Phobia of False Teeth | Testimonies and Reviews of Patients

Dental Phobia

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I was so nervous when I contacted winning smiles as I had not seen a dentist for some time and knew my gums were a mess and my bottom 2 teeth were very loose. Denise contacted me the following day, she was so kind and sympathetic as I was so nervous about seeing the dentist.
I did not want to be judged for having not had any treatment for so long. Denise reassured me that my consultation with Andrew Fennell would be judgemental free and very professional. I booked to see Andrew a few weeks later and from that day all I can say is that I have never looked back.
Before my implant treatment, I have had several intense treatments for my gum disease with Anita Sarkadi.
Anita has been amazing, treating my gum disease over several months and there has now been a vast improvement in my gum health.
Andrew and Sam – what can I say -over several months I have had treatment for dental implants for my bottom two teeth.
The treatment was almost painless as advertised and knowing how scared I was this was a blessing.
I can not thank you both for your patience, and the professionalism and kindness that you showed to me.
I now have the confidence to smile again!
Thank You.
Antoinette

Antoinette Owen

I’m incredibly grateful to them.

I had advanced gum disease and missing/ failing teeth. The worse they got the harder it was to fix. I was so terrified of both the dentist and of being judged for allowing things to get so bad that I couldn’t even phone. In a brave moment, I filled in the contact section of the Winning Smiles website. Denise phoned me the following day. She listened, was sympathetic and booked me in for a consultation with Andrew. At our first meeting, I had scans and Andrew explained what treatments I was suitable for. I was given detailed costs of my options and I left to consider them without pressure. I opted for both upper and lower implants. Andrew explained my best chance of a good outcome was to have immediate fixed teeth on the bottom and a temporary denture at the top while my bone grafts/implants healed and integrated. The surgery was a long day but at no point was I in any pain or discomfort. Andrew and his dental nurse Sam checked on me constantly and reassured me throughout. I left with fixed lower teeth and a temporary upper denture. The next day I was slightly swollen but much better than I had expected which I told Andrew when he phoned to check on me. The remainder of my treatment was done over the following few months without pain or stress. Fast forward to today when I had my first check-up since my upper teeth were fitted. I can’t describe how thrilled I am with the final results. I smile without thinking about it, eat what I want and my general health has greatly improved. My new teeth look amazing but very natural which was exactly the look I wanted. I’m no longer terrified of the dentist and happily attend my checkups/hygiene appointments. My treatment was fantastic from start to finish and I can’t recommend Andrew, Sam and the team more highly. I really wish I’d found them sooner. This has really been a life-changing experience and I’m incredibly grateful to them.

Lisa Miles

Dental Service: Whole Jaw Implants

This Has Changed My Life

Please if you are thinking of having implants visit Winning Smiles in Romford before you go anywhere else.

For years I was terrified of the dentist and my teeth were in a dreadful state. I cannot tell you how hard it was to walk into Winning Smiles just to get more information. From the first visit I knew I had come to the right place, all of the staff were so patient and kind, just what I needed. It has been four months since I had all on four implants top and bottom. I can honestly say that this has changed my life.

For years prior to this I could only eat food which was soft, now I am eating apples and crunchy salads the things that I missed eating the most. I am quite a happy person but before this I was covering my mouth when I smiled or spoke to people. Now I no longer have to do that and I cannot stop smiling.

My Confidence has grown and my health has significantly improved as I can now make better food choices. At no time during this procedure was I in pain, and I had no pain following the procedure. Now I look in the mirror and still find it hard to believe these are my teeth. I an indebted to Andrew and his team I feel like I did thirty years ago.

Dental Services: Painless Dentistry, All on 4 Implant System

Helen Mallourides

Upper Implant Bridge, Changed My Life

I have had my new teeth nearly 2 weeks now and could not be happier
I had a full upper implant bridge and some filling and cleaning to my existing lower teeth

Now for me, this was a big step as I had probably been to the dentist once in 10 years due to fear mainly, my teeth were in a bad way
as far as me not really going out at all anymore, not smiling at all and just hating the way they looked.

I decided to get the work done and went to a few dentists near London Bridge where I live and found that money and not my interests were at the top of their list so I decided to search further online and luckily found Winning Smiles.

From the moment I arrived I knew I was in the right place, I was comfortable straight away and after a chat, with Toni, I knew they were putting me and my needs first and that was the most important thing for me.

Once the cleaning and filing was done I had the upper implant bridge fitted , by the time the day came I was so relaxed at Winning Smiles I didn’t worry too much about the surgery , I have to say Andrew Fennell was amazing all the way through and is brilliant at his job so if you need any dental work he is the man to see , the surgery was pretty much pain free and I’ve had just a small amount of soreness on the upper roof of the mouth that was expected and I know this is down to Andrews care when he works .

Winning smiles has changed my life and I can’t thank them enough, everyone who works there from the hygienists to reception to the girls who held the tubes and wiped my face I can’t tell you how nice everyone is you’ll have to go and see for yourself they are amazing.

Thank you to the whole team but especially Toni who went beyond to help me and was always there if i needed her from day 1 until now so Thank You so much Toni.

Thank You to everyone at Winning Smiles you really have changed my life

Dental Services: Full Mouth Dental Implants, Painless Dentistry

Lee Deacon

Fantastic team made me feel at ease

I would like to thank Andrew and Toni and all his lovely staff for making me feel so at ease from the moment I walked in.

I was petrified but they were so caring and explained everything about lower jaw implants which I had done. I cannot fault the excellent implant surgery Andrew did and the Sedationist was brilliant I didn’t feel a thing.

I am so happy with my new teeth and I will be staying with them for good I only wish I had known about them sooner. If you’re nervous about dentist go to Andrew not only does he do a brilliant pain-free implant he truly cares and takes time with you nothing is too much trouble

Thank you so much, Andrew and your fantastic team.

Mrs Barbara abnett

Dental Service: Full Mouth Dental Implants

Scared of Dentists, Not Any More

After being scared of the dentist for many years ( and that’s an understatement ) I finally plucked up the courage to have a full implant denture.

Andrew and Toni his dental assistant put me at ease and explained in detail what would happen.

I would just like to say thank you so much for helping me through my fears and of course for my lovely new teeth I’m having to learn to smile again as I haven’t for years, but I can now, thanks to Andrew and his team. They are real professionals from the moment you walk through the door you have a friendly welcome from the girls on reception, and they have great hygienists too (Lauren and Louise ). Thank you Winning Smiles I’ll never go anywhere else

Debbie

Dental Service: Implant Retained Dentures

Petrified of Dentists

A Winning Smile – after being absolutely petrified of the dentist and not visiting one for about 17 years i decided it was time to do something about my brown stained teeth, broken crowns & gum disease. After visiting several other implant specialists i eventually found Andrew and his team. As a sedation patient this can be very expensive, Andrew started a plan of works which allowed me to have a mild sedative which alleviated my stress and fear allowing works to proceed.

A year later, and after several operations, implants and hygiene works i truly have a “winning smile”. I cant thank Andrew, Toni, Lauren and the rest of the team for their time & patience.

From a very happy smiley person.

Dental Services: Painless Dentistry, Full Mouth Dental Implants

Amazing Results

Dr Andrew Fennell at Winning Smiles was highly recommended by a friend, who also suffers from anxiety when going to the dentist. I really did need to get in to see the dentist (having not seen one in years due to a previous bad experience).

I have had some pretty extensive work both e ssential and cosmetic…. and the result is simply amazing!

The best bit? Although every stage and procedure was explained to me – Dr Fennell (and everyone at the surgery) did such an amazing job of easing my nerves (after my last dreadful dental experience), that I didn’t even require any anesthesia just the magic wand (numbing injections which I was almost unaware of completely).

“I bet this over anxious woman had a filling” I can almost hear you thinking – 2 teeth removed, deep route canal, a crown, 2 x implants, minor bone transplant, deep gum clean with a top and bottom brace….!! I therefore give this recommendation wholeheartedly from a reformed patient that would normally have to be knocked out just to get in the chair. Well done to Dr Andrew Fennell and all the staff that make this dentist surgery second to none!

Kyla

Dental Service: Painless Dentistry

Embarrassed by my teeth

I could write a page on how bad my teeth were before I first visited Winning Smiles. I’d got to the stage where my fear of dentists was outweighed by the embarrassment I felt by their condition. A consultation with Andrew put me at ease and gave me hope that something could be done. He doesn’t see the neglect, he sees the end result. Doesn’t berate you like a naughty child (had that a few times in the past!) but treats you as an adult needing his help and expertise.

Now a year on and 2 implants, a crown to fix a twisted canine, new fillings and whitening, I have a set of ‘gnashers’ I can flash with confidence, something I’ve not had since….well ever, really.

Andrew and all at Winning Smiles, I cannot thank you enough for all you’ve done and for curing me of my dental phobia. A customer for life….make that a ‘regular’ customer for life!

Dental Services: Single Dental Implants, Teeth Whitening

Steve

AREAS SERVED

Brentwood, Cranham, Gidea Park, Harold Hill, Harold Park, Harold Wood, Havering, Hornchurch, Shenfield, Upminster, Basildon, Billericay, Grays, London, Essex, Herts and Kent.

DIRECTIONS

We’re located in Romford, not too far from Brentwood, just off junction 28 of the M25, in Essex

CAR PARK

We have plenty of patient car parking available, easily accessible just 3 minutes from the M25 J29, on the A12.

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OFFICE HOURS

All patients – Christmas period closures: 

Closed between 24th December – 1st January
Reopens 2nd January 2025

Practice Plan patients – emergencies available except on bank holidays. Please call reception team for any emergencies, hours as per below:

24th December	9AM to 12PM
Christmas and Boxing Day (25th – 26th December)	CLOSED
27th December	8AM to 4PM
28th December	8AM to 12:30PM
30th December	9AM to 5PM
31st December	9AM – 12PM
1st January	CLOSED
Reopens 2nd January	Normal clinic hours

CONTACT DETAILS

Phone:	01708 983011
Address:	1 The Parade, Colchester Rd, Harold Park, Romford. RM3 0AQ

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