More on Online Smile Assessment ›

Yes. Email them to info@lanarksmilestudios.co.uk, or ask us to call you at a convenient time. Or leave out the photos entirely, book a free consultation online and bring your questions along. Whatever you choose, what you send is reviewed by a dentist, not a sales team.More on Online Smile Assessment ›

Frequently, yes. We can usually repair a small chip with tooth-coloured bonding during the same appointment, while a larger break may need a filling or a build-up. If the tooth needs a crown, we fit a temporary one to protect it while the permanent crown is being made. An emergency appointment costs £85, and you'll have the cost of the long-term repair in writing before anything is done.More on Broken Tooth ›

Usually, yes, and the earlier the better. When enamel chips away, the softer dentine beneath it wears and decays faster, and a crack can spread a little further with every bite. Repairing a chip with bonding or a small filling is faster and far less costly than needing a crown or root canal treatment later. A quick examination, with an X-ray if necessary, will show whether it's safe to leave for now.More on Broken Tooth ›

The chip has exposed dentine, the layer beneath the enamel, which carries cold straight to the nerve. Sealing it with bonding or a filling normally ends the sensitivity. If the ache from cold lasts longer than a few seconds, starts without a trigger, throbs or wakes you at night, the nerve may be inflamed and you could need root canal treatment. It's better to have it looked at than to wait and see.More on Broken Tooth ›

Sometimes. If there's enough sound root above the bone, we can rebuild the tooth with a post, a core build-up and a crown. An X-ray will tell us. Some teeth that break this low can't be repaired, especially when the crack extends down the root. If yours can't be kept, we remove it gently and talk you through the options for replacing it: an implant, a bridge or a denture.More on Broken Tooth ›

Not on their own. They can settle an infection that is spreading, and we sometimes prescribe them as part of treatment, but they can't reach inside a tooth with a dead nerve, so the abscess returns when the course finishes. To clear it permanently, the source must be treated, either with root canal treatment to clean the inside of the tooth or by extracting it. If your face is swollen and you have a temperature, get seen that same day.More on Dental Abscess ›

No. The pain may ease, for example when the abscess bursts and drains or the nerve dies completely, but the infection remains in the bone around the root and tends to flare up again, often more severely. A nasty taste, or a small gum spot that appears and disappears, means it's still active. Toothache that suddenly stops hasn't been cured, so book an appointment to have it looked at.More on Dental Abscess ›

Most abscesses hurt a great deal without being dangerous. The risk comes if the infection spreads beneath the tongue, down into the neck or up around the eye. Skip the dental appointment and head straight to A&E, or dial 999, if the swelling is making breathing or swallowing difficult, if you're feverish and generally unwell, or if the swelling is visibly getting larger. For anything less serious, ring us that day; when we're closed, NHS 24 is on 111.More on Dental Abscess ›

Often, yes. Root canal treatment takes out the infected nerve, cleans inside the tooth and seals it, after which the tooth can last many years with a filling or crown. Some teeth are better removed, for example if they're cracked right through, broken below the gum, or have too little supporting bone left. An X-ray during your emergency appointment usually shows which applies to yours.More on Dental Abscess ›

Tell us as early as you can. Even when you cancel late, your consultation deposit comes back to you. Please give us at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or move your appointment. We only hold on to the deposit if you don't attend and haven't let us know. Running late? Call us and we'll let you know if we can still see you. Appointment reminders come by text message, so please keep the mobile number we hold for you current.More on How We Work ›

Yes. A second opinion is booked as one of our free consultations, and the £20 deposit that holds it is returned no more than 7 days after your visit. Occasionally we need a CT scan to give you a proper answer, for example when assessing the bone for an implant; it's £160, and we'll always ask first. Do bring along any existing X-rays, scans or treatment plans. There's no obligation to have your treatment with us.More on Second Opinion ›

No. There's no need to tell anyone, and we'd only contact your dentist if you asked us to. Seeking another view before a major decision is perfectly normal. If you decide to have treatment with us, we're happy to share the plan with your dentist so their records stay complete.More on Second Opinion ›

Yes. Data protection law gives you the right to copies of your own records, X-rays and scans included. You can ask your old practice to email them to you, or to forward them to us directly. Recent X-rays may mean you don't need new ones, although we may still take fresh images if yours are out of date or don't show the area we need. If you can't get them, we'll take whatever is required.More on Dentist near Douglas ›

Request a call back using our online form, selecting NHS place, or message us on WhatsApp, and say who you'd like to register: yourself, your children or the whole household. We take a few details, register each person as an NHS patient and arrange a first dental examination, which costs nothing on the NHS in Scotland at any age. Families can have their appointments booked back to back. On the day, bring proof of any exemption from charges (a benefit award letter, an HC2 or HC3 certificate or your maternity exemption), a list of your medicines, and your previous dentist's details if you know them, so we can request earlier X-rays.

No. Our dentists see NHS and private patients alike, and the first examination covers the same ground either way. We normally text you a medical history form to fill in beforehand. At the appointment we talk first about anything that's troubling you, then examine every tooth, your gums, how your teeth meet and the soft tissues inside your mouth, which is where mouth cancer can first show itself, with X-rays only if they'll show something useful. Afterwards you're given a written plan, each item priced and marked NHS or private, and we won't start anything that day unless you'd like us to. What differs is the fee and the time: the NHS examination is free in Scotland, while a private one costs £70, X-rays included, and gives you a longer appointment.

Our practice, Lanark Smile Studios at 72 High Street, is registering children and teenagers on the NHS now. Their NHS dental care is free in Scotland, and through the national Childsmile programme children can have fluoride varnish, while parents get advice on brushing and diet. Dr Akça and Dr Flessas are among our dentists who see children of every age. To register, request a call back and pick an NHS place, or message us on WhatsApp.More on Children's Dentistry ›

As soon as their first teeth appear, and no later than their first birthday. The visit is brief and relaxed: we take a quick look in their mouth, often with them sitting on your knee, and give you tips on brushing, teething and sugary drinks. Coming early helps the dentist feel familiar, rather than somewhere linked with pain. It also means we can spot early decay, or teeth coming through the wrong way, while they're simple to manage.More on Children's Dentistry ›

Yes, on the NHS. In Scotland, children and everyone under 26 pay nothing for NHS dental examinations or treatment, and that includes fluoride varnish, fissure sealants and fillings. We're registering children on the NHS now. If you'd prefer to book privately, a child's examination costs £38.More on Children's Dentistry ›

Ask for a call back through our website and pick NHS as your preference, or send us a WhatsApp. We'll then set up your child's first NHS dental examination, normally within a few days. New NHS adults are welcome too, so you can join at the same time if you'd like.More on NHS Dentistry ›

Slowly and patiently. Early visits are kept short, we explain everything in words your child will understand, and we let them see the mirror and try the chair before we look at their teeth. No one is hurried into treatment. At home, talk about the visit calmly and avoid words such as "hurt" or "needle". Some children relax more after first watching a parent's dental examination.More on Children's Dentistry ›

Our dentists offer anti-wrinkle injections, treatment for jaw clenching, and dermal fillers for the cheeks, lips, jawline, chin, temples, tear troughs and smile lines, plus nose reshaping without surgery. The price list also includes skin treatments such as polynucleotides, a chemical peel and treatment for dark circles under the eyes. Treatment is only for adults aged 18 and over, and it always begins with a free consultation in person. Each fee is shown on our facial aesthetics page.More on Facial Aesthetics ›

You can book online or call 01555 662441 to arrange a free consultation in person at Lanark Smile Studios. A £20 deposit holds your appointment, and it's refunded inside 7 days once you've come along. Please give us at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or move your appointment. We only hold on to the deposit if you don't attend and haven't let us know. During the consultation, your dentist reviews your medical history, looks closely at your facial features and talks through the possible treatments, realistic results, risks and costs. There's no pressure to decide on the day.More on Facial Aesthetics ›

For most people the effect lasts three to four months, after which the treated muscles slowly start moving again and the lines return. Results build gradually over roughly a fortnight rather than appearing straight away, so that's when we see you for a review. People respond differently, and after your first one or two treatments we'll have a good sense of how long yours tend to last. Anti-wrinkle injections at Lanark Smile Studios are from £200 for two areas.More on Facial Aesthetics ›

Yes. Most fillers used today are made from hyaluronic acid, which an injected enzyme called hyaluronidase can break down, either because you'd prefer it removed or for safety reasons. It normally takes effect within a day or two, although some people need a second session. Dissolving lip filler costs £150. This is one reason we begin with a modest amount: topping up later is much simpler than reversing.More on Facial Aesthetics ›

Usually not; most people return to work or their normal routine straight afterwards. After anti-wrinkle injections you may see small raised marks, which fade within about an hour. Filler can bring redness, swelling or bruising that lasts a few days, and lips tend to look most swollen on day one, so book a fortnight or more ahead of any wedding, holiday or big event. Give the gym, saunas and alcohol a miss for a day afterwards.More on Facial Aesthetics ›