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Dunstable Dental Practice welcomes new dental patients

A warm welcome to new dental patients at Dunstable Dental Practice.

We are now accepting new patients under the NHS if you have a dental problem, whether in pain or not. Any appointment made in this case will be classed as an “unscheduled care” appointment and will treat the problem only. However, we are not currently accepting new adult patients for routine examinations under the NHS, although all children (under 18) will be seen.

All new adult patients who do not currently have a dental problem are welcome to make a routine “scheduled care” appointment with one of our dentists on a private basis.

Whether you’re looking for a dental check-up, need restorative work like a filling or a crown or you’re looking for cosmetic dentistry like teeth whitening or dental bonding, we can help. We also have an implantologist on site to provide fixed solutions for missing teeth.

We welcome patients from from Dunstable and surrounding areas like Sewell, Houghton Regis and throughout Bedfordshire to Dunstable Dental Practice. Whether NHS or private dental services, patients know that they are getting high quality dental care from a friendly and professional team when they come to Watford Dental Practice.

Some of our more popular dental services include:

  • General dentistry
  • Dental hygiene
  • Children’s dentistry
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Teeth straightening
  • Implants

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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

Sarah R.
Highly recommend this dentist, as always Ms Tanna is fantastic.
dave C.
I have always found the practice to be helpful, friendly and very professional and they go beyond your normal expectations
Simon W.
Always really nice hear and thorough in there explanations of the treatment.
Peter R.
Broke a tooth on Monday 24th August and a large piece came away. Left me with extremely sensitive pain. To make matters worse, I was travelling abroad the next day. I called the Dental Practice and they very kindly gave me an appointment straightaway and by 11.30am my dentist had repaired the tooth with a new white filling and built up the broken area. I cannot thank them enough, the pain has gone and they were so professional and friendly. Thanks to everyone at Dunstable Dental Practice.
RONALD
A wonderful Practice Everybody so friendly and helpful The Dentist was GREAT!!! in all respects What else can I say?
Anna N.
I would highly recommend Dr Adam Mulji. He is an excellent dentist who is professional, caring and genuinely takes the time to listen and understand any concerns. I have always felt completely comfortable and well looked after during my appointments. Adam explains everything clearly, is very patient and makes what can sometimes be an anxious experience feel much easier. The care and attention to detail are exceptional, and I always feel confident that I am in very good hands. Thank you, Adam, for your kindness, professionalism and excellent care. I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for a fantastic dentist.
Siobhan R.
Efficient and friendly as always
Joanna S.
Highly recommend Dunstable Dental Practice and Mr Mulji. His kindness, knowledge and exceptional care provided exactly what my child needed, while completely reassuring us both throughout the process.
Monika G.
I’ve been coming to this dental practice for quite a while now and have always had a very positive experience. The reception team are lovely, friendly and always so helpful whenever you need anything. I’ve also always seen the same dentist, Dr Adam, and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough. He is very professional, reassuring and always makes me feel well looked after. Overall, I’m very happy with the care I’ve received and would highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for a friendly and professional dental team. Thank you! 😊
Helen D.
I have been going to this practice for years and have the most amazing dentist Heena,she always makes me feel at ease knowing I am afraid of dentists.Her nurse Adriana is such a lovely lady,and so are all the staff there too. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
gary W.
Quick painless visit no issues. Staff polite and friendly as always.
Philip H.
Have been a patient for many years. Always helpful and pleasant staff. Appointment times are always on schedule.
Luiza C.
Great practice with friendly staff and dr Tanna always patient to answer all my questions and a positive attitude making my children feel confident and comfortable about the check ups
Kian S.
Wonderful practise. I enjoyed my dentist and his very friendly team
Nick H.
On time, thorough, painless, what more could one want?
Oana I.
Very professional and frendly staff .
Helen E.
The Staff were polite and friendly and the dentist was patient and reassuring
Cindrew W.
Great service and a really friendly dental practice, and I'm such a nervous patient, they look after me very well.
Elaine S.
A problem with a tooth was soon sorted out at short notice, excellent service.
Liz C.
I always know that 8 will receive a professional and warm welcome from the staff. Dr Tanna is amazing and never fails to deliver outstanding treatment. Having an extraction that I didn't even feel when she had extracted the tooth was wonderful. She really is an excellent dentist.
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.
Thomas
I couldn’t have been any more nervous walking into this dentist as I was in so much pain and I new what was coming, The reception staff were lovely and very helpful I saw the dentist P Tanna and her nurse they were really Lovley and so professional. could see instantly how nervous I was and really helped put me at ease “witch is not easy” she detected the problem after doing an xray witch took a matter of minutes Unfortunately i had to have my wisdom tooth out witch I was worried about instantly but she explained everything and showed genuine concern about me and making sure she resolved the issue She numbed my gum and before I new it the tooth was out! I couldn’t believe it Painless!! I will be returning for check ups from Now on and I can not recommend this practice enough Thank you guys sooooo much 🙏🏻
Owen G.
Excellent service
Sara D.
Dr Shah is so professional kind and has looked after my family for over 16 years . We have all had the best care . Highly recommend.
Cackle T.
As usual, polite, caring and great service, thank you! I've been going here for years now, they're honest, lovely receptionists, my dentist and the hygienist too. When I asked for a treatment he didn't think I needed, after a private dentist tried to persuade me to have it, he assured me that I really didn't, when he could've taken nearly £4000 from me. Good dentists are worth their weight in gold! Many thanks again! Jean