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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

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
Adrian T.
Been with them for many years.
Couldn’t ask for better.
Nici M.
As a very nervous patient, Dunstable Dental really made me feel comfortable and relaxed. I couldn’t recommend them enough
Anita M.
The staff are very friendly and welcoming and are very patient with their patients that are very nervous
Rae D.
Danyell has always been very caring and listens to my needs and worries. The receptionists are very friendly and welcoming
roundaboutluke
Adam and the team at Dunstable Dental Practice are top notch. Always happy to help and have made me feel much more comfortable going to the dentists.
David S.
Haven’t been for a long time, very professional and more importantly pain free.
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.
Mantas L.
Mrs Tanna is amazing.
5 star feedback.
Suzanne K.
Great dental practice. Our dentist puts us at ease and always gives 100%. All of the practice staff are helpful, warm and welcoming. Highly recommend
William Richard B.
Welcome polite
Seen on time
Very professional treatment
Nikki P.
Mr Patel is always brilliant & very friendly
Des M.
Outstanding as always
Tracey B.
Always friendly
Darren W.
Good quality and friendly NHS dentist, well organised and courteous staff and dental team. Thank you!
Jane C.
Always very friendly and caring - I have a real phobia of dentists and they are so good at dealing with this
Peter D.
Great dental practice very friendly and professional.👍
Brian W.
Having lost a piece of my tooth, no pain but a concern that it may fall apart, I was booked on to a non emergency appointment a week later where I was assured that the tooth was stable and could be repaired. This will be reviewed at my check up in August where we will make our final decision.
Thank you.
Diane S.
Will only go here, Danyel is very patient with me, all staff are really friendly and helpful
Sarah R.
Fabulous dentist thank you
Smashing customer service
tracy S.
Yet again another positive visit. I was put at ease immediately by Heena who did my treatment competently and patiently. The reception staff were polite and efficient. I am extremely happy with the care this dental practice provides for myself and my family.
David G.
Always friendly, helpful and super efficient. Been coming here for years, and I would recommend them to anyone looking to change their dentist!!👍
Margaret S.
I have been attending this dentist for many years and Heena Bhuva is superb. Very caring and a fantastic dentist.
Quillations - Gary E.
Dunstable Dental Practice is brilliant!
My son was nervous the first time he had to go to the dentist, but went in yesterday for a tooth extraction, and was absolutely fine!
The dentist made him feel comfortable, which is perfect!
Would definitely recommend.
Jean B.
Very happy with my treatment and the advice I received
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.