Previous Bad Experience
You may have had a bad experience in the past that has put you off going to the dentist. You may have undergone a painful procedure in the past or be scared of needles or perhaps you just didn’t get on with your last dentist.
Nervous patients · your friendly, family-owned pain free* dental practice in Chorley
Nervous patients – welcome to pain free* dentistry in Chorley.
Rashmi and David have been delivering pain free* dentistry to the people of Chorley and the surrounding areas for a number of years now. They believe in treating everyone that walks through the doors as if they were members of their own family.
The first step
A conversation, not a chair
Our promises to nervous patients: five ways we help you overcome fear and anxiety
Open until 8.00pm on Monday & Wednesday
- 4.9 on Google · 322 reviews
- Sedation available
- Stop us at any time
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"I had not visited a dentist for 25 years, and I was terrified and I mean terrified of going to a dentist."
— Simon, from a post on Dental Fear Central -
"As a nervous patient I feel at ease when at Southport Road Dental Practice. The staff are friendly and very welcoming and they put you at ease."
— Miss Sarah Sutcliffe, Chorley -
"I have gone from being completely petrified of having a check-up to having voluntary cosmetic procedures!"
— A Topping
- 98.6%
- of 168 surveyed said their treatment was pain-free*
- 5
- promises to every nervous patient
- Quarterly
- Free Smile Discovery Days
- 8.00pm
- late opening on Monday & Wednesday
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Two Certified Pain Free Dentists, and a method measured on
168 patients
- All 7 clinicians registered with the General Dental Council, numbers published
How we work
A personal and caring approach, pain free*.
Priding themselves on delivering high quality dentistry with a personal and caring approach, pain free*.
We just take our time, allow you to stop us at any time and give us feedback on how we are doing. If there is anything that we can change to make the procedure better then we try and do that for you too.
Here at Southport Road Dental we will always talk you through the treatment that you’re going to receive and what is involved. We won’t proceed with treatment until all of your questions have been answered and you’re comfortable.
Why choose us?
Are you scared of going to the dentist?
You are not alone! There is a huge proportion of people who are terrified of going to the dentist.
As you know we are absolutely dedicated to giving pain free* care to our dental patients and the ways that we do that is: Firstly find out why you have a problem and what experience you have had in the past so we can try and make things as different as possible and tackle your care in a very unique way. We ensure that you won’t feel the injection by using a special gel on your gum which helps it be pain free* and we also give the anaesthetic at a correct temperature.
Many patients tell us they no longer have a dental phobia after treatment with us.
Recognise it
Why are people phobic or fearful of going to the dentist?
You may fall into one of the categories below or have several reasons for your phobia, but the first step you can make in overcoming this fear is to recognise it and know that something can be done about it.
Fear Of Being Judged
If you haven’t been to the dentist in a long time and you have neglected your teeth and gums you might be embarrassed about showing your mouth to anyone.
Causes Stress & Anxiety
You may have a fear of dental instruments being placed in your mouth. This may trigger a gag reflex or cause anxiety. Plus, many people fear the unknown.
Overcoming it, together
Things you can do, and things we will.
There are several ways in which Southport Road Dental can help you overcome your anxieties, and there are many things that you yourself can do. These include:
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Talk to us
Tell us your fears and concerns – we promise all of our patients that we will listen to any fears or concerns that you have. It is important that you can talk about your fears and concerns with us openly and comfortably.
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Let us explain
We will always give you a full explanation of what your treatment will involve. We can explain it step by step to you so that if you have any questions about your treatment these can be answered beforehand.
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Be honest
Try to be open and honest if you feel embarrassed about the condition of your teeth or your lack of dental care. We have seen many cases of dental neglect – which are more than likely in a much worse state than yours.
Our patients first
Our promises to nervous patients.
Five ways we help you overcome fear and anxiety.
- Initially we are happy to meet away from the practice to discuss your anxiety
- We will run you through a survey of where fear lies & how to overcome your worries
- We explain what you can expect to make your visit as comfortable as possible
- We will listen to your fears and concerns
- We will explain treatment fully before we start any work
Sedation is available for anyone who needs it — £422.69 as a guide price.
David Hickey and Rashmi Chattopadhyay are Certified Pain Free Dentists.
Verification available on request.
Meet the team
Free Smile Discovery Days.
Held every quarter, so you can meet the team and find out how we can help.
Who you'll meet
Treated like family, from the first conversation.
Patients are treated like family: we know what they want to avoid and what they hope to achieve. 'Pain Free' is our promise of approach, not just a name.
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David Hickey
Pain Free Dentist & principal
GDC 83406
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Rashmi Chattopadhyay
Pain Free Dentist & principal · sedation
GDC 83400
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Alice
Dentist
GDC 251173
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Marc
Dentist
GDC 243971
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Jennifer Ellwood
Dentist
GDC 309181
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Matthew Strickland-Baker
Dentist
GDC 296268
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Sarah
Dental therapist
GDC 106131
Talk to us
Chorley PR7 1LB
Lancashire
Tell us a little, and we'll ring you back.
Tell us your fears and concerns – we will listen. We'll call back during opening hours, and nothing is booked until you're ready. You can ask about the next Smile Discovery Day here too.
- Monday
- 8.00am – 8.00pm
- Tuesday
- 8.00am – 6.00pm
- Wednesday
- 8.00am – 8.00pm
- Thursday & Friday
- 9.00am – 5.30pm
- Saturday & Sunday
- Closed
Where to come
9 Southport RdChorley PR7 1LB
Lancashire
The map is loaded from Google, which will see your visit.
Before you call
The questions nervous patients ask us.
I’m embarrassed about the state of my teeth. Will you judge me?
No. We have seen many cases of dental neglect – which are more than likely in a much worse state than yours. Try to be open and honest with us; it helps us help you.
Can I stop the treatment if I need to?
Yes. We just take our time, allow you to stop us at any time and give us feedback on how we are doing. If there is anything that we can change to make the procedure better then we try and do that for you too.
Will I feel the injection?
We use a special gel on your gum which helps the injection be pain free*, and we give the anaesthetic at a correct temperature.
Can we meet somewhere other than the dental chair first?
Yes. Initially we are happy to meet away from the practice to discuss your anxiety, and we won’t proceed with treatment until all of your questions have been answered and you’re comfortable.
Is sedation available?
Yes, for anyone who needs it. Sedation is £422.69 as a guide price; your exact fee is confirmed in writing before anything starts.
What are Free Smile Discovery Days?
Held every quarter, so you can meet the team and find out how we can help. Contact us to ask about the next one.
More about sedation dentistry and our pain-free* approach. In pain today? Emergency appointments are open to new patients.