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Fulwood Centre
Fulwood centre patients reach Tower Dental in 30 minutes via the M55. Patients from Garstang Road, Black Bull Lane and Sharoe Green Lane travel to us for advanced care.
Fulwood patients choose Tower Dental specifically for Dr Chatterjee's implant expertise (MID RCS Edinburgh) and our advanced cosmetic services. Also available: bonding from £392, veneers from £554, emergencies. 0% finance.
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Travelling from Fulwood Centre
Tower Dental is around 30 minutes from Fulwood Centre PR2. M55 junction 1 is a 2-minute drive from Fulwood centre, then straight to Blackpool.
Fulwood patients regularly travel for advanced cosmetic or implant work — the motorway connection makes it quick.
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Private Dental Care for Fulwood Centre Patients
Tower Dental is a private practice — not NHS. Patients from Fulwood Centre typically register with us because they want no waiting lists, access to advanced treatments (particularly dental implants led by Dr San Chatterjee MID RCS Edinburgh) and a consistent clinician who knows their mouth over time.
Our monthly membership plan starts at £19.60/month and covers your check-ups, hygiene appointments, X-rays, unlimited emergencies and a 15% discount on all treatment. Children are covered from £9.99/month. Plans include worldwide dental accident cover for adults.
For larger treatments — implants, veneers, Invisalign, full smile makeovers — 0% finance is available over 6 or 10 months subject to status. You receive a full written quote at consultation with no hidden fees and no pressure to proceed on the day.
Common Questions from Fulwood Centre Patients
How fast is the M55 run from Fulwood in a normal Wednesday morning?
Around 25 minutes junction-to-junction outside peak. Allow 35 minutes at 8am.
How do I register as a new patient from Fulwood?
Call 01253 353759 or book online. You don't need to notify your current dentist — registering with us is independent. Your first visit is a comprehensive 45-minute new-patient exam with full assessment, X-rays if needed and a written plan.
Do you see children from Fulwood?
Yes — children are welcome from age 3. Children's membership starts at £9.99/month and covers routine care. For siblings, we can book back-to-back appointments so you only need one trip to Tower Dental from Fulwood Centre.
What if I need an emergency appointment while I'm in Fulwood?
Call 01253 353759 first thing in the morning for same-day availability. Most emergency cases — severe pain, abscesses, broken teeth — are seen within a few hours. Emergency appointments start from £67. Plan members get unlimited emergencies included.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book an appointment at Tower Dental?
You can book in three ways: call 01253 353759 during opening hours, use the online booking form on any page of our website, or message us on WhatsApp. For cosmetic treatments (veneers, composite bonding, whitening, implants, Invisalign), we use a £40 Smile Consultation booking — this is payable online at booking and includes a full smile assessment, 3D digital preview and personalised treatment plan. For general dentistry, emergencies and hygienist visits, booking is free and we confirm your appointment by phone.
Where is Tower Dental located and where do I park?
Tower Dental is at 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY2 0TW. Free on-street parking is available directly outside the practice — there is no need to find a car park or pay for parking. The practice is easily reached from all Blackpool postcodes, from Cleveleys, Bispham, Fleetwood, Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton, Lytham St Annes and Kirkham and from the M55 motorway for patients travelling from Preston, Lancaster and further afield. Patients regularly travel to us from across the Fylde Coast and wider Lancashire.
Is Tower Dental a private or NHS practice?
Tower Dental is a private dental practice. We offer membership plans from £9.99 per month for children and from £19.60 per month for adults (includes two check-ups, hygienist visits, x-rays and a discount on treatments), plus pay-as-you-go pricing and 0% finance over 6 or 10 months on larger treatments. Our prices are transparent and published on the website. Every quote is confirmed in writing at your consultation before any work begins, with no pressure to proceed.
What are Tower Dental's opening hours and do you offer same-day emergency appointments?
We are open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm. We are closed on Sundays. Same-day emergency appointments are available Monday to Friday from 8:30am and Saturdays from 9am — please call 01253 353759 as early in the day as possible to secure a slot. Members of our Adult and Periodontal plans receive unlimited emergency appointments at no additional charge. Common emergencies we see include severe toothache, dental abscesses, broken or chipped teeth, lost fillings or crowns and dental trauma.
How is Tower Dental regulated and what are the dentists' qualifications?
Tower Dental is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and met all CQC regulations at its most recent inspection on 16 July 2024. All clinicians are registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) which sets and enforces professional standards across UK dentistry. Our team includes Dr Sarah Metias (Principal, GDC 114267, MJDF RCS England), Dr San Chatterjee (Implant Dentist, GDC 84643), Dr Alaaeldin Elraggal (Associate, GDC 300605, PhD Dental Biomaterials) and Dr Safa Rafiq (Associate, GDC 296810). You can verify any GDC registration on the GDC Register.
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Why patients from Fulwood centre choose Tower Dental
Fulwood centre is central Fulwood, north Preston. 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 Fulwood centre via the M55 motorway. The journey from PR2 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 Fulwood centre same-week emergency appointments, comprehensive cosmetic and restorative treatment options and membership plans starting from £9.99/month for children and from £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 Fulwood centre 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 Fulwood centre: 25-35 minutes.
Stagecoach services 68 and 14 connect Fulwood centre 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 PR2 — situated on the central side of Blackpool with easy access from Fulwood centre (PR2).
Fulwood centre dental questions answered
Is Tower Dental accepting new patients from Fulwood centre?
Yes. Tower Dental warmly welcomes new patients from Fulwood centre 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 Fulwood centre to Tower Dental?
The typical car journey from Fulwood centre (PR2) 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 Fulwood centre 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 from £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 Fulwood centre patients?
Yes. Tower Dental offers same-day emergency appointments for patients from Fulwood centre and across the Preston city and surrounds. Emergency consultations start from £67. Call 01253 353759 to book an emergency slot — the practice prioritises pain relief first.
Local Context
Local context for Fulwood Centre patients. Fulwood Centre sits in the PR2 area of Preston, near Fulwood Garstang Road shops. The drive to Tower Dental is straightforward via A6 and the M55, and we see Preston-area patients regularly — particularly for treatments not easily available locally such as full implant rehabilitation and complex cosmetic work. Most Fulwood Centre patients prefer afternoon appointment blocks that avoid the morning M55 and A6 commuter traffic.
Nearby Areas We Also Serve
Patients from Fulwood Centre often live close to — or travel through — these neighbouring villages and town centres. Each has its own page with directions, drive times and treatments most often booked from that area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered. Have more? Call 01253 353759.
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