Problems We Treat

Dental Problems We Treat

Find what you are experiencing below, and the specialist who treats it.

Most tooth problems, gum problems and bite issues are treatable, and they are almost always easier to treat early. London Dental Specialists brings together GDC-registered specialists in periodontics, endodontics and orthodontics under one roof at 111 Regents Park Road, so whatever is wrong, you see the right expert rather than a general referral chain.

In pain right now?

Severe toothache, facial swelling, a knocked-out tooth or bleeding that will not stop needs same-day attention. Call +44 7700 100779 or see dental emergencies.

Urgent problems and dental pain

Dental Emergency

Urgent problems that should not wait for a routine appointment.

Emergency dentists
Severe Tooth Pain

Intense, persistent pain, often with nerve involvement.

Endodontics and Emergency
Tooth Pain

Aching or throbbing teeth, with or without an obvious cause.

Endodontics
Dental Abscess

Infection at the root or in the gum, which needs prompt treatment.

Endodontics and Emergency
Swollen Face from Tooth

Facial swelling from a dental infection, treated urgently.

Emergency and Oral surgery
Knocked Out Tooth

Trauma to a tooth, where the first hour matters most.

Emergency dentists
Broken Tooth

Chipped, cracked or fractured teeth.

General and Emergency
Lost Crown

A crown that has come loose or fallen out.

General and Emergency
Lost Filling

A filling that has fallen out, with or without pain.

General and Emergency
Bleeding After Extraction

Bleeding that continues after a tooth is removed.

Oral surgery

Gum problems

Gum problems are the most common reason patients are referred to us, and periodontics is the discipline our practice is led by. Bleeding, receding or sore gums are early warnings worth acting on.

Gum Disease

From early gingivitis through to advanced periodontitis.

Periodontics
Bleeding Gums

Gums that bleed when brushing or flossing.

Periodontics
Receding Gums

Gums pulling back and exposing the root.

Periodontics
Loose Teeth

Teeth that move, usually a sign of bone or gum loss.

Periodontics
Bad Breath from Gums

Persistent bad breath caused by gum infection.

Periodontics
Gummy Smile

Excess gum showing when you smile.

Periodontics and Cosmetic

Wisdom teeth

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth trapped against bone or neighbouring teeth.

Oral surgery
Wisdom Tooth Pain

Pain as wisdom teeth erupt or become impacted.

Oral surgery
Wisdom Tooth Infection

Infection around a partly erupted wisdom tooth.

Oral surgery
Wisdom Tooth Swelling

Swelling around the wisdom tooth or jaw.

Oral surgery

Missing, failing and damaged teeth

Missing Teeth

One tooth or several, with replacement options that preserve bone.

Dental implants
Early Tooth Loss

Losing teeth sooner than expected, and why it happens.

Periodontics and Implants
Failed Root Canal

Pain or infection returning after root canal treatment.

Endodontics
Broken Dentures

Cracked, loose or badly fitting dentures.

General dentistry

Bite and alignment problems

Overbite

Upper front teeth overlapping the lower teeth too far.

Orthodontics
Underbite

Lower teeth sitting in front of the upper teeth.

Orthodontics
Crossbite

Upper and lower teeth meeting out of line.

Orthodontics
Crowded Teeth

Not enough room, causing overlapping teeth.

Orthodontics
Crooked Teeth

Teeth out of line, and how they can be straightened.

Orthodontics
Gaps Between Teeth

Spacing between teeth, from small gaps to wide diastema.

Orthodontics and Cosmetic

Jaw, grinding and sleep problems

Jaw Pain

Pain, clicking or restricted movement in the jaw joint.

General dentistry and TMJ
Grinding Teeth (Bruxism)

Grinding and clenching, and the wear it causes.

General dentistry and TMJ
Sleep Apnoea and Snoring

Dental appliances that help with snoring and sleep apnoea.

General dentistry

Everyday tooth and mouth problems

Tooth Sensitivity

Sharp pain with hot, cold or sweet, and what causes it.

General dentistry
Dry Mouth

Reduced saliva, and the decay risk that comes with it.

General dentistry
Bad Breath and Halitosis

Persistent bad breath and its dental causes.

General dentistry

Appearance of your teeth

Stained Teeth

Surface and deeper staining, and what removes each.

Cosmetic dentistry
Yellow Teeth

Discolouration from age, diet or enamel wear.

Cosmetic dentistry

Children's dental problems

Children's Tooth Decay

Decay in baby and adult teeth, treated gently.

Paediatric dentistry
Thumb Sucking

How prolonged thumb sucking affects developing teeth.

Paediatric and Orthodontics
Tongue Tie

Restricted tongue movement affecting feeding or speech.

Paediatric dentistry

Nervous about treatment?

Dental Anxiety

Sedation and calmer approaches for anxious patients, including people who have avoided dentists for years.

Sedation dentistry

Not sure which problem you have?

You do not need a diagnosis to book. Describe what you are experiencing and we will identify the cause and the right specialist at your consultation.

London Dental Specialists, 111 Regents Park Road, London NW1 8UR. GDC-registered specialists in periodontics, endodontics and orthodontics.

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