Business Details
33 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Family Dentist in Chorley
Established in 1993, Whittle Dental has been serving families in Chorley, Leyland, and surrounding areas for over three decades. Our practice combines extensive experience with a patient-centred approach, offering comprehensive dental care from routine check-ups to advanced implantology and cosmetic treatments. Our team of highly qualified dentists and hygienists prioritises patient comfort, employing modern techniques to alleviate dental anxiety and deliver gentle, effective care.We maintain rigorous infection control standards and invest in continuous professional development to ensure clinical excellence. Our services cater to all ages, including free routine treatment for children, emergency dental care, and speciality treatments like sports dentistry and facial aesthetics. We are committed to transparent communication, detailed treatment planning, and creating a welcoming environment where patients feel valued and informed.
Services
Dental Implants
Clear Aligners
Tooth Whitening
Facial Aesthetics
General Dentistry
Emergency Care
Crowns & Veneers
Sports Dentistry
Children's Dentistry
Bridges & Dentures
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience serving Chorley families
- Our team includes specialists in implantology and cosmetic dentistry
- We offer emergency dental care with appointments available within 24 hours
- Free routine treatment for children when parents attend
- Modern facilities with a focus on patient comfort and relaxation
What people say
Excellent care
Friendly staff
Implant procedure success
Nervous patient support
Modern environment
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions by directly anchoring artificial teeth into the jawbone. This treatment restores full functionality and aesthetics for missing teeth, offering superior stability compared to traditional dentures. Our implantologists use advanced imaging technology to ensure precise placement and long-term success.
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners offer discreet orthodontic treatment using custom-made transparent trays that gradually straighten teeth. This modern alternative to metal braces allows removable wear for eating and cleaning, with treatment plans tailored to individual tooth movement requirements. Regular check-ups ensure optimal progress throughout the alignment process.
Tooth Whitening
Professional tooth whitening treatments effectively remove stains and discolouration using safe, dentist-supervised bleaching techniques. Custom trays and take-home kits maintain results, while in-practice treatments deliver faster whitening for patients seeking immediate improvement in their smile's appearance.
Facial Aesthetics
Facial aesthetics treatments use botulinum toxin and dermal fillers to reduce wrinkles and restore facial volume. Administered by trained dental professionals, these non-surgical procedures enhance facial appearance with natural-looking results that complement patients' overall smile transformations.
Emergency Dentistry
Emergency dental services address acute oral health issues like toothaches, broken teeth, and lost fillings. We prioritise same-day appointments for pain relief and trauma management, providing immediate treatment followed by comprehensive restoration plans to resolve underlying problems.
People
Christos Anagnostou
Principal Dentist
Principal Dentist with MSc in Dental Implantology from Manchester University. Specialises in implant and cosmetic dentistry, with over 10 years' UK experience. Graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and trained internationally in France and Sweden.
Stuart Fishwick
Dentist
Dentist specialising in restorative and cosmetic treatments. Qualified from Manchester University with biomedical background. Focuses on adhesive dentistry and clear aligners, prioritising patient comfort and detailed care for anxious individuals.
Dr Hannah Carmichael
Dentist
Dentist with Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic Dentistry from Leeds University. Joined Whittle Dental in 2024, specialising in restorative treatments. Recipient of Jackson Paediatric Prize during dental studies and committed to ongoing professional development.
Claire Manley
Dentist
Dentist with expertise in nervous patient care and restorative dentistry. Award-winning graduate from Barts and The London, specialising in composite bonding and ceramic veneers. Combines technical skill with compassionate approach to dental anxiety management.
Maira Awan
Dentist
General dentist with Licence in Dental Surgery from Royal College of Surgeons. Specialises in restorative and aesthetic treatments, focusing on complex cases. Combines technical precision with gentle approach for patient comfort during dental procedures.
Questions
What dental services do you offer for nervous patients?
We provide anxiety-reducing care with experienced dentists who specialise in treating nervous patients. Our approach includes thorough explanations, gentle techniques, and creating a relaxed environment to ensure comfortable dental experiences.
Do you provide emergency dental care?
Yes, we offer emergency dental services with appointments typically available within 24 hours. Our team handles toothaches, broken teeth, lost crowns, and other urgent dental issues with prompt pain relief and treatment planning.
What payment options are available?
We accept Denplan Care and Essentials payment plans covering routine and restorative treatments. Private payment options are also available for individual treatments, with detailed cost breakdowns provided before starting any dental work.
Are there special dental services for children?
We offer free routine dental treatment for children when parents attend the practice. Our team provides child-friendly care focusing on prevention, with regular check-ups and education to establish good oral hygiene habits.
What cosmetic dentistry treatments do you provide?
We offer teeth whitening, clear aligners, veneers, crowns, and composite bonding. Our cosmetic treatments enhance smile aesthetics while maintaining dental health, with customised plans to address individual appearance concerns.
How accessible is your dental practice?
Our ground-floor practice has disabled access, onsite parking, and early/late appointments. We ensure physical accessibility and flexible scheduling to accommodate patients' mobility needs and busy lifestyles.
Reviews (1)
Philip & Christa Lucas
Feb 13, 2026
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Recommendation for anyone looking for a dentist in Chorley area:
My wife and I have been with the practice for 10+ years, initially under (the excellent) Dr. Melia and latterly with the 'new' team following his retirement.
All-round excellent service - from Reception staff, availability of appointments, reminders etc through to treatment. This has included fillings, whitening, an extraction (thanks to Claire Manley for the options and the power of her right arm to remove a molar with no adverse consequences/follow-up requirements) and an on-going programme of visits to Hygienist Kerry who's putting right several years of (my) neglect. My wife insists we also mention Stuart Fishwick, shortly moving to Scotland, who'll be missed, too. Thanks all round, therefore, and will be back for the next check-ups in a couple of months.
My wife and I have been with the practice for 10+ years, initially under (the excellent) Dr. Melia and latterly with the 'new' team following his retirement.
All-round excellent service - from Reception staff, availability of appointments, reminders etc through to treatment. This has included fillings, whitening, an extraction (thanks to Claire Manley for the options and the power of her right arm to remove a molar with no adverse consequences/follow-up requirements) and an on-going programme of visits to Hygienist Kerry who's putting right several years of (my) neglect. My wife insists we also mention Stuart Fishwick, shortly moving to Scotland, who'll be missed, too. Thanks all round, therefore, and will be back for the next check-ups in a couple of months.
