Michael J’s Smile in a Day

Michael J’s Smile in a Day

After months of research to find a dentist he could trust, Michael Johnson had full upper jaw tooth replacement at TDC Implant Centres in Harley Street. He also had a single tooth restored in his lower jaw.

Under the care of Drs Michael and Anthony Zybutz, his dental issues are now solved, and he is loving life again.

My problems were caused by poor dental care

“I had always gone to the dentist, but unfortunately the treatment over many years was really poor.

I spent so much money trying to look after my teeth but, looking back, I was relying on poor advice and treatment. Eventually, my teeth began to move, and crowns started to fall out. Everything got looser and looser.

I was struggling.

I had trouble eating. It hurt when I ate, and I had to avoid some foods altogether.

I felt self-conscious about my teeth and was afraid to smile.

My confidence was so low.”

“I had no choice – I had to find a solution.”

“It got to the point that I just had to do something.

I researched on the internet for months, looking for a dentist to do implants, and going for consultations. Some dentists didn’t even reply to me.

I decided to look into TDC when I heard their ads on LBC Radio. Something drew me to them; something felt right.

And I really liked the reviews. They talked about the whole patient experience at TDC and how good the care was, so eventually I decided to go for a consultation in Harley Street.

I felt I had nothing to lose, especially as the consultation was free.”

First impressions at TDC

“When I went for my initial consultation with Anthony, I was just so impressed. Everyone was convincing, professional, reassuring and confident in what they did.

I immediately knew that I just needed to do it.’”

“Care, honesty and expertise”

“When he examined me, Anthony said my upper teeth were really quite bad.

I needed my upper teeth removed and replaced as they were very loose, and a single tooth replaced on my bottom jaw.

He explained what could and couldn’t be done, what my options were.

But they waited until they’d analysed the CT scan before they confirmed I was definitely suitable for Smile in a Day treatment.

Unlike another dentist I went to see where they just wanted to take everything out, the TDC team didn’t want to take out any healthy teeth. That was a relief as I wanted to keep any natural teeth that I could.

They didn’t exaggerate, they were honest and straightforward with everything they said, and they didn’t push me into anything. It made me feel I could trust them.”

“Totally pain-free surgery”

“My first surgery day was actually cancelled.

I don’t know if I was more nervous than I realised, but my blood pressure was very high when I arrived. Michael and Anthony didn’t want to take any risks, so they postponed the procedure.

On my actual surgery day, I had conscious sedation so I was awake but my whole body felt totally relaxed.

I’ll be honest, I was expecting the surgery to be painful, but I had no pain whatsoever.

And afterwards. no bruising or swelling. Nothing.”

My new teeth – bespoke and crafted for me

“Anthony designed the shape and size of my teeth and was guided by pictures of how my original teeth looked. He spent a lot of time making adjustments and getting everything absolutely right.

My permanent set fitted perfectly and was very comfortable, but I felt the gums were not quite the right colour. Anthony wanted me to be 100% happy so sent them to be corrected.

The whole process was totally bespoke, with real attention to detail.”

“I can eat anything now”

“When I got my temporary teeth* I assumed it would take some time to be able to eat normally again.

I followed the advice to eat soft food and not to bite into anything too hard. Gradually I started to eat apples, nuts and even spare ribs!

Now I can eat absolutely anything.”

”I didn’t expect the boost to my confidence”

“Regaining my confidence is the biggest change since having my Smile in a Day treatment – something I didn’t expect.

I’m not exaggerating when I say that it gave me my life back.

It’s a lot of money, but so worth it, truly.

The whole experience changed my life completely.”

What I tell people

“I have told so many people about TDC Implant Centres, how they are amazing dentists and what they have done for me.

I can tell you that I contacted every implant dentist with 5 star reviews, and TDC are the best.

In my view, no-one else can be anywhere near as good.

They delivered everything they said they’d deliver – I can’t fault them. I am so happy I chose TDC.”

Book your free, no-obligation consultation

At TDC Implant Centres, we offer free, no-obligation consultations at our UK dental implant centres in London Harley Street and Folkestone in Kent. To book your no-obligation consultation, call 02035536415 to speak with one of our friendly patient advisors.

*With TDC Smile in a Day (a technique sometimes referred to as teeth in a day or all on four), the first fixed set of teeth is placed on the same day as dental implant surgery. They remain in place, night and day, like natural teeth, until they are exchanged for the final long-lasting set at a non-surgical appointment. This happens after about three months, once the bone has integrated with the dental implants. This ensures a perfect fit with the newly settled gums and allows any requested refinements, ensuring the perfect look, fit and function of your new teeth.

William’s Smile in a Day

William Masters** had a full set of upper and lower teeth restored on implants in one day+ at the TDC Implant Centre in Harley Street.

Many years of dental problems

“Over the years, I had all sorts of problems with my teeth.

“They were basically caused by self-inflicted neglect, primarily due to a fear of dentists.

“I used to worry about broken teeth when I ate certain foods, and it was painful when I ate anything too hot or cold.

“My dental problems also had an impact on my working life.

“My executive role in an international company means I deliver a lot of internal presentations and hold many public speaking roles.

“As my problems became worse over time, I got more and more embarrassed by my smile.

“It was depressing every time I looked in the mirror or saw a video replay.”

I was looking for a complete solution and was intrigued by same-day dental implants

“I wanted a complete solution.

“I’d had lots of dental interventions including root canals, crowns, extractions, but these were a piecemeal approach that meant expensive repeat appointments over a long period of time, and it just didn’t work for me.

“I was living abroad when I heard about TDC Smile in a Day dental implants on the radio, and I was intrigued about the one-day solution where you could get a full set of dental implants and new fixed teeth on the same day.

“When I came back to the UK I started to research online and put a lot of thought into it.

“Even though I was super squeamish about going to the dentist and I avoided dental work where I could, my 2022 new year’s resolution was to take a closer look at the treatment.”

My initial consultation at TDC Harley Street

“I had my initial consultation with Anthony (Dr Anthony Zybutz, lead dentist); the whole experience at TDC was refreshingly positive; there was no judgement at all from anyone in the team.

“In short, I came for the consultation, went for the scan and then went through the process of having my upper and lower teeth done in one day.”

I made my decision to go ahead

“I had confidence in TDC as they were open about everything, explained every aspect of the treatment and how it would all go.

“I appreciated the attention to detail and trusted in the people and the process.”

The day I got my new teeth and smile

“The day before my procedure, I was called by the anesthetist, who was brilliant.

“I explained I was nervous, but he reassured me that I would be well looked after.

“On the day, Michael (Dr Michael Zybutz, lead surgeon) spoke with me before surgery started.

“He explained again what was going to happen, made sure I was happy to go ahead and told me it would be life changing.

“I really appreciated the honesty and time that was spent with me. I was given the chance to pull out of the surgery if I wanted to.

“I had all my teeth out, top and bottom.

“From start to finish to getting my new teeth, it took a day, but I barely remember anything about it as I had conscious sedation.

“When Anthony handed me the mirror to see my new teeth and smile for the first time, I just thought I looked fantastic, I couldn’t believe it.

“I felt tired, but walked out feeling a lot better about myself.”

After my dental implant surgery

“I knew what to expect immediately after and the days after surgery, as the TDC team had explained everything to me in detail. So, I was expecting some bruising.

“I took the medication they provided and I had no considerable pain.

“They advised me to eat softer food for a while until I got my final teeth.

That wasn’t a problem as it wasn’t for very long, and I actually enjoyed the change of diet.”

It has made an unexpectedly big difference to my self-confidence

“I’ve got so much more confidence now I’ve got my new teeth, and I have greater confidence in my personal appearance.

“Recently I spoke at two large conferences, and could laugh and smile and not feel self-conscious.

“I feel as if I’m in better shape going forward in my life overall.

“I’m psychologically happier, reinvigorated, better than before I had Smile in a Day treatment.

“It’s fair to say I have more enthusiasm for life in general.”

Now I can eat without feeling nervous

“It’s easy to forget how bad things were before the treatment.

“When I got my first set of new teeth, I was very careful and had to get used to the idea that they would not drop out.

“I got my final, long-lasting teeth just before Christmas. It was lovely to eat without being nervous about broken teeth or having to avoid some foods.

“I can eat anything now: fruits, apples, crusty baguette, steaks – hot and cold foods – anything I choose.

“I feel totally comfortable eating in public now – that’s very important to me as I attend a lot of work functions.

“It really makes a difference not worrying about what you are going to eat.”

I don’t have to worry about my teeth any more

‘After years of problems, it’s such a relief not having to think about my teeth.

“Previously I’d bleed when I brushed my teeth and had lots of infections in my gums.

“That’s all stopped.

“My dental routine at home has totally changed – I followed Anthony’s advice, and brush twice a day, just as he showed me.

“I’d worry if I wasn’t worrying about something as that’s the sort of person I am.

“At least now I don’t have to worry about my teeth!”

I was concerned my new teeth would affect my speech

“Because of all the public speaking I do, one of my main concerns about having new teeth was whether or not it would affect my speech, but this hasn’t happened at all.

“As the weeks go by, you forget that you have new teeth. In fact they feel very natural.”

What I’d say to people thinking about Smile in a Day treatment at TDC

“Simple – get it done!

“I know a lot of people of a similar age who are struggling with their teeth.

“One approach is to get things fixed as you go along. However, that won’t last, and you’ll always have problems. That wasn’t the right way forward for me.

“A key factor for me was having confidence in the people at TDC.

“You can tell from their enthusiasm and manner that they are good people – truly experts in their field.

“From day one at TDC the conversation was very clear; there were no surprises, just a great experience.

“Actually, it was fun. Dentist – fun? Whatever next!”

Book your free, no-obligation consultation*

At TDC Implant Centres, we offer free, no-obligation consultations* at our two UK dental implant centres: London Harley Street and Folkestone.

To book your no-obligation consultation, call 020 3733 9059 to speak with one of our friendly patient advisors.

** Name changed at patient request

+ With TDC Smile in a Day (a technique sometimes referred to as teeth in a day or all on four), the first fixed set of teeth is placed on the same day as dental implant surgery.

They remain in place, night and day, like natural teeth. They are exchanged for the final long-lasting set at a non-surgical appointment after about 3 months, once the bone has integrated with the dental implants.

This ensures a perfect fit with the newly settled gums and allows any requested refinements, ensuring the perfect look, fit and function of your new teeth.

* Free consultations are to discuss options and suitability for treatment. Consultations are subject to availability.

Lara’s Smile in a Day

Lara Lewis** had a full set of upper and lower teeth restored on dental implants at TDC Implant Centres in Harley Street.

Lara’s Smile in a Day story

“I had always had bad teeth.

“Over time they became unstable, and I lost one tooth.

“They were so sensitive and painful that I had to eat in only one spot in my mouth.

“Fortunately, even when they were at their worst, the issues with my teeth weren’t really noticeable to other people.

“In fact, before I had my Smile in a Day treatment, someone even complimented me on having nice teeth.”

Full mouth same day dental implants – solving all my problems in one treatment

“I decided that I wanted to get my teeth fixed properly, in order to solve my problems in a way that could last a lifetime.

“I considered various options such as single implants, crowns and bridges, but realised that they wouldn’t last long-term.

“Smile in a day same day dental implants are expensive.

“However, I knew that they would sort out all my problems in one go.

“What’s more, being able to go home with a full set of fixed teeth in one day was a game-changer for me.

“It was exactly what I wanted.”

Finding TDC Implant Centres in Harley Street

“I wanted to be treated by people who really knew what they were doing.

“I searched online for the best implant clinic in London, and TDC came up immediately.

“I looked at their website, read all the case studies and then called.”

My initial consultation

“I’m not a nervous patient so I wasn’t worried about going for my first consultation.

However, I was concerned that I wouldn’t have strong enough bones to support dental implants.

The CT scan confirmed that I needed some additional treatment including bone grafting, so Anthony created a treatment plan that would enable me to have the smile in a day procedure.

“From the very start, the TDC team made sure I knew what options were available to me, what the smile in a day treatment involved and what to expect, including the cost.

“They asked me why I wanted the treatment done and checked that I really wanted to go ahead.”

Confirming TDC were the right dentist for me

“Full mouth dental implants are a big investment.

“After my first visit to TDC, I went for a consultation with another implant dentist.

“I felt I should investigate what was being offered elsewhere and see what options another dentist might suggest.

“I quickly knew the other dentist wasn’t right for me.

They didn’t offer the same day implant treatment and told me it would take a long time to fix my teeth.

“This reassured me that TDC was where I wanted to be treated.”

Smile in a Day surgery day

“On the day that I had surgery for my dental implant placement and the first set of fixed teeth, I felt absolutely fine.

“TDC Lead Surgeon Dr Michael Zybutz and Nico the sedationist (who was excellent) both came to speak with me beforehand.

“I had conscious sedation, and the time passed comfortably and quickly.

“The case studies I’d read on the website all said that there was no pain, and I truly had no pain whatsoever.

“It was a really positive experience.”

My new teeth

“When I saw my new teeth for the first time on surgery day, I thought they looked really lovely.

“It did take a bit of time to get used to them as they were brighter than my natural teeth had been, and they felt a bit strange at first.

“On the odd occasion I felt like certain words sounded different when I spoke, but I soon got used to it and everything was fine.

“Eating was no problem at all.

“My final set of fixed teeth are even better.

“The fit is a bit snugger, and they feel totally comfortable.”

No-one knew I was having new teeth implants

“I only told my close family that I was having my teeth done and they all agreed that they look really good.

“One of the best things is that no-one outside my family has remarked that I have had the procedure – and that’s the way I like it.”

I want my new teeth to last a lifetime

“The aftercare at TDC was excellent.

“I was provided with everything I needed after surgery and Anthony explained how I need to care for my new teeth to ensure they’ll last.

“My routine now is brushing my teeth twice a day and using an electric flosser.

“I also have a mouth guard for my top teeth.

“I’ll go for my regular check-ups and hygiene appointments – I’m really committed to taking care of them as I want them to last a lifetime.

“One of my temporary teeth did chip and Anthony fixed it within minutes.

“It’s reassuring to know he is there to help if anything should go wrong.”

Summing up my experience at TDC

“My experience at TDC has been good in every way, from start to finish.

“There were no problems and the whole TDC team is very caring and professional.

“Everything was good.

“My advice to anyone considering Smile in a Day dental implants at TDC is, if you can afford it, I would recommend going ahead with the procedure.

“The treatment has been worthwhile and if I look after them well, I’m confident they can last for the rest of my life.”

Book your free, no-obligation consultation*

At TDC Implant Centres, we offer free, no-obligation consultations* at our two UK dental implant centres: London Harley Street and Folkestone.

To book your no-obligation consultation, call 020 3733 9059 to speak with one of our friendly patient advisors.

* Name changed at patient request

Simon’s Smile in a Day

In May 2022, Simon had his full set of upper teeth restored with dental implants at TDC Harley Street.

‘I played rugby from aged 11 into my 30s. It’s one of the loves of my life.

Unfortunately, when you play rugby you get the occasional accidental boot in the mouth, and I lost a lot of my teeth in my top jaw.

Some were knocked out, some broken, some cracked.

A couple of times I ended up in hospital having emergency dental treatment.

It was very painful, and these are not happy memories.’

My dental problems

‘As a consequence of my rugby injuries, I lived with a lot of dental problems over many years.

I couldn’t bite normally, and I suffered from infections and abscesses.

Many of my favourite foods, like steaks, pork chops and baguettes were off the menu.

I certainly didn’t look very attractive when I smiled because of my missing and broken teeth.

It was generally unpleasant to live with.

I never had a denture, but I did need various crowns and bridges, and had some missing teeth.

I became very nervous about going to see the dentist as my experiences had been painful, so I put up with pretty shocking teeth for many years and foolishly did not keep up with required regular maintenance.’

My dentist said they could only offer me dentures – I wanted something permanent.

‘It got to the point where I thought it was getting silly; I needed to do something about it.

My NHS dentist said my case was beyond their capability to help me, and that they could only offer me dentures.

The prospect of removable dentures was something I just couldn’t face.

I wanted something that, once done, would be permanent.

I wanted something that I felt were my own teeth, that I could be completely confident with and – providing I was sensible enough to look after them – could see me out for the rest of my life.

I wanted a solution that would allow me to eat normally again and let me feel happy to smile in family photos, without needing to keep my mouth slightly closed to avoid showing my teeth.

So I spent some time online looking at my options and reading articles.

That’s when I first came across TDC Implant Centres.’

Choosing TDC Implant Centres

‘I went to three different dentists for initial consultations.

The first two were fine but, somehow, they didn’t give me the confidence to go ahead.

I’m sure they were medically competent, but I needed to find somewhere I could trust and where I felt safe and to talk openly.

I found that with TDC in Harley Street.

I had liked what I had read about them online, and I liked the testimonials that came from what appeared to be perfectly ordinary people just like myself.

I was also impressed with the phone calls from TDC before I went in for my consultation, which explained what would be involved if I did go ahead.

My patient co-ordinator was extremely friendly, impressive, professional and reassuring and all this encouraged me to go to the appointment – even though I am a very nervous patient.

The Bupa connection was also re-assuring (TDC Implant Centres are now part of Bupa Dental Care) – that gave me additional confidence.

But most of all I liked the people, even before I met the implant dentist and the surgeon.

I felt very comfortable with it all at TDC.’

My initial consultation

‘Before my initial consultation (which was free), I watched the patient videos and looked at the ‘before and afters’ on the website.

I wanted to know as much as I could, to understand what was going to happen.

I met most of the team on my first visit.

Dr Anthony Zybutz was my implant dentist – he is incredibly professional and you get a real sense of confidence and calm when you meet him.

We talked about what I needed and wanted and discussed the options; Anthony showed me what my new teeth could look like.

Nothing was hidden, everything was made very clear to me.

I had the CT scan and received my treatment plan which explained everything about the treatment – and then I decided to go ahead.

The fact that the procedure would be completed without undue delay, and I would leave on the day of surgery with a full set of teeth, was influential in my decision.’

My Smile in a Day procedure

‘Before the surgery, I met the anaesthetist who explained the conscious sedation to me, and I also met Dr Michael Zybutz, the specialist surgeon, who talked me through the surgery.

Again, he came across as professional, caring and thoroughly competent.

I was nervous about the procedure. I didn’t believe them when they said there would be no pain.

I thought they were sugar-coating it and was expecting the experience to be very unpleasant.

However, I have no memory of the extractions and felt no pain.

I just have a very vague memory of music being played in the background and was utterly unaware, although conscious, throughout.

When the surgery was over, I walked to the recovery room and read a book.

My mouth felt a bit odd for a few days as I was getting used to the feeling of having new teeth in my mouth, but I genuinely never ever had any pain.

I cannot speak highly enough of the TDC team and how they looked after me that day.

They were all so kind.

In the recovery room when I struggled to take the tablets I was given (due to my mouth still being totally numb), the nurse was so considerate in helping me.

They are a wonderful team of people.’

The results

‘I can smile. I am pain-free. I have no more infections, no more abscesses.

‘I feel more confident in my outlook now because I know nothing is going to wobble when I brush my teeth.

‘I had explained to Anthony that I didn’t want statement teeth that were overly white – I just wanted to look natural. He delivered perfectly.

We discussed the shape, size and colour of my teeth and I was even delighted with the first temporary set (which are fixed onto the implants on the day of surgery).

I hadn’t been able to bite or chew normally for 30 years.

Now, I could bite into an apple if I wanted to!

Whilst I still have my temporaries, I am being careful. However, I am looking forward to when I have my long-lasting set as I know I’ll be able to eat steak and pork chops again!

It will be a delight to bite into a burger or pick up a baguette and not have to cut it into small pieces.

Food is an important part of my life, and I am looking forward to eating normally.

I am very happy with the results.

I’ll be going back to TDC to get my lower jaw done soon!”

Book your free consultation today

If you are interested in restoring your confidence with Smile in a Day treatment, simply complete the form to book your free consultation with the TDC Implant Centres team.

We have centres in London Harley Street and Folkestone in Kent.

Tracy’s Smile in a Day

Tracy Sewell had a full set of upper teeth restored with dental implant treatment at TDC Implant Centre.

Years of living with a fear of the dentist

‘My fear of dentists started with the school dentist when I was young.

Visiting them was really unpleasant and for many years after, I avoided going to the dentist for routine checks and treatment.

Eventually I had to go as I needed some crowns and root canal treatment, but that experience wasn’t good either.

After that I refused to go back.

At one point I was introduced to a good dentist by a former boss who was also terrified of the dentist, but then I moved away to the Peterborough area where I had another painful and traumatic dental experience with yet another dentist.

I was left with four crowns at the front of my mouth that were in a bad condition; you could actually see the roots of the crowns.

They were just hanging on; it was simply a matter of time before one of the front ones would fall off.

In fact, I’d lost a tooth on the left-hand side and had gone as far as to glue in a fake tooth just to try and cover it up.’

I was very self-conscious about my teeth

‘I was self-conscious about my teeth all the time, in interviews, meetings and socially as well.

I’m quite outgoing and I do laugh and giggle a lot, but I would always cover my face and avoid being in photographs.

Whenever I did get caught on camera I hated it, and if ever I took a selfie myself, I would edit it so you couldn’t see my teeth or so they looked better.

It was restricting my nature.’

Embarrassment drove me to look for a solution

‘Fortunately, my teeth weren’t painful. It was embarrassment about how my teeth looked and being uncomfortable socially that made me start looking for a solution.

As they were in a very poor condition, I knew I had to do something pretty drastic even though I was so terrified of the dentist.

I’d heard about same-day implants from TDC’s radio ads and was drawn by the Smile in a Day aspect.

I liked the fact that they could do it all in a short period of time, simply going to have the surgery on the day and coming out with a good set of fixed teeth.

It was the quick turnaround and the painlessness of the surgery that attracted me.’

Researching the right place to go

‘As well as hearing the radio ads, I also remembered seeing something about Dr Michael Zybutz (TDC Lead Surgeon and Specialist Periodontist) on TV.

I read some of the testimonials and reviews on their website written by other TDC patients who had similar and even worse conditions than I had, and I liked what I saw.

I could see that they had similar histories and dental problems and were very scared of dentists, and they’d all had the Smile in a Day implants.

They all indicated it wasn’t painful, which was obviously a big deal for me.

That’s when I thought it could be the right solution for me.

Because TDC specialised in providing this dental implant surgery and fixed teeth in one day, and because they were so experienced in looking after patients with a fear of the dentist, I plucked up the courage and I went to see them.’

My initial consultation

‘My initial consultation was with my implant dentist, Dr Martin Zunde, who looked after the look, fit and function of my new teeth.

Working myself up to even go into TDC was difficult, but the staff there were really good.

They were very caring, very professional and very friendly.

They made me feel comfortable even though I was gripping onto the chair with all my strength from being so terrified, but they were able to get me to relax and talked through what was going to happen.

They explained all about the implant treatment, how I would have the temporary set of fixed teeth for a period of time, and that I would have the final, long-lasting set after that.’

The day I got my new smile

‘They had explained the treatment right from the moment I walked into TDC, so I knew what to expect on surgery day.

I met the rest of the team; the anaesthetist and Dr Michael, the implant surgeon. My patient co-ordinator, Clair, sat with me and even held my hand at one point just to make sure I was happy and comfortable.’

It really was painless

‘They had told me the actual surgery would be painless, and it really was painless. I can hand on heart tell anyone that it’s not at all painful.

Seeing my new teeth for the first time

“At the end of the day when they put a mirror in front of me, I gave the biggest grin you’ve ever seen.

Whilst I had high expectations, they exceeded all of them.

I hadn’t smiled that widely for so many years because of the embarrassment, and it was brilliant.

I just had a big beaming smile.

They’d done a brilliant job.

Even though that was just the first temporary set, they were 100% better than my original teeth so I would’ve quite happily continued with them in place – they looked really good from day one.

I walked out of that dental surgery with a good smile and everybody complimented me on my smile from that point onwards.

Three months later, I went back to have the final set of teeth placed.

Once again, I was absolutely delighted and walked out of there with a great big beaming smile.’

The aftercare was really good

‘The aftercare treatment was really good as well.

They sent me home on surgery day with a little pack that included dental brushes, mouthwash and all sorts of hygiene equipment to make sure I looked after my new teeth in the three-month period before I got my final set.

They also talked to me about dental care, how to look after my teeth, what I needed to do and what I could and shouldn’t eat during that initial period.’

The difference Smile in a Day has made to my life

‘Since my treatment, I’ve started smiling again.

From the moment I had my teeth done I started taking selfies, posting on social media and telling people to have a look. People that knew me well recognised the difference straight away.

Being able to eat again without worrying is also great.

However, it was the confidence my new teeth brought that was really the biggest thing for me.

Being able to be myself again, to smile and laugh and not feel embarrassed anymore – it’s fantastic.’

I just wish I’d gone to TDC 10 years earlier

‘I’d heard of TDC, I’d seen them advertise Smile in a Day and I’d thought about it. But I’d put it off as I was scared.

They didn’t put any pressure on me at all, but they encouraged me and made me feel comfortable. In doing so, they made me feel confident in their ability.

Knowing how it’s worked out, how amazing they were right from the moment I went in, how it’s built up my confidence in dentists, how I feel about myself and how I feel about my smile – I just wish I’d done it 10 years earlier.’

What I’d say to anyone considering Smile in a Day at TDC Implant Centres

‘I would recommend TDC to family and friends, and absolutely anyone.

I cannot fault them.

I cannot fault the staff as they’ve been absolutely brilliant.

If anyone out there has similar circumstances – if they are afraid of dentists, if they’ve got problems with their teeth – 100% contact TDC .

They are absolutely exceptional.

I trusted what they were going to do and trusted what they were saying to me and how it was going to go. They followed through on that and delivered everything they promised.’

Book your free, no-obligation consultation

Our award-winning teams have helped hundreds of patients with loose and missing teeth, restoring functioning teeth and self-confidence with our Smile in a Day same-day dental implant treatment.

To see how we can help you, book your free consultation with one of our experienced implant dentists, and take the first step to a new smile.

Victoria’s Smile in a Day

In June 2021, Victoria* underwent full upper and lower jaw Smile in a Day dental implant treatment at the TDC Harley Street Centre.

Her dental implants and a first set of fixed teeth were replaced on the same day, restoring a natural-looking smile in a matter of hours.

Victoria’s Story

“I had never really liked my natural teeth; my bottom teeth were a bit higgledy piggledy, and the top teeth were quite yellow.

Then I developed gum disease and age-related gum shrinkage so went to Guys Hospital every 3 months for a deep clean. This isn’t pleasant, especially when you have to do it on a regular basis for over two years. And the problems didn’t even improve much.

At the end of November 2020, I developed real sensitivity which meant I couldn’t eat very hot or cold food, so when I cooked I had to put my food aside to leave it to cool.

I’m a real foodie and eating out at nice restaurants with friends has been a big part of my life, so I found it very hard that I couldn’t enjoy eating the foods I love any more.’

‘My problems were getting worse – I needed to do something’

‘When I was told another tooth needed to come out – I just burst into tears.

I remember my parents with teeth in a glass by their bed and that’s where I was headed. I knew I didn’t want to wear dentures, and I wanted to be able to eat normally, without worrying about my teeth. But I didn’t know what to do.’

‘A neighbour introduced me to TDC’

‘It was a neighbour who told me about TDC Implant Centres. She had had dental problems herself and had seen their ad for Smile in a Day on TV.

So, I Googled TDC and read all the reviews. In fact, I did lots of research into loads of companies offering dental implants, including some locally and even abroad.’

‘Why I chose TDC – my problems could be sorted in one day’

‘TDC Smile in a Day treatment interested me as I could get everything sorted in one go*.

The alternative was to go on for years, having lots of treatment as my problems got worse. I would have been in and out of the dentist’s chair and the cost over time wouldn’t have been any less.

And it helped that TDC do offer interest-free credit as it’s a big investment – not all dentists do.’

Totally bespoke service

‘A key thing for me in choosing TDC was also that everything they do is totally bespoke and crafted especially for you, rather than having to settle for a fixed design.

I think that’s an important part of the service when you are investing a lot of money.

Although I didn’t have this treatment for cosmetic reasons, the fact that you have the freedom to change the look and feel of your teeth as you want is important.

At some dentists that I looked into, you had to choose a fixed design and had the choice out of 6 tooth colour options.

At TDC they really look at you and your mouth and they even took my personality into account.

You can change anything until it is exactly as you want it – tooth colour, shape – so you really get the teeth and smile you want. They are totally designed for you.’

My care at TDC Harley Street

‘When I went for my first consultation there was no judgement at all from Anthony or the team.

I found the TDC approach to be very considered.

I just wanted an end to pain and suffering, and to get it over and done with, and they recognised that. They weren’t initially sure whether they needed to remove all my existing teeth, but they analysed the scan, deliberated the best route and gave me options so I could decide.

I decided to have my remaining teeth removed and to have full upper and lower teeth restored on dental implants.

The care during treatment and the aftercare is really re-assuring – it really is your personal experience – 100%.

It didn’t feel like a conveyor belt just trying to treat as many people as possible, it was a very personal touch. They really listen to you.’

‘I was anxious about the surgery’

‘I was very anxious about the actual surgery; after all, I was having lots of teeth out, and having the implants placed on the same day.

I spoke to Nico, the anaesthetist, about my concerns – he made sure I was sedated the whole time and I was only aware of anything when they did the drilling, but there was no pain.

And afterwards there was much less discomfort than I was expecting. I took some painkillers for a couple of days then stopped altogether. I took Ibuprofen for some swelling and had a bit of bruising for a few days.’

My new teeth

‘When I saw my new teeth on the same day, I couldn’t believe it. I was absolutely gobsmacked.

I wanted a better version of my natural teeth, and that is what they gave me.

My new teeth suit my mouth, they are just wonderful.

It did take a bit of getting used to having the new teeth and building up confidence to bite and chew normally. It is a strange feeling, but you get used to them quickly.

I have just got my permanent teeth. They feel more refined, they feel smoother.

I am really happy as they look so natural, even though they are a lot whiter than my natural teeth.

I’ve told very few people that I have had the treatment, but I’ve been away on holiday twice since having my teeth done, and people have remarked what lovely smile I have.’

How my life has changed

‘I haven’t looked back.

Before coming to TDC, I just didn’t know what to do about the problems I was having with my teeth, and had worried about it for years.

It was an on-going worry in my life – if I had had a denture, I would have hidden myself away.

Now it is done, finished, over.

I don’t have to think about those problems anymore.

It is a huge relief to know I’m able to eat properly again – I can eat hot and cold foods without worrying – I can enjoy my gin and tonic, and I have a Magnum each evening!

Even with my temporary fixed teeth I could eat things I wasn’t able to eat before. I went on holiday to Madeira and could eat steaks and pizza just like my friends.’

‘I hadn’t expected how much confidence I would get’

‘What I hadn’t expected was how much confidence I would get – it is incredible.

Before, I just wasn’t very smiley; now I am beaming and grinning from ear to ear.

I wouldn’t say it has changed my personality, but I do feel I have more confidence.

Previously in photos I would grimace or turn my head to the side rather than smile and show my teeth – now I’m at the front!

It’s such a huge difference in a way I hadn’t contemplated. I had been motivated because I wanted to be able to eat normally but this as a real unexpected benefit.’

*Name changed at patient’s request.

Book your free, no-obligation consultation*

At TDC Implant Centres, we offer free, no-obligation consultations* at our two UK dental implant centres: London Harley Street and Folkestone. To book your no-obligation consultation, call 020 3553 6415 to speak with one of our friendly Patient Advisors.

*With TDC Smile in a Day (a technique sometimes referred to as Teeth in a Day or All on Four), the first fixed set of teeth is placed on the same day as dental implant surgery.

They remain in place, night and day like natural teeth, until they are exchanged for the final long-lasting set at a non-surgical appointment after about 3 months, once the bone has integrated with the implants.

This ensures a perfect fit with the newly settled gums and allows any requested refinements, ensuring the perfect aesthetics.

Robert F’s Smile in a Day

Robert Frost had his full lower jaw of teeth replaced with Smile in a Day dental implants at the TDC Implant Centre in London Harley Street.

My background

‘I am 72 and had been a heavy smoker since my youth.

I finally managed to give up in the year 2000 (a single session of hypnotherapy, in Harley Street, as it happens).

By that time the damage had been done – my teeth were in a bad way and my gums were receding.

My top teeth eventually became loose and were extracted in 2008 and replaced by a denture, which I still have.

My bottom teeth were little better and to retain them for as long as I could, the middle four were ‘bonded’ together.

Now and again one or more would ‘break loose’ and require visits to my ever-patient dentist. Meantime, my remaining teeth got gradually worse, and the gums further receded.

Each year that passed made me more and more depressed.

I was unable to eat many of the foods I had previously enjoyed, and I avoided chewing in a vain attempt to keep my remaining teeth in place.

My teeth looked awful, and I was embarrassed in company.’

I was convinced that nothing could be done for me

‘I had convinced myself that, because the gums had receded so much, any denture which I might eventually need would not stay in place due to bone loss and that I wouldn’t be suitable for dental implants. These thoughts made me both upset and irritable and I could not foresee any great future for myself.

Eventually I convinced myself that something needed to be done and so looked online for options.

TDC’s site came up and having read their ‘blurb’ and having got over the initial shock of the price (yes, it is expensive but ended up being one of the best investments I could have made for myself), I decided to go for an initial consultation – mainly to confirm my fears that bone loss would prevent treatment.

I did find other websites offering similar results but there was something that convinced me that if I was going to spend my savings on a way forward it should be ‘from the best’.

My initial consultation at TDC

‘I made my first visit to TDC Harley Street and was immediately impressed with Anthony’s positive approach to my case.

Professional and friendly, he led me through the procedures and allowed me ample time to talk through my concerns.

I was really put at ease and felt like they really did care.

A way forward – even with my bone loss

I followed up with the CT scan and was overjoyed on my next visit to be told that I could have treatment even with my bone loss.

From that point there was not much of a decision to be made – the expense was forgotten (to an extent) and replaced by the thought that a way forward was possible. I decided to go ahead.’

Surgery day – a whole new set of lower teeth

‘The day of the ‘operation’ came – the day when my dental implants and a full lower jaw of new teeth would be placed.

My wife was very concerned as I didn’t seem worried about the surgery as I am usually quite jumpy and tense when I have dental treatment, but at TDC I didn’t feel like that.

I knew exactly what was going to happen as it was all thoroughly explained.

I met Michael (Specialist Periodontist Dr Michael Zybutz, TDC’s Lead Surgeon) and Nico, the anaesthetist, as I had decided to opt for ‘conscious sedation’ which made the whole thing painless.

All aspects of the operation were brilliant. I was so impressed, everything was laid out and communicated well.

Yes, it was a long day, but I never felt anything other than confidence in the whole team.

I left with a whole set of fixed bottom teeth and a happier future to look forward to.’

After surgery

“After the surgery, my wife and I went back to the hotel where I ate a whole tub of ice-cream!

I had a small amount of discomfort as you would expect after a dental procedure, and a little bit of bruising for a few days afterwards, but nothing to worry about.

I’ve still got my first temporary teeth* and I’ll be ecstatic if my permanent set look like these!”

“The change to my life has been brilliant.”

‘The truth is, it has made a huge difference and I wish I’d made the decision to do it earlier.

Before having my implants at TDC, I’d have to choose food I didn’t have to chew if I went to a restaurant.

Now I can eat what I want, stuff that I haven’t eaten in years.

My outlook has changed.

I wake up in the morning and face life without continual worry about my teeth.

Subconsciously it always affected me.

And I think my wife is happy. The worry when my bonded teeth got loose made me a bit uppity – now she says I look a bit like a film star. That’s a bit of a boost!”

I wanted to keep it a secret – now I’m happy to talk about it!

‘One thing that had concerned me was friends finding out about that I had dental implants.

I had threatened my wife ‘on pain of death’ to keep the whole thing secret, such was my embarrassment about my teeth and dentures.

But as with all things, the secret got out and I realised that I wasn’t as upset as I thought I would be.

The end result was so good – my teeth looked so good – that I was absolutely fine when people asked me about it.

A better future to look forward to

And that is the thing; my confidence has been restored and my future looks so much improved.

I only wish I had made the decision many years earlier.”

You won’t regret it

“If anyone is considering Smile in a Day treatment at TDC I’d be very happy to have a word and share my experience.

I was 100% happy from start to finish.

The care at TDC is really professional and friendly. You won’t regret it.’

About TDC Smile in a Day

*With TDC Smile in a Day, your first fixed set of teeth is placed on the same day as your dental implants.

They remain in place, night and day like natural teeth, until they are exchanged for the final long-lasting set at a non-surgical appointment after about 3 months, once your bone has integrated with the implants.

This ensures a perfect fit with the newly settled gums and allows any requested refinements to ensure the perfect aesthetics.

Billy’s Smile in a Day

“I’d been wearing a top denture for the best part of ten years, and my bottom teeth weren’t good.

With TDC Smile in a Day, I got my perfect smile instantly – it was exactly what I was looking for.”

In June 2021, Billy* had full upper and lower jaws restored with Smile in a Day dental implants at the TDC Implant Centre.

My denture was uncomfortable

“There were multiple reasons why my teeth were in a very bad state.

Nine years ago, I had my upper teeth replaced with a full denture, and I disliked everything about it.

It wasn’t comfortable, and a real downside was that it wouldn’t stay in place, even when I first had it done and the fit is supposed to be perfect.

Denture glue only works for a certain amount of time, even when you take out the denture, clean it and apply more adhesive.

So, I could only eat when my teeth were held strongly enough in place. It’s not ideal for a night out, and I lived like that for 8 or 9 years.”

I needed to find another solution

“I realised that my remaining teeth (bottom jaw) were not in a good state, and I probably needed a lower denture too.

When I looked online, lots of people said that having a lower denture is even less comfortable.

I couldn’t imagine anything worse, so I started to look for another solution.

I was aware of the Smile in a Day** process (where dental implants and a first set of fixed teeth are placed on the same day), so I saved until I was in a position to get it done.”

Finding TDC Implant Centres

“I found TDC online.

I live in Peterborough, and I knew exactly where they were. I looked at the patient reviews and checked them out online. There was nothing to put me off, so I went in for a consultation with Martin (Dr Martin Zunde).

The consultation was perfect; I don’t have a bad word to say. They were honest and straightforward, and I didn’t feel worried about asking anything.

Although I’m not a very nervous patient, it is embarrassing when your teeth are in a very bad state, but I didn’t feel judged. They just told me my options.”

The day my implants and new teeth were placed

“I can’t remember much about surgery day. I remember reading a patient review saying they had no pain and time went really fast – and that is how it was for me.

I was totally comfortable and didn’t feel a thing. It was exactly what I was hoping for with sedation.

When I saw my new teeth for the first time that same day it was great.

I’d been wearing a top denture for the best part of ten years, and my bottom teeth weren’t good.

With Smile in a Day, I got my perfect smile instantly – top and bottom – it was exactly what I was looking for.

I’d been advised that there might be some bruising and swelling after my surgery, but I didn’t have anything at all, and I was really surprised how little bleeding there was. A small amount of bruising came out about 6 days after surgery, just a slight yellowing of my skin.

The only discomfort I had was when I lay down at night, so I took painkillers for a few days afterwards, but even that wasn’t bad.”

Eating after dental implant surgery

“When I first had my denture, it took a good couple of months to get used to eating with them, but eating with my new dental implants has been fine, like I’ve always had them.

I ate soft foods at the beginning like scrambled eggs, mince and chicken, and that suited me as those are the kinds of food I like to eat.

I was lucky that eating was never a really big problem for me, although I couldn’t bite into a burger or sandwich before and I can now! That is definitely an improvement!”

Living with my new fixed teeth

“The biggest difference since having Smile in a Day is the appearance of my teeth. People say they look really good.

The temporary teeth fitted great, but the final set are even better due to the impressions taken after my gums had settled after the surgery.

They look perfect and I am extremely happy with the end results.

Before, I didn’t smile properly as I didn’t want to show my teeth. I was self-conscious.

Now I have the confidence to give a big full smile.

I have a million-dollar smile!”

My experience at TDC

“Overall, everything about my treatment has been perfect. There was not a single thing wrong.

Clair (Patient Co-ordinator at TDC) was my first point of contact, and you can tell she really cares when she’s doing her job.

She really understands as she’s been through the process herself – that’s a rare thing.

She always kept me updated and informed and even worked around my shift patterns to accommodate me for calls and appointments.”

“I would 100% recommend TDC without a doubt”

“When I was doing my research, I did look at other companies for comparison. I looked at case histories, the process and the actual dentists and their credentials.

I knew straightaway that TDC were ideal for me.

Yes, the cost was a bit more expensive, but if you want something important done (like advanced dental surgery) it’s worth paying for the best. And being right on my doorstep in Peterborough was ideal!”

Book your free, no-obligation consultation*

We offer free, no-obligation consultations* at our two UK dental implant centres: London Harley Street and Folkestone. To book your consultation, call 020 3553 6415 to speak with one of our friendly Patient Advisors.

**About TDC Smile in a Day

With TDC Smile in a Day same day dental implants, (a technique sometimes referred to as Teeth in a Day or All on Four), the first fixed set of teeth is placed on the same day as your dental implants.

They remain in place, night and day like natural teeth, so there is no need to wear a removable denture during the healing phase (while the bone integrates with the implants). They are exchanged for the final long-lasting set after about 3 months at a non-surgical appointment .

This ensures a perfect fit with the newly settled gums and allows any requested refinements to ensure the perfect aesthetics.

*Name changed at patient request.

Magdalena’s Smile in a Day

“When I was 15 someone remarked that I had a crooked smile.
 From that moment, I just stopped smiling.

I just didn’t smile at all anymore – I just kept my mouth closed.”

For Magdalena, brought up in Poland and now living in England, that comment – along with a bad experience at an orthodontist – started a lifetime of problems with her teeth.

It affected her confidence and eventually her ability to eat the foods she loved.

“I started to avoid the dentist”

“When I was young, I used to look after my teeth and had always enjoyed going to the dentist.

But I am quite a serious person and that comment about my crooked teeth really affected me. Not only did I stop smiling, but I started to neglect my teeth and by the time I was 18, it became painful whenever I went to the dentist.

Eventually I felt so ashamed of showing them my mouth that I stopped going to the dentist altogether.

It became a cycle – I wasn’t looking after my teeth, but had also developed a dental phobia so I avoided going to the dentist for help.

Over time, I lost my back teeth, so couldn’t eat properly anymore. Then my two front teeth became wobbly.

My dentist tried to repair them by inserting posts and building them up, but they were still always wobbly.”

“My teeth affected my confidence and my ability to eat”

“I couldn’t bite into food because of my front teeth, or chew because of my missing back teeth.

I had to eat soft foods – and avoid lots of foods like fruit and nuts that I love.

I was always having to think about what I could eat.

And all of this really affected my confidence.

I always had a voice in my head saying to be careful, don’t smile, don’t show your teeth.”

“I even hid my teeth from my children”

“I was actually so ashamed of my teeth, that I kept them hidden from everyone – even my children.

I didn’t want them to see them as I didn’t want to be a bad example for them.”

Taking the decision to get dental implants

In 2020 Magdalena told her children that that she wanted to have dental implants to solve her problems and they encouraged her to do it.

“I planned to go back to Poland as I knew it would be cheaper there, but I was worried about what I’d do if I had any problems and if I had to keep going back.  So I decided to get them done in England.”

But Magdalena didn’t know how to find the right dental implant team for her – one that she could trust – especially as she was such a nervous patient.

“I found TDC through personal recommendation – Helen Few, who’d had her Smile in a Day treatment at TDC Harley Street.

Our daughters are friends, so I was able to talk to Helen about her own experience (she was also terrified of visiting the dentist before her TDC Smile in a Day procedure).

She recommended Michael and Anthony, I looked at the website with the patient stories, then I booked my consultation.”

My treatment at TDC

“My initial consultation was with Anthony. I took my daughter with me for emotional support as I don’t think I would have gone by myself!

I was afraid of the surgery – I was very nervous, but it went so smoothly. I had sedation – I don’t think I would have done it otherwise as I was so afraid.

I met the whole team and everyone was so nice – Nico, the anaesthetist was great, so lovely, and so was the nurse who looked after me.

At the end of the day, when Anthony showed me my new teeth in the mirror for the first time, it was like a shock. I couldn’t believe they were my teeth.

I had a small amount of bruising and a little bit of discomfort afterwards but, but I took the painkillers and was fine. I slept well.”

Learning to smile again

“I’ve now got my permanent teeth and they feel even better than the first fixed teeth that I got on surgery day. Anthony slightly adjusted the size and shape and they feel like natural teeth – I feel I can even talk better.

I’m learning to smile again as I didn’t smile for so many years. I stand in front of the mirror and practice.

I like myself and my smile when I look in the mirror – I like what I see.

I smile to myself all the time – that’s lovely.

I feel much more confident in myself.”

The changes in me

“There have been so many benefits to having my Smile in a Day dental implants – it’s like I’m myself again, thanks to my implants.

My soul is lighter – without worries.

I can eat without worrying as well – buying baby carrots in Marks & Spencer and being able to bite into them – I love them! I can eat carrots, apples – anything!

I am currently studying and have lectures online. Before I had my teeth done, I used to think about how to position myself on camera as I was embarrassed about my teeth.

Now I can relax – I smile, talk freely and can just be myself.

I just don’t have to think about my teeth any more – I can just be myself. It makes me feel free.”

“I am very grateful to TDC”

“Everyone at TDC was so professional. I feel they really took care of me just as they said they would.

I didn’t just feel like a patient – I felt like they really cared, that I was important – like being part of a family.

There was a real personal connection, and I am very grateful.

If anyone asked, I would really recommend TDC.”

Debbie’s Smile in a Day

Debbie’s* dental problems started a couple of years ago when her teeth started to loosen.

In October 2020 she had her full upper arch of teeth replaced on TDC Smile in a Day same day dental implants.

“I knew dentures were not for me”

“After my teeth started to loosen, two of my back teeth fell out. My dentist told me I needed to have a denture to replace the missing teeth, so he made me one to go at the back of my mouth.

I knew straight away that dentures were not for me. As soon as the denture was in my mouth I started to gag. I persevered but had to take it out to eat and it just made me miserable.

I looked into flexi-dentures as they clip into place and don’t cover the palate. My dentist made one for me, and that helped until the bridge on the other side of my mouth became loose, which meant I could no longer have a flexi-denture.

At that point, my dentist said my options were to go back to dentures or consider dental implants.”

How I found TDC

“My dentist recommended someone who could do dental implants, but I wanted to research for myself.

I’d remembered seeing TDC Implant Centres placing Smile in a Day implants on “Botched Up Bodies” and I managed to find the episodes online.

I looked into TDC and went for an initial consultation.

My husband really supported me – he said to go for it, that I had nothing to lose as he knew how miserable it was making me.”

“They kept their word – no sedation and no pain”

“I am a very anxious person and was very nervous about the surgery, but I decided not to have sedation as I wanted to be 100% aware of everything that was going on.

I went into the Harley Street centre at 8am, met with Michael (TDC Lead Surgeon Dr Michael Zybutz) who reassured me that even though I hadn’t opted for sedation, I would not be in any pain.

They kept their word. Michael numbed my mouth, and I did not feel a single bit of pain whatsoever.

After surgery when my dental implants were placed, Anthony (TDC Lead Dentist Dr Anthony Zybutz) was waiting for me and I rested whilst my first set of fixed new teeth were made.

That was the best thing – I went in with some teeth that morning and left with teeth that same day.”

Seeing my new teeth and smile for the first time

“I felt elated when I saw my new teeth for the first time, it was fantastic.

It was a shock to see that they looked so great, and they were only the temporaries.

My husband couldn’t believe it when he saw them. He was absolutely amazed and so was my son. Everyone said how great they looked.”

My experience at TDC

“The TDC Harley Street team were fantastic – everyone was very welcoming and reassuring throughout the whole process.

They made sure I was always comfortable and could call up at any time if I had any worries.”

“So pleased I had it done”

“Because my problems weren’t visible from the front, lots of people couldn’t understand why I’d had my teeth done.

But you couldn’t have known all the problems I was having just by looking at me, so no-one else really knew how my teeth were loosening and how I had to wear a denture.

For some people dentures work fine, but it just wasn’t for me.

I still feel young and I just couldn’t face living the rest of my years with a denture. Apart from the gagging, having to take them out to eat, all the cleaning and putting them in a pot at night.

And I feel a lot more confident when I’m mixing with other people now. Before, I used to try to distance myself because of my teeth.

I never thought about going abroad for treatment, but I do know people who went to other dentists for their implant treatment.

To be honest, I did consider other companies myself – but I really wanted to go to the best.”

*Name changed at patient’s request

Wayne’s Smile in a Day

Total Dentalcare (TDC) patient Wayne Brown completed his Smile in a Day same-day dental implant treatment in late 2019.

He now has a full set of new upper and lower teeth, securely fixed on dental implants.

“My implants have completely changed my life.  I am a new person.”

Not only that, his new smile won the award for the UK’s Best Dental Makeover at the 2020 global My Face My Body Awards.

Before treatment, Wayne had lived with severe gum disease for many years and found himself with loose teeth that were gradually falling out, and wearing a partial denture in his lower jaw.

“I had serious gum disease and I was losing teeth”

“I had problems with my gums that affected my lower teeth first, then affected my top teeth.

It was serious gum disease. My gums were receding which meant that my teeth were loose and falling out – I had lost all my back teeth.

I had to be careful about what I ate – I couldn’t eat things like crunchy apples and wasn’t able to chew meat.

And I couldn’t laugh and smile as much as I wanted to.”

Finding TDC Implant Centres

“It got to the point where my usual dentist advised me that I would eventually need to have all my teeth replaced.

We discussed my options, including full dentures – which I didn’t want – so I decided to look into things myself.

I heard an ad for TDC Smile in a Day when I was listening to LBC radio. I looked them up, read the information and patient reviews on their website, and booked my consultation at the Harley Street Centre.

“My experience at TDC was good from the start.”

“When I went for my initial consultation, Anthony looked at my teeth and, after I’d had the x-ray, he confirmed that I did need all my teeth replaced.

We talked through all the treatments I could consider and I decided that, although it wasn’t cheap, having Smile in a Day dental implants would be worth it.

I could keep trying to have individual teeth fixed, but that wasn’t a permanent solution and would be a waste of money.”

The day I got my smile back

“When it came to surgery day, I was nervous.

I arrived for 8am and they had explained that I would be there all day.

During surgery I was semi-awake as I chose to have sedation. The team were around me and they reassured me, and they listened to music.

I felt very comfortable and hardly felt a thing.

The only discomfort I felt was a bit the next day, but I took the medication they had given me, and it was all fine. My face was swollen for about a week and I stuck to soft food.”

Seeing my new teeth for the first time

“When I looked in the mirror at the end of the day, I felt confident – I felt better.

I felt my confidence come back, even though it was just the temporary (fixed) teeth.

I had the confidence to smile.”

Living with my new teeth and smile

“My permanent teeth (fitted about three month later after the healing phase) fit even better.

It took a little bit of getting used to the feeling of having new teeth, and my speech was a bit different for a bit, but now I don’t even realise I have them in.

Now I can eat, no problem – even crunchy apples – and with my front teeth.

I enjoy a full diet now, I can chew meat, just as if I had natural teeth.

I only told a few friends and family that I was having my teeth done. Some didn’t even notice as they look so natural, others asked me how my teeth looked so good!

For me the whole package is important – being able to eat and being able to smile.”

“I would definitely recommend TDC”

“At every stage of my treatment at TDC, I felt comfortable and reassured.

They told me how to look after my new teeth and I’ve not had one problem.

I’m happy to laugh and smile now.

If you have the money, I would definitely recommend TDC – the treatment is top notch.

Anthony has done a great job!”

Rosemarie’s Smile in a Day

“I feel like I’ve won £1 million on the lottery – I’ve never been happier in my life.

“I’d always been a bit nervous about going to the dentist; I had memories of when they used gas masks when I was a child. But I did manage to find a dentist that I liked.

I was a smoker for many years. I had jawbone loss and over time I lost my back teeth.

It shows if you have missing teeth when you smile.

I was using my front teeth to eat, and they were getting loose – I was getting really worried that they would fall out too. I was even having dreams about losing more teeth.

I couldn’t eat properly, and I was getting horrific nerve pain. I never take painkillers, but the pain made me feel really ill.

My own dentist told me that my only option was to have bone grafting due to the bone loss and then wear a removable denture. He actually did make three for me.

But I couldn’t bear the thought of having false teeth.”

Finding TDC Implant Centres

“I first heard about Dr Michael (Zybutz) years ago when he treated my ex-husband – he said at the time that Michael was the best and I always thought I’d like to go to him if I could. I thought he’d probably be out of my price range though.

I was prompted to actually go to TDC when I saw their Smile in a Day ad on TV.

I realised I needed dental implants, so I booked a Smile in a Day consultation with Dr Anthony (Zybutz) and I’ve never looked back.”

Surgery day

Rosemarie’s surgery for Smile in a Day full upper jaw replacement took place at the TDC Harley Street centre in November 2020.

“I was petrified on November 13th but I opted for conscious sedation during surgery and it was amazing! Time passed really quickly. I just remember music and telling the whole team that they are all geniuses!

I had absolutely no pain during the procedure and I didn’t need a single painkiller afterwards. They gave me antibiotics which I took to prevent infection.

And I didn’t have any bruising, just a tiny bit of swelling that soon went.”

“I love my new teeth”

“I just love my new teeth and smile!

I am 73 and they have changed my life. I look so much better, much younger.

But the biggest change is in my confidence.

And I can eat properly again, even though these are just my temporary teeth. They’ll be exchanged for my permanent set in a couple of months.”

“I’ve stopped smoking”

“I had been quite a heavy smoker, but I have stopped since I had my dental implant surgery.

Anthony explained that smoking can affect the healing process, so I had one last cigarette and that was it.

I’m really happy I’ve given up and it’s saved me lots of money!”

My care at TDC

“The care I received from everyone was unbelievable. They are brilliant. If it was out of 10, I’d give them 100!

They even sent me flowers after the procedure – I couldn’t believe it.

I would highly recommend TDC and I’ve told everybody about them in case they need implant treatment.

And if anyone is thinking of having treatment, they can speak to me.”

The majority our patients have at least one full set of teeth (upper jaw, lower jaw or both) restored.  If you would like to know more about the benefits of TDC Smile in a Day, or see if it could be the right solution to restore your smile and confidence, you can book your free consultation* by completing the form on this website, or by calling 020 3553 6415 to speak with one of our friendly, highly-trained Patient Advisors.

Kulli’s Smile in a Day

Kulli Karu was due to have Smile in a Day surgery to restore her full upper set of teeth in March 2020, but, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, her procedure was cancelled.

Eight months later, in November 2020, she was finally able to look in the mirror and see a beautiful new smile reflected back at her.

Calcium deficiency, gum disease and failing teeth

Originally from Estonia, Kulli grew up with strong, healthy teeth and regularly went to the dentist.

But after having her children she found she was suffering with gum disease and loose teeth.

With her natural tooth roots no longer supporting all her teeth, they became increasingly loose, wobbly and protruding. Kulli was having problems eating normally.

Her general dentist explained that she had gum disease, receding gums and her jawbone was worn down as she had significant bone loss. He replaced three teeth with dental implants but the bridge broke – and so did the replacement bridge.

Finding the right solution and implant dentist

Kulli started to research her options on the internet – her priority was finding a long-term solution and a dentist experienced with dental implants and with good reviews that she knew she could trust.

“I looked at lots of different dental companies.

It was very important to me that I could be totally confident that I was choosing the right dentist.

All the reviews for TDC were really good – they said were really experienced at the procedure and with great results. So I decided to go for an initial consultation for TDC Smile in a Day.”

My first impressions of TDC

“When I walked into the centre in Harley Street, I got a really warm and lovely welcome from everyone. I didn’t feel frightened or worried.

I had my consultation with Anthony (Dr Anthony Zybutz, TDC Lead Dentist), and everything was explained to me.

I was all booked for my Smile in a Day procedure, then everything had to be cancelled due to Covid. It was so disappointing.

But despite the practice having to close, Anthony was always available on the telephone to help me with the issues I had.

Being able to communicate directly with my own dentist at a time of need really re-assured me that TDC were the right dental team for me.”

The day I got my new smile

“Surgery day was absolutely lovely. I didn’t feel any nerves or fear.

First of all, Michael (Dr Michael Zybutz, TDC Lead Surgeon) came to speak with me and talked me through everything again.

I had sedation and it felt like time went so quickly. I remember hearing music and tapping my foot – I was even laughing.

There was no pain at all – you really can’t feel anything. It was peaceful.

When I was lying there, I was thinking: “Thank goodness, he’s giving me new teeth. He knows what he is doing. I won’t have to worry any more. I won’t have to wake up in the morning and wonder if my teeth are still there.”

It was such a happy moment when I saw my new teeth for the first time – I was so happy.

When everything was finished, I felt very well, I felt good. They gave me an ice pack as I was a bit swollen and by the time I got home, the swelling had almost completely gone.

I slept like a baby that night – no bruises and no pain. I even went out shopping the next morning!”

Smile in a Day has changed my life

“Before having Smile in a Day treatment I was always worrying about my teeth.

I still have my temporary fixed teeth, but everything is already better. They are so comfortable; I can eat with no problems and there’s no more bad breath.

I don’t have to worry any more.

And I’m always smiling.

My teeth look so good – I feel they’ve made me younger. People keep saying that they can’t believe that I had them done in one day!

And it’s wonderful to know that when I’m 70, I’ll still have beautiful teeth!”

My experience at TDC

“Everything people said about TDC in the reviews is true. They really are caring.

When my surgery had to be cancelled because of Coronavirus, Anthony got in touch to tell me not to worry and that they would look after me. They even sent me flowers after surgery.

Having TDC Smile in a Day was definitely the right decision for me.

It was costly, but sometimes you have to invest in yourself.

It’s a miracle that they did such a good job. I am so happy with everything.”

If you would like to learn more about the benefits of TDC Smile in a Day dental implants and how we could restore your smile, you can book a free, no-obligation consultation* at one of our two UK implant centres – London Harley Street and Folkestone in Kent.

Michael’s Smile in a Day

“A friend recommended Smile in a Day to me – I hadn’t even thought about dental implants.”

In March 2019, patient Michael Edwards had both his upper and lower arches of teeth restored on dental implants at TDC Implant Centres in Harley Street.

Receded gums due to medication

“I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1986 and have successfully managed the condition with medication ever since.

Unfortunately, a side-effect of the original drugs I was on was to make my gums recede. Despite regular trips to the dentist, another tooth would loosen every few weeks and sometimes they had to be extracted.

It mainly affected my top teeth. Luckily, they were towards the back, so I had a plate put in that was gradually added to. Eventually I had a plate put in to replace my missing bottom teeth too.

I struggled with my denture as it was always slipping, and I spent a fortune on false tooth glue which didn’t even work when I was chewing. I was constantly having to reapply it.

My job is very public facing – it involves chairing meetings and attending lots of public events.

So, having loose teeth was far from ideal and I knew I couldn’t go on like this for the next 20 years.”

TDC – Recommendation from a friend

“It was actually a friend who told me about TDC and Smile in a Day. He’d had his teeth restored at TDC Implant Centres in Folkestone.

He said he’d had his done and never looked back.

Before that, dental implants hadn’t even been on my radar as a solution.

I looked into it, including considering going abroad as it is much cheaper.

The problem was that you don’t get the personal service and you have to keep going back for multiple appointments. And if you have problems, what do you do?

I spoke to my local dentist who agreed that I should see specialists, so I went to see Anthony and Michael Zybutz at TDC.

Initially I was only going to replace my top teeth. Anthony said this could be done, but my bottom teeth were at angles and splayed at the back, so I decided it was best to get them all done.”

Having my Smile in a Day procedure

“I had to have some extractions and I don’t like needles – because my gums were receded I didn’t have a lot of gum and it was very sensitive. So I opted for conscious sedation.

It was an all-day dental implant procedure but I had no reason to worry at all – it all went perfectly.

I had no pain – nothing. Not on the day, or after.

It did feel a bit strange having new teeth in for the first time. When they were swapped for my permanent set, they made adjustments so the bite and fit was perfect.”

“I don’t think about my teeth any more”

“I don’t have to think about my teeth any more, whereas before I did. I used to worry about it.

But you do need to care for them as they are an investment.

It’s a lot more convenient than when I had dentures.

I just have to clean them normally, except I now use a waterpik.

I go for my hygienist appointments at TDC. I like sticking with the specialists who did the procedure and, being in the UK, I can just jump on a train and be there in two hours if I need to.

Nowadays, I go out a lot to eat and can enjoy my food. I don’t have to avoid chewy and hard foods like I used to.

I can choose steak, Granny Smiths and corn on the cob.

I love the sound of the crunch of a Granny Smith apple. It’s fantastic!

Now people say to me “You’ve got nice teeth and I say; “I know! Thank you!”

If you would like to learn more about the benefits of Smile in a Day same-day dental implant treatment and how the TDC team could help you regain a beautiful, secure smile, why not book your free, no-obligation consultation*?  Simply call 020 3553 6415 and one our Patient Advisors will be delighted to help you.

Rebecca A’s Smile in a Day

“At TDC, I didn’t feel judged. They didn’t make me feel bad. That means a lot.”

TDC patient Rebecca Acklin had been thinking about how to solve her dental problems for a very long time, and finally had her upper and lower jaw Smile in a Day dental implant treatment in December 2019.

“To be honest, I had neglected my dental hygiene over many years.

I had severe gum disease and underlying infections, so my teeth were in a bit of a state.

They were so loose, and I was getting very worried about losing my front teeth.

I was very self-conscious about meeting people and used to avoid going out.

It took me five years to build up the courage to do anything about it, and I thought ‘I’m not having another year like this’.

I heard the TDC ad on the radio talking about Smile in a Day, so I decided to take the plunge. I couldn’t have gone on for much longer.”

Why I chose TDC Smile in a Day

“I was so nervous going for my initial dental implant consultation, but when I got to TDC everyone was just so kind – I can’t tell you how important it was to me that they didn’t make me feel judged.

I knew my teeth were bad, but the people at TDC didn’t make me feel embarrassed.

I felt like they just wanted to help me – they are the experts, this is what they do, and they see people with problems like me all the time.

At TDC, it doesn’t matter who you are, what your background is; they look after you every step of the way.

They truly are so kind, from the first time you meet them to the day of surgery and the aftercare.

It’s a real team effort – from the dentists to the lovely dental nurses and the lady on Reception – everyone seems to care and take the time to look after you. They really do make time for you.”

Not all dentists are like TDC

“Before I went to TDC I did quite a lot of research. Everyone says they do dental implants, but they don’t have 25 years’ experience like TDC.

And the costs pretty much work out about the same.

And not everyone is as kind. I’d been to a local dentist and paid £300 for a consultation and scan. They said “ Yes, your teeth are rotten,” and made me feel embarrassed.

I was in a lot of pain from my back teeth, but they just sent me away without trying to help me. They never sent me a treatment plan, and didn’t even email to see if I was ok afterwards. I just felt that they were only interested in me if I was going to pay the money.

At TDC, it was different. When Anthony checked me at my first consultation, he could see I needed help.

He knew I was worried about losing teeth when I cleaned them, or that they would come out when they took dental impressions. So he splinted some very loose teeth together to make them more secure until I had my implants placed.”

Living with my temporary fixed teeth

Three weeks after Rebecca’s Smile in a Day procedure she says she feels like she is growing into her new teeth.

“I did have some swelling and bruising. Looking in the mirror, you look really different with new teeth!

My husband loves them! He loves them because he knows how unhappy I was before.

I don’t think he realized how bad things were before I had my new teeth or how much pain I was in.

And my children have asked why I didn’t have it done before – but I needed to build up the courage.”

My advice to anyone thinking about Smile in a Day

“It is life-changing. For me, having Smile in a Day dental implants wasn’t cosmetic, it was a medical need and I do feel so much better already.

Everyone makes their own choices, but if you are going invest in this treatment, do it at the best place possible.

And it’s not just for older people. I’m in my forties and I think there are lots of people like me who can be helped by Smile in a Day.

When you have bad dental problems, you often feel like people are looking at you and judging you.

TDC never make you feel judged. They are the nicest people in the world.”

David’s Smile in a Day

“It’s the greatest gift I have ever given myself – being able to laugh and smile again.”

In May 2019, David McLean was watching TV when he saw TDC patient Rebecca Webbon undergoing Smile in a Day dental implant treatment to restore her teeth, smile and confidence.

“On came Rebecca – she didn’t have the same story, but when she spoke about her problems there was enough in her story to resonate in me.

She struggled for years with her teeth as they affected her confidence and her ability to eat properly.

When she opened her mouth to smile and showed her new teeth – I was so happy for her.

I recognised the TDC logo in the background behind Michael and Anthony (Zybutz) and decided to take myself in hand, to at least go for the consultation.

That someone of Rebecca’s age and position could do this – I dialled the number straight away, and within a week I had my consultation.”

“I hated my teeth from a young age”

Originally from New Zealand, David came to England in his early twenties.

“I hated my teeth from a young age.

Aged 10, I had too many baby teeth and needed extractions. I heard the dentist discussing my teeth and saying that they weren’t worth spending money on and I never went back to the orthodontist.

I interpreted that to mean that I wasn’t worth it, which started a lifetime of feeling unworthy.

I had so many trips to dentists over the years, but only when I really needed to go for crowns and extractions, and each visit was filled with fear.

I only had one straight tooth in my head, the rest were all crooked and ugly.

I wouldn’t smile widely because people would see the gaps.

I really wanted a nice smile. I thought; “You can do this!” and tried to have teeth straightening treatment.

I paid a lot of money to have moulds made, then was told it wasn’t going to work for me as my teeth were not strong enough.

That took me straight back to my childhood, and knocked me back, thinking that it’s not for me.”

Realising that self-care is so important

Eventually, with lifestyle impacting on his well-being and teeth, David could no longer chew on his back teeth.

“They were in such a bad state that I knew I had to do something about it.

I considered going abroad and even had two consultations, but I just felt confused as their approaches were so different. I realised that I wanted to be on home turf.

I had come to realise that self-care is so important and one of the things that you need to look after most is your teeth – but I thought that nothing could be done for me.

So, seeing Rebecca on TV was the push that I needed.”

My consultation at TDC – “I felt ashamed, but immediately at ease”

“I thought I’d have to be sedated going to my initial consultation, but I felt almost calm.

I had looked at the website and read the patient testimonials and had started to believe that there was a way for me to do this. It gave me the courage.

I was ashamed to show my mouth, but the second I met Anthony I was at ease and felt I was in safe hands. I was honest with my story and he put my mind at rest.

I fully understood the process and knew that if other people who were as afraid as I was could do it, so could I.

Everything TDC has told me, from Day 1, has been spot on.”

The day I got my new smile

“On my treatment day, Michael (TDC lead surgeon and specialist periodontist) sat with me and talked me through every step of the day ahead. I just wanted to get on with it!

I was nervous but totally at peace with my decision.”

Life since TDC Smile in a Day

“Having my teeth and smile restored has been completely and utterly life-changing.

I wish I had been able to do it years ago. I have had to get used to having a full set of teeth again, learning to eat properly and it has taken a bit of time to learn how to smile naturally.

I spend a lot of time just smiling now – I just smile all the time. That is 100% to do with my new teeth – it has made me a happier person.

I feel much more open-minded towards everything. In fact, a week after having my temporary fixed teeth placed, an old friend rang and invited me to Australia.

I mentally composed a polite refusal then realised that I had new teeth and could do it. I went, and it was the best two weeks I’ve had in many years.”

“It was worth every penny I paid”

“I had always had tooth envy and knew that if I could change one thing about me, my teeth were top of the list.

I now feel confident and relaxed.

I would recommend TDC and Smile in a Day without hesitation. 100%.

I’m actually a very private person, but if sharing my story can help someone who felt like me, and who felt that nothing could be done, I am happy to talk about it. I have surprised myself.

It’s interesting how in life you know when the moment is right.

I was spurred on by Rebecca.

I’m going to write her a letter to say thank you for motivating me to act – I’d love to shake her hand.”

Robert’s Smile in a Day

“I had loose teeth, receding gums and difficulty eating hard foods.  As soon as I started to lose my front tooth, that was the point of no return.  I had to have dental implants”.

TDC patient Robert Reeve wanted to make sure that he took time to find the right solution, and the right dental team, to solve his worsening dental problems.

“I heard the ad for TDC Smile in a Day on LBC and that was the attraction – that I could go in for implant surgery and come away on the same day with teeth.

I didn’t want dentures and I didn’t want implant treatment that was a much longer process.  Smile in a Day was the solution.

But I did a lot of research before I made my decision.  I looked at the TDC website, read the case studies and watched the videos.

I researched other companies too, to see which was the best one for me.  And I looked at the options of going abroad due to the cost of dental implants.  But the reassurance of being in the UK if anything went wrong, and getting the service, that was important to me.

Harley Street has a reputable name, TDC have a reputable name, so I thought: “It’s the place to be.”

The first time I went for my consultation at TDC I was looking for reassurance and knowledge.

I was at a point where my teeth were in such a poor condition that they were going to fall out anyway, but it’s still a big decision to make. And I was concerned that I wouldn’t be suitable.

I asked a lot of questions and I even came back on a second occasion for more reassurance. All my options were fully explained.”

The procedure

“Although I’m not really a nervous patient, I was slightly apprehensive on the day of surgery, but I met my surgeon, my anaesthetist and the whole team. Everyone was very friendly and professional.”

As Robert was having both his upper and lower teeth restored, Dr Michael Zybutz placed the implants in both jaws, and later the same day Robert was fitted with full sets of temporary fixed teeth that stayed in place night and day during the healing period.

“Obviously they were the temporary teeth on the day, but I was really happy – I was impressed.  I could literally walk away with a smile.

I walked in one morning and walked out with a full set of teeth – top and bottom.  So it can be done in a day! I’m proof of that.”

And three months later Robert’s temporary teeth were exchanged for his final, permanent teeth at a non-surgical appointment, ensuring a perfect fit once his gums had settled.

“I go round smiling now!”

“When you meet someone, the first thing they do is look at your teeth and facial shape – and when you have teeth problems you tend not to give a great smile. I used to worry about what people thought of my teeth.

Now I tend to smile a lot! I go round smiling – in every photograph I see, I’m smiling now!

My friends and family were shocked, even a bit jealous, as they knew what my teeth were like before. None of them wants to stand next me in photos when I’m smiling!”

Positive life changes

“There’s nothing now that I can’t eat. Sweetcorn used to be definitely off the menu for me, now nothing’s a challenge.  I could have eaten solid food on the first day, but I took it easy and worked my way up to crunchier, harder food. I love my steak!

Looking back, it was definitely worth having Smile in a Day treatment.  Dental implants cost is not cheap, but this is your life, your future.  Sometimes there’s no price to put on that.

And then there’s the eating – do you want to spend your life eating soup?!  It’s worth it.

I can sum up TDC in one word: “Excellent”. The care was fantastic, I couldn’t have asked for anything more.”

If you would like to see how Smile in a Day could help to restore your teeth and smile, you can book your free consultation* here or by calling 020 3553 6415.  We have TDC Implant Centres in Harley Street and Folkestone.

Tina’s Smile in a Day

“Before I had my implants I didn’t like how I looked. I didn’t like my smile. I literally had nightmares about my teeth falling out. I felt scared.”

Tina Cooke’s dental problems started when she sucked her thumb as a child. Combined with gum disease, her protruding teeth just got worse and worse. And after being hit with a cricket ball in her face, her teeth were further loosened on one side of her mouth.

“After that my teeth got weaker and weaker. It was horrible.

I wanted to laugh and smile naturally, but the fact that my teeth didn’t look so presentable, it kind of made me not want to show the real me.”

Over time her gum disease worsened: “My gums used to bleed, they’d bleed a lot, especially when I brushed my teeth. I‘d wake up with blood residue on my mouth.”

“I felt embarrassed, knowing you have a deformity, having to show it to people.”

Looking for a lasting solution

Tina had contacted other dentists and even visited her local dentist who told her that she would need to have all her teeth out and to wear dentures. “I went home and cried and cried.”

“Then I saw an advert for TDC on Facebook: “I thought “Oooh! Smile in a Day! That sounds cool! I Googled TDC and visited the website. I viewed the testimonials and rang up for a consultation.

I met Anthony and he was patient. He let me speak, to explain how I had got to this stage, and he was very reassuring. That really made me feel very comfortable.

He could obviously see what my problem was, but he asked me to tell him my main reason for coming for the consultation. It took me a while to say the words: “I don’t like my smile.”

I came away from TDC and just thought “Yes!” It just felt right.

I decided to go that route – to have dental implants.”

How Smile in a Day has changed Tina’s life

Tina had her TDC Smile in a Day procedure in 2015.

“Before I had dental implants I was sociable, but as my teeth got worse I had become less sociable. I‘d say yes when people asked me to go out, but I’d make up excuses not to go.

Since I‘ve had my teeth done I feel more alive. I have much more confidence in myself, I‘m able to talk to people more – I don’t cover my mouth or turn my head away now.

I’m a person who likes to smile a lot – any little thing, I’ll be showing teeth. I laugh at the silliest things as it makes other people feel good.”

And it’s a real bonus being able to enjoy food again.

“I love apples – when you bite one and get that crunch. I’d missed that! I’d missed the sound. And crusty bread!”

Getting real Tina back

“In the morning when I get up to go to the bathroom, I’ll see myself in the mirror and think “Oooh, is that you Tina?! You’re looking good today!”

“Once a person has a good smile, they radiate more confidence. That’s me for sure.”

If, like Tina, you would like to find a permanent solution to your dental problems, book your free consultation* or calling 020 3553 6415. We have TDC Implant Centres in Harley Street and Folkestone.

Glenda’s Smile in a Day

“In just a few hours I’d come from painful, falling-apart teeth to something that really look completely different. Amazing.”

Following a recommendation from her dentist, Glenda Foster had her full set of upper teeth restored at TDC Implant Centres in Harley Street in 2016.

“Even though I’d been to the dentist every six months all my life, I’d had so many problems and complications over the years – with wisdom teeth, root canals, having crowns done and replaced.

And right at the front I had 2 baby teeth that weren’t removed. So, when they fell out in my forties, I had to have a denture.”

Glenda found that her dental problems increasingly affected her day to day life.

“My top teeth were so difficult to eat with and, more importantly, I was obviously “sissing” as people couldn’t properly hear my name when I spoke on the phone.

I just made a decision that I needed to do this for the sake of my everyday life.”

She came to TDC Harley Street to have her consultation with Dr Anthony Zybutz.

“Anthony was very good at explaining. He was caring, and confirmed that what I thought had to be done should be done. Plus, I was really pleased that TDC were able to do the tooth implant procedure without sedation as I wanted to be awake during surgery.

Not being able to eat, not being able to talk properly – Smile in a Day dental implants were just the best option for me.

Surgery day

“It was done in a day. It was just great. It went smoothly from start to finish.

I arrived at midday – I had afternoon surgery as I was just having my upper teeth done – I went alone but was picked up to go home about 8pm.

I’ve had surgery before where it’s taken a couple of hours for a single tooth, so to have the whole set done in 3 or 4 hours and get some teeth to come home with was great.

Even though they were just the temporary teeth they still looked really good. I couldn’t believe that the temporary (fixed) teeth were so similar to the permanent ones that were placed three months later.”

A change for the better

“My day to day life is the same as before except that I’m no longer in pain, and I can eat and speak properly. And people can understand what I’m saying. Before treatment everything was so wobbly or painful or difficult to eat with – afterwards it was just such a transformation.

I have more confidence when I eat now, and certainly I can eat nuts and apples and things I couldn’t eat before with my top teeth.

I never did it for cosmetic reasons, although it looks much better for people speaking to me. It’s a bonus that it looks so good.”

Planning to have new bottom teeth

Glenda is now planning to have her bottom teeth restored with TDC Smile in a Day.

“My lower teeth are becoming more and more of a problem and I’d have to spend a lot of money getting them sorted out with root canals and crowns that might not even be successful, so I feel I just want to go ahead and get my bottom teeth done.”

A personal investment

“It is a financial consideration, and I’m not someone who goes out and spends a lot of money on clothes or eating out.

Having my top teeth done was a one-off for me, and doing it again for my bottom teeth is something very special. But I feel it’s your everyday life, and what’s the point if you can’t carry on being fairly normal as you get older?

I never thought about going abroad. You hear about people doing different things and having complications, and you just feel you want to have it done properly.

Michael and Anthony are a great team being brothers – they instinctively work so well together as surgeon and aesthetic dentist. I could feel how smooth the liaison was with my treatment.

Everybody at TDC has been fantastic. Very caring. Each person understands their role in the procedure, and the aftercare is just as good as the consultation and treatment.

You feel like you’re in the right hands.”

If, like Glenda, you would like to find a permanent solution to your dental problems or learn more about how TDC Smile in a Day benefits people with loose and missing teeth, book your free consultation* here or call 020 3553 6415. We have TDC Implant Centres in Harley Street and Folkestone.

Jonathan Winton’s Smile in a Day

“It’s about priorities, and I was investing in my health”.

Pharmacist Jonathan Winton had his double arch Smile in a Day treatment in 2015 after hearing a radio ad for TDC Implant Centres on LBC.

“I had become increasingly concerned as my teeth began to loosen over time. I’d lost a few teeth and was gradually losing more, one by one,” says Jonathan.

“I always worried about eating certain foods. I had to avoid hard fruits and I struggled to eat steak.

Eventually it become unmanageable and I knew my teeth needed replacement. I really wasn’t happy”.

So, after hearing the radio ad, Jonathan made an enquiry and booked a consultation with TDC Lead Dentist, Dr Anthony Zybutz at the Harley Street centre.

“I came out feeling really pleased that I’d had the consultation, and that it was the right treatment for me.

I knew I wanted it done. I didn’t feel the need to look at other companies – I felt so comfortable that I just felt it was right. They really looked after me.”

Teeth in just one day

“I hadn’t realised that it could all be done in a day (the implant placement and a full set of fixed temporary teeth) until Anthony told me.

On the day of surgery, I went in early in the morning and waited to be picked up in the early evening.”

Living with new teeth and a new smile

“What really surprised me was the difference made to my life. There’s no more pain.”

Jonathan also found that the problems he’d previously had with eating had disappeared.

“I now eat a couple of bags of apples a week! I can eat everything I want, whereas I was so worried before.

And I was really surprised by the change in my energy levels.

I’d go to work early and felt like I could work all night and all day. I don’t know if it was because I no longer had infections, but I no longer felt so tired. My energy levels really went up.”

Renewed confidence

“I smile more now,” says Jonathan, “and I feel more confident at work when I’m facing the public every day.

It is an expensive treatment, but it is worth it – like an investment in a good car. It’s about priorities, and I was investing in my health.”

Rebecca’s Smile in a Day – as seen on TV

“My husband says I haven’t stopped smiling. I can’t help it – I hadn’t smiled for twenty years!”

These are words that TDC patient Rebecca never thought she’d hear herself say. But in May 2018 she was seen having her smile restored by Drs Michael and Anthony Zybutz on life-transformation TV show “This Time Next Year”.

“After years of misery caused by loose, crumbling and missing teeth, I got a whole new set of teeth and a beautiful, natural-looking smile – on one day.”

“Thanks to Michael, Anthony and the wonderful team at TDC who performed their Smile in a Day procedure, it was possible.”

Many years of dental problems

Visits to the dentist were not a frequent thing when Rebecca’s grew up in America and she developed a real fear of the dentist’s chair after bad experiences as a child. Problem teeth were simply extracted, and she found herself as an adult in constant dental pain and embarrassed to smile.

“I couldn’t chew. I couldn’t eat. I didn’t smile.

I was just miserable. When I went out, I couldn’t find anything to eat on the menu unless it was soup.”

Not only did Rebecca’s social life and smile disappear, she also became concerned about her health.

“Nutritionally, I didn’t feel like I was eating very well at all, and it was affecting my well-being”.

“Professionally, it wasn’t great either. I have a successful catering business, often catering for weddings and big occasions. My teeth made me feel so self-conscious that I wouldn’t smile. I felt really bad as it looked like I wasn’t sharing in the happiest day of our bride’s lives.”

Finding TDC Implant Centres

After consulting several dentists who said nothing could be done, Rebecca had almost given up hope – until she saw Dr Anthony and Dr Michael on Channel 5’s Botched Up Bodies.

She watched them help people who, just like her, had suffered as a result of poor dental work, anxiety about visiting the dentist and dental neglect.

She saw how they could restore people’s teeth, smiles and self-confidence in a single surgical visit.

And she was reassured by TDC’s reputation for successfully treating the most challenging cases, including people with extreme bone loss. Rebecca felt she had finally found the right dental team for her.

“I immediately wrote down Anthony’s name, but it took me six years to pluck up the courage to go and see him for a consultation.”

“Anthony may be the only dentist, or even doctor, that actually listened properly. His total professionalism made me feel so comfortable. None of the team thought I was being silly.”

Getting her smile back – in just one day

Having used a cone beam scanner and a 3D printer to make a perfectly accurate replica of Rebecca’s jaws prior to surgery, Dr Michael Zybutz, TDC’s Lead Surgeon and a Specialist Periodontist, knew exactly where he was placing the implants that would act as the tooth roots for Rebecca’s new teeth.

On the day of surgery, he extracted Rebecca’s remaining loose teeth, removed any infection and placed four implants in each of her jaws.

A few hours later his brother, Principal Aesthetic Dentist Dr Anthony Zybutz, placed a full set of fixed upper and lower teeth on the implants, and Rebecca was able to see her new teeth and smile for the first time.

“It was amazing and very emotional. I just couldn’t get over how natural my new teeth looked.

My husband was there as I looked into the mirror and he couldn’t believe it!

To walk in at 8 in the morning with my awful loose and missing teeth and then leave, hours later, with my smile and teeth totally restored – I never thought it could be possible.

And because the temporary fixed teeth are securely fixed in your mouth, I didn’t need to wear a removable denture before my final, permanent set of teeth were fitted a few months later”.

Life with her new smile

”My family could not believe it. I mean really could not believe it”, say Rebecca. “Everyone was like, “You look so different!”

I can chew meat, I can chew crusty bread. My face has changed shape – I look different.

I never wore lipstick before. I never had lips to wear lipstick! Now I can laugh and smile with my clients without feeling self-conscious. I’d avoided being in photos for years and now I can’t stop taking selfies!”

Describing TDC and Smile in a Day

“I really don’t think anyone else could have done what Michael, Anthony and their team have done for me. They are just the best at what they do.”

“I would describe TDC Smile in a Day as a bloody amazing experience! It’s given me the confidence to be who I used to be.”

If, like Rebecca, you would like to get your smile and your quality of life back, book your free consultation* by clicking here or by calling 020 3553 6415. We have TDC Implant Centres in Harley Street and Folkestone.

Rebecca’s Smile in a Day treatment was shown on Episode 4 of “This Time Next Year.”

Lynda’s Smile in a Day

“I just knew that I didn’t want something that I had to take out at night.”

Lynda Moore had always hated anything medical, so avoided contact with doctors and dentists, only visiting the dentist when it was a real emergency.

Her teeth had deteriorated over a long period of time and, having had eight teeth removed, she was given a small partial denture. But the partial denture was loose and uncomfortable, so Lynda didn’t ever wear it.

Eventually, some of her front teeth started to feel loose and began to move. She knew she had to find a solution – not only was she struggling with loose and missing teeth, it was painful.

So, despite feeling anxious, she plucked up the courage and made an appointment to see a local dentist who offered cosmetic dentistry.

“All my teeth needed to come out”

“I was really shocked when I was told that I had gum disease and all my teeth needed to come out. I had no idea that they were that bad. I felt belittled.”

But a week later Lynda went back to discuss treatment options, which were:

1. For Lynda to have all her teeth removed. She would live with no teeth for about a month whilst the swelling went down, then she would be fitted with a temporary denture. (Also known as “immediate dentures,” these are false teeth that can be placed as soon as your teeth have been extracted). This was the option recommended to Lynda.

2. To have all her teeth extracted and to be fitted immediately with a temporary denture, which would require repeated visits to the dentist to have it adjusted. At a much later date, there was the option for a clip-in denture to be fitted, at a cost of £15,000 – a high cost for a treatment that Lynda really didn’t want.

“I was in quite a state. I knew I needed to do something, but I didn’t know what to do.

For me it wasn’t about the money. I just knew that I didn’t want something that I had to take out at night.

I booked an appointment to see an NHS dentist, but I had to wait five weeks. That gave me time to think.”

Discovering the solution at TDC

“For a couple of weeks, I kept looking at the internet and I kept coming back to TDC because I liked the pages on their website and reading the stories. They looked like the place I wanted to go. So I researched everything I could about TDC, even checking them out at Companies House.”

Then one evening in May 2018, Lynda got a call from her sister telling her to watch primetime TV show ‘This Time Next Year’.

“There was a lady on there having her smile transformed in a day with dental implants. I watched it and knew that’s what I wanted to get, so I discussed it with my husband – I knew exactly how that lady felt.”

“But I didn’t realise at the time that the transformation on TV was actually being done by TDC! When I found out it really could be done in a day (implants and a full set of fixed teeth), I couldn’t believe it.

The moment you meet Anthony (Zybutz) you know you’re in safe hands. I was worried that they’d say there was nothing they could do for me, but they were wonderful and really understood.”

“Life-changing isn’t the word”

Today Lynda has a full set of upper and lower dental implants, and a beautiful new smile, and says “life-changing isn’t the word.”

“I really didn’t realise how much confidence I’d lost over the years. I used to think about my teeth at night, and again first thing in the morning. I don’t have that any more. No more dull pain. I feel healthier, and you can interact with people more.”

“We’ve got tickets for Wimbledon. I hope the camera goes on us as I’m going to give a big smile!”

Graham’s Smile in a Day

“My teeth had always been a problem”, says Total Dentalcare (TDC) patient Graham Barrow.

“They were crooked, difficult, crumbling and had gradually fallen out. I got to the point where I had two partial dentures.“

Seeking help was a big step for Graham who hadn’t cleaned his teeth for 20 years without bleeding.

But having his procedure at TDC helped him overcome his life-long fear of sitting in the dentist’s chair.

“Prior to coming here, I was pathologically phobic about going to the dentist” he says.

“It was a wonderful day. I wasn’t just coming in to have a procedure, pay my money and go – they really wanted me to have a good experience, and that came through across the whole day.”

‘You will get the best treatment there is’

Eighteen months later, Graham is really enjoying life.

He has lost weight, got fit through walking and never bores of hearing people tell him how fantastic he looks.

Making the decision to have TDC Smile in a Day same day implants gave Graham a whole new lease of life.

“I have reinvigorated a lot of things I do in my life.

Absolutely, unequivocally, the tipping point for that whole process was coming here and getting my teeth done.”

“If you are serious about getting this done, come here.

You’ll get the best treatment there is.”

Helen’s Smile in a Day

“It’s just like a whole new me. It’s nice to see someone smiling in the mirror.”

TDC patient Helen Few had her Smile in a Day treatment at the Harley Street centre. She is now full of renewed confidence and loves her beautiful new teeth and smile.

Years of dental problems

But it wasn’t always like that. Aged 18, Helen fell and broke several of her teeth, an accident that would lead to years of severe dental problems and a fear of the dentist.

After her fall, her teeth were painful and, from then on, she didn’t really look after them. Several teeth had to be extracted as they were rotten, and she ended up with a dental plate.

“I was just so self-conscious,” she recalls.

Helen’s bad experiences led to extreme anxiety about going to the dentist throughout her adult life.

“I’d cry all the way to the dentist before my appointment and then I’d take about 5 minutes walking round and round the chair before I could sit down,” she remembers.

“I couldn’t even take my kids to the dentist. I was that scared.”

Taking the step to her new  smile

Eventually Helen knew she had to do something, but her own dentist said he couldn’t help her. He recommended coming to TDC Implant Centres to see if anything could be done.

She booked her consultation at the Harley Street centre and took the first step of a life-changing journey that would end with the beautiful new smile she had dreamed of for years.

The first consultation

Helen’s initial consultation was with TDC Lead Dentist, Dr Anthony Zybutz (left).

She says she immediately knew she was in the right place as she felt so reassured by the calm and patient approach of the whole TDC team.

“I sat here and cried for 40 minutes before they managed to get me to say anything. To them it wasn’t silly, and they made me feel so relaxed.”

Surgery day

Helen had a full set of implants and her fixed temporary teeth fitted all in a single surgical visit. She arrived in the morning with painful, loose and missing teeth and left hours later with secure, natural-looking teeth – and a beautiful smile.

And, as the temporary teeth remain fixed in the mouth until the final, permanent teeth are placed a few weeks later, there was no need to wear a denture during the healing phase.

Living with her new smile

Helen says that everything is different now that she has teeth that look, feel and function just like natural teeth, and she can smile with confidence.

Looking back, it is still quite emotional to think about the years when she couldn’t eat properly and felt so self-conscious about her teeth and plate that she covered her mouth with her hand.

“I’ve changed totally. I’ve got so much more confidence in myself. It’s just like a whole new me. It’s nice to see someone smiling in the mirror.”

Plus, she is no longer nervous of coming to the dentist and even looks forward to her maintenance appointments.

“The girls on reception are amazing. It’s like coming to see a friend rather than coming to see a dentist,” she says.

If you would like to talk to one of our Patient Advisors about how the TDC Smile in a Day same-day implants could help you restore your smile, simply call 020 3553 6415 or request your free consultation* here.

Ruth’s Smile in a Day

Ruth Bruce had her full upper arch treated with TDC Smile in a Day same day implants in Spring 2016.

After many years of dental problems, she was in pain from constant infections and was very self-conscious about her appearance. She lacked confidence and felt like her life was on hold.

“I didn’t go out for three years, apart from work,” recalls Ruth.

Ruth had looked into dental implant options before but finally decided to book a consultation at the Folkestone practice when she heard the TDC Implant Centre ad on the radio. It was a decision that changed her life.

“It was the best thing I ever did.”

“I would recommend it to anyone!”

“All my fears were laid to rest at that first consultation,” she says.

“The TDC dentists said I was a complex case and originally were hoping to save some of my teeth, but in the end it was decided that the Smile in a Day treatment was the best option for me.”

Now Ruth loves the way she looks, smiles without covering her mouth and is loving life again.

“My life has changed completely” she says. “I can go out. I’ve got so much confidence. I can eat what I want. It’s just fantastic.”

“I would recommend it to anyone.”

Fiona’s Smile in a Day

Like many people who seek help at TDC Implant Centres, Fiona* had lived with dental pain for years and, as the pain got progressively worse, she just treated it with painkillers.

“I’d had really bad experiences with dentists,” she says “so I just put off getting treatment. In fact, one of the dentists has since been struck off.

“I really did have a high level of fear, I was a very nervous patient.”

Botched dental treatment

In her early twenties, Fiona was given a dental bridge after having an abscess on her front teeth. Then, 18 years later, one of the teeth chipped and she was sedated during treatment to have it repaired.

She woke up to find that all her front teeth had been removed.

Her only option was to wear a partial denture. “It was only meant to be temporary, but I had it for ten years. It was a horrendous experience.”

Seeking help at TDC

After seeing ads for TDC Smile in a Day on ITV and on Facebook, Fiona decided to get in touch and came to see Dr Anthony Zybutz for an initial consultation.

“I was very self-conscious,” she recalls “but they didn’t make me feel judged. From Reception up, I couldn’t believe how comfortable they made me feel.”

Fiona’s Smile in a Day treatment

In January 2018, Fiona had her Smile in a Day same-day implant procedure at TDC Harley Street – a full upper jaw restoration and three single implants placed in her bottom jaw.

“I didn’t feel a thing, I couldn’t believe it.

I’d been worried that I would be left toothless for months if I had implants, but I left with fixed teeth on the same day, and I don’t have to wear a removable denture before my permanent teeth are fitted.”

A life-changing outcome

“I feel absolutely brilliant now, and my confidence has soared. It’s made my life so much better – I can eat well and I can smile again – and that’s with my temporary teeth.

“I don’t have to think about taking adhesives for my denture on a night out.”

Having this treatment at TDC has changed my view on dentists. Dr Anthony wanted everything to be perfect – the dedication and attention to detail was amazing.”

• Patient name changed for privacy

Janet’s Smile in a Day

Everything changed for Janet Payne after she decided to come to TDC implant Centre to have Smile in a Day dental implants.

Not only did she leave the discomfort and embarrassment of dentures behind her, her quality of life changed beyond recognition.

“I hated it when I looked in the mirror, my plate made me feel ancient and self-conscious, and I always used to cover my mouth when I was talking.”

Janet says her experience as a patient at TDC was “first rate” and far more than just another dental implant treatment.

“I felt like they were concerned about me as a person – they wanted to make it as good as possible, and the aftercare was fantastic.”

“Having my teeth done was the trigger to a happier life”

Today Janet is fitter, healthier and more active than ever before – and she smiles a lot!

She exercises, goes to the gym and looks after her diet. “My confidence has just gone up and up and inspired to me to look after myself better.”

“I’ve actually lost nearly four stone and having my teeth done was the trigger.”

“I do all sorts of things now that I didn’t do before” she says. “I like myself better, I like the way I look better, so it did change my life.”

John’s Smile in a Day

John Loach hadn’t been to the dentist for 30 years and had severe tooth loss when he came to the Harley Street TDC Implant Centre.

There were only a few teeth remaining in his top jaw, his ill-fitting partial denture meant he could only eat very soft food and he felt incredibly self-conscious.

John wanted a new set of teeth so that he could eat whatever he liked and socialise without feeling embarrassed.

But, like so many people, he was very nervous about going to the dentist.

It took a lot of courage to take the first step and pick up the phone to TDC and speak to one of our trained Patient Advisors.

“I was terrified of having the dental implants done, and really scared of sitting in the dentist’s chair,” he admits.

John also faced another challenge: he’d been a very heavy smoker for over 40 years and would need to give up for good before having the treatment.

Having tried to stop smoking many times before, this time he managed to quit successfully and got his Smile in a Day implants in early 2016.

“I don’t know what all the fuss was about!”

“Looking back, I don’t know what all the fuss was about, I really don’t,” he says.

“I can now eat any type of food without fear of losing more teeth, and I can smile and talk to people without feeling awkward.”

John says his life has been totally transformed ‒ not only have all his dental problems been solved, but he’s happier, healthier and a lot more confident.

“I can’t recommend the TDC team and my dental implants enough,” he says.

“They’re truly life-changing.”

Sylvanna’s Smile in a Day

“Anthony gave me a mirror and said “smile”. It was unbelievable!”

Before having her Smile in a Day treatment, Sylvanna had suffered for years with periodontal disease, although it wasn’t diagnosed until she became concerned about her loosening teeth.

“It was horrendous,” says Sylvanna. “I couldn’t eat certain foods. I started losing teeth, had severe bone loss and couldn’t smile, certainly not with friends or others outside my family. Eventually I would have lost all my teeth, no doubt about it.”

“It really affected my social life. I would always think twice about accepting invitations and make excuses not to go out, especially if people would be taking photos.”

“My daughter getting married was the push I needed to sort it out”

Sylvanna knew she had to do something when her daughter Stephanie decided to get married.

“It was the push I needed to sort it out and actually investigate doing something about it.”

“Stephanie is not only my only daughter, she is my only child.  It was her big day and I didn’t want her to be worrying about me. I needed to feel comfortable and not be thinking about the photos.”

“I wanted a more permanent solution”

Sylvanna looked into her options. Although dentures were cheaper she knew she wanted a more permanent solution.  “The thought of taking them out at night – I couldn’t see myself doing that!”

Having seen TDC dentist Anthony on TV, she booked her consultation with him first.

“When I was researching it, I booked two or three consultations. Once I saw Anthony and spoke to him, I didn’t go anywhere else. Two brothers working together – there’s a strong bond and you can tell their passion.”

A beautiful smile in just one day

Sylvanna had her Smile in a Day treatment at the TDC Harley Street centre. Having had her pre-op appointments, her dental implants and fixed teeth were placed in a single day.

“It was just a day. Absolutely, just a day. I thoroughly recommend sedation as I was completely relaxed and didn’t feel a thing.”

And at the end of the day “Anthony gave me a mirror and said “smile”. And I did. It was unbelievable!”

After three months Sylvanna had her final permanent set of teeth fitted. “You wait for your permanent teeth whilst the gums heal but it’s not a problem as the teeth are fixed and look marvellous.”

“You feel, ” This is how I should have looked for all those years I put up with it.”

In fact, Sylvanna was so happy with her new teeth and smile that she wrote to Anthony and said. “Mr Zybutz, I do believe you have made me look younger!”

The wedding day

Sylvanna had her beautiful new smile and her new-found confidence in time for Stephanie’s big day.

“The wedding was at Blenheim Palace. It was a big event. It was amazing! The most amazing day of all our lives. I didn’t have to think about anything apart from Stephanie…and me!”

At the wedding I was the one saying “Look at me! Take photos of me! We’ve got wedding photos everywhere!”

“A whole new lease of life”

For Sylvanna, dental pain is a thing of the past, she can eat normally, she looks and feels fantastic and is full of confidence. Her friends, family and colleagues were just amazed at the change in her.

And what would she say to others about TDC Smile in a Day?

“There is nothing to fear. Only positives. I don’t shy away or turn away from anything any more. I feel completely different – it’s a whole new lease of life.”

Stephanie’s Smile in a Day

“She was a big part of the day – the Mother of the Bride.”

When Stephanie and her partner decided to get married, she wanted her mum Sylvanna to enjoy every minute of being the Mother of the Bride – including being happy in the wedding photos. “I wanted to see my mum smile,” says Stephanie.

“She was suffering both physically and mentally”

But Stephanie knew that this was very hard for her mother. “Her condition, periodontal disease, meant she was she was suffering with pain. She was suffering both mentally and physically with it, and she couldn’t smile without covering her mouth. She was very self-conscious about her missing teeth, discolouration and caps.”

“Before she had the treatment she couldn’t eat hard food, bite an apple or chew gum. Her condition meant that that her teeth were very loose so another tooth lost was another confidence issue. She was very conscious about what and how she ate.”

Finding a permanent dental solution

So, encouraged by her family, Sylvanna looked carefully at all her options and decided that TDC’s Smile in a Day treatment was the right solution for her. In a single day, the TDC implant team gave her a full set of beautiful, fixed, natural-looking teeth, and her final set were placed three months later – in time for Stephanie’s wedding day.

Stephanie immediately saw a huge change in her mum. “Even with her temporary teeth you could see the change in her – it was just spectacular.”

“The photos spoke a million words”

“On my wedding day especially I saw a completely different side to my mum – very confident and very happy, and a very bright face that was very much hidden when she didn’t have the teeth.”

“I have so many lovely wedding photos with my mum – with that smile. She hated seeing herself in photos before.”

“The photos themselves speak a million words. Without the treatment, she wouldn’t have smiled like that on my wedding day.”

“It has changed her life, for sure”

Stephanie says her that things have changed for them all. “My relationship with my mum has changed. No daughter wants to see their mother unhappy, unconfident with their looks, unable to eat or in pain.”

“It’s the best thing you could ever do for your confidence and your lifestyle. It’s the best. It has changed her life, for sure.”

And the biggest difference Stephanie can see in her mum?

“She smiles. It’s a simple as that. She smiles!”

Find out more by reading Sylvanna’s case study

Cathianne’s Smile in a Day

After a long career in the Armed Forces, Cathianne Downing-Hall came to  the TDC Harley Street centre after seeing Drs Michael and Anthony Zybutz treating a patient on television.

“I had extremely bad teeth and not many left”, she recalls.

“I wore a denture and had difficulty eating – I was just not enjoying my life at all. I wanted teeth that I could be proud of and not hide.”

Cathianne had her Smile in a Day treatment in 2015 and found the process very re-assuring. Everything was explained to her step by step and all her questions were answered.

She sailed through the procedure with no concerns and “no pain”. And she loves her bright new teeth!

“I don’t feel embarrassed any more”

“I can smile again, I can whistle again” says Cathianne.

“I don’t feel embarrassed talking to people anymore. I don’t feel embarrassed about being in a restaurant any more.”

“I already recommend TDC to anybody that has teeth problems because I always say that I’ve found the best dentists in the world. I do! They’re like a little family.”

Jonathan’s Smile in a Day

Jonathan Anderson was terrified of going to the dentist as he’d endured a string of botched dental procedures that had left his mouth with unsightly, and often excruciatingly painful, teeth.

‘After my wisdom teeth were extracted I was left with infected and rotting teeth,’ says Jonathan, 39, from Dorset.

‘Crowns were falling off, and when I knocked out my front teeth while windsurfing, my dentist replaced them with what I can only call yellow tombstones. I was also in constant, often unbearable, pain. It was a living nightmare: I cancelled a holiday because I was rushed to A&E, and when I got married, I didn’t smile in the photos because I didn’t dare open my mouth.’

‘They’re in a different league to other dentists’

‘The moment I met Dr Anthony Zybutz and his team at Total Dental Care Implant Centre I knew straightaway they were in a completely different league to anyone I’d consulted before – the absolute best of the best.’

‘If anyone was going to succeed, I knew it would be them. They’re award-winners for innovation, but they’re also the nicest people you could wish to meet.’

‘Every dental appointment I’d had for years had left me in pain, so of course I was nervous, but during the surgery you’re under sedation so it’s like being in a nice soft bubble.

‘There’s no pain at all, and it feels like it only takes a few minutes. I was also very impressed with the aftercare. The dentists went beyond the call of duty, staying with me until 10.30pm that night. They said I could call their mobile any time in the night if I needed them.

‘Seeing my new smile in a mirror for the first time was amazing: it was like someone showing me a photo of what I looked like years ago. Before I had the surgery I wouldn’t even smile at social events whereas I actually wanted to be the life and soul of the party. Smile in a Day has helped me become the outgoing person I always used to be.’

Shannon’s Smile in a Day

Shannon Crisp* was so unhappy with her teeth that when she applied lipstick she’d avoid looking at her mouth so she wouldn’t see what she described as ‘an awful smile’.

Gum disease meant eating was always painful, and it had left her with so few teeth that she often slurred her words.

‘I’d had bad experiences with dentists as a child,’ says Shannon. ‘I suffered from gum disease and treatment was often so painful that I developed a dental phobia.’

‘The final straw came decades later when my dentist suggested making some of my teeth appear longer so they matched those that were already hanging too low because of my receding gums. That would’ve made me look like Bugs Bunny, and there was no way I was going to let that happen!’

‘Instead, I contacted Total Dental Care Implant Centre for help and everyone there was so supportive that I immediately lost my fear and had total confidence in them. I knew I definitely wanted the treatment, the sooner the better.’

‘There was no pain at all’

`Despite what the procedure involved, there was no pain at all ‒ I could respond to questions but didn’t feel anything.’

‘And the aftercare at TDC was superb. In the past I felt my dentists hadn’t looked after me properly, but Anthony worked with incredible gentleness.’

‘My teeth are now completely pain free and I can once again eat steak and all the other foods I love. My dental implants look exactly like the real thing and I’m delighted with my new smile. It feels completely liberating and has given me my confidence back.’
*Name has been changed.

Karen’s Smile in a Day

Total Dentalcare (TDC) patient Karen had been very unhappy with her teeth for years.

They were gradually falling out, making it difficult to eat, and she always covered her mouth with her hand so people didn’t see them.

“I’d been losing my teeth for years but the idea of having no teeth and putting my dentures in a jar by the bed seemed like a ghastly option that I wanted to avoid at all costs,” says Karen.

“I really didn’t like my smile.

And having loose teeth made eating really difficult ‒ I was always frightened that my teeth would fall out, and had to cut everything up into tiny pieces.”

“I had complete trust in Dr Zybutz”

“My usual dentist told me that the only way I could have dental implants was through bone grafting, but I didn’t like the idea of bone being taken from my hips and placed into my sinuses.

When I found out that Total Dental Care Implant Centre could do dental implants without bone grafts, I went for a consultation.

I was told I’d have to have all my top teeth taken out and, because I didn’t have enough bone on one side for a normal implant, I’d have to have a cheekbone implant instead.

Dr Michael Zybutz is one of only a handful of implant surgeons in the country who can perform this procedure, but I had complete trust in him.

I was worried that the surgery would be painful, but it wasn’t.

One minute they were getting me ready, then it was all over. It was amazing.

The entire team was wonderfully professional and caring.

I know Smile in a Day is a complex treatment but you wouldn’t know it because they have such confidence in what they’re doing that it makes you feel confident, too.

They must be among the best dentists in the world.”

“Even strangers compliment me about my teeth”

“I love my new teeth and absolutely everyone thinks they’re wonderful.

I was on a plane recently and an air steward came up to me and said: “Oh, haven’t you got a lovely smile!”

That was so nice to hear.

I look so much better in photos now – it was definitely worth every penny.”

Henry’s Smile in a Day

After years of avoiding the dentist, Henry Ford was down to his last few top teeth. Initially he put off getting treatment, having been told that it would take nine months and involve numerous dental appointments.

‘The discomfort I felt as a child when I had to have my milk teeth out put me off going to the dentist as an adult,’ says Henry from Shepherd’s Bush in London. ‘I didn’t look after my teeth and eventually I only had one or two left on the top, which made me feel embarrassed about how I looked.

‘The staff were very warm and welcoming’

‘I simply couldn’t face having the nine months of treatment my dentist said would be needed, but then I heard about Smile in a Day and decided to get a second opinion. When I spoke to the dentists at Total Dental Care Implant Centre I was really impressed ‒ they were very warm and welcoming and explained everything clearly. It was a five-star service from that first phone call. The procedure itself was pain free. The sedation felt just like a light sleep and before I knew it, everything had been done.

‘The staff are exceptional: they’re all at the top of their profession and I can’t fault a thing. I’ve completely lost my fear of the dentist as I was so well looked after.

Since having the dental implants I can eat whatever I want. I’m a lot more confident and I’ve never smiled so much in my life. It’s given me a new lease of life ‒ you really can’t put a price on that.’

Kevin’s Smile in a Day

TDC patient Kevin was tired of not being able to eat normal meals because of his extremely painful loose teeth.

‘The pain had got worse in recent years, so I didn’t see any point in just having one tooth out when I could get an entirely new upper set that could last a lifetime,’ says Kevin, from Wembley in London.

‘At first I wasn’t doing it for the smile, I just wanted to eat normally again, but feeling self-conscious was definitely a factor.  I didn’t hide my teeth, but I was reluctant to smile.’

‘I didn’t feel a thing’

Kevin had his Smile in a Day treatment at the TDC Harley Street Centre in 2014.

‘The treatment I received from Dr Anthony Zybutz and his brother Michael when they performed my Smile in a Day procedure was very professional, and everything was explained clearly.

I was also relieved to find that the sedation method they used meant I didn’t feel a thing.

In fact, I felt so good after the procedure that I just wanted a blanket so I could drift off to sleep!’

‘Now I can eat anything I like’

‘Since having the dental implants I can now eat anything I like ‒ even steaks and ice cream.

A lot of the time I forget the dental implants are there.’