Dental Treatments

Smile design is a structured planning process that considers dental health, tooth position, shape, colour, gums, bite and facial proportions before recommending treatment.

No. A smile plan may involve no treatment, alignment, whitening, bonding, restorative care or veneers depending on your needs. Veneers are never assumed at the outset.

Yes. The Sana Clinic prioritises proportion, preservation of tooth structure and individual character rather than a uniform or overly bright cosmetic result.

The timeline depends on the treatment sequence. Simple changes may be completed quickly, while alignment or restorative work may require a staged plan over several months.

The dental aesthetics consultation is £95 and is redeemable against treatment. Full treatment costs are confirmed in writing after assessment.

Where appropriate, Dr Xenia’s training in both dentistry and aesthetic medicine allows the smile and wider facial proportions to be considered together while keeping each treatment clinically justified. Dr Sana and Dr Xenia can collaborate on a coordinated dental and facial aesthetics plan, with each procedure carefully sequenced and timed to achieve a balanced, natural result.

Dentist-supervised whitening is considered the safest route because your teeth and gums are examined first and the whitening protocol is prescribed for you.

hitening is not permanent. Results can last for years, but coffee, tea, red wine, smoking and natural ageing can gradually darken the teeth again.

Temporary sensitivity can occur, particularly during treatment. Your dentist can adapt the protocol and provide guidance if sensitivity develops.

No. Whitening changes the colour of natural teeth but does not lighten crowns, veneers, implants or composite restorations, so existing dental work is considered during planning.

Professional teeth whitening at The Sana Clinic is £499, following a dental assessment to confirm suitability.

The response varies between patients and depends on the starting shade and type of staining. The aim is a natural, refined improvement rather than an artificial shade target.

Composite bonding uses tooth-coloured resin to refine tooth shape, repair small chips, close selected spaces or improve proportions without using a laboratory-made restoration.

Bonding can often be additive and require little or no removal of healthy enamel, although the exact preparation depends on the tooth and clinical situation.

Composite bonding can last for several years, but it may chip, wear or stain over time. Longevity depends on bite, habits, oral hygiene and maintenance.

Composite resin can pick up surface staining over time. Regular hygiene, polishing and sensible dietary habits can help maintain the finish.

Sometimes. Alignment or whitening first can reduce the amount of bonding required and create a more conservative result. This is assessed during smile planning.

Composite bonding at The Sana Clinic starts from £399 per tooth. The final number of teeth and full fee are confirmed after clinical assessment and planning.

Long-term retention is usually recommended because teeth can move throughout life. Your dentist will advise how often to wear your retainers.

Teeth can gradually shift or relapse. If your retainer feels tight or no longer fits, arrange a review rather than forcing it into place.

There is no fixed interval. Replacement is recommended when a retainer becomes worn, cracked, distorted, unhygienic or no longer fits accurately.

Clean it gently using the method advised by your dentist and avoid very hot water, which can distort some retainer materials.

Removable retainers are £225 per arch or £400 for both arches, following an assessment of tooth position and fit.

You can still book a retention assessment. Dr Xenia can review your current tooth position and existing retainers before advising whether replacements are appropriate.