Nervous about cosmetic dentistry? Calm, reassuring SmileFast smile makeovers for South Croydon patients, just south along the A235 in Purley.
One practice, in Purley, for patients from South Croydon
We have one practice: 49 Foxley Lane, Purley CR8 3EH, with free on-street parking outside. There is no Foxley Lane Dental branch in South Croydon, just South Croydon patients who make the trip to us.
A surprising number of people who want a nicer smile put it off for years, not because of the cost or the result, but because the idea of being in the chair makes them tense. If that is you, we want you to know we hear this often from South Croydon patients, and we plan our cosmetic work around making it calm.
SmileFast happens to suit anxious patients particularly well, and it is worth understanding why.
A lot of dental anxiety comes from drilling, multiple appointments and not knowing what is happening. SmileFast removes most of that.
It is minimally invasive, so there is little or no drilling and more of your natural tooth is preserved. It is done in a single visit of around an hour, so there is no drawn-out series of appointments to dread. And because your smile is designed on a 3D model first, you see and agree exactly what is going to happen before anything starts, which takes a lot of the fear out of the unknown.
Beyond the treatment itself, the way we run the appointment matters just as much:
We go at your pace, explaining each stage and checking in, and we stop whenever you need a moment.
The digital scan replaces the old impression trays that many nervous patients dislike, so there is nothing to gag on.
We keep the language plain and the surprises to zero, because feeling informed is calming.
You are welcome to bring someone with you, and we will never rush you toward a decision.
Once you are comfortable, the results speak for themselves. SmileFast closes gaps, evens out small or uneven teeth, rebuilds worn or chipped edges and lifts discolouration, all colour-matched to look like a healthier version of your own smile. Composite veneers typically last between five and fifteen years, and they can be repaired rather than replaced if one chips.
We run same-surgeon journeys where we can, so you see a familiar face rather than a rotating cast, and our whole approach is friendly, polite and unhurried. Free finance options through Tabeo are there too, so money never has to be another source of stress.
We are on Foxley Lane in Purley, immediately south of South Croydon along the A235. From Selsdon Road, Brighton Road, South Croydon station or the Swan and Sugarloaf, we are only a few minutes down the road, with free on-street parking right outside on Foxley Lane so the trip itself stays easy.
Yes, because it is minimally invasive with little or no drilling and is completed in a single calm visit, many anxious patients find it far easier than they feared.
Absolutely, we talk you through each step, check in regularly and stop whenever you need a pause.
Yes, you are welcome to bring a friend or family member for support.
SmileFast is conservative by design, so there is usually little or no drilling and more of your natural tooth is preserved.
Wherever possible we run same-surgeon journeys so you build trust with one familiar clinician rather than meeting someone new each visit.
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We look after patients from South Croydon, Selsdon, Croham and the surrounding CR2 streets who want their makeover handled gently. If nerves have held you back, come and meet us first, with no pressure to commit.
Lucy was very reassuring to make me feel I found my new local dentist in Christine, thank you. I was cared about and the efficiency was fantastic.
Robyn Yates
All carried out at our one practice, 49 Foxley Lane, Purley CR8 3EH.
Monday
8.30am - 5.00pm
Tuesday
8.30am - 5.00pm
Wednesday
8.30am - 8.00pm
Thursday
8.30am - 5.00pm
Friday
8:30am - 4.00pm
Saturday
9.00am - 2.00pm
Sunday
Closed
