Private Dentist near
Thornton, FY5
Tower Dental is 4 miles from Marsh Mill, about 11 minutes by car. Families from Thornton use us for check-ups, children's care and hygiene visits, with prices agreed in writing first.
Private practice only (no NHS). Open Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:30pm. New patient exam £40 (to 31 Oct 2026, usually £79) with X-rays included.
Getting to Tower Dental from Thornton
From Marsh Mill head west along Victoria Road to the A587, then south through Bispham; Bispham Road becomes Devonshire Road and we are at 302a on the right before Warbreck Hill Road. 4 miles, about 11 minutes. From Carleton it is nearer 7 minutes via Poulton Road.
Thornton has no railway station. The nearest stations to the practice are Layton (0.8 km) and Blackpool North (1.2 km). Buses run along Devonshire Road; check the Blackpool Transport journey planner for the current route from Thornton.
There is no charge to park: use Devonshire Road itself or the nearby side streets. The surgeries are on the first floor, reached by stairs or the stairlift; they are not wheelchair accessible.
Distances and times are from OpenStreetMap road routing on 22 September 2026 and will vary with traffic. Get directions in Google Maps →
Why Thornton patients choose our Blackpool practice
Thornton patients mostly come to us for routine care: an adult examination is £40 (to 31 Oct 2026, usually £79) with X-rays included, a child's examination £11.20, and a hygienist scale and polish £84. Children's membership is £9.99 a month and adult membership £19.50, which includes routine exams and hygiene and 15% off treatment.
Dr Thomas Symm (GDC 284394) looks after many of our nervous and first-time patients. There is no sedation at Tower Dental; what you get is time, a clear explanation and a written plan with prices before anything starts.
Private dental fees for Thornton patients
For Thornton families the key prices are an adult examination at £40 (to 31 Oct 2026, usually £79) with X-rays, a child examination at £11.20, a hygienist scale and polish from £84, and membership plans at £9.99 (children) or £19.50 (adults) a month. The full pay-as-you-go list is on our dental fees page; every figure is a "from" price confirmed in writing at your examination.
0% finance over 6 or 10 months via V12, subject to status. Tower Dental is a credit broker, not a lender.
Your first visit in 3 steps
Opening hours for Thornton patients
Open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm, closed weekends. School-age children are usually booked first thing or last thing so they miss as little school as possible. Same-day emergencies: ring at 8:30am; after hours use NHS 111.
Ask for a family block booking if you want children and parents seen in one trip from Thornton. Call 01253 353759, WhatsApp or use the booking button. Looking for NHS care? Read about NHS versus private in Blackpool.
Questions from Thornton patients
How long is the drive from Thornton to Tower Dental?
About 11 minutes for the 4 miles from Marsh Mill, heading west along Victoria Road and then south on the A587 to Devonshire Road.
Is there a train from Thornton?
No. Thornton no longer has a railway station. The nearest stations to the practice are Layton, 0.8 km away, and Blackpool North, 1.2 km away.
Do you see children from Thornton?
Yes. A child examination is £11.20 and the children's membership plan is £9.99 a month. We are private only, so this is not NHS treatment.
Can I book a family appointment?
Yes. Call 01253 353759 and ask for back-to-back appointments so parents and children are seen in one visit.
Is the practice accessible?
The practice is on the first floor with a stairlift. It is not wheelchair accessible. Parking on the street outside is free.
Nearby areas we serve
Cleveleys → Poulton-le-Fylde → Fleetwood → All areas we cover →
Ready to book your visit from Thornton?
You get a full check, a written plan and clear prices. 11 minutes from Marsh Mill, free parking outside.