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Fixing Failed Dentistry

Bad Dentistry help

Maida Smiles Clinic in London is the dental practice you want to visit if you’ve lost confidence in your dentist, had botched cosmetic work or need help for failed dentistry.

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Our team at Maida Smiles has been built and put together to help patients suffering from complex problems get the treatment they need to repair and restore their smile. With dentists working across several fields, including restorative, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics and orthodontics, we’re the dentists you need to recreate a smile you’re happy with, giving you one more reason to smile.

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Treatment Type
Prices
Implant-Retained Dentures
From £6,500
Implant-Supported Bridges
From £2,000
All-on-4
From £16,000
All-on-4
From £16,000
All-on-4
From £16,000

Start with a consultation to hear our advice

At this stage, you need to see a dentist, and you might be unsure of which type to see. Don’t worry—our clinic has dentists in several fields. We’re here to give you an opinion on your failed dentistry and outline the steps we can take to fix it. It’s not a sales cosmetic consultation but rather an assessment of what’s gone wrong and what happens next to get you out of pain. We’ll give you the impartial advice you need to understand what’s wrong and learn how much it will cost to undo the damage and apply the right treatment.

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Implant Before & After Images

Clinical cases resolved by the incredible implant surgeon Dr Pedro Gutierres using the innovative All-on-4 dental implant treatment.

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Implantologist, Dr Gutierres undertook full-time residencies at some of the most highly-regarded dental universities across the world and has gone on to complete several post-graduate diplomas in all areas of dentistry related to perfect dental implant placement.

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Repairing failed or bad dentistry

Your teeth matter

Sometimes, complications can arise with previous dental work for various reasons, including poor treatment planning, material issues, procedural errors or inadequate patient follow-ups – and whoever is at fault for your treatment failing, getting your dental work corrected should be one of your top priorities, if not just to restore the aesthetics of your smile but improve function.

Here at Maida Smiles, we’re no stranger to assisting patients experiencing failed dentistry, whether from having dental treatment abroad or opting for the wrong treatment. Here’s what we can help with:

Dental Implant Failure (bad implants):

  • Loose, wobbly or fallen-out implants
  • Poor osseointegration and healing
  • Infection around the dental implant site (peri-implantitis)
  • Improper implant placement in the jawbone leading to failure
  • Inadequate stabilisation of the dental implant
  • Insufficient jawbone volume for adequate support
  • Bone resorption around the implant post-placement
  • Fracture or break to the implant or loosening of screws
  • Gum recession revealing the dental abutment
  • Persistent pain or discomfort around the implant site
  • Nerve damage and sinus complications
  • Poor healing of soft tissues and persistent inflammation

Learn more about dental implant rejection.

Failed dental bridges and crowns:

  • • Dental crown fallen out due to poor bonding or cement failure
  • • Fractured or cracked dental crowns from excessive force or wear
  • • Misalignment of prosthetic causing bite issues or discomfort
  • • Increased sensitivity in supporting teeth or decay to abutment teeth
  • • Development of periodontal disease around the abutment teeth
  • • Detachment or loosening of the dental bridge
  • • Mismatched colouring between the bridge and existing teeth
  • • Improper fit leads to speaking and chewing difficulties
  • • Development of TMJ due to misalignment
  • • Instability caused by bone loss around the missing tooth
  • • Changes to facial structure due to long-term bone loss
  • Failed root canals

    • Reinfection caused by incomplete cleaning of the canal
    • Post-treatment tooth or root fracture caused by weakened structure
    • Delayed post-treatment symptoms requiring retreatment or extraction
    • Formation of dental abscesses
    • Prolonged or continued pain following the procedure
    • Increased sensitivity to pressure and inflamed tissues
    • Darkening or discolouration of the affected tooth
    • Sinus perforation or sinusitis
    • Damage to nerves causing numbness

    Learn more.

    Failed orthodontics or relapse

  • • Tooth movement and relapse after braces removed
  • • Root resorption caused by excessive force
  • • Failure to achieve the functional or aesthetic outcome
  • • White marks on teeth, demineralisation or decalcification
  • • Discomfort, pain, headaches or TMJ
  • • Mouth irritation, ulcers or sores
  • • Lisp or changes to speech
  • • Swelling and overgrowth of gums
  • Periodontal problems

  • • Tooth loss, tooth movement, wobbly teeth
  • • Gum recession, black triangular pockets between teeth
  • Failed dentures

  • • Poor fit causing discomfort, sores and chewing difficulties
  • • Sensitive gag reflexes or bone loss
  • • Failure to adapt to new prosthetic devices
  • • Fractured or broken acrylic bases
  • Failed cosmetic dentistry

  • • Early breakdown of materials
  • • Allergic reactions to materials used
  • • Early staining or discoloration of materials
  • • General poor aesthetic outcomes
  • • Inability to bite properly, open mouth or speak
  • • Turkey teeth gone wrong
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