Private Dentist Near Croston
Croston is a historic village with Croston Finney, St Michael's Church and the annual Croston Coffee Day, located in Chorley/West Lancashire. For private dental treatment not available within Croston itself, Tower Dental Blackpool sits 22 miles away on Devonshire Road. The 35-minute drive is a manageable one, and Tower Dental's team — including a principal dentist with MJDF Royal College of Surgeons qualification, a dedicated implant specialist, and associate dentists with interests in endodontics and restorative dentistry — provides depth that a smaller village surgery typically cannot.
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Why Patients Travel From Croston
Patients travelling from Croston to Tower Dental typically come for treatments not easily found in smaller village practices — dental implants, porcelain veneers, composite bonding and Invisalign with a dedicated implant clinician, sedation options for anxious patients, and written treatment plans with 0% finance. The journey is straightforward: 22 miles along the A581, taking around 35 minutes outside of peak times. Most Croston patients consolidate their travel by booking treatment alongside a routine check-up or hygiene visit, making the trip once every six months rather than more often.
Treatments We Offer Croston Patients
General dentistry makes up the bulk of what Croston patients book at Tower Dental: routine check-ups, hygienist appointments, fillings, crowns, and root canal treatment. Our Adult and Children's Plans cover the majority of routine care for a fixed monthly cost. We also offer cosmetic dentistry — veneers, composite bonding, whitening — and advanced care including dental implants and Invisalign orthodontics.
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What Croston Patients Typically Come For
For patients from Croston, the typical pattern is one consultation visit to plan treatment, then a small number of follow-up appointments timed around the treatment pathway. Composite bonding cases are often completed in a single longer appointment. Veneers usually require two appointments (preparation and fit), typically six weeks apart. Implants involve more appointments spread over several months — including surgical placement, a healing period, and fitting of the final crown or bridge. All timings are clearly explained at the consultation.
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Travel & Directions from Croston
Driving from Croston: The most direct route from Croston PR26 to Tower Dental (302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY2 0TW) follows the A581. Total distance is approximately 22 miles and the drive typically takes 35 minutes outside of peak traffic. Croston is on the A581 south of Leyland, so patients generally find the route straightforward and well-signposted.
Parking: Free on-street parking is available directly outside the practice on Devonshire Road — no need to find a multi-storey or pay-and-display.
Public transport: Croston patients can also reach the practice by taking a train to Blackpool North, followed by a short taxi ride (approximately 1.5 miles / 5 minutes). The practice is on Devonshire Road in the North Shore area of Blackpool.
Pricing & Finance
Tower Dental publishes transparent prices for all treatments on the website. For Croston patients, typical starting prices are: £40 Smile Consultation (cosmetic only), composite bonding from £333 per tooth, porcelain veneers from £471 per tooth, teeth whitening from £333, single dental implants from £2,380, crowns from £571, emergency appointments from £57. 0% interest finance is available over 6 or 10 months, subject to status. Membership plans start at £9.99/month for children and £19.60/month for adults, bundling check-ups, hygiene visits and treatment discounts.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Croston Patients
How far is Tower Dental from Croston?
Tower Dental is approximately 22 miles from Croston PR26, around 35 minutes by car via the A581. The practice is at 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY2 0TW, with free on-street parking directly outside.
Is Tower Dental NHS or private for Croston patients?
Tower Dental is a private practice. For Croston patients, membership plans are available from £9.99/month for children and £19.60/month for adults, or treatment can be booked pay-as-you-go with 0% finance options on larger cases.
Do I need to book a £40 Smile Consultation if I'm from Croston?
The £40 Smile Consultation applies only to cosmetic treatments (veneers, composite bonding, whitening, implants, Invisalign). For general dentistry, emergency appointments, and hygienist visits, Croston patients can simply call 01253 353759 to book — no £40 consultation required.
Can I get a same-day emergency appointment from Croston?
Usually yes. Call 01253 353759 as early as possible in the day. Croston is 22 miles away, so most patients can reach the practice within 35 minutes of being offered an emergency slot. Same-day appointments run Monday to Friday and on Saturdays.
What treatments do you offer Croston patients?
The full range of private dentistry: examinations, hygiene, white fillings, crowns, bridges, root canal treatment, extractions, dental implants, All-on-4, porcelain veneers, composite bonding, Invisalign, teeth whitening, children's dentistry, emergency care, and sedation options for anxious patients.
How do I pay for treatment as a Croston patient?
Payment is due at each appointment by card, cash, or via your membership plan. For larger treatments we offer 0% interest finance over 6 or 10 months (subject to status). Finance applications are processed quickly and we'll explain all options at your consultation.
Is Tower Dental CQC regulated?
Yes. Tower Dental is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). All dentists are registered with the General Dental Council (GDC). You can verify any clinician on the GDC online register and view our CQC inspection report from links in the website footer.
Book From Croston Today
Booking from Croston is simple: call 01253 353759, message us on WhatsApp (+44 7391 889433), or complete the online booking form — the reception team will call you back within one working day to confirm your appointment. For cosmetic treatments, start with the £40 Smile Consultation. For everything else, booking is free.
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Why patients from Croston choose Tower Dental
Croston is the village in West Lancashire. Tower Dental is accessed via the M55 to M6 junction and onto the M65 corridor, with the practice itself located at 302a Devonshire Road in Bispham (FY2 0TW) on the northern edge of Blackpool.
Patients from Croston regularly travel to Tower Dental via the M6 and M55 motorway corridor. Total journey time from PR26 is approximately 30-40 minutes door-to-door, with free on-street parking directly outside the practice on Devonshire Road.
As a private practice, Tower Dental offers patients from Croston same-week emergency appointments, comprehensive cosmetic and restorative treatment options, and membership plans starting from £9.99/month for children and £19.60/month for adults. The practice is regulated by the Care Quality Commission and all clinicians are registered with the General Dental Council.
Travel options for Croston patients
Accessed via the m55 to m6 junction and onto the m65 corridor. Free on-street parking is available directly outside the practice on Devonshire Road. Average journey time from Croston: 30-40 minutes.
Bus connections from Croston to Blackpool typically require a change at Preston bus station. Many patients prefer to drive via the M6/M55 motorway corridor for a faster journey.
Train services from Croston run via Preston, with a change at Preston station onto the Blackpool North line. Total journey time is approximately one hour.
Tower Dental, 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool PR26 — situated on the central side of Blackpool with easy access from Croston (PR26).
Croston dental questions answered
Is Tower Dental accepting new patients from Croston?
Yes. Tower Dental warmly welcomes new 200+ patients from Croston and the wider South Ribble area (Leyland, Buckshaw). New patient consultations are typically available within one week and can be booked online or by calling 01253 353759.
How long is the journey from Croston to Tower Dental?
The typical car journey from Croston (PR26) to Tower Dental at 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY2 0TW takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Free on-street parking is available directly outside the practice.
Does Tower Dental offer NHS treatment for Croston residents?
Tower Dental is a private practice and does not offer NHS treatment. We do however offer membership plans starting from £9.99 per month for children and £19.60 per month for adults, which spreads the cost of routine care. Pay-as-you-go and 0% finance options are also available.
Are emergency appointments available for Croston patients?
Yes. Tower Dental offers same-day emergency appointments for patients from Croston and across the South Ribble area (Leyland, Buckshaw). Emergency consultations start from £57. Call 01253 353759 to book an emergency slot — the practice prioritises pain relief first.