Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted London Dentists Since 1948
Established in 1948, our dental practice has grown from a single-chair surgery to an eight-chair facility serving southeast London. With seven full-time dentists and advanced digital radiography technology, we combine tradition with modern techniques to deliver patient-focused care. Our team prioritises preventive dentistry, offering both NHS and private treatments while maintaining a friendly environment.We introduced online appointment booking to enhance accessibility and convenience for our patients. With over seven decades of local service, we remain committed to oral health education and maintaining high clinical standards through regular staff training and equipment upgrades.
Services
Dental Implants
Teeth Whitening
Hygienist Services
White Fillings
Porcelain Inlays
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of combined clinical experience across our dental team
- Our practice uses low-dose digital radiography for accurate diagnostics
- We offer same-day emergency dental appointments for urgent care needs
- Our hygienists provide preventive care education tailored to individual needs
- We maintain strict infection control protocols meeting NHS standards
What people say
Excellent emergency care
Knowledgeable hygienists
Modern equipment
Friendly reception team
Effective whitening results
Services
Dental Implants
Our dental implant service replaces missing teeth with titanium-rooted prosthetics that fuse naturally with jawbone tissue. This solution prevents adjacent teeth movement while restoring chewing functionality and facial structure. Patients benefit from improved speech clarity and renewed confidence in their smile's appearance.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening removes deep stains using safe bleaching agents under dental supervision. We offer both in-chair treatments with UV activation and custom home kits with protective trays. Results typically show visible improvement within one session while maintaining enamel integrity through regulated chemical concentrations.
Hygienist Services
Our hygienists perform professional scaling and polishing to remove plaque buildup that regular brushing misses. They provide personalized oral hygiene advice, dietary recommendations, and early detection of gum disease. Regular sessions help prevent expensive restorative treatments through proactive maintenance of periodontal health.
White Fillings
Tooth-coloured composite fillings repair decayed or damaged teeth while maintaining natural aesthetics. The material bonds directly to tooth structure for added strength compared to traditional amalgam. Patients appreciate the mercury-free composition and seamless appearance in visible areas.
Porcelain Inlays
Porcelain inlays restore moderately damaged back teeth with custom-fitted ceramic pieces that resist wear. They preserve more natural tooth structure than crowns while providing superior durability to standard fillings. The colour-matched restorations blend seamlessly with surrounding dentition for functional and aesthetic improvement.
People
Dr Nana Acheampong
Director
Qualified with multiple postgraduate dental qualifications including MFDS from the Royal College of Surgeons. Specialises in implantology with over 15 years' experience in restorative dentistry.
Dr Viorica Luta-Medrihan
Dentist
Graduated from Grigore T Popa University with distinction. Focuses on general dental care with particular interest in cosmetic treatments and patient education.
Sharon O Neill
Dental Hygienist
Certified dental hygienist with 12 years' experience in preventive care. Specialises in periodontal therapy and patient-specific oral hygiene instruction.
Ms Karen Walker
General Manager
Holds dental practice management certification with 18 years' experience in healthcare administration. Oversees daily operations and patient service standards.
Dr Nancy Shushea
Dentist
Qualified in Sofia with extensive experience in general and restorative dentistry. Focuses on minimally invasive treatment approaches.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide NHS and private treatments including implants, teeth whitening, hygienist services, fillings, and porcelain inlays. Emergency appointments are available.
Do you accept new NHS patients?
Yes, we welcome new NHS patients and offer routine check-ups, emergency care, and essential dental treatments under the NHS scheme.
How can I book an appointment?
Book online through our website or contact our reception team directly via phone for urgent dental needs or specific time requests.
What payment methods are available?
We accept major credit/debit cards and cash payments for private treatments. NHS services follow standard NHS charging guidelines.
Are dental implants painful?
The implant procedure uses local anaesthesia with post-operative discomfort managed through standard pain relief medication. Most patients resume normal activities within 24-48 hours.
How often should I visit the hygienist?
We recommend hygienist visits every 3-6 months depending on individual oral health needs and risk factors for gum disease.
Reviews (6)
Spog Don
Nov 26, 2021
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Am really disappointed with this dental practice going from good to worse these new doctors and staff are not professional like the other old staff I knew back in the day's
Miro Karu
Aug 28, 2021
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Quick shout out to Julia who is the first dentist in 30 years that I'd happily go back to. She made a stubborn wisdom tooth removal relatively painless and showed great experience to ensure I was comfortable and suitably anesthetized prior to the removal.
Sarah Benson
Aug 14, 2021
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Experience dependent on who you see. Some, like Mr N are great. One dentist has no tact, made me feel bad for being there, didn't offer a diagnosis and when my housemate also saw her, the dentist admitted she hadn't done a great job on the crown treatment. Not reassuring at all. Felt like a student who didn't have experience with the public. The nurse also tutted at me when I showed pain. I left in tears. Receptionists are all great and deserve a pay rise.
Thibaut Vandame
Jul 28, 2021
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I have been a patient at Smiles For You for about 4 years now- so let it be known this review represents numerous visits. Recently I went in with a failing filling on a top molar which I have had for about 10 years- a precarious situation given how large the filling was. The risk being that I might need a crown or root canal if the filling was too deep. Being from America I can say I am well versed in all sorts of dental treatment and was honestly worried about receiving treatment that I wasn't paying for. I can say now I had nothing to worry about.
Dr Carolina Da Silva tried 3 times to repair
Dr Carolina Da Silva tried 3 times to repair
Muamko Uzuri
May 27, 2021
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The dentist threatened me when I was filming my procedure. Then purposely threw a tool in my mouth nearly choking me.
Holly F.
Apr 27, 2021
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This practice doesn't even deserve this one star, majority of the staff I've come across in my appointments over the years need a customer service training course. I honestly have no idea how some of the receptionist and dental team think it's acceptable to offer a service when they're so rude. I haven't been here for years because of this, I tried to go in this morning to book an appointment as my current dental practice are fully booked (I understand why - 10/10 service) thinking things would be different at Smiles For You but they're still the same. Dodged a bullet, don't want to be paying
