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Dunstable Dental Practice welcomes new dental patients

We look forward to welcoming new dental patients from Dunstable and surrounding areas like Sewell, Houghton Regis and throughout Bedfordshire to Dunstable Dental Practice.

We currently have reached our maximum number of NHS dental patients and will only accept new NHS patients when space becomes available. We will however treat all new NHS dental patients for emergency dental appointments.

We welcome all new private dental patients and offer 0% finance to help make private dental treatments affordable.

Our wide range of dental services includes regular dental check-ups, restorative treatments such as fillings, crowns and root canal therapy plus cosmetic dental treatments like teeth whitening or bonding which help to improve the look of your smile.

Our more popular dental services include:

  • Teeth whitening
  • Teeth straightening
  • General dentistry
  • Dental hygiene

We also look forward to meeting new children at Dunstable Dental Practice. We take children’s dentistry very seriously – it’s important to care for young children’s teeth which set the foundations for healthy adult teeth.

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What happens at your first dental appointment at Dunstable Dental Practice?

When you arrive at the dental surgery for the first time, we take time to find out more about you before starting any treatment. We collect information about your oral and general health.

Next, you will meet your dentist who will thoroughly assess your mouth, teeth and gums. Your dentist will check such things as – how many teeth you have, the condition of your teeth, your bite and whether your gums are healthy.

At this stage, your dentist will also talk to you about concerns that you might have and whether there is anything that you want to change about your smile.

To help give your dentist a better understanding and more detail about your oral health, we may take x-rays of your mouth at this stage.

Your dentist may give recommendations or make suggestions about treatments that you should consider. They will also tell you when they next want to see you again. If there are no problems or concerns with your teeth, this tends to be in 6 to 12 months’ time.

It’s a good idea to make a booking at the same time to see a dental hygienist. Your hygienist works with your dentist to monitor your oral hygiene and help prevent gum disease which is the number one reason for tooth loss in the U.K.

Benefits of regular dental check-ups at Dunstable Dental Practice

You should see your dentist and hygienist either once or twice a year according to your dentist’s suggestion. Regular dental check-ups in Dunstable mean:

 

  • We can closely monitor your oral health ensuring that you maintain a lovely smile
  • Deal with any issues quickly as and when they arise, which often means treatment is less complex and potentially less expensive
  • Through regular dental check-ups, we can ensure that plaque does not build-up too much to become a problem either with tooth decay or gum disease
  • By maintaining and protecting your oral health, you can help boost your general health as the two are closely linked. You are less at risk from developing conditions such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s Disease and oral cancer if you take good care of your oral health

FAQ's for New Patients

Will a dental check-up hurt?

A regular dental check-up allows your dentist to check your teeth, mouth and gums and so this should not hurt at all. If your dentist finds a problem such as a cavity in your tooth, it is unlikely that they will have time to deal with it there and then. Instead, your dentist will recommend a specific treatment and ask you to book in for this at another appointment. No dental treatments should hurt. We offer sedation or a local anaesthetic for more complex or invasive treatments, but these generally will alleviate any pain that you are likely to be experiencing in the first place.

What happens if I forget my dental appointment or need to cancel?

We understand that mistakes can happen. If you are an NHS dental patient and you fail to attend your appointment or cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice, we may make one allowance, but we will not be able to offer you another NHS appointment if it happens again. If this happens, you can book again as a private patient or seek NHS dental treatment elsewhere. This is because we have a waiting list of people looking for NHS dental services.

Which dental treatments are covered on the NHS?

Dental treatments that are covered by the NHS include those that are deemed necessary to protect your oral health such as regular dental check-ups, hygiene, dentures, fillings, root canal treatment and emergency dental treatment. Unless you are under 18, are pregnant or are receiving certain benefits, you will have to pay a contribution towards your NHS care, and you can find out more about the bands of payment on our fees page.

Cosmetic dentistry includes those treatments which enhance the appearance of your teeth such as teeth whitening, dental bonding and teeth straightening. The NHS does not cover these treatments, and you will need to pay for them privately. Dunstable Dental Practice offers 0% finance to help make cosmetic dentistry more affordable.

Our Reviews

Jean B.
Very happy with my treatment and the advice I received
Rae D.
Danyell has always been very caring and listens to my needs and worries. The receptionists are very friendly and welcoming
Craig H.
Very pleased. Service with a smile always happy definitely recommend
Paul C.
Great friendly staff, very quick appointments. No need to say anymore. Been patient for 20 years plus
Tony H.
Excellent service always seen on time 👍
Derek O.
Nervous customer, so they were super patient and kind. Enjoyed the experience in the end, which helps for next time.
Thank You Team
Helen E.
The Staff were polite and friendly and the dentist was patient and reassuring
Lynn L.
Being a very nervous patient with previous bad experiences I found Adam very reassuring and empathetic. He has restored my faith in dentists.
Thank you Adam
Debbie G.
Always great service from the receptionist ladies knowledgeable and calm with everyone.
We see the best dentist in town Danielle makes it a pleasure to come to the Dentist. We’ve been seeing her for several years now and couldn’t go anywhere else.
Kevin P.
No problems well organised,welcoming staff,nice friendly helpful dentists(update) Had few, issues with teeth, recently,and it was dealt with fantastically by Receptionists and also the dentist, sorted, issues out brilliantly, Kudos all round 👍☺️
Nick H.
On time, thorough, painless, what more could one want?
Allan W.
Appointment at very short notice. Was seen 10 minutes early and was out before my appointment time. Absolutely brilliant, as always.
michelle J.
Myself and my family have been clients of Mr Abbay Shah for over 20 years, always a great service and looked after well each visit. Todays visit was Abbay and Adriana and again all good, happy and polite visit. Will happily recommend them.
Claire S.
Great dental practice. Staff are always friendly and welcoming. I always see Adam such a friendly dentist very professional and polite been coming here for many years and never felt the need to have to change to go somewhere else.
Raluca E.
Nice job with them nice people
Ioana H.
Can't recommend Miss Poonam enough! Very kind and tolerant person. For me to know she is still there and still my dentist every time I book ,gives me peace of mind. Thank you
Susan G.
Always have good service and the staff are very helpful
Michael P.
Great service to fit me in for emergency treatment. Really impressed with the advice I was given going forward.
Bernard Y.
I went for a check up yesterday. The practice is very clean, bright and the reception staff very welcoming. I have been seeing the same dentist for many years and always been pleased with the treatment I have received.
Steve J.
Excellent as always
Ron B.
Good care, friendly service.
matty B.
Always a great visit to my local dentist. She is always very professional and knowledgeable when help is needed.
Amy F.
Absolutely over the moon with Heena and Anais' work today, they have literally given me my smile back. I honestly cannot praise and thank them enough, they went above and beyond for me and I would highly recommend this practice. Thank you so very much
Iqbal J.
Heena and Adriana were absolutely fantastico during treatment of my tooth
Julia S.
Been attending for years - lovely staff - brilliant treatment - and especially good at treating my nervousness - well recommended!!
Sal Z.
Very pleased with the service I received. Dr Hussain was very helpful and patient with me as I worry alot. Also Elaine was very kind and got me an urgent appointment which was just what l needed.
Carole N.
Very friendly staff Heena & Anais & Adnene.
Paul B.
My dentist Heena and her dental nurse Adriana always give me a professional experience and are pleasant and friendly. I’ve been seeing Heena for a fair number of years now and always feel comfortable and at ease . I’m not a fan of the hygienist cleaning due to sensitivity but let Heena do it and honestly it was quick and without drama. Would recommend her and her work
Ziaur R.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Lynne at reception, who was very nice and polite when booking the appointment over the phone. She is very patience and calm to understand both the patients and dentists availability to accommodate. It's a great customer service I experienced and would like to wish her all the very best! Great Job Ms. Lynne! All the very best for your future endeavours!
SNK
I hate the dentist. I'm a very nervous patient. But the staff at Dunstable Dental Practice are so lovely it makes it a bearable experience! Reception staff are lovely, friendly & efficient. The Dentists are reassuring and professional as well as friendly.
Thoroughly recommend
Mihaela
I went to Dental Practice Dunstable for a check up and needed two fillings. Dr Heena was very kind and gave me an emergency appointment after I've told her that I work in school and the only time I can take an appointment is in holidays.
Dr Heena and Adriana were very friendly and talked to me all the time during my procedure.
Richard D.
Excellent and friendly service by the dentist and the reception staff
Christina I.
I have been coming to this Dentist for many years , at the weekend I got a chip in my back tooth , so called on Monday and got an appointment straight away , had it checked and X-rays and booked in again next day to see what treatment needed , lucky for me only a small chip so was able to have a filling . I was so pleased Mr Bukhari and the dental nurse was so calming and made me at ease very quickly as I was very anxious about my tooth and what would happen , the staff friendly and welcoming Great Dentist see you again soon Thank you
Graham R.
I had an appointment with Heena and Anaïs to have a severely broken tooth extracted. I was very wary that this may not be able to be done at the surgery. Heena assured me that she would be able to complete this procedure. Heena managed to get all of the tooth out (in 2 or 3 pieces) successfully and without any excess pain. All throughout I was asked if I was ok and not feeling pain or uncomfort.
I would like to recommend this dental surgery and especially Heena and her assistant for a very professional approach.
Thank you. You are Great 👍
Lorna F.
Had a few bits of work done today. Was made to feel very welcome and comfortable. Had a full explanation of what was happening every step, and was always asked if I was okay. Fantastic service from Heena and Anais.

Thanks ladies