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Ten Dental & Facial features in The Times

Ten Dental & Facial is delighted to have been featured in Deborah Orr’s excellent article in The Times 2. In a highly entertaining piece, Deborah talks about how she changed her attitude towards cosmetic dentistry after wandering into our “cool-looking” practice and meeting Ten's co-owner Martin Wanendeya and his “group of hip young drill-slingers�...

“It’s just amazing, I felt like I could get back to living again. It had that much impact”

When busy mum Maggie came to Ten Dental, she had been having issues chewing her food. Her hectic lifestyle meant she hadn’t had a chance to look into possible solutions. Her own dentist didn’t offer implant treatment, but when a friend recommended Ten Dental, she came to us to see what options were available. “I’d had three back teeth taken out and it just meant that I couldn�...

“I struggled every morning to get my denture in because I would gag, so I spent every morning without my teeth in and I just hated it”

Naine came to see us after many years of suffering with an upper denture. Her holding teeth were becoming looser and looser and she finally decided that it was time to make a change. Naine had 4 implants on the same day, otherwise known as All-on-4 treatment. All-on-4 uses strategically placed implants as a secure base for complete dentures to permanently fix to. Having permanently stabilised den...

“Before I always had to think, can I eat that? Now I don’t. If I like something, I’ll eat it!”

After losing a tooth at the front of his mouth, Ashley decided his best option was to have a dental implant and was referred to Ten Dental by his regular dentist to carry out complex treatment and rebuild his broken down upper teeth. His case required a combination of different treatments to rebuild his smile and restore full functionality to his teeth. “I lost a tooth at the front ...

“My daughter got married a year after my implant treatment & I thought to myself, I wouldn’t be smiling like this in the photos if not for my teeth!"

Pat was referred to Ten Dental by her daughter who works in the dental industry. When she came to us, she had a combination of fillings, bridgework and crowns and was very unhappy with the general appearance of her teeth. Although Pat doesn’t live in London, she was willing to make the journey from her home in New Forest for the right treatment and care. “Before I had the treatmen...

Ten Dental dentist all smiles after winning national award

Ten Dental dentist, Dr James Littler, has won a prestigious 2018 Aesthetic Dentistry Award at a glitzy awards ceremony at the Landmark Hotel in Marylebone. He picked up the award for ’Restorative Conservative Smile Makeover (composite)’. The awards are a chance for all dentists who enter their work to be judged anonymously by a panel of Judges. Aside from James Littler’s award, Te...

“Before Ten Dental, my NHS dentist said my only option was to have a denture & that it would change my voice, which really bothered me”

After his dental bridge broke, Stephen’s only options were to get a denture or be referred elsewhere for specialist treatment. Stephen decided against the denture and was referred to Ten Dental to find a suitable solution. Following his consultation with our expert implant surgeon, Nikhil Sisodia, Stephen was delighted to hear that dental implants could permanently restore both his smile and his...

“After getting my dental implants, my younger sister actually burst into tears and said, ‘It’s like having my brother back!’”

When Rick came to Ten Dental, he had a mish-mash of crowns and some missing teeth. The crowns had dark lines around the edges and some of them were loose. The appearance of his teeth had caused Rick to become highly self-conscious about his smile. Before arriving at Ten Dental, Rick was adamant that he did not want a denture. He was happy to learn during a discussion with our implant expert, Mart...

“Losing your front teeth is really quite traumatic. Being able to have that back has made such a difference”

After cracking his front three teeth during a round the world yacht race, Daniel opted for a replacement denture to help with the aesthetic appearance of his smile. Living with a denture, however, was proving extremely difficult and uncomfortable. He couldn’t eat certain foods and as a naturally active and sociable person, he felt the denture was limiting his lifestyle. Daniel came to Ten Dental...

“I wore dentures for a year and was unable to eat in public”

Leonard came to Ten Dental seeking treatment for both functional and aesthetic reasons. After neglecting his teeth due to work pressures, Leonard had opted for replacement dentures, however, they were causing him issues with functionality. When he arrived at Ten Dental, Leonard explained that he wanted to restore his chewing capacity and improve the appearance of his teeth. It was suggested to Leo...

Ten Implant Centre is hosting a FREE dental implant open day with a chance to receive up to £4000 off dental implants!

Ten Implant Centre is hosting a free dental implant open day event on Saturday 28th April at the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham from 10am to 3pm. If you’ve suffered from tooth loss or know someone who has, then this event is the perfect opportunity to find out about how our award-winning dental implant treatment could help you. You’ll have the chance to talk to some of the UK’s leading dental...

Ten Dental nominated for more national awards

Ten Dental has received several nominations for next month’s prestigious Aesthetic Dentistry Awards 2018. The announcement comes just a few months since we picked up a hat-trick of awards at the 2017 Private Dentistry Awards in December, including Best Dental Practice in the UK and Ireland. As well as dental implants, we also offer treatments in orthodontics, facial aesthetics and cosm...

Can I get full dental implants in one day?

Those with multiple missing teeth can really benefit from dental implants. Without an effective replacement, missing teeth can have a knock-on effect on your everyday life. Your speech may be affected, it can limit what you eat, and it can even become painful if you are wearing replacement dentures that aren’t properly fitted. More importantly, having multiple missing teeth can really affect you...

Ten Dental named 'Best Dental Practice in the UK'

Ten Dental is proud to have been named as the best UK dental practice at the prestigious Private Dentistry Awards 2017, which recognise excellent private dentistry throughout the UK and Ireland. Our Balham Practice was also named ‘Practice of the Year (London)’ and our Clapham practice won ‘Best Referral Practice’, making it a hat-trick of awards for Ten Dental on the night at the award...

7 important questions to ask if you are considering dental implants

Dental implants are an extremely popular option for people with missing teeth but there is a lot to consider before committing to such a life-changing treatment. Are dental implants right for me? Where can I get the best quality treatment? Is it an affordable option? These are all valid questions that every implant patient needs to ask and know the answers to before getting treatment. To help you ...

Ten Dental in line to win 5 top awards

Ten Dental is delighted to have been nominated for five prestigious Private Dentistry Awards 2017. The awards recognise excellence in private dentistry throughout the UK and Ireland. The winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony at the Park Plaza Hotel in Westminster on 15th December. Our Clapham practice has been nominated for Best Referral Practice and Best Treatment of Nervous P...

8 common causes of tooth loss

There are around 27 million people in the UK with a missing tooth*. This can have a significant impact on your quality of life and on your confidence. Certain foods become off limits, it can cause facial distortion and if you have a missing tooth in a visible place, it can also cause you to become embarrassed or self-conscious. People suffer from tooth loss for various reasons. Our blog looks at s...

Why should you get dental implants for front teeth?

It is important for all missing teeth to be replaced, however, teeth missing from the front of the mouth tend to take priority for most people as the gaps are more visible. Noticeable gaps can significantly impact a person’s self-confidence, to the point where they are embarrassed to smile in photos, talk openly in conversation or even attend social occasions. Why get front tooth implants? T...

‘Facing up’ to the reality of tooth loss

People experience tooth loss for a number of reasons. Mostly caused by decay, tooth loss can also be down to things such as sporting injury, trauma or bruxism. Missing teeth at the back of the mouth may seem less urgent to resolve as they cannot be seen by other people, however, without exploring replacement options a missing back tooth can actually have a significant impact on your appearance too...

Ten Implant Centre proud of Aesthetic Dentistry Awards recognition

We were very proud to have been finalists at the recent Aesthetic Dentistry Awards 2017 at the Landmark Hotel in Marlebone, London. The Aesthetic Dentistry Awards recognises excellent standards in aesthetic dentistry across the UK and Ireland. A panel of highly respected judges examine the very best examples of work anonymously. To be considered as the best in the country across so many cate...

Ten Implant Centre team in line to win top awards

The Ten Implant Centre team led by Dr Martin Wanendeya are in line to win several awards at next month’s Aesthetic Dentistry Awards 2017. Ten Implant Centre owner - Dr Martin Wanendeya, tutors and trains other dentists at the Royal College of Surgeons on all aspects of implantology. His high-quality work has seen him previously win numerous Awards. He has been nominated in four categories (see ...

How to find the best implant dentist in London

If you have one or several teeth missing, dental implants can help to restore your confidence, improve your ability to chew and give you a smile to be proud of. Dental implants can also help stop the potential facial distortion which tooth loss can cause. To look your best, you deserve the best treatment, but where do you begin to look for it? To help you we’ve put together a few useful question...

Dental implants vs Dentures

Tooth loss can be caused by many reasons including gum disease, injury, poor oral health or old age. Missing teeth can often cause people to feel insecure about their smile or experience severe discomfort, difficulty in eating and further problems with existing teeth. Fortunately, tooth-loss solutions have developed significantly in recent years and with so many options available, patients no long...

Are dental implants worth the cost?

Lots of people are affected by missing teeth, either due to sporting injuries, ageing or poor oral health. Without finding a permanent solution, the bone underneath the missing tooth is at risk of receding, causing the face to become sunken or misshapen. This can add years to a person’s appearance and really affect their confidence. A missing tooth could even lead to further dental issues in the...

5 things your teeth are trying to tell you about your oral health

Whether you realise it or not, your teeth are probably trying to tell you important information about your oral hygiene. Being able to read the signs of poor oral health could make the difference between losing or saving a tooth. Whilst regularly visiting your dentist can help to ensure your teeth remain healthy, there are also lots of things you can look out for when it comes to detecting problem...

5 healthy foods that may not be so good for your teeth

We all know that sweets and fizzy drinks are bad for our teeth, however what many people do not realise is that there are also lots of healthy foods that can be equally as damaging. In fact, healthier foods which contain lots of sugar are often bigger culprits of tooth decay as many of us do not realise that we need to take extra care of our teeth after eating them. Here is a list of five healthy ...

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