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Aftercare at home
Back Home in the UK: Aftercare, Records and Follow-Up After Treatment in Dubai
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kinan Bonni, Dentist · DHA Professional Unique ID 00180966 · October 2026
Most aftercare happens with your own dentist in the UK. This page lists what they need from us, how follow-up works across the time difference, and what to do if something chips or comes loose.
- Written summary before you fly
- Follow-up by WhatsApp or video
- Records for your UK dentist
Already treated with us? Send a photo on WhatsApp +971 56 677 7537, daily 10:00–20:00 Dubai time.
Records go home with youMaterials, shade, X-rays and implant details in one written summary.
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Quick answer
Who looks after my teeth in the UK after veneers or implants in Dubai?
Your own dentist and hygienist in the UK do the routine care: check-ups, cleaning and small repairs. Creative Arts gives you a written summary before you fly, with the material and shade of each veneer or crown, X-rays and, for implants, the system and part details. For questions afterwards you can send photos on WhatsApp or arrange a video call with the dentist who treated you.
Who treats you here Dr. Duaa Emran Cosmetic Dentist · Dr. Firas Osman Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon & Implantologist · Dr. Kinan Bonni Dentist · Dr. Khalid Saeed Co-founder & Dentist
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Your records
What records and materials list does your UK dentist need?
You receive these in writing before you leave Dubai. Bring them to your first check-up at home and keep a copy on your phone.
| Record | What it says | Why your UK dentist needs it |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment summary | Each tooth treated and what was done, with dates | So nothing is assumed at your next check-up |
| Materials list | E.max, feldspathic, composite or zirconia, per tooth | Repairs and polishing differ for each material |
| Shade | The shade used for veneers or crowns | To match a repair or a future crown |
| How it was fixed | Bonded with resin cement, or cemented; screwed or cemented for implant crowns | Decides how a loose or chipped unit is handled |
| Implant details | Manufacturer and system, diameter, length, abutment type | To tighten a screw or order a compatible part |
| X-rays and scans | Before and after X-rays, CBCT images for implants | A baseline to compare bone and fit against later |
| Photos | Before, trial smile and final photos | Shows the planned shape if a repair is needed |
| Night guard notes | Whether one was made and how to wear it | Grinding is a common cause of chips |
If anything is missing, message the clinic; records can be sent by email. Your UK dentist can also contact the clinic directly.
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The first weeks
What is normal in the first weeks back in the UK?
Most changes settle on their own. Message the clinic if anything below lasts longer or gets worse.
Sensitivity after veneers
Mild sensitivity to cold for a few days to a couple of weeks is common, and usually fades. Sharp pain on biting is not normal and should be checked.
First daysA bite that feels high
If one tooth meets first when you close, the bite may need a small adjustment. A UK dentist can do this, or send the clinic a photo first.
First weekSpeech with new edges
Some sounds can feel different for a few days after veneers. It usually settles; see speech after veneers.
First weekImplant healing
Mild soreness and swelling settle over days. Follow the written instructions, eat on the other side and do not smoke; see implant aftercare.
First weeksFirst check-up at home
Book a routine check-up with your UK dentist within a few months and bring your summary.
Within months
If something goes wrong
What should you do if a veneer chips or an implant crown comes loose in the UK?
Most problems are not emergencies. Start with a photo to the clinic, then decide together whether your UK dentist can help.
| Problem | What to do now | Who usually helps |
|---|---|---|
| Veneer comes off whole | Keep it dry in a small container; do not glue it back. Send a photo | Often re-bonded by a dentist if undamaged; see veneer fell off |
| Small chip on a porcelain veneer | Smooth sharp edges are not urgent. Send a photo | Your UK dentist can often polish or repair it with composite |
| Large break in a veneer or crown | Keep the pieces; avoid biting on it | Usually a new unit, made by the lab from your records |
| Composite veneer stained or chipped | Not urgent | Your UK dentist can usually polish or repair composite |
| Implant crown moves | Avoid chewing on it; send a photo | Often a loose screw: your UK dentist needs the system details |
| Implant sore, gum swollen or bleeding | Keep it clean and contact the clinic | Needs examination soon; see signs of implant problems |
| Facial swelling with fever, or trouble breathing or swallowing | Do not wait for the clinic | Urgent care in the UK: NHS 111, or A&E if severe |
See also veneer problems and dental first aid. The clinic cannot diagnose remotely; photos help decide how urgent it is.
Follow-up from the UK
How does follow-up by WhatsApp or video call work from the UK?
Send a clear photo in daylight with a short description to WhatsApp +971 56 677 7537. Your message reaches the clinic team, and the dentist who treated you replies or arranges a video call.
The clinic works 10:00–20:00 Dubai time, every day. Dubai is 3 hours ahead of the UK in summer and 4 in winter, so UK mornings and early afternoons overlap with clinic hours.
A video call can judge a chip, a high spot or how a gum looks. It cannot replace an examination or an X-ray, so for some problems the dentist will suggest seeing your UK dentist, or a visit on your next trip.
Long-term care
What should your UK dentist and hygienist know at routine visits?
Ceramic and implants last longer with a few small adjustments to normal care.
The right fluoride
Acidulated fluoride gels can etch porcelain. A neutral fluoride is the usual choice around veneers and crowns.
Cleaning around implants
Hygienists use instruments suited to implant surfaces. See cleaning around implants at home.
X-rays at check-ups
Comparing new X-rays with the ones from Dubai shows whether bone around an implant is stable.
Planning your next visit to Dubai
If a new veneer, a remake or a review is needed, the clinic suggests appointments so you can combine it with another trip. Implant patients already have a second trip for the crown. Any new work is written in a plan before it starts; see veneers cost and implant cost. For care of implants placed elsewhere, see implants done abroad.
Who treats you
Who answers your questions after you are home?
The dentist who treated you: for veneers and smile design Dr. Duaa Emran, Dr. Kinan Bonni or Dr. Khalid Saeed; for implants and surgery Dr. Firas Osman, Dr. Khalid Saeed or Dr. Kinan Bonni. Follow-up is in English or Arabic.
Dr. Duaa EmranCosmetic DentistVeneers, smile design & smile makeovers
Dr. Firas OsmanOral & Maxillofacial Surgeon & ImplantologistOral & maxillofacial surgery, implants, bone grafting
Dr. Kinan BonniDentistVeneers, cosmetic & implant dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation
Dr. Khalid SaeedCo-founder & DentistCosmetic dentistry, veneers & implantsPatient questions
Frequently asked questions
What records should my UK dentist get after veneers in Dubai?
A written summary listing each treated tooth, the material per tooth (E.max, feldspathic or composite), the shade, how the veneers were bonded, and your before and after X-rays and photos. Creative Arts gives you this before you fly; bring it to your first check-up in the UK and keep a copy on your phone.
What should I do if a veneer chips after I get back to the UK?
Send the clinic a daylight photo on WhatsApp. A small chip on porcelain is not urgent and can often be smoothed or repaired with composite by your UK dentist. A large break usually needs a new veneer, made from your records. Avoid biting hard on that tooth until it is checked.
Who do I contact in the UK if my face swells after dental surgery in Dubai?
Mild swelling in the first days is expected. Swelling that spreads, comes with fever, or affects breathing or swallowing needs urgent care in the UK: call NHS 111, or go to A&E if it is severe. Once you are safe, message the clinic so the surgeon knows.
Can I have follow-up appointments by video call from the UK?
Yes, for questions and reviews that can be judged by sight, such as a high spot, a chip or gum healing. Send photos on WhatsApp first; the dentist replies or arranges a call within clinic hours, 10:00–20:00 Dubai time. A video call cannot replace an X-ray or an examination.
Can a UK hygienist clean around veneers and implants done in Dubai?
Yes. Tell them which teeth have porcelain veneers or implants and show your summary. A fine polishing paste and neutral fluoride are kinder to porcelain, and implants are cleaned with instruments suited to their surface. Regular hygiene visits are the main way to protect the gum line.
My implant crown feels loose in the UK. Is that an emergency?
Usually not, if there is no swelling or fever. A crown that moves is often a loose screw rather than a failed implant. Avoid chewing on it, send the clinic a photo, and see your UK dentist with the implant system details from your summary, so they can check and tighten it.
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