A Non-Surgical Face Lift with Advanced Dentistry in Finchley

This advanced dental treatment can help when facial changes come from dental health. You are a good candidate if you have significant tooth wear from grinding, which shortens teeth and can push the chin toward the nose, giving a collapsed look. It's also suitable if you have several missing back teeth, which can make cheeks sag. Many Finchley patients choose this because they feel older than they are, see thinning lips, or want to address wrinkles around the mouth without dermal fillers or surgery. The aim is to restore the lower face structure for a refreshed, natural result.

The process is planned to fit your facial and dental needs. You start with a 60 minute consultation at our Finchley practice, plus digital images and a 3D CBCT scan to assess your jaw and bite. We will show you a digital preview of possible results. Next, depending on the plan, we may begin with foundational work. This might include Invisalign to realign your bite, which can take 12 to 18 months, or dental implants to replace missing teeth, needing 3 to 6 months for healing. Finally, the restoration stage uses custom crowns or veneers to rebuild your teeth to the correct height and shape. This phase usually involves 2 to 4 appointments over several weeks. The whole process can take from a few months to more than a year.

Example: a 58 year old from East Finchley had worn front teeth from years of grinding. This caused the lower jaw to close too far and deepened lines around the mouth. We placed ceramic crowns on back teeth to reopen the bite to its proper height, then bonded the front teeth. The process took 6 weeks and cost about £8,000, with a stronger jawline and fewer wrinkles. Another patient, a 65 year old from Golders Green, had lost several back teeth years ago leading to hollow cheeks. We used dental implants to replace them, restoring support to facial tissues. The treatment took 7 months and total cost, including implant surgery and final crowns, was about £12,500.

Recovery varies by procedure. After crown or veneer prep, you may feel some temporary sensitivity for a few days, which is easily managed with ordinary pain relief. If implants are part of your plan, expect mild swelling and discomfort for 3 to 5 days, eased by a soft diet and prescribed medications. Follow all aftercare instructions carefully. Long term maintenance protects your investment. This includes excellent oral hygiene, regular check ups, and wearing a custom night guard if you grind your teeth. With proper care, high quality ceramic restorations can last 15 years or more, making this a durable option. If you have issues, call during office hours.

Know all your options. For purely cosmetic facial volume changes, aesthetic treatments like dermal fillers or Botox can provide faster, temporary results. But they do not fix underlying structural dental issues. A surgical facelift tightens skin and muscle but does not correct a collapsed bite. A simpler denture may replace missing teeth, but offers less stability and facial support than implants. In your consultation, we will discuss honestly whether a dental approach or a referral to a medical aesthetics colleague is best for you.

To make an informed choice whether you visit us or another practice in North London, ask these essential questions: Can you show before and after photos of patients you've treated with similar issues? What materials do you recommend and why? How will you plan the new bite and smile design before starting? What is the total estimated cost, including scans, temporary restorations, and follow-up appointments? What are the risks involved with changing my bite so significantly? How long can I expect the results to last, and what is the maintenance plan? What is your experience with full mouth reconstruction cases?

A non-surgical dental face lift is a highly customised treatment, and the cost varies depending on the complexity of your case. A comprehensive plan can range from £8,000 to over £25,000. This reflects the combination of procedures required, such as orthodontics, implants, and multiple crowns or veneers. During your consultation, you'll receive a detailed, itemised treatment plan with a clear breakdown of costs and no hidden fees. As a private practice, we do not offer this on the NHS. However, some components of the treatment may be partially covered by private dental insurance plans. We are pleased to accept Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna insurance, and can help you understand your coverage.