The Smile Clinic

Dr Tim Bradstock-Smith, founder of The London Smile Clinic and the man the Financial Times calls “the most fashionable cosmetic dentist in London”, gives us the lowdown on how to achieve the perfect smile.

In this image obsessed world in which we live, a dazzling smile is now a pre-requisite. This is where The London Smile Clinic comes in. Based in the heart of the capital, we’ve swiftly achieved a reputation as a true centre of excellence for cosmetic dentistry, offering innovative new procedures that are not only effective, but far less time-consuming than more conventional treatments.

But what exactly is the perfect smile I hear you ask? Well, in Hollywood they might covet the picture perfect look, but at our clinic we prefer not to plunge into the bleach and pile on the porcelain. Instead we try and steer our clients towards a look that is healthy, clean and bright - but not Hollywood white. Teeth should be straight and symmetrical, especially towards the midline. However, a few perfect imperfections at the edges can add character to a smile that might otherwise look a bit ‘robotic’.

One of the unique services we offer at The Smile Clinic is the computer aided smile design. This allows us to sit down with every client and design a bespoke new smile with them. Crucially, we show our clients results that are achievable on a tooth by tooth basis rather than a generic smile dropped in from a picture library that may not represent the final result.

We also pride ourselves on introducing the latest revolutionary treatments from the US to the UK, such as the Inman Aligner, the ‘12 week wonder brace’ that can align protruding or misaligned teeth in a fraction of the time taken by conventional procedures. Other services include gum reshaping, porcelain veneers and crowns, tooth replacement and BriteSmile, the Number One US in-chair whitening system.

Meanwhile, if you are keen to improve your smile but terrified that the whole procedure will be excruciatingly uncomfortable, don’t despair! It’s true that in the past painful and ineffective injections were responsible for many dental phobias. However here at the London Smile Clinic, the local anesthesia delivery system that we employ combined with precise and gentle techniques enable us to keep discomfort and stress levels to an absolute minimum.

So there you have it – effective and quick results with the minimum of discomfort. Definitely something to smile about!

Dr Tim Bradstock-Smith qualified from University College Hospital in 1989. Since 1994 he has worked exclusively in cosmetic dentistry. He is one of the few accredited British members of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is a sustaining member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In 1999 Dr Bradstock-Smith founded The London Smile Clinic, a centre for excellence focusing solely on cosmetic dentistry.

www.londonsmile.co.uk