Private Dentist Near Frenchwood
For patients in Frenchwood PR1 considering private dental care, Tower Dental in Blackpool offers a comprehensive service within 27 minutes' drive. Frenchwood — a inner-Preston district with Avenham Park nearby and Frenchwood Knoll — is well-connected to Blackpool, and patients from this part of Preston, Lancashire make up a regular portion of our appointments. The practice provides cosmetic dentistry, implants, Invisalign, general and emergency care, with membership plans from £9.99/month for children and £19.60/month for adults.
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Why Patients Travel From Frenchwood
For residents of Frenchwood, Tower Dental is a 27-minute drive via the A59. The practice is set up for patients who aren't necessarily looking for the closest dentist, but the right one for a specific outcome — whether that's a planned cosmetic treatment, implant case, Invisalign course, or simply a calm environment for someone who hasn't been to a dentist in years. Patients from Preston and Fishwick follow the same route and often book together as families.
Treatments We Offer Frenchwood Patients
General dentistry makes up the bulk of what Frenchwood 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 Frenchwood Patients Typically Come For
A typical Frenchwood patient journey at Tower Dental: initial enquiry online or by phone (01253 353759), followed by either a £40 Smile Consultation for cosmetic work or a standard examination for general care. At the consultation, the treating clinician conducts a full assessment and produces a written treatment plan with itemised costs. There's no pressure to proceed; many patients take the plan home to consider before booking follow-up appointments. For major treatment, 0% finance over 6 or 10 months is available (subject to status) to spread the cost.
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Travel & Directions from Frenchwood
Driving from Frenchwood: The most direct route from Frenchwood PR1 to Tower Dental (302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY2 0TW) follows the A59. Total distance is approximately 17 miles and the drive typically takes 27 minutes outside of peak traffic. Frenchwood is immediately south-east of Preston city centre, 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: Frenchwood 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 Frenchwood 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 — Frenchwood Patients
How far is Tower Dental from Frenchwood?
Tower Dental is approximately 17 miles from Frenchwood PR1, around 27 minutes by car via the A59. The practice is at 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY2 0TW, with free on-street parking directly outside.
Is Tower Dental NHS or private for Frenchwood patients?
Tower Dental is a private practice. For Frenchwood 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 Frenchwood?
The £40 Smile Consultation applies only to cosmetic treatments (veneers, composite bonding, whitening, implants, Invisalign). For general dentistry, emergency appointments, and hygienist visits, Frenchwood patients can simply call 01253 353759 to book — no £40 consultation required.
Can I get a same-day emergency appointment from Frenchwood?
Usually yes. Call 01253 353759 as early as possible in the day. Frenchwood is 17 miles away, so most patients can reach the practice within 27 minutes of being offered an emergency slot. Same-day appointments run Monday to Friday and on Saturdays.
What treatments do you offer Frenchwood 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 Frenchwood 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 Frenchwood Today
For Frenchwood patients, the quickest way to book is to call 01253 353759 during opening hours (Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm, Sat 9:00am–2:00pm). Outside those hours, use the online form or WhatsApp (+44 7391 889433) and we'll confirm your appointment the next working day. The 17-mile journey takes around 27 minutes by car.
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Why patients from Frenchwood choose Tower Dental
Frenchwood is the Preston area near the city centre. Tower Dental is connected to Blackpool via the M55 motorway corridor, with the practice itself located at 302a Devonshire Road in Bispham (FY2 0TW) on the northern edge of Blackpool.
Tower Dental welcomes patients travelling from Frenchwood via the M55 motorway. The journey from PR1 typically takes 25-35 minutes and Devonshire Road is reached by leaving the M55 at Junction 4 and following the A583 to North Shore. Free on-street parking is available outside the practice.
As a private practice, Tower Dental offers patients from Frenchwood 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 Frenchwood patients
Connected to blackpool via the m55 motorway corridor. Free on-street parking is available directly outside the practice on Devonshire Road. Average journey time from Frenchwood: 25-35 minutes.
Stagecoach services 68 and 14 connect Frenchwood to Blackpool town centre via the A583. From the bus station on Talbot Road, the 14 bus continues to Devonshire Road.
Preston station provides direct trains to Blackpool North, with the journey taking approximately 25 minutes. From Blackpool North, Tower Dental is reached by taxi or Blackpool Transport bus 14.
Tower Dental, 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool PR1 — situated on the central side of Blackpool with easy access from Frenchwood (PR1).
Frenchwood dental questions answered
Is Tower Dental accepting new patients from Frenchwood?
Yes. Tower Dental warmly welcomes new 200+ patients from Frenchwood and the wider Preston city and surrounds. 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 Frenchwood to Tower Dental?
The typical car journey from Frenchwood (PR1) to Tower Dental at 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY2 0TW takes approximately 25-35 minutes. Free on-street parking is available directly outside the practice.
Does Tower Dental offer NHS treatment for Frenchwood 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 Frenchwood patients?
Yes. Tower Dental offers same-day emergency appointments for patients from Frenchwood and across the Preston city and surrounds. Emergency consultations start from £57. Call 01253 353759 to book an emergency slot — the practice prioritises pain relief first.