Real London smiles — before & after, unfiltered

Every case in this gallery shows a genuine patient treated by our own clinicians, published with the patient's written consent. The photographs are unretouched — we don't whiten teeth digitally, smooth skin or alter shapes — and wherever possible we use consistent lighting, angles and framing between the before and after images so the comparison is a fair one. Even so, individual results vary: your teeth, gums, bite and habits are unique, and no photograph can predict your own outcome.

When assessing any cosmetic dentistry results — ours or anyone else's — a few things are worth looking for. Do the before and after photos appear to be taken under similar conditions, or does brighter lighting flatter the after shot? Is a clinician named on each case? Do the new teeth look in proportion with the lips and face, and is the gumline healthy rather than inflamed? Uniform, opaque white across every case can be a warning sign; natural-looking results usually show subtle variation in shade and translucency.

Bonding cases typically show chips repaired, small gaps closed and worn edges rebuilt with tooth-coloured composite — changes that are often subtle but can make a noticeable difference to how a smile reads. Because bonding usually involves little or no drilling, the underlying teeth generally look unchanged in shape.

Veneer cases tend to show more comprehensive changes to shape, alignment and colour across several front teeth, as thin porcelain facings are designed together as a set for suitable cases. Look for results that still suit the patient's face rather than a one-size-fits-all smile.

Whitening cases show a brighter version of the patient's own teeth — the shape and position don't change, only the shade. The degree of lightening varies from person to person, and whitening is only available to over-18s following an examination and prescription by a GDC-registered dentist. If you'd like to know what's realistic for your own smile, the honest answer starts with a consultation.