The 1A dental practice is located in Fowler St in south shields and takes both NHS and private…read moreclients. The practice over a wide range of services from the standard NHS services as well as cosmetic stuff that can be done privately. My whole family is a member of this dentist and I find the staff helpful it is normally easy to get an appointment at a time to suit you and the dentists are quite friendly and explain things to you in good detail. The dentist itself is a relatively new building so all equipment is the latest state of the art stuff and the waiting areas very clean and simple.

The receptionists are young and friendly. The are polite and very welcoming. The always greet me…read moreand seem to remember me and my children from previous visits - even when they are years apart. There are quite a few dentists in this practice and you don't always get to see the same one. If your having a number of treatments they tend to book you in with the same dentist, but if it's just for check ups, it's pot luck unless you ask for a specific one. I've never had trouble getting an appointment and think it's great that they will see you the same day if you are in any pain. The only bad point are the stairs. There are about 7 steps into the building, hard to manage with a pram and a toddler. And then there are about 13 stais inside if you get one of the treatment rooms upstairs. The reception is friendly and has a selection of magazines (quite old now though), and some toy for children to occupy themselves. They always seem to be taking on NHS patients.

Osborne Dental Practice is fantastic!!…read more If you're anything like me you get sweaty palms and clench your teeth just thinking about a trip to the dentist! I attended the same family dentist well into my 20's so had just about begun to tolerate visits - a mandatory chocolate doughnut afterwards (which my parents bribed me with during my childhood years) seemed to help. Then I moved to Newcastle and it seemed a tad excessive travelling 140 miles and I would use it as an excuse not to go. Osborne Dental Practice obviously has lots of experience dealing with 'awkward' patients like me who cry when they are told they need any form of treatment .They even ask about your anxiety levels on the registration form! Dr Dhanoya has literally changed my perception of and experience of dentists and I would recommend his care to anyone. In addition to check ups, hygienist appointments and an unfortunate root canal I even opted for voluntary Invisalign braces last year as I felt so comfortable. All the staff are polite and professional. They are very flexible with their appointment times outside of conventional working hours but you can be waiting a while to get an appointment. They offer sedation for nervous patients like me (bonus as you get to feel rather merry after treatment). The practice plan is also a good idea if you are wanting treatments as you get a discount. My only grumble would be that looking after your teeth can be expensive.....but I guess a smile is worth a million dollars as they say!

I was set on braces as it was a decision I had made some ago. For as long as I can remember I have…read morealways had teeth that stick out so this was a must for me and I had been saving up for some time. As such I felt like I deserved first class service seen as I was shelling out so much money and westmount dental surgery has it all. The whole place is dedicated to the patient and thats how it should be. And the range of treatments is just marvellous. Couldn't ask for more.

Fabulous to have such a great dentist in Sunderland. All my family come here and we all have…read morehealthy teeth. My teenager will be getting braces in a year or so and I'm so glad he has so many options when in my youth all you could have was those awful metal things.

Before meeting the team at Guidepost Dental Practice I had a huge phobia about visiting the…read moredentist.This had resulted from a bad experience when I was younger.Due to this my teeth were in terrible condition. I eventually booked an appointment with Richard as the pain became unbearable. The team at Guidepost have transformed how I feel about going to the Dentist this has taken alot of paitience and understanding from Richard and Holly. Due to the poor state of my teeth I required some "scary" dental procedures but I had nothing to worry about. I have felt no pain and the pre and post aftercare was amazing. I cannot recommend this dental practice enough. In December I get married and I never thought I would be able to smile confidentally on my day. However, due to Richard and his amazing dentistry this is going to be a dream come true. From the fantastic receptionist Emma who kindly reminds me when I have an appointment to the support staff around Richard inparticular Holly who knew when I needed a hand to hold and lastly to the fantastic way Richard has put confidence back into the way I feel about going to the dentist. I would highly reccommend this friendly, family led dentist to anyone who wants an amazing service and an amazing smile. Sarah Shirley

Such a stunning place to visit for your dental care I was made truly welcome thanks guysread more

This dental practice (Toothworks, Richard Grant and Partners) has opted out of the NHS except for a…read morelimited number of patients, eg children and pregnant women. Other patients pay private charges or join a dental insurance plan. Reception staff, hygienists and the dentist I usually see are friendly, professional and reassuring. Very good with children, speedily filled a cavity in my daughter's tooth almost without her noticing. You can get seen quickly by a dentist if it's an emergency but the hygienists are always booked up well in advance.

I'm someone who doesn't do well with Dentists, however the team at the Family Dental Practice in…read moreHowdon were excellent in putting me at ease. After a short initial appointment to diagnose the issues, the following appointments were booked in and were completed in a professional manner. The facilities are clean and well maintained, however the decor could do with some updating. But then again, you don't go to a dentist to appreciate the wallpaper! I would absolutely recommend this practice, the text reminder service is also a life saver, and all of the staff are friendly and helpful.

Attended this practice once. Housed in a shabby building, I had a fine experience when visiting…read more However, I missed one appointment as I was disorganised, and they would not offer another appointment. I called, apologised but they took none of this into consideration and I now need to find another dentist.

I hate all dentists with a passion! I refuse to go for my checkups and rarely go unless I am in so…read moremuch pain that I am forced to. When I moved into Blyth all was well, I registered my children with Vines and also registered myself on the offchance I would need to be seen. The inevitable happened and I had an abcess the size of a baby whale in my mouth, I went to Vines shaking like a leaf and tears streaming down my face this was caused just by the thought of having to see a dentist!!! ... I saw Mr Hall who works there, he is amazing, never hurt me at all and talked me the whole way through the process making me aware of what he was doing and what I might or might not feel throughout! Since then I have even been back for more work, and I am due to go for a checkup next month! I am amazed I feel so relaxed and have never found a dentist who was so gentle and didn't hurt til I registered with Vines!