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Introducing Dr Saul Konviser

Saul is a general dentist based in Marylebone, London who takes immense pride in looking after his patients for the long term – whether it’s ensuring children and their teeth get the best possible start in life, caring for patients through adulthood or treating those in later life, when dental challenges are more common.

Saul offers a full complement of dental treatments, from tooth whitening, tooth extractions, white composite fillings, dental emergencies to dental implants. You’ll find more information about our routine and emergency services on our General Dentistry page.

Having completed his Bachelor’s degree in Physiology & Pharmacology at Bristol, University of the West of England, Saul went on to study for a Masters in International Healthy Policy at the London School of Economics, spending time in Canada and South Africa as part of his research projects.

He received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from King’s College London and trained within NHS dentistry before moving into private practice.

Dentist in Marylebone, Dr Saul Konviser

Introducing Dr Saul Konviser

Saul is a general dentist based in Marylebone, London who takes immense pride in looking after his patients for the long term – whether it’s ensuring children and their teeth get the best possible start in life, caring for patients through adulthood or treating those in later life, when dental challenges are more common.

Saul offers a full complement of dental treatments, from tooth whitening, tooth extractions, white composite fillings, dental emergencies to dental implants. You’ll find more information about our routine and emergency services on our General Dentistry page.

Having completed his Bachelor’s degree in Physiology & Pharmacology at Bristol, University of the West of England, Saul went on to study for a Masters in International Healthy Policy at the London School of Economics, spending time in Canada and South Africa as part of his research projects.

He received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from King’s College London and trained within NHS dentistry before moving into private practice.

General Dentistry near Baker Street, London

Why choose Saul for your dental care?

Saul’s aim is not just to provide maintenance, curative, or corrective treatment. Having worked with charities and seen the real-life impact of poor oral hygiene and substandard dentistry, he is passionate about empowering his patients to be able to shape their own dental health.

Whether you’re looking for a new family dentist, are looking for your first dentist or have a toothache or other emergency that needs resolving, Saul guarantees that you will be treated with respect and that your dental needs will be met promptly and professionally with affordable treatment options.

Saul believes in working in partnership with you, involving you in the diagnostic process, making collaborative decisions about treatment and offering sound professional advice and guidance that gives you a better understanding of your own oral health, so you can make informed decisions on how to take care of it.

Why choose Saul for your dental care?

Saul’s aim is not just to provide maintenance, curative, or corrective treatment. Having worked with charities and seen the real-life impact of poor oral hygiene and substandard dentistry, he is passionate about empowering his patients to be able to shape their own dental health.

Whether you’re looking for a new family dentist, are looking for your first dentist or have a toothache or other emergency that needs resolving, Saul guarantees that you will be treated with respect and that your dental needs will be met promptly and professionally with affordable treatment options.

Saul believes in working in partnership with you, involving you in the diagnostic process, making collaborative decisions about treatment and offering sound professional advice and guidance that gives you a better understanding of your own oral health, so you can make informed decisions on how to take care of it.

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Special Interests

With his love for playing sports, Saul has also developed a special interest in sports dentistry.

He has built an enviable reputation for excellence in his work with both elite sports organisations as well as with individuals and amateur clubs which allows him to help both professional and amateur sportspeople to better understand the impact of oral health on their sporting performance and general health.

He also has extensive experience in the management of dental trauma in sport.

Saul is also a passionate advocate of good child dental health. He is a Trustee with the Dental Wellness Trust charity, volunteering his time to help roll out supervised toothbrushing programmes in the South-East of England. If your nursery or school would like to find out more about these programmes or sign up for them, please visit our contact page.

Special Interests

With his love for playing sports, Saul has also developed a special interest in sports dentistry.

He has built an enviable reputation for excellence in his work with both elite sports organisations as well as with individuals and amateur clubs which allows him to help both professional and amateur sportspeople to better understand the impact of oral health on their sporting performance and general health.

He also has extensive experience in the management of dental trauma in sport.

Saul is also a passionate advocate of good child dental health. He is a Trustee with the Dental Wellness Trust charity, volunteering his time to help roll out supervised toothbrushing programmes in the South-East of England. If your nursery or school would like to find out more about these programmes or sign up for them, please visit our contact page.

Here for you, whatever your needs

We know that visiting the dentist can be daunting for some people, so we work hard to provide excellent patient-focused care in a friendly and calming environment where gentle, painless treatment is a given.

So, whether you’re nervous, phobic or a seen-it-all-before veteran, we can promise you an exceptional level of affordable service that is focused entirely on your needs.

General Dentist in Marylebone, Montagu Dental

Here for you, whatever your needs

We know that visiting the dentist can be daunting for some people, so we work hard to provide excellent patient-focused care in a friendly and calming environment where gentle, painless treatment is a given.

So, whether you’re nervous, phobic or a seen-it-all-before veteran, we can promise you an exceptional level of affordable service that is focused entirely on your needs.

Contemporary consulting rooms in a convenient Central London location

We’re based close to Baker Street in the heart of Marylebone, giving easy access from North and Central London.

As a patient, you’ll benefit from some of the most advanced dental diagnostic and treatment technology currently available, ensuring you receive the best service possible at an affordable price.

We work in partnership with some of the leading specialist dental services and providers in the world, meaning that should you need specialist treatment you have access to the best and most skilled professionals you could wish for.

Montagu Dental, Private Dentist, Baker Street, London

Contemporary consulting rooms in a convenient Central London location

We’re based close to Baker Street in the heart of Marylebone, giving easy access from North and Central London.

As a patient, you’ll benefit from some of the most advanced dental diagnostic and treatment technology currently available, ensuring you receive the best service possible at an affordable price.

We work in partnership with some of the leading specialist dental services and providers in the world, meaning that should you need specialist treatment you have access to the best and most skilled professionals you could wish for.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zoom tooth whitening?2022-01-19T11:55:22+00:00

Zoom Whitening is a popular treatment option conducted in the dental practice for patients wishing to whiten natural teeth in a shorter time frame. Along with Home Whitening, it is the least invasive method of improving the appearance of discoloured teeth.

For Zoom Whitening, you will still require a Home Whitening kit with whitening trays and gels as you will need to ensure stabilisation of the new shade otherwise relapse to your original shade can occur quite quickly.

Zoom Whitening is a procedure designed to lighten the colour of your teeth using a combination of 6% Hydrogen Peroxide gel and a specially designed visible LED light lamp. The Zoom Whitening treatment aims to produce maximum whitening results in the shortest possible time.

All patients will still require a dental check up before Home or Zoom Whitening to ensure they are dentally fit and suitable for the process.

What is tooth whitening?2022-01-19T11:51:35+00:00

Home whitening is a popular, safe and effective treatment for whitening natural teeth. It is the least invasive and least costly way to improve the appearance of stained natural teeth. You can read more at our tooth whitening blog here

You will be prescribed 6% Hydrogen Peroxide, 10% or 16% Carbamide Peroxide whitening gels or a combination , based on the outcome of your dental consultation.

The degree of whitening varies from person to person and so patient must have a dental consultation before any whitening. Patients usually notice a tooth colour change after using the gel for around 5 days and most patients tend to do the whitening process for a period of 10 days to 2 weeks.

For the best tooth whitening results, avoid pigmented food and drinks, such as tea, coffee, red wine, beetroot, or things like turmeric during and after treatment for up to 2 hours if possible. I always recommended to avoid smoking during the course of whitening, and for 1 week afterwards. Ideally, you should quit smoking all together!

What is a denture?2022-01-19T10:07:33+00:00

A denture is a removable appliance that has been carefully designed to replace some or all of the missing teeth in both an upper and lower jaw. There are a number of types of dentures and your dentist will be able to talk you through the most appropriate for you.

Why do I need a tooth extraction?2022-01-19T10:04:56+00:00

A dental extraction is the removal of the whole tooth or even broken roots from the mouth. This is carried out under local anaesthetic although if needed, we can arrange services for sedation if more appropriate. The need to remove the tooth usually is most commonly a result of there being unrestorable decay, broken teeth or roots, infection or severe gum disease, rendering the tooth unrestorable.

What is a root canal treatment?2022-01-19T10:03:37+00:00

A root canal treatment is necessary when the nerve inside the tooth has been irreversibly damaged. This may be a result of dental decay, a cracked tooth, a failing filling or restoration like a dental crown or even following dental trauma.

The root canal treatment is designed to help keep a tooth that may otherwise need to be extracted, and may be completed in a single or possibly multiple appointments. During the root canal procedure, the damaged or infected nerve tissues are removed, the root system cleaned out and replaced with a special filling material which helps maintain the remaining tooth structure.

What is gum disease?2022-01-19T10:01:07+00:00

Gum disease (periodontitis) is caused by the presence of bacteria around the teeth and gum. The bacteria can be found in dental plaque and are responsible for causing damage to our gums and underlying supporting bone that helps hold our teeth in place.

If plaque is allowed to build up around our gums, it can cause them to become very inflamed and start to bleed. This early stage is called gingivitis and is a reversible disease process. If, however it is allowed to continue untreated, it can lead to gum disease (periodontitis) which can cause serious damage to the supporting structures, resulting in your tooth becoming sensitive, mobile, infected and in extreme cases needing to extracted.

The more common symptoms to be aware of usually include bleeding gums either when brushing teeth, flossing teeth, eating foods or even spontaneously. You may also notice recession of
gum tissues so your teeth looking ‘longer’ or even loosening of your teeth with spaces developing between them. Some patients also begin to notice bad breath or tastes in their mouth and in more severe cases, swellings with pain can develop.

What is the difference between a crown and an onlay?2022-01-18T16:12:28+00:00

Crowns and onlay restorations both cover the biting surface of the tooth, and reduce the likelihood of the remaining tooth structure from fracturing.

A crown encompasses the entire tooth with the margins of restoration being placed at or just beneath the gum. An onlay restoration may requires a more superficial preparation as the margins of this type of restoration extend only half way down the tooth. The onlay preparation therefore conserves more tooth tissue and is more ‘tooth friendly’ compared to a crown preparation, although this may result in a more noticeable junction between the onlay margin and the adjacent tooth structure.

We recommend onlay restorations for molar teeth where aesthetics are not of prime concern to the patient

How do you prevent decay in children’s teeth?2022-01-18T16:02:23+00:00

As each of the adult molars (back teeth) erupts in a child’s mouth (usually from the age of 6 years old), and if the tooth is free from decay, a ‘fissure sealant’ can be used to protect the tooth. The sealant is a plastic coating that fills all the little crevices in the tooth surface, creating a flat surface that is easier to clean. Adults can also have this treatment if the teeth are free from decay. Your dental team will discuss whether this is right for you. Children can also have fluoride varnishes painted onto their teeth twice a year which will help to reduce the chances of decay.

How do I find your dental practice?2022-01-19T08:55:51+00:00

I work at Montagu Dental, 47 Montagu Mansions, Marylebone which is a general dental practice just a few minutes’ walk from Baker Street Station. You can contact me directly to find out more about how to find us and to book an appointment here

How often should I have a dental check-up?2022-01-18T14:17:58+00:00

I generally recommend that most patients should attend for a dental check-up and dental hygiene appointment at least every 6 months. Some patients may need more regular appointments if there are concerns about their dental health.

What causes tooth decay?2022-01-18T14:21:13+00:00

Tooth cecay happens when sugars in food and drinks react with the bacteria in plaque, forming acids. Every time you eat or drink anything containing sugars, these acids attack the teeth and start to soften and dissolve the enamel. The attacks can last for an hour after eating or drinking, before the natural salts in your saliva cause the enamel to ‘remineralise’ and harden again. It’s not just sugars that are harmful: other types of carbohydrate foods and drinks react with plaque and form acids. (These are the ‘fermentable’ carbohydrates: for example ‘hidden sugars’ in processed food, natural sugars like those in fruit and cooked starches).

Always check the ingredients. Generally anything with ‘ose’ in the name is a sugar, for example: sucrose, maltose and so on.

How do you treat tooth decay?2022-01-18T16:00:52+00:00

If the decay is not too serious, we can usually remove all the decay and repair the tooth with a small composite bonded filling. Sometimes the nerve in the middle of the tooth can be damaged. If so, the dentist will need to carry out a root canal treatment by removing the nerve and then repairing the tooth with a large filling or a dental crown. If the tooth is so badly decayed that it cannot be repaired, the dentist may have to take the tooth out.

Is tooth whitening safe?2022-01-19T11:02:13+00:00

Tooth whitening is a safe way to improve the appearance of your teeth but there are some risks that some patients may experience.

Tooth sensitivity

During the first 2-3 days, some patients may notice some tooth sensitivity. This is usually

temporary and normally lasts for only a few days, but in certain instances can last for up to 1

month. If you are very uncomfortable, then please stop using the gel and contact us.

Your dentist may advise the use of a special toothpaste designed to help with the management of tooth sensitivity, before or even during your whitening treatment.

 

Gum irritation

If you apply too much gel to the trays, there is a risk of irritation to your gums. It is therefore

important to carefully apply the gels and be sure to wipe off any excess. If you are struggling to

apply the correct amount, please stop using the gel and contact us.

 

Previous dental treatment

Any existing dental treatment such as fillings, crowns, veneers and implants will not be affected by the whitening gel. Therefore, these may need to be replaced at a later date at an additional cost, to match your newly whitened teeth if you are unhappy with the difference in shade.

 

Existing conditions

In some cases, teeth may have multiple colorations, bands or spots due to tetracycline use or fluorosis. These teeth do not whiten as well and so may whiten unevenly, require additional whitening or treatment at additional costs, or may not whiten at all.

How long does it take to make a denture?2022-01-19T10:09:45+00:00

It usually takes between 4-6 appointments to construct a denture however, if there have been recent extractions and a patient has chosen not to go for an immediate denture, there may be a wait of approximately 2-3 months before construction of the denture begins in order to allow for adequate healing time.

What is an immediate denture?2022-01-19T10:09:02+00:00

Immediate dentures are provided the same day as the extraction of teeth and are designed so the patient does not have any gaps. They should be seen as a temporary option to replace teeth until the patient has fully healed following their extractions. It is very difficult to get these entirely accurate as with conventional dentures. Therefore, it is entirely normal for the patient to experience looseness or difficulty of the fit as the soft tissues heal and so patients may need to return on a few occasions over the following 2-3 months to reline the denture or adjust it.

How do you treat gum disease?2022-01-19T10:03:53+00:00

Treating gum disease (periodontitis) will include non-surgical periodontal
scaling of the teeth, sometimes with the use of a local anaesthetic to help with any potential sensitivity or discomfort.

Periodontal scaling and root planning is the removal of plaque, calculus and bacterial toxins from around and below the gums as well as from the root surface of the tooth. In some instances, you may require a special medicated mouthwash or even a local antibiotic to help with the treatment of the disease process.

Sometimes if the gum disease is more advanced or the gums do not respond to initial cleaning, then you may need to see a specialist Periodontist who can also offer surgical periodontal treatment options. This type of treatment however will always follow a course non-surgical treatment to ensure your gums are in the best possible condition to benefit from a surgical approach.

What are other causes of gum disease?2022-01-19T18:00:14+00:00

Certain risk factors are known to cause a worsening of gum disease. More commonly, these include smoking (both tobacco cigarettes and electric) and poorly controlled Diabetes (Type 1 and 2). There are also some other conditions and medications that can have an effect on your gums making cleaning more difficult. You dentist and hygienist will always help identify these risk factors and discuss their management with you.

You can read more about how Diabetes and Heart Disease are linked to Gum disease by following these links: Diabetes / Heart Disease

Can a dental crown save my tooth?2022-01-18T16:13:29+00:00

Teeth that need onlays or dental crowns are usually already compromised, and therefore may require root canal treatment sometime after the tooth has been prepared; this can be weeks, months or even years after the dental crown or onlay has been fitted. If the tooth is very compromised, then we may advise you to have root canal treatment before the tooth is prepared for a crown, or before the crown is finally cemented into place with a permanent adhesive cement. Infrequently, the tooth or teeth may develop an abscess and if root canal treatment alone is unsuccessful, the tooth may require root surgery or possibly an extraction.

Why do I need a dental crown?2022-01-18T16:05:18+00:00

We commonly use crowns to restore extensively filled, fractured and/or very decayed teeth and/or to reduce the likelihood of the tooth fracturing in the future. Of course, another reason for restoring a tooth with a crown is to improve the appearance of an extensively broken down, restored, and/or discoloured tooth.

What COVID-19 precautions do you take?2022-01-18T14:16:57+00:00

Every patient will be asked a series of COVID-19 related questions by the reception team before attending for their appointment. Patient’s will all have their temperature’s checked upon arrival as well as be expected to use a hand sanitiser. We also request that all patients attend wearing a mask. All team members will be wearing the appropriate PPE at all times while in the practice. We continue to update our practice policies in line with the latest Covid-19 Government guidance.

Do you treat patients with dental phobia?2022-01-19T08:51:40+00:00

Many patients are nervous about attending the dentist, some even suffer from dental phobia as well as dental anxiety. I am very conscious of how my patients feel and so take every step to ensure every dental appointment, be it a dental exam or dental treatment, is as calm and reassuring as possible so that patients feel at ease. I use a number of techniques to ensure procedures are pain-free including numbing gel before all injections as well as other relaxation techniques I have developed over the years. In some cases if needed, we can arrange for sedation to be provided for patients for their treatment. I also work with an excellent local hypnotherapist to help with the treatment of dental phobia and dental anxiety.

What are the signs of tooth decay?2022-01-19T14:09:30+00:00

In the early stages of tooth decay there may be no symptoms, but the dental team can spot a dental cavity when we examine or x-ray your teeth. This is why you should visit your dental team regularly, as small dental cavities are much easier to treat than advanced tooth decay.

Some patients notice tooth sensitivity or even tooth discoloration indicating possible tooth decay. It is also very common for patient to notice a fractured tooth, or that food gets stuck between the teeth. Other more serious signs of tooth decay are a more constant ache or pain of the teeth, sensitivity to hot or cold food and drinks. In more severe cases, pain on biting or even a swelling around the gum can be experienced by patients.

How do you prevent tooth decay?2022-01-19T14:07:42+00:00

Tootbrushing:

The best way to prevent dental decay is by brushing your teeth thoroughly last thing at night and at least one other time during the day, with a fluoride toothpaste. Make sure that you brush the inner, outer and biting surfaces of your teeth.

Dental floss:

Using ‘inter-dental’ brushes, or dental floss or tape, also helps to remove plaque and food from between your teeth and where they meet the gums. These are areas an ordinary toothbrush can’t reach.

Mouthwash:

Using a fluoride mouthwash also after sugary and acidic meals is also useful to keep the teeth healthy and strong.

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