Gentle Dental Care

Last year I was referred to Gentle Dental Care for an extraction and implant for a tooth as it was hypodontia. I can wholeheartedly say Dr Bomfim is an excellent consultant dental surgeon with a gentle manner but firm when necessary as she wants you to have the best possible outcome.Dr Bomfim was very indepth during the consultation with a very clear follow up email with an outline of the full treatment and clear pricing of what I would and wouldn't need. There was no pressure of what I should have, but tailored to what the viable options were for me. Even during the treatment phase, she was very considerate, explained every step of the process and answered all of my questions.My treatment overall took approximately 9 months. Implant surgery is not an overnight process! Dr Bomfim wanted my gum health to be up to scratch in advance. Then we had the surgery day; extraction plus placement of the abutement. Thankfully I didn't need a graft. After that I was off for a few months to heal and to ensure I wore my guard every day to prevent movement of the teeth which would make placement of the crown difficult. I then returned for the crown. There was nearly a delay in the making of the crown but Dr Bomfim and Dr Lalani ensured it was delivered to the clinic in time for me.The crown is now fixed and in place with Dr Bomfim having completed a check afterwards and providing me with detailed aftercare advice for the rest of the life of the implant.Everyone around me asked why I wasn't going abroad for a cheaper option but to be honest with the amount of pre-, during and post-surgery appointments you have when having an implant, I don't see how it would be feasible to travel back and forth which would mostly cost you the same amount as receiving treatment here!From my initial referral by Dr Lalani, booking via the reception team to the dental nurses and Dr Bomfim's care, I cannot recommend this place enough. If you choose to go with treatment with Dr Bomfim, you will be treated by a highly knowledgeable, caring and brilliant dental consultant. You will be in great hands!

I would have given this practice another star or two but unfortunately, the dentist was struck off because she was embezzling money from the NHS.

I suffered a traumatic dental experience elsewhere, and this lead me to ignore my dental health which subsequently declined... Even when I went back to the dentist who caused my trauma to give them a second chance, they refused to see me and told me that my dental health is my own responsibility. However, I will not go into great detail here, since this review is for Gentle Dental...Sheena from Gentle Dental saw me right away and did not shy away from what needed to be done. She most definitely lives up to the business name Gentle Dental. With the first treatment, not only did she stabilise my dental health, but she also single-handedly obliterated my fear of dentists.I cannot speak more highly of Sheena. She is a true professional with a genuine sense of duty and provides an amazing service with impartial advice. To boot, she is a lovely person whom I very much look forward to meeting each time!

Had a terrible experience, rushed and botched treatment from the female dentist I forgot her name. Really put my trust in dental care back, almost like I was on a conveyor belt one in one out type of treatment. I had my reservations when looking at the place from the outside. Do not visit

Not a great experience! Not the practice for you if you are a NHS patient under 16! They will do all they can to neglect your teeth unless you pay extra for even 1 minute longer and they will only see you every 6 months EVEN if you are willing to pay... don't bother coming here if your funds are tight!

The reception and service lives up to the name GENTLE CARE is what you get !Just had one hour session of treatment - only praises for quality work I received - and I'm a easily critical and nervous person in a dental chair! Easy five stars and plus .