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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

Maryann C.
nice staff and very accommodating.
Kevin B.
The Dentist is great friendly and helpful and a great service.
What is negative is having to do that patient bridge form.
I'm sure it could be made a lot simpler in not having to keep filling in the same things that are already on file
Marie P.
Fabulous experience as ever, plus a superb dentist helps
Russell S.
Friendly & accommodating. I’ve been coming here for years and always happy with the level of care & professionalism.
Donna C.
Very friendly appointment as always for the kids and myself. Great advice and care. Thank you!
Margaret K.
I once again have nothing but praise for Mr Shah for his empathy and the courteous way in which he spoke and treated me as an elderly, nervous patient, with my check up and scale and polish completed in an efficient and timely manner. Reception staff were courteous and helpful as always.
Amanda D.
Friendly, helpful staff. And Heena is attentive, caring and makes you feel at ease.
SNK
All staff are friendly and efficient. Adam is the best dentist I have ever had. I am a VERY nervous patient and he is kind, gentle and empathetic.
Jade D.
Very helpful and kind and helped me with my toothache
Mary S.
Dental practice is amazing they always do their best
Daniel and Adriene were lovely
Steffani H.
Had my first appointment at the practice today and my daughter’s first dentist appointment ever. What an incredible experience! The 2 lovely ladies made the whole thing so special for my daughter. They were kind, warm and on top form with the humour! She’s asked if we can go back again tomorrow! And fixed several months worth of tooth sensitivity for me in minutes. Looking forward to going back for whitening treatment.
Nicola G.
Lovely dental practice, everyone is kind and welcoming. Dentist was gentle in her work and explained all that she was doing whilst also ensuring I was ok throughout.
ALYSONF
Lovely dentist talks through everything that's going to happen , work first class.
Dental nurse always lovely. Xx
Looby L.
Dunstable Dental Practice’s Dr Tanna has always been helpful and puts me at ease as I am very nervous patient. Couldn’t ask for a better Team
jo O.
Danyel has been my Dentist for 27 years.
She has a warm and welcoming demeanor that sets you at ease from the get go.
She is very kind. caring and patient and very in tune with her patients needs.
Our whole family attend Dunstable Dental Practice, mainly under the care of Danyel but we have through the years visited some of the other Dentists, whose care has also been excellent- which also extends to nursing staff and reception.

Excellence all round- we would not go anywhere else.
Chris R.
Filling
Mariama C.
My son and I had a wonderful visit to the dental clinic yesterday and just wanted to share my appreciation. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted by the receptionist, whose friendliness set a reassuring tone for the appointment. The care and attention we received throughout were excellent.

My dentist was not only professional but incredibly kind and knowledgeable. Her advice was invaluable — she explained everything clearly and made sure we were comfortable every step of the way. The treatment itself was smooth and effective, and we left feeling confident in the care.
Yasmin B.
Quick appointment when needed made me feel relaxed would highly recommend brilliant dentist
Rachel M.
Danyel is a brilliant dentist, she really looks after me and puts me at ease, explains everything she is doing. Thank you for such wonderful treatment
Rosemary B.
Efficient , caring.
dave C.
I have always found the practice to be helpful, friendly and very professional
margaret F.
Very happy with the care and attention given to me 5*****
Monika G.
I had an appointment yesterday with Dr. Adam and his assistant, and I can’t say enough good things about the experience. I came in for an extraction and a filling, and even though I had been there before, I was still very nervous.

Dr. Adam was incredibly professional, calm, and reassuring throughout the entire visit. His assistant was just as friendly and supportive, which made a big difference in helping me feel more at ease. The clinic was spotless, and the whole procedure was done with such care that I didn’t feel any pain at all.

I also want to mention how helpful and kind the reception staff were—they made the whole process smooth from the moment I walked in. Their warm welcome and efficiency really stood out.

I truly appreciated how everyone took the time to make sure I was comfortable. I would definitely recommend Dr. Adam and his team to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and skilled dental practice.
Jeyalakshmi C.
Went for my daughter tooth extract, they took good care she didn’t feel any pain, she was comfortable, completely happy about Dunstable Dental practice
Dee R.
I was very pleased with my appointment and procedure. The staff ate all very friendly.
Tom D.
I have been very pleased with the professional treatment and personal attention which I have consistently received from Dunstable Dental Practice. All the staff have been superb.
Penny B.
Very efficient no problems
Olga Z.
nice atmosphere, the ladies who work there are nice and helpful
Peter J.
Great service as always with a smile, have now looked after my teeth for many years now and would not go anywhere else. ...Thank you
Ralph
Excellent , as always
Ian H.
Danyel is the best dentist in the world, but dont tell everyone as its our secret..and its hard to get an appointment at the best of times. Would NEVER change her