BSc(Hons) BDS(Hons) MFDS RCPS(Glasg) IMOS
Associate Dentist, London
Dentist with Enhanced Skills (DWES) in Oral Surgery (Previously Dentist with a Specialist Interest)
Intermediate Minor Oral Surgery (IMOS) Level 2 Accredited
Certificate in Implant Dentistry
Invisalign® Go Provider
Oral Surgery
Dr Chantal has undertaken two years of Dental Core Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery whereby she has been under the mentorship of the leading Oral & Maxillofacial Consultants in the UK. She has extracted over 1500 teeth in this time, ranging from buried wisdom teeth to retained roots.
Dr Chantal's skills and training in Oral Surgery have been accredited by the NHS England and NHS Improvement panel to perform Intermediate Minor Oral Surgery (IMOS) Level 2 in Primary Care. She is thereby recognised as a Dentist with Enhanced Skills (DWES) in Oral Surgery (previously known as Dentist with a Specialist Interest).
Her honest and methodical approach has lead to patients feeling confident and reassured under her care.
If you have a decayed tooth, badly broken tooth or painful wisdom tooth, get in touch today!
Wisdom Teeth
These are also known as the third molars, and are at the back of the mouth. They are usually the last teeth to erupt, however not everyone has them. Wisdom teeth normally come through (erupt) between the ages of 18-25, but that's not to say they can't erupt when you're 60!
If you are lucky, your wisdom teeth will erupt without causing you any problems. If you are not so lucky, wisdom teeth can be the source of a lot of pain. Most people aren't able to remember what it was like to be 'teething', however I am sure our parents can remind us that it wasn't particularly pleasant and there were often tears involved. That doesn't change much by the time your wisdom teeth erupt. Teeth erupt slowly as it is coming through, it is usually combined with annoying flap of skin which sits over the tooth (operculum). Food, plaque and therefore bacteria can get trapped under this operculum if it is not cleaned well enough, and can cause an infection.
As if this wasn't enough, if you do not have enough space in your mouth for the wisdom tooth to erupt, or if it has grown at an odd angle, the tooth may be stuck and prevent from ever erupting fully. The tooth is then known as 'impacted'. The most common way for a wisdom tooth to be impacted is for it to be hitting the molar tooth infront of it.
If a wisdom tooth has caused several painful episodes or very bad infections, it may be time for it to be removed. Depending on the position of the tooth, it can sometimes be tricky to remove. If it is partially erupted, impacted or badly decayed, it may require 'Surgical Removal' which is more complex than a routine extraction at your regular Dentist.
Know that you are in safe hands when you are treated by Dr Chantal. She will ensure you understand all the potential risks and benefits of treatment and is gentle in her approach. In your first consultation, she will assess your pain history, ascertain if there are any possible medical complications and undertake a thorough oral examination. She will then require a specific x-ray known as an 'Orthopantomogram' (OPG). This will allow her to assess the full tooth shape below the gum and also how close the tooth is to any vital structures such as nerves.
