Not sure which smile makeover suits you? We help Whyteleafe patients compare SmileFast, bonding and veneers honestly. Free parking, a short trip up to Purley.
One practice, in Purley, for patients from Whyteleafe
We have one practice: 49 Foxley Lane, Purley CR8 3EH, with free on-street parking outside. There is no Foxley Lane Dental branch in Whyteleafe, just Whyteleafe patients who make the trip to us.
A lot of people arrive having already decided they want "veneers" before anyone has actually looked at their teeth. We tend to flip that around. The useful question is not which treatment is trendiest, it is what you want to change and how permanent you want that change to be.
SmileFast is one answer among a few. It uses a digital scan to design your smile on screen, then bonds custom composite veneers in a single appointment of around an hour. It is quicker than porcelain and more precisely planned than freehand bonding. Whether it is the right pick for you depends entirely on your starting point, which is what your free consultation is for.
It helps to see the choices laid flat rather than buried in marketing.
If only one or two teeth bother you, freehand composite bonding is often the most proportionate fix and the gentlest on your wallet. If several teeth need bringing into line together and you want the result designed before it is made, SmileFast is usually the sweet spot. If you are after the longest-lasting, most premium finish and you are happy with more than one visit, porcelain veneers earn their keep. And if your teeth are healthy but simply crooked, clear aligners move what you already have rather than covering it, which can be the more conservative route.
None of these is automatically "better". They solve different problems, and the wrong one applied to the right mouth is still the wrong one.
SmileFast is a strong fit for gaps, small or uneven teeth, worn or chipped edges, surface texture issues and discolouration that whitening on its own will not budge. Because the design is locked in on a 3D model first, the shape, proportion and shade are agreed before a single veneer is milled, so you are not hoping for the best on the day.
It is also minimally invasive. More of your own tooth stays put than with conventional veneers, and composite work is repairable, so a chip down the line rarely means starting over. Indicative pricing starts at £350 per tooth, and because many people treat only their visible teeth, the total is often far gentler than a full arch.
If SmileFast is not your best option, we will say so. Sometimes a small amount of bonding does the job for a fraction of the cost. Sometimes alignment first, then a light cosmetic finish, gives a result that lasts longer and looks more natural. Our job at the consultation is to scan, photograph and give you a recommendation you can trust, not to talk you into the most expensive line on the menu.
It comes down to how long you want the result to last and how many visits suit you, and we will give you a clear recommendation once we have scanned your teeth.
It can be, though for one or two teeth simple composite bonding is sometimes the more proportionate and affordable choice, which we will be honest about.
For most everyday smiles the difference is hard to spot, and SmileFast gives a designed, natural finish in a single visit rather than over several.
Yes, your smile is built as a 3D design you can see and agree before any veneers are made.
We will tell you plainly and point you toward whatever genuinely suits you, whether that is alignment, whitening or simply a different treatment.
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We look after patients from across Whyteleafe, including those near Godstone Road and Whyteleafe station, as well as neighbouring Kenley and Caterham. We are a short run north up to Foxley Lane in Purley, with free on-street parking right outside. Come in and we will help you choose properly.
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
