Periodontist for Nervous Patients in Notting Hill (W11) — Gum Treatment Without the Fear
If the idea of gum surgery is what's been stopping you, you're exactly who Duo-Lase™ is for. It's a non-surgical laser gum treatment — no scalpels, no drilling, no stitches — which makes it far easier to face than conventional periodontal surgery. Patients travel to our South Kensington clinic (SW7) from across Notting Hill (W11), about 15 minutes away, for treatment led by Dr. Ole Behrens (GDC 79056) and a team used to looking after anxious people. Consultations are free, unhurried, and entirely at your pace.
Gum Treatment for Nervous Patients
The parts people dread aren't part of it. Most dental fear is about the scalpel, the stitches, the drill, and the long, sore recovery. Duo-Lase™ is laser-based and non-surgical, so those aren't involved — most nervous patients are surprised by how little there is to it. It's also why people who've avoided treatment for years often choose this as the way back.
We work at your pace. Tell us what you're anxious about and we'll plan around it: we explain everything before we do it, you stay in control and can pause at any point, and our multilingual team means nothing gets lost in translation. There's no judgement here about how long it's been since your last visit — a lot of our patients arrive having put it off for a while.
Start with just a conversation. Your free consultation is an assessment and a chat — there's no treatment on the day and no pressure to commit. Many anxious patients tell us the anticipation was the hardest part, and the appointment itself was nothing like they'd feared.
And the cost? You'll get a clear, itemised price at your free consultation, and 0% financing for up to two years is available — so it needn't be one more thing to worry about.
A Non-Surgical Treatment, in Brief
Duo-Lase™ uses two lasers — one to clear the bacteria driving gum disease, one to help the gums and bone heal — with no cutting or stitches and a 99% success rate at saving teeth across more than 1,000 patients in 15+ years. If you'd like the detail before you come in (many nervous patients do), here's how Duo-Lase™ works.
Signs Worth Getting Checked
If you've been putting these off, that's understandable — but they're the signs worth seeing someone about, and the earlier the better:
Sore or aching gums — ongoing tenderness usually means an active infection.
Bad breath you can't shift — caused by the bacteria behind gum disease.
Gum pockets deepening — where bacteria collect as gums pull away.
A tooth that feels loose — a sign the disease has reached the bone; worth seeing to soon.
Pink in the sink when you brush — the earliest and most common warning sign.
A swollen, painful gum abscess — needs prompt care; it won't clear on its own.
See the full guide to the common signs of gum disease.
Getting to the Clinic from Notting Hill
We're at 21 Thurloe Place, a two-minute walk from South Kensington station. From Notting Hill (W11), the District and Circle lines run from Notting Hill Gate to South Kensington in about 15 minutes, whether you're near Portobello Road, Westbourne Grove, or Ladbroke Square. By taxi it's usually 15–20 minutes. There's no dedicated parking, so most patients arrive by tube or taxi.
Contact
The Behrens Dental Practice Address: 21 Thurloe Place, South Kensington, London SW7 2SP Phone: +44 204 538 4454
Opening hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
When you're ready — no rush — call 0204 538 4454 or book a free consultation online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get gum treatment near Notting Hill if I'm a nervous patient?
Yes. Duo-Lase™ is a non-surgical laser gum treatment — no scalpels, drilling, or stitches — provided at The Behrens Dental Practice in South Kensington, about 15 minutes from Notting Hill. The team is used to anxious patients and works at your pace. Consultations are free.
(H3) I have dental anxiety — how do you make treatment easier?
We explain everything before we do it, you stay in control and can pause anytime, and our multilingual team means nothing gets lost. Because Duo-Lase™ is non-surgical, the parts most people dread aren't involved, and the free consultation is just an assessment and a chat — no treatment on the day.
Does laser gum treatment hurt?
For most patients, very little. A local anaesthetic is used, there's no cutting or stitching, and most nervous patients are surprised how comfortable it is — with a much faster, easier recovery than traditional gum surgery.
How do I get to the clinic from Notting Hill?
The District and Circle lines run from Notting Hill Gate to South Kensington in about 15 minutes; the clinic is a two-minute walk from the station. By taxi it's 15–20 minutes. There's no dedicated parking, so most patients arrive by tube or taxi.
Do I need a referral?
No — you can book a free consultation directly. If your dentist has referred you, that's welcome too.