Private Dental Clinic in Chelsea, London

The Wellington Clinic is a multidisciplinary practice with many different dental specialists. Our team consists of general, aesthetic, cosmetic and implant dentists. 

We also have hygienists, a specialist orthodontist and a specialist endodontist at our clinic. If you’re looking for any kind of private dentist in Chelsea, The Wellington Clinic can cater to your needs.

The improvements in dental technology have taken a massive leap forward in the last few years. We’ve used digital dentistry in the practice since it opened over 12 years ago. This is just one of the reasons our Chelsea cosmetic dentistry service is so popular.

One example of dental technology that we use in our services is intraoral scanning. An intraoral scanner is a device that records and displays a 3D image of a patient’s teeth. We no longer take impressions/moulds of the teeth with the usual gunky material! 

Patients can then view a digital image of their teeth on a screen. This makes it much easier to explain to patients what treatment they need to have done or highlight any problems. 

We’ve found that using technology like this makes patients feel much more comfortable and makes many dental processes quicker and more accurate.

Tooth decay is caused by acids produced by bacteria. Tooth decay is the softening of enamel, and this occurs when sugar breaks down in your mouth. This softening of enamel can result in a damaged tooth structure.

If left untreated, tooth decay can lead to cavities in the teeth, which if left untreated – will continue to expand. Tooth decay will require treatment. This treatment could be a filling, root canal or even an extraction – depending on how badly damaged the teeth are.

Gum disease (otherwise known as periodontal disease) is when the gums become red and inflamed. This is caused by bacterial growth in your mouth, which can also cause plaque and decay. If not treated, gum disease can lead to tooth loss and tissue damage.

These are some of the signs that you may need a root canal:

• Serious pain in the tooth when you apply pressure or while you are eating
• Tenderness or swelling in the gums
• Darkening of the tooth
• Sensitivity and pain to the hot and the cold
• A bump on the gums near to the painful area

If you have any of these symptoms, you are strongly urged to see a dentist as soon as possible.

If you’re looking for a new dentist in Chelsea, we are currently accepting new patients. To become a patient, simply head to our contact page. You can book an appointment with our Chelsea dental practice and register as a patient.

Regular check-ups are essential for your dental health, and we would recommend that you see your dentist once every six months. A check-up should take around 30 minutes and this will allow the dentist to track your progress and detect any issues with tooth decay.

A good oral hygiene routine – including brushing twice a day and flossing – can help prevent tooth decay. Six-monthly check ups will also help improve your overall dental hygiene.

Yes, gum disease can be treated if discovered early enough. This all depends on the severity of the case – in severe cases, the tooth might have to be removed, while in most cases you may just need to have a more involved clean – known as periodontal treatment.