Scared of the dentist? You’re not the only one.
Many of our patients felt exactly the same before they came. Your first visit can just be a chat and a look around. A new patient exam is from £79 with X-rays included. Nobody will rush you and nobody will judge you.
Your First Visit in 3 Steps
Worried it will hurt? We work under local anaesthetic (numbing injection). The tooth and the area around it are fully numb before we start. You should feel pressure, not pain.
We do not offer sedation. If you need to be sedated for dental treatment, we are not the right practice for you and we will say so. What we do instead is go at your pace: you agree a hand signal with us so you can stop at any moment, nothing happens until you say yes, and your first visit can just be a chat and a look around.
No obligation. You get a written plan and a price before anything starts.
What Nervous Patients Say About Tower Dental
"I am very nervous attending the dentist even for a check-up, but my first treatment today — I couldn't have asked for better care. As relaxing as it could be and the whole experience was explained step by step, with empathy."
"I've not been to the dentist in over 20 years and needed an emergency appointment. Being extremely nervous, they were so nice and reassuring. Fantastic service, made me so relaxed. I'm going back for check-ups now."
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What makes Tower Dental in Blackpool different?
Tower Dental Blackpool is at 302a Devonshire Road FY2 0TW. We are not a typical dental practice. We are an advanced private dental practice that happens to be in Blackpool. You get the ease of a local practice. You also get real clinical depth and training. You get the quality of materials that most patients link with larger clinical settings or a specialist referral centre. Our principal dentist Dr Sarah Metias holds the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MJDF RCS, GDC 114267). That is an advanced postgraduate qualification. Our implant dentist Dr San Chatterjee has a special interest in implant dentistry (GDC 84643). Our clinical academic Dr Alaaeldin Elraggal holds a PhD in Dental Biomaterials. So he knows the research behind the materials used in restorative (repairing damaged teeth) and cosmetic dentistry.
All this postgraduate training sits in one Blackpool practice. It helps every patient who comes to Tower Dental. That includes you. It applies whether you come for a routine examination or for composite bonding (tooth-coloured filling material shaped onto your teeth), dental implants or emergency treatment. We base our clinical decisions on strong evidence. We choose the materials carefully for each case. We give you the time your case needs. We are not limited by an NHS appointment schedule.
Patient-First Philosophy at Tower Dental Blackpool
Our philosophy is simple. We make every clinical decision in your best long-term interest. We do not make it to earn the most money per appointment. So we tell you honestly when you do not need treatment. We tell you when a cheaper option will give the same result as a more expensive one. We tell you when your case is better treated elsewhere, and we refer you to the right specialist. We tell you what treatment can realistically achieve. That includes the limits, and the upkeep it will need. We do not oversell results.
This honesty matters to us. It is the foundation of the trust our patients place in us. The 5-star patient reviews on Google for Tower Dental keep mentioning the same things. They mention the team's honesty. They mention the lack of pressure. They mention clear clinical explanations and genuine care all the way through. Patients from across Blackpool, the Fylde Coast and Lancashire keep coming back. They also refer their family and friends. That is not down to marketing or special offers. It is because the care here is really patient-focused.
How much is a dental membership plan at Tower Dental?
Private dentistry at the highest level should not be only for people with plenty of spare income. Our dental membership plans make good routine care really affordable for Blackpool patients. Plans start from £9.99 per month for children and from £19.50 per month for adults. Each plan covers:
- 2 examinations a year
- 2 hygienist appointments
- unlimited emergency consultations
- worldwide dental accident insurance
- 15% off all treatments
0% finance over 6 or 10 months via V12, subject to status are available over 6 or 10 months on all treatment plans, subject to status. You get a full written quote before any treatment starts. There are never any surprises. Call Tower Dental Blackpool on 01253 353759 to book your first appointment or to ask about membership. We look forward to welcoming you to 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY2 0TW.
A new patient examination is from £79, and X-rays are included. A £40 Smile Consultation is a separate appointment for cosmetic treatment, redeemable against treatment. The £40 is payable when you book by phone or at your visit.
The quote is valid 90 days — take it home, get a second opinion, compare us.
Related at Tower Dental Blackpool
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From Our Nervous Patients
From Our Nervous Patients
⭐ Real reviews from our Google Business Profile
"After being panicked by the wonderful google about having a deep clean! I was pleasantly surprised by the length of time it took! The whole experience was not what I was expecting! All staff at Tower Dental are kind, caring and very pleasant! It is always a pleasure to go there! I used to be a very nervous patient but thanks to Tower I can now say that I feel comfortable in every way going to the dentist! Never thought I would say that. Thanks everyone"
"What a friendly dental service, I am so very nervous attending the dentist even for a check up, but today was my first treatment I couldn't have asked for better care, it was as relaxing as it could be and the whole experience was explained in step by step, with empathy i wouldnt say I was over my fear but definitely not as worked up as I normally would be. I would recommend to everyone"
"Excellent customer service from everyone at the practice. I am extremely nervous due to previous bad experiences at other surgeries but I felt completely at ease with Saffa who explained every aspect of my treatment and what treatment I had done with photos every step to ensure I was completely satisfied and comfortable. I'm now waiting to book my next treatment session."
Find Tower Dental Blackpool
Find Tower Dental Blackpool
302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY2 0TW · 01253 353759
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered. Have more? Call 01253 353759.
I have not been to the dentist in years — will you judge me?
What do you do to help nervous patients?
How do I book if I am too anxious to call?
What if I need a lot of work done?
Why is Tower Dental rated so highly for nervous patients?
Ready When You Are
Tell us you are nervous when you book. Your first visit can just be a chat and a look around. You get a written plan and a fixed price before anything starts.
No obligation. Many of our most nervous patients found it easier to make first contact in writing than on the phone. That is fine too.
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