This patient’s metal ceramic crowns had been in place for two decades. They were leaking, discolored, and making her feel self-conscious about her smile. She came to us looking for a solution that would last.

We replaced them with premium zirconium crowns—and the transformation is remarkable.

What changed:

• Superior color matching using advanced shade selection

• Shortened lengths for a more natural, youthful proportion

• Refined contours for a softer, more feminine aesthetic

• Biocompatible zirconium eliminates the dark line at the gum

• Natural translucency that catches light beautifully

• Sealed margins prevent future leakage and decay

Why zirconium is the upgrade:

Zirconium crowns are the gold standard for front teeth. They’re significantly stronger than traditional metal ceramics, look completely natural, and last 15+ years with proper care. No metal means no dark shadows, no allergic reactions, and no leakage compromising your teeth underneath.

If your crowns are showing their age, you don’t have to live with them. A consultation with Dr. Kumar takes 30 minutes and could transform how you feel about your smile for the next two decades.

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#ZirconiumCrowns #SmileMakeover #DentalCrowns #CosmeticDentistry #NaturalSmile #DentalTransformation #FormaSmile #CentralLondon #DentistryExcellence #FeminineSmile

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Bridges vs Dentures: Why Fixed Solutions Change Lives** Our patient wore an old acrylic denture for years—it had a large palatal overhang that affected her speech, dropped when eating, and looked unnatural. She deserved better. **The Solution:** A 10-unit zirconium bridge fixed on 4 upper premolars.

**Why bridges win:** ✓ Fixed permanently—no movement, no dropping ✓ Natural speech and phonetics restored ✓ Eat confidently without worry ✓ Superior aesthetics with natural appearance ✓ Better oral hygiene—no hidden food traps ✓ Improved confidence and quality of life

**Our Process:** We prepared 2 premolars and restored 2 others, then fitted a temporary PMMA bridge for 4 weeks to test function, aesthetics, and speech. Once perfected, we placed the permanent zirconium bridge. The transformation? Life-changing. Dentures have their place, but when you can restore with a fixed bridge, the patient experience is incomparable. Advanced planning, precision preparation, and quality materials make all the difference.

Ready to explore your options? Book a consultation. We’re here to help you smile with confidence. #DentalBridges #SmileMakeover #AdvancedDentistry #ZirconiumBridge #DentalSolutions #FormaSmile

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1. Experts in our area

With over 30 years’ experience in dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign & Implantology you are in very experienced hands. Here at Forma we offer a personal tailor-made experience in a stress-free, relaxing environment and using the most advanced dental and cosmetic treatments currently available.

2.Variety of different dental treatments offered

Invisalign – Forma has provided Invisalign invisible braces for over 15 years, we have successfully treated over 1100 patients. With Invisalign clear aligners it’s easy to achieve the perfect smile with minimal impact to your lifestyle. With custom-made aligners that you change every 2 weeks yourself at home and check-ups every 6-8 weeks, having your teeth straightened could not be easier. We’re confident in the technology Invisalign’s clear braces provides and our patients are always satisfied with their finished smile.

Implants – With the most up to date technology and full assessment including CT & X ray scans we can provide a long-term solution for missing or failing teeth. Using a titanium screw placed directly into your jaw bone which acts as the tooth root, we can then permanently and securely fix a new porcelain tooth/teeth onto this. These teeth are always a similar size shape and colour to the rest of your teeth. We also offer All on 4: teeth in a day. We can replace your failing teeth with implants and a fixed bridge on the same day.

Smile makeovers – Is literally creating a new smile. When teeth are worn, discoloured, misshapen, we can replace these with new crowns/veneers giving you an instant perfect smile. At Forma all our dental crowns are made from porcelain for longevity, some of our smile makeovers have lasted over 30 years. We can give you your perfect smiles in just 3 appointments; consultation, preparation and final fit.

Forma Beauty – Offering a wide range of anti wrinkle treatments. Dermal fillers to create volume and vitalise the skin and cryotherapy services to rejuvenate the skin.

3. Central London location

Our London practice is situated in the heart of the city at 65 London Wall, very near to Liverpool Street Station, easily accessible via public transport.

All our treatments are personal and tailor-made, we offer a one-to-one consultation at the surgery but are available for any queries by phone or email. We want to make sure your treatment is easy and that you always feel help is never far away.

4. Thousands of happy patients

Forma has been established for over 30 years; within that time we have created thousands of new smiles. Our aim is to turn your frowns into smiles. We want to see beautiful, straight teeth behind confident, healthy smiles. Check out our website for before & after photos and patient reviews.

 5. Evening and weekend appointments

Here at Forma we understand that life sometimes just gets in the way. So, we want to make it easier for you make your appointments/checkups so therefore we offer evenings and Saturday appointments.

6. Interest free payment plan options

Once we have met you at our initial consultation, we will go through your treatment options and the different ways to pay.  We offer interest free payment plans if you would like to spread the cost of your treatment.

7. Removable retainers

Once you have completed your treatment with Invisalign, we want to make sure your new perfect smile stays in place. We offer you 3 sets of Invisalign Vivera clear retainers which will last up to 10 years, for you to wear at night.

8. Free teeth whitening.

Once you have finished your treatment, we give you complimentary Philips Zoom teeth whitening, which you will do in the comfort of your home. This adds the finishing touches to your new perfect smile.

FormaSmile

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Original Coke, original sin?

The PH or acidity of a fizzy drink can dissolve enamel and dentine.

Fizzy drink acid levels are usually below the neutral Ph of 7. At a ph of 7 there is no dissolution or movement of ions.

Critical ph is that ph at which enamel dissolves in the oral environment, which is roughly 5.5.

As you can see many fizzy drinks are at an acidic level well below that.

Sipping Coke or Pepsi over a prolonged period can cause acid attack and microscopic enamel attack.

Most drinks also contain sugar, and so the oral bacteria can digest these sugars, producing acids as by products and cause further dissolution.

Acid attack with drinks is different from chewing sweets or chocolates.

Chewing usually causes decay on the posterior teeth, whereas drinking sugary, fizzy drinks usually causes upper anterior decay (the lower teeth are protected by the tongue when swallowing).

Acid attack is most notorious when a patient sips and holds the drink in the mouth for a few seconds, when patients have fixed braces on or drinking withInvisalign aligners in.

Case presentation

This interesting case is an 18 year old male who used to drink Coke every day. He rarely brushed his teeth during his teenage angst days and slowly developed dark cavities.

He was a shy fellow and was embarrassed by the cavities and he would not go to the dentist. Eventually when it dawned on him that he may want to go to University, he plucked up the courage to come to the clinic with his mother and ask what could be done to beautify him.

Dietary analysis was undertaken and it was recommended that fizzy drinks should stop immediately. A sodium fluoride mouth rinse was recommended.

It can be seen that the upper teeth edges have become translucent from acid erosion. The uppers and lowers had numerous deep cavities.

We decided to excavate the soft caries and place glass ionomer fillings to arrest the caries.

The lower teeth had composite fillings placed in 1 visit.

We agreed that the upper teeth should receive porcelain veneers, but the patient wanted to keep his lucky midline diastema.

Over a period of 2 weeks we transformed this young man’s smile and placed 6 porcelain veneers.

He was quietly happy and never looked back.

He has a great job and those veneers are still there 20 years later.

Nowadays we use Emax or zirconium porcelain veneers.

Both materials have differing properties and must be used when indicated for individual situations.

Veneers can last more than 20 years. Sometimes overbrushing can cause gum shrinkage that exposes the veneer edges and some patients then want the veneers replaced.

#veneers#emax#zirconium#smiel#smile makeover

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There is a new trend of Seltzer drinks, Seltzer water and even Seltzer alcoholic drinks; they all contain Carbon Dioxide.

Unfortunately dissolved carbon dioxide creates a weak acid called carbonic acid.

Acids can dissolve minerals such as enamel and dentine and are in the long term harmful to the teeth.

Enamel is 95% mineral and Dentine is 70% mineral. Both contain crystals of Hydroxyapatite and some fluoride atoms as well.

Acids react with minerals to cause the release of ions and the minerals effectively start to dissolve.

As many sip fizzy drinks from cans, the acid attack is ferquent throughout the day and the enamel slowly starts to dissolve.

Initially the teeth may looks shiny or have translucent edges, but eventually you start developing pits and cavities as above.

Most composite repairs will begin to stain or wear away, especially if one continues drinking fizzy drinks. In the case above the gentleman was 26 years old and had for many years been replacing the anterior fillings.

He wanted a better solution and we firstly asked him to drink still water and refrain from all fizzy drinks. A diet analysis was also carried out to see if he was eating anything too sweet etc.

After careful analysis we asked him to come back to discuss options.

He did not like the repeat fillings and also thought his teeth were too long or misshapen. We discussed Emax veneers as a better long term option. Veneers are known to lats over 20 years+ if looked after.

A veneer is a cover. It can be bonded onto the front tooth with no or little preparation of the tooth. In some cases we align the teeth with Invisalign firstly to get the best out of the smile, before veneering.

Veneers involve setting up a mock up of the new shape and length and if the patient us happy, we then prepare the teeth gently.

2 weeks later new porcelain Emax veneers were bonded to the teeth. You may notice some pink porcelain at the gum levels; we use this when there has been gum recession and the patient does not want extremely long teeth.

The Emax will not stain as composites do and will rarely chip or fail. The occlusion is always investigated for any irregularities beforehand.

For individual cases we use the harder and more durable Zirconia porcelain; which gives a very white smile.

Acid erosion can lead to damaged teeth and a poor smile, but modern day dentistry if minimal, can also save the teeth and restore confidence.

In the 1920s many film and theatre actors would have silicate or plastic crowns bonded to their teeth. In modern times many celebrities have porcelain veneers instead.

With veneers the smile is whiter, more cosmetic, more aesthetic and extremely confidence boosting. Although not every actor has a great smile; some dentists do not take care when providing treatment and can make their patients look ‘Goofy’.

In the next article we will discuss acid erosion at it’s worst and how we gave confidence back to a patient.

#veneers#smile#smilemakeover#emax#zirconium#hollywood smile

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A sense of loss

Being a registered patient means that you have no access problems when you have a dental problem; you are recognised by the receptionist and the dentist and nurse know you very well.
The dentist has maintained your oral health, patched up or maintained your lifelong teeth.
Even when a new dentist arrives, you are comfortable in the knowledge that the dental record will tell all.
Much like your prized car, your dental health was looked after with great care.

It is rare for a clinic to close down, and when it does you feel abandoned.
Please do speak with anyone if you feel alone and lost, even a family member may have wise and comforting words for you.
You can contact us by email if you need advice.

You and 2000+ other patients may need to register with another dentist. Some patients may just abandon dental care completely.
Many clinics are already fully booked and it may take you a while for you to register with another dentist.

Trying to carry on

You may have paid in full or by instalments and are in the middle of treatment. Where can you go to get the remainder fo your treatment done?
It can be difficult for a dentist to pick up treatment midway, they may have another opinion or a different dental treatment plan in mind.
Usually the dentist is compassionate and understands your situation. He/she may just want to charge for what treatment was left to do.
Sometimes you have paid for crowns or veneers to be fitted and are in temporaries. It can be difficult for you because you cannot just turn up at Accident and Emergency.
Many patients would have already paid for these once and do not want to pay again.
The problem is that temporaries are a short term solution and you must get permanents fitted soon.
Dental implants once placed can be left indefinitely until a crown is placed.
Many patients may have already paid in full however for the implant and crown.

Financial loss

If you have paid by a credit card then the bank may be able to get your money back.
If you have taken finance, contact the finance company for advice. They may advise stopping the payments for now.
The finance company will be able to trigger their insurance policy for monetary loss and help reimburse you.
Under the consumer credit act if a service is not provided then the finance company may have to investigate but ultimately reimburse you.
Trying to get a refund from a closed down clinic may be difficult because the clinic probably closed down because of financial problems.

In current treatment 

If you are in pain, have had recent surgery or need stitches out then please contact another dental surgery and let them help. Sitting on a dental problem will only make it worse.
It may be difficult to get crowns fitted without having new impressions taken. Maintain a good diet, be careful with temporaries and have a soft diet.

Invisalign patients

Invisalign patients should try to stay on the current aligner if they needed teeth spacings or attachments bonded. If they are just changing aligners then please change to the next one if the old aligner was a good fit. If the delay is long then contact Invisalign and see about transferring the treatment to another Invisalign provider.
If you feel that the aligner is getting tired then just wear it at night as a retainer until you can resume treatment. You may change to the next one if the old one is beyond tired.
You should not progress through the aligners as you may have required spaces to be made.
We will be happy to help patients in the middle of Invisalign treatment and we can liase with Invisalign on your behalf.

Dental Implants

Patients in the middle of treatment or require implants etc. but are not in any pain should maintain good oral hygiene. Implants do not need immediate attention as there is a waiting time for the bone and soft tissues to mature. You may be desperate to get the crown fitted but hopefully you are wearing a temporary denture or crown. An antiseptic mouthwash helps keep the mouth clean.
Do seek immediate help if you are worried, have a swelling or are in pain. Sometimes all you need is a reassuring word.
If the finance company allows it then you may be able to transfer to Forma as an ongoing treatment case.

Further advice

All is not lost. If you have lost a lot of money try to see if your household insurance has a legal department who can try to get your money back, either from the clinic or the finance company.
Citizens Advice I feel are limited in knowledge in these situations, but they are worth a phone call.

If we have not covered your situation and need help, please do email us directly.

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What are veneers?

In the old days the only way to cover up a tooth’s imperfections was to trim the tooth down for a porcelain crown. This was very destructive and involved all the surfaces of the tooth, even though it may only be the front of the tooth that is noticeable.

A veneer is a covering; in dentistry we usually cover or mask the anterior teeth to change their colour or shape. Veneers involve only 1-3 surfaces of the tooth. Veneers were first used in dentistry in 1928. They range in thickness from 0.3mm-1mm+.

A veneer can be used to cover up:

• discoloured fillings
• misshapen teeth
• spaces between teeth
• to build out narrow teeth
• whiten discoloured teeth
• make teeth look straighter
• make teeth look longer or shorter
• make teeth look younger or to regenerate your smile
• to widen a smile

Many actors improve their smile with veneers because on a cinema screen all smile inconsistencies are visible, actors such as Megan Fox and Miley Cyrus and they had what is called a Hollywood smile, or smile makeover.

Some actors and entertainers hit the big time and want an instant makeover, especially if they have a very poor smile. The most famous example of this is Tom Cruise.

Tom is also famous for having an off-centre centreline. The centreline is the line where the front 2 incisors meet and is usually underneath the nose tip.

Some cultures prefer a crooked smile and actually have veneers bonded to make their smile more youthful and pre-pubescent. This can be seen in Japan as the Yaeba or double tooth trend.

This lady has had fang veneers added onto her original teeth

Veneers can be made of composite filling material that is usually built directly over the teeth, or porcelain where they are made from impressions of your teeth.

We normally take impressions of your own teeth and create a 3D or a wax solid mock-up of the new shapes of the veneers or smile makeover. This way you can visualise the new smile and even try it out.

Wax up and 3D simulation of a smile makeover

The mock up can be templated and the template tried in the mouth over your existing teeth.

The teeth in most cases need preparation whereby 0.3-1mm of the outer enamel is removed; this makes the space for any rotations and for the veneer itself.

During the temporary phase for porcelain veneers we can place temporary acrylic temporaries.

After about 1 week the porcelain veneers are made, tried in for shade and then bonded onto the teeth.

Mock up over the teeth

Porcelain veneer makeover

There are many different brands of veneer with different types of porcelain composition:

• Emax Ceramic
• Zirconium ceramic
• Lithium disilicate (very thin and relatively very strong porcelain)
• Da Vinci (Very thin porcelain)
• Mac (High resistance to stains and relatively strong)
• Acrylic (No longer in use for quality work)
• Composite
• Nano Ceramic

How long do veneers last?

Veneers once bonded rarely come off; it is very rare for all 6-8 veneers to debond. Sometimes 1 may debond or chip due to bite issues or bonding was contaminated with saliva. In our experience we have never had a patient ask for our original veneers to be replaced.

In our experience our veneers can last up to 30 years.

Do they need changing?

Sometimes the patient may have a little gum shrinkage over 1-2 veneers or the bite issue cause repeat debonds. The veneer can then be replaced by modifying the preparation. You would be wearing a temporary veneer during this process.

It has been known for a patient or celebrity to change the whole set of veneers for whiter ones, such as Simon Cowell.

NHS veneers appear very bulky and are chipped and opaque and were replaced

Do veneers hurt?

No your teeth  would be anaesthetised whilst the teeth are prepared and a week later when the veneers are bonded on.

Can I have veneers within 1 week?

Yes you can, once we agree on the mock up we can offer a rapid turnaround but there is an additional cost. Usually we need a week between both appointments.

How much will you shave off my teeth?

We normally prepare 0.5mm-1mm of the front surface of the tooth.

In younger patients where they have crowding, we always recommend Invisalign orthodontics to straighten the teeth before placing veneers.

In older patients the depth of enamel or dentine has increased for us to prepare the teeth a little more.

Are the teeth safe underneath?

It has been known that some teeth experience sensitivity initially but that can diminish over time.

In cases where the tooth has experienced trauma or heavy brace treatment that the nerve may fail in 1-2 teeth.

Root canal treatment can be carried out and this would not affect the veneer.

We advise against heavy deep preparation of the teeth and always advocate Invisalign beforehand.

What happens if a veneer comes off?

We can rebond the veneer the same day during the week. If you are on holiday it is advised to see a local dentist to do this for you.

Do veneers have different translucencies?

Yes depending on the type of filler in the porcelain. Zirconium for example if very opaque and is generally used more posteriorly. Emax is either layered onto Zirconium or used alone and is more translucent.

What is Snap on smile?

This is an acrylic template fabricated from your impression and it clicks into place over your teeth when one is on a night out. We do not recommend or offer this service.

Veneer or crown?

A crown involves the whole tooth and can involve more preparation and less translucency.

A veneer is more translucent and less invasive.

Do veneers stain?

Porcelain does not stain or attract germs. Composite can stain and easily chip or wear down.

Are veneers reversible?

No, veneers are not reversible – this is because the enamel underneath the veneer is glued onto or prepared and so is never the same again.

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