Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Dental Practice in Leicester
Earl Shilton Dental Practice has been delivering quality dental care for over 50 years, combining modern techniques with a family-friendly environment. Our team of experienced professionals, including Dr Milan Koria and Dr Sarah Moncur, prioritises patient comfort and comprehensive care. We utilise the latest dental technologies while maintaining rigorous infection control standards, including a dedicated decontamination suite. Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures patients receive up-to-date treatments, from routine check-ups to advanced cosmetic procedures. We cater to both NHS and private patients, with a focus on preventive care and long-term oral health.Our practice fosters multi-generational relationships, with many families returning for decades. Emergency appointments are available, and we accommodate nervous patients with compassionate care. Located in Leicester, we offer free on-road parking and flexible opening hours, including late appointments on Thursdays. Our hygienists provide specialist advice on maintaining oral health between visits. With consistently high patient satisfaction reflected in testimonials, we remain dedicated to excellence in dental care.
Services
Dental check-up
Hygiene therapy
Implant dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry
Children's dentistry
Teeth whitening
Dentures
Root canal treatment
Fillings
Nightguards
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years of experience in dental care
- Team includes GDC-registered dentists with specialist postgraduate qualifications
- Dedicated decontamination suite exceeding Department of Health standards
- Flexible opening hours including late appointments on Thursdays
- Specialist care for nervous patients and children
What people say
Excellent dentist
Friendly staff
Painless experience
Exceptional results
Caring manner
Services
Dental Implants
Our dental implant service provides permanent solutions for missing teeth using titanium fixtures integrated into the jawbone. We offer single implants, implant-supported bridges and dentures, with advanced technology ensuring precise placement. Patients benefit from restored chewing function and natural-looking smiles, with our implant surgeon having completed specialist training at the British Academy of Implant and Restorative Dentistry.
Cosmetic Dentistry
We provide comprehensive cosmetic treatments including veneers, teeth whitening, and composite bonding to improve smile aesthetics. Our dentists use premium materials to address discolouration, chips, and misalignment while maintaining tooth structure. Treatments are tailored to individual facial features and oral health requirements, with options available for both immediate and gradual improvements.
Children's Dentistry
Specialised dental care for children up to 18 years old (or 19 if in full-time education) under NHS coverage. Our approach focuses on creating positive experiences through gentle treatments and preventive education. We offer fissure sealants, fluoride applications, and trauma management, with dentists experienced in building trust with young patients and anxious individuals.
Root Canal Treatment
Specialist root canal procedures remove infected pulp tissue while preserving natural tooth structure. Using modern techniques and local anaesthesia, we treat abscesses and deep decay with minimal discomfort. The service includes post-treatment restoration advice and follow-up care to ensure long-term tooth viability, with complex cases referred to specialist endodontists when required.
Dentures
Custom-made complete and partial dentures restore function and appearance for missing teeth. Our dentists ensure precise fit through multiple fittings, using high-quality acrylic materials that mimic natural gum tissue. We provide adjustment and relining services, with patients reporting excellent comfort and confidence in our denture solutions based on patient testimonials.
People
Dr Milan Koria
Dentist
GDC-registered dentist with distinction in Restorative Dental Practice from UCL's Eastman Dental Institute. Specialises in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, with 15+ years as practice partner. Known for calm approach and treating patients since qualification.
Dr Sarah Moncur
Dentist
Experienced dentist qualified from Birmingham Dental School in 1988. Specialises in family-friendly dentistry with focus on patient relationships. Regularly attends postgraduate courses and has maintained patients from her original Warwickshire practice for over 25 years.
Dr Neel Somaiya
Dentist
GDC-registered dentist with Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons. Specialises in managing anxious patients and provides sedation dentistry. Completed hospital training in oral surgery and restorative dentistry, with plans to train in implant dentistry.
Dr Prerna Chauhan
Dentist
Dentist with Post Graduate Certificate in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry. Specialises in orthodontics including Invisalign and composite bonding. Known for compassionate care and treating patients as family, with additional language skills in Gujarati and Hindi.
Jill Young
Hygienist
Dental hygienist with extensive experience in special care dentistry. Provides air polishing treatments and oral hygiene education. Former trainer for care home staff, with over 30 years' experience in clinical settings and domiciliary care.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide general dentistry, hygiene therapy, implant dentistry, cosmetic treatments, children's dentistry, and restorative procedures including dentures and root canal treatments.
Are emergency appointments available?
Yes, we accommodate dental emergencies with same-day appointments, including urgent care provided outside regular hours when necessary.
Do you accept NHS patients?
We accept NHS patients for children up to 18 years old (or 19 in full-time education) and provide private dental care for adults.
How can I book an appointment?
Contact us directly via phone at 01455 842941 or visit our Leicester practice at 128 Wood Street to schedule routine or emergency appointments.
What infection control measures are in place?
We maintain highest cross-infection standards with mechanical ventilation units, dedicated decontamination suite, and single-use instruments where appropriate.
Do you treat nervous patients?
Yes, our team specialises in caring for anxious patients, with dentists trained in sedation techniques and hygienists experienced in building patient confidence.
