# BDS Dental Practice

> Award-winning private dentist in Golders Green. Family-run practice offering dental implants, Invisalign®, cosmetic dentistry & same-day CEREC crowns. 5-star rated & trusted for 50+ years. Book online.

- Address: 1005a Finchley Road, Golders Green, London, NW11 7HB
- Telephone: 020 8458 1611
- Email: info@bdsdental.co.uk

## Start here

- [Private Dentist in Golders Green, NW11](https://bdsdental.co.uk/): Award-winning private dentist in Golders Green.

## Pages

- [Dentist in Golders Green, NW11](https://bdsdental.co.uk/about/): BDS Dental in Golders Green — 40+ years serving NW11, Hampstead and North London.
- [Blog](https://bdsdental.co.uk/blog/): Dental advice from the clinicians at BDS Dental, Golders Green — implants, Invisalign, whitening, hygiene and minimally invasive dentistry, in plain English.
- [Contact BDS Dental, Golders Green NW11](https://bdsdental.co.uk/contact/): Get in touch with BDS Dental on Finchley Road, Golders Green NW11.
- [Emergency Dentist in Golders Green & North London](https://bdsdental.co.uk/emergency-dentist-golders-green/): Dental pain, a lost filling or crown, or a broken tooth?
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://bdsdental.co.uk/faqs/): Common questions about BDS Dental in Golders Green, NW11 — fees, first appointments, direct-access hygiene, children, nervous patients, emergencies and parking.
- [Private Dental Fees, Golders Green NW11](https://bdsdental.co.uk/fees/): Transparent private dental fees at BDS Dental, Golders Green NW11.
- [Meet the Team](https://bdsdental.co.uk/meet-the-team/): Meet the dentists at BDS Dental in Golders Green — formerly Bergin Davis Sidelsky.
- [New Patients at BDS Dental, Golders Green NW11](https://bdsdental.co.uk/new-patients/): Welcoming new patients at BDS Dental on Finchley Road, Golders Green NW11.
- [Private Dentist in North London](https://bdsdental.co.uk/north-london/): Private dental care in North London — BDS Dental on Finchley Road, Golders Green NW11.
- [Dental Treatments in Golders Green](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatments/): Every treatment at BDS Dental in Golders Green, NW11 — general and cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign and teeth whitening, with fees for each.
- [Be Dentally Smart: Short Dental Videos](https://bdsdental.co.uk/videos/): Short videos from Dr Ian Davis answering the questions patients ask most: sugar in drinks, flossing, tea and coffee, metal fillings and jaw tension.

## Treatment

- [Cosmetic Dentistry in Golders Green](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/cosmetic-dentistry/): Cosmetic dentistry at BDS Dental, Golders Green NW11 — veneers, whitening, implants, Invisalign, bonding and more.
- [Composite Bonding in Golders Green & North London](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/cosmetic-dentistry/cosmetic-bonding/): BDS Dental offers composite dental bonding in Golders Green, NW11.
- [Dental Crowns & Bridges, Golders Green & North London](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/cosmetic-dentistry/dental-crowns/): BDS Dental offers dental crowns and bridges from our established private practice in Golders Green, NW11.
- [Same-Day CEREC Crowns in Golders Green](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/cosmetic-dentistry/same-day-dental-restorations/): BDS Dental offers same-day CEREC crowns, inlays, and veneers from our private practice in Golders Green, NW11.
- [Teeth Whitening in Golders Green & North London](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/cosmetic-dentistry/teeth-whitening/): BDS Dental offers Zoom!
- [Dental Veneers in Golders Green](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/cosmetic-dentistry/veneers/): BDS Dental offers expert porcelain veneer treatment from our long-established private practice in Golders Green, NW11.
- [Dental Implants in Golders Green, North London](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/dental-implants/): BDS Dental offers dental implant treatment in Golders Green, NW11, with restorative dentist Dr.
- [General Dentistry in Golders Green, North London](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/general-dentistry/): BDS Dental offers comprehensive private general dentistry in Golders Green, NW11 — check-ups, hygiene, fillings, root canal, and more.
- [Dental Hygienist, Golders Green & North London, from £126](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/general-dentistry/dental-hygienist/): Book directly with our dental hygienist in Golders Green, NW11 — no dentist referral needed.
- [Gum Disease Treatment, Golders Green & North London](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/general-dentistry/gum-disease-treatment/): BDS Dental offers professional gum disease assessment and treatment in Golders Green, NW11.
- [Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Golders Green & North London](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/general-dentistry/minimally-invasive-dentistry/): BDS Dental in Golders Green offers a minimally invasive approach to decay — treating causes, not just damage.
- [Root Canal & Endodontics, Golders Green & North London](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/general-dentistry/root-canal-treatment/): Root canal (endodontic) treatment at our private practice in Golders Green, NW11.
- [White Fillings in Golders Green, North London](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/general-dentistry/white-fillings/): BDS Dental offers tooth-coloured composite and ceramic fillings in Golders Green, NW11.
- [Orthodontist in Golders Green & North London](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/orthodontics/): BDS Dental is home to specialist orthodontist Dr.
- [Invisalign in Golders Green & North London](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/orthodontics/invisalign/): Invisalign clear aligner treatment in Golders Green, NW11, provided by specialist orthodontist Dr.
- [Wrinkle Reduction in Golders Green & North London](https://bdsdental.co.uk/treatment/wrinkle-reduction/): Professional wrinkle reduction treatments at BDS Dental, Golders Green NW11.

## Articles

- [Anti-Wrinkle Treatment by a Dentist: The Difference](https://bdsdental.co.uk/anti-wrinkle-treatments-dental-practice-professional/): Why a dentist is qualified to give anti-wrinkle treatment — facial anatomy, training and the professional difference, at our practice on Finchley Road, NW11.
- [Gentle Tooth Extractions for Nervous Patients](https://bdsdental.co.uk/calm-extractions-nervous-patients/): Dr Reem Al-Kufaishi on why nervous patients are referred to her for extractions — an hour booked, thorough consent, and making sure you're completely numb before anything begins.
- [Cosmetic Dentistry & Veneers: An Honest View](https://bdsdental.co.uk/cosmetic-dentistry-instagram-veneers-honest/): Dr Ellie Bergin on what to think about before booking veneers, when minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry is the better choice, and the patients he won't take on for cosmetic work at all.
- [Crowns vs Onlays vs Veneers: The Conservative Choice](https://bdsdental.co.uk/crowns-onlays-veneers-conservative-choice/): Dr Ian Davis explains how onlays preserve more of your natural tooth than crowns, and why he steers most patients away from veneers — particularly young ones.
- [Why Choose a Dental Hygienist in Finchley](https://bdsdental.co.uk/dental-hygienist-finchley-better-oral-health/): Why a dental hygienist matters more than complex treatment, and what a longer appointment changes.
- [Why Soft Skills Matter in Dentistry](https://bdsdental.co.uk/dentistry-psychology-training-ian-davis/): Dr Ian Davis, partner at BDS Dental, on how a psychology degree and a year as a therapist during his dental training shaped the way he treats patients today.
- [Diet Coke, Acid Erosion & Tooth Wear](https://bdsdental.co.uk/diet-coke-acid-erosion-tooth-wear/): Dr Ellie Bergin on why cola — including Diet Coke and Coke Zero — is one of the biggest drivers of tooth wear he sees in the chair, and what you can do about it without giving everything up.
- [The Five Fs of Dentistry: Prevention Made Simple](https://bdsdental.co.uk/five-fs-of-dentistry-prevention/): Fluoride, Food, Fissure Sealants, Floss, and a Friendly Dentist.
- [Dr Reem Al-Kufaishi, Restorative Dentist](https://bdsdental.co.uk/general-dentist-special-interests-reem-al-kufaishi/): Dr Reem Al-Kufaishi on her path into dentistry, her restorative master's from the Eastman, and her belief that the best general dentist is one who keeps learning and develops real special interests.
- [How Invisalign Works, and Who It Is For](https://bdsdental.co.uk/how-invisalign-works-who-its-for/): Dr Farnaz Motamedi explains how Invisalign moves teeth, what attachments and refinements are, and which cases it suits best — from a specialist who plans every case herself.
- [Early Orthodontic Treatment for Children](https://bdsdental.co.uk/interceptive-orthodontics-children-early-treatment/): Interceptive orthodontics can catch problems before all the adult teeth arrive.
- [Invisalign Clear Aligners: A Modern Way to Straighten](https://bdsdental.co.uk/invisalign-clear-aligners-modern-straight-teeth/): How Invisalign clear aligners straighten adult teeth discreetly — 3D planning, custom aligners and what to expect, from our orthodontist in Golders Green.
- [Minimal-Prep Veneers in Golders Green](https://bdsdental.co.uk/minimal-prep-veneers-approach/): Dr Reem Al-Kufaishi explains her minimally invasive approach to veneers — digital smile design, provisionals you live with for weeks, and why she removes as little natural tooth as possible.
- [Minimally Invasive Dentistry](https://bdsdental.co.uk/minimally-invasive-dentistry-ellie-bergin/): Dr Ellie Bergin, partner at BDS Dental and clinical teacher at King's, on how a chance conversation led him into dentistry — and why minimally invasive care sits at the heart of the practice.
- [Modern Endodontics: CBCT, Apex Locators, Microscopes](https://bdsdental.co.uk/modern-endodontics-technology/): If your last root canal was a decade or two ago, the procedure has been transformed.
- [What to Expect from a Root Canal](https://bdsdental.co.uk/pain-free-root-canal-patient-experience/): Are root canals really pain-free?
- [Ethical Dentistry: The Patients We Don't Treat](https://bdsdental.co.uk/patients-we-dont-treat-ethical-dentistry/): Dr Ian Davis on why he turns down cosmetic work that would harm healthy teeth, and the old line that you build your reputation by the patients you decline.
- [Professional Teeth Whitening vs At-Home Kits](https://bdsdental.co.uk/professional-teeth-whitening-vs-home-kits/): Professional teeth whitening compared with at-home kits — results, safety and cost, from a dentist who sees what the over-the-counter ones actually deliver.
- [Composite Bonding for Worn Teeth](https://bdsdental.co.uk/rebuilding-worn-teeth-composite-bonding/): How direct bonded composite lets us rebuild worn-down teeth without drilling, often at a fraction of the cost of crowns.
- [Same-Day CEREC Crowns in Golders Green](https://bdsdental.co.uk/same-day-crowns-cerec-explained/): Dr Reem Al-Kufaishi explains how same-day CEREC crowns work — scanned, milled and fitted in one visit — and the real advantages for patients short on time or wanting to avoid a second appointment.
- [Specialist Orthodontist, Golders Green](https://bdsdental.co.uk/specialist-orthodontist-farnaz-motamedi/): Dr Farnaz Motamedi, specialist orthodontist and NHS consultant, on the training behind the title — and why a year studying shared decision making shaped how she treats every patient.
- [Specialist Orthodontist vs General Dentist for Braces](https://bdsdental.co.uk/specialist-orthodontist-vs-general-dentist-braces/): Dr Farnaz Motamedi explains the real difference between a specialist orthodontist and a general dentist offering Invisalign — in training, in approach, and in what it means for your result.
- [Dental Implants Explained: A Complete Guide](https://bdsdental.co.uk/understanding-dental-implants-complete-guide/): How dental implants work, who they suit and whether they last — the titanium root, the crown, and the bone it preserves.
- [What Is a Root Canal? Plain English Guide](https://bdsdental.co.uk/what-is-a-root-canal-explained/): Dr Daniel Rabinowitz explains what a root canal actually involves, when it's needed, and how to reduce your chances of ever needing one.
- [When NOT to Drill: Monitoring Tooth Decay](https://bdsdental.co.uk/when-not-to-drill-monitoring-decay/): Dr Ellie Bergin explains how modern dentistry decides when to fill a tooth and when to watch it — and why the old 'if in doubt, drill it out' approach has been quietly retired.
- [Why I Chose Root Canal Treatment](https://bdsdental.co.uk/why-i-chose-endodontics-root-canals/): Dr Daniel Rabinowitz on why he limits his practice to endodontics — and why he genuinely enjoys the treatment most dentists dread.
- [Why Teeth Don't Heal, and Why Prevention Matters](https://bdsdental.co.uk/why-teeth-dont-heal-design-fault/): Teeth are the only part of your body that don't repair themselves.

## Videos

- [Are Tea and Coffee Bad for Your Teeth?](https://bdsdental.co.uk/videos/are-tea-and-coffee-bad-for-your-teeth/): Dr Ian Davis on tea, coffee and your teeth: staining, the real risk from added sugar, natural fluoride in tea, and why fruit teas need care.
- [Botox for Jaw Tension and Clenching](https://bdsdental.co.uk/videos/botox-for-jaw-tension-and-clenching/): Dr Ian Davis explains how botulinum toxin is used in dentistry to relax the masseter muscle and ease jaw pain and tension from clenching.
- [Cleaning Between Your Teeth: The Danger Area](https://bdsdental.co.uk/videos/cleaning-between-your-teeth/): Dr Ian Davis explains why the gaps between your teeth are where most problems start, and the simple habit that makes flossing stick.
- [How Much Sugar Is in Your Drink?](https://bdsdental.co.uk/videos/how-much-sugar-in-your-drink/): Dr Ian Davis shows how much sugar is in a can of cola and a caramel frappuccino, in sugar cubes, and why it matters for your teeth.
- [Should I Replace My Metal (Amalgam) Fillings?](https://bdsdental.co.uk/videos/should-i-replace-my-metal-fillings/): Dr Ian Davis on whether to replace old amalgam fillings with white ones: why he usually leaves a working filling alone, and what changing it involves.