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Your Trusted Dentist in Reading for NHS and Private Care
Inspire Dental Reading offers comprehensive dental care combining traditional NHS treatments with private cosmetic options. Our team of highly skilled dentists, hygienists, and dental care professionals adheres to strict General Dental Council standards, prioritizing patient comfort and clinical excellence. We provide emergency appointments for urgent cases, with same-day or next-day availability where possible. Our multilingual staff accommodates diverse patient needs, offering consultations in English, Punjabi, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, and other languages. Treatment plans are personalized to individual requirements, with transparent cost estimates provided before commencement.We maintain high infection control standards using single-use items where possible and advanced sterilization processes. Our modern facility features wheelchair accessibility, on-site parking, and flexible appointment times including evenings and weekends. We support patients seeking to spread treatment costs through finance options while maintaining competitive pricing for private cosmetic procedures. The practice regularly receives positive patient feedback regarding staff professionalism, treatment quality, and welcoming environment.
Services
Teeth Whitening
Dental Implants
Orthodontics
Root Canal Treatment
Dentures
Crowns
Children's Dentistry
Mouth Cancer Screening
Amalgam Removal
Clear Braces
Highlights and features
- We offer emergency dental appointments with same-day availability
- Our multilingual team speaks English, Punjabi, Spanish, Portuguese, and Hindi
- We maintain strict infection control standards with modern sterilization processes
- Our dentists have specialist interests in implants, orthodontics, and aesthetics
- We provide transparent cost estimates before treatment commencement
What people say
Caring manner
Professional approach
Child-friendly service
Effective communication
Comfortable environment
Services
Teeth Whitening
Our professional teeth whitening treatments use advanced dental technology to safely lighten tooth enamel. This cosmetic procedure effectively removes stains caused by food, drinks, and smoking. Patients receive custom-fitted trays for at-home maintenance following initial in-practice treatment, ensuring long-lasting results while maintaining dental health.
Dental Implants
We offer permanent tooth replacement solutions through dental implant surgery. This restorative treatment involves titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone to support replacement teeth. Our experienced implantologists use 3D imaging technology for precise planning and placement, ensuring natural-looking results that restore both function and aesthetics.
Orthodontics
Our orthodontic treatments correct misaligned teeth and bite issues using modern appliances. We specialize in clear aligner therapy that provides discreet tooth movement without traditional metal braces. Treatment plans address crowding, spacing, and bite irregularities, improving both dental function and facial aesthetics through gradual, controlled tooth movement.
Root Canal Treatment
This restorative procedure saves severely damaged or infected teeth through precise removal of affected pulp tissue. Using advanced rotary instruments and 3D imaging, we clean and seal root canals to eliminate infection while preserving natural tooth structure. The treatment alleviates pain and prevents extraction, maintaining patients' natural smiles.
Children's Dentistry
Our child-friendly dental services create positive early experiences with dentistry. We focus on preventive care, early detection of developmental issues, and establishing good oral hygiene habits. The team uses gentle techniques and age-appropriate communication to make dental visits comfortable and educational for young patients.
People
Dr Amritpal Singh Ahluwalia
General Dentist
Qualified from King's College London in 2007, Dr Ahluwalia specializes in preventative dentistry and oral surgery. He maintains membership with the British Dental Association and brings extensive general dental practice experience to our team.
Dr Francisco Amorim
General Dentist
Graduated from University of Porto in 2007, Dr Amorim has particular interests in general and aesthetic dentistry. He brings international experience from Portugal and continues developing expertise in orthodontic treatments.
Dr Robin William Hanna
Private Dentist
Glasgow graduate with special interest in implants, crown and bridge work. Dr Hanna combines extensive private practice experience with commitment to continuing professional development in restorative dentistry.
Shabnam Bakhtar
Dentist
Qualified in 1999 from Tabriz University, Shabnam holds membership with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. She specializes in aesthetic and restorative dentistry with over 15 years' clinical experience.
Dr Gurinder Basi
Dentist
Qualified in India in 2001, Dr Basi focuses on cosmetic dentistry and paediatric care. She maintains commitment to continuing education while providing ethical, patient-centred treatment in multiple languages.
Questions
Do you offer emergency dental appointments?
Yes, we provide emergency appointments for patients in pain, usually within 24 hours or same-day where possible.
What languages do your staff speak?
Our team speaks English, Punjabi, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, and several other languages to accommodate diverse patients.
Are you accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes, we have wheelchair access via ground floor reception and a dedicated disabled parking bay on-site.
Do you treat nervous patients?
Our team specializes in treating anxious patients, using gentle techniques and clear communication to ensure comfortable experiences.
Can I spread treatment costs?
Yes, we offer finance options to help patients manage private treatment costs (terms and conditions apply).
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday-Thursday 8am-7pm, Friday 8am-5pm, and Saturday 8am-4pm. Emergency care available outside hours through NHS 111.
Reviews (7)
Jason Harris
Jan 17, 2022
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Ive been coming to this dentist for years these few years ther Ive been booking appointments its been a real good comfortable experience the dentist her self is very nice and very clear with her explanations regarding my treatment my dentist lady has gone out of her way to help me get better teeth and referred me to one specialist to begin my treatment ro a better future with healthy teeth thank you doc
Debbie Rumble
Jan 15, 2022
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My 2nd visit to this dentist and I can say reception staff very pleasant. Check in easy with on line forms , although you can also check in at the reception desk. My dentist and her dental nurse were brilliant very informative and checked in on me whist doing the procedure to ensure I was ok. I am back in 6 weeks to check the procedure done worked..fingers crossed .
Tracy Turner
Jan 10, 2022
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I have been really impressed by my 2 visits to Inspire Dental . The advance sending of on line forms is easy to follow and complete and makes the then check in easier and safer . The reception staff are really efficient and polite and both The Dentist and the Hygienist I saw were great at putting me at ease and carrying out their treatments or recommendations . As a nervous patient I cant recommend them more
Heather Cox
Dec 30, 2021
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Superb service. Would be better if I didn't have to wait outside for 45 minutes due to Covid. However, my dentist is kind, courteous and very practical.
Rudd Van
Dec 15, 2021
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I just called and the woman who picked up the phone was so rude when I asked her to be registered as a patient. I asked her full name and she only gave her first name Paxi. I did called back in October and told me to call back in January which I was told that you guys are accepting new patient on January. Its ridiculous that Paxi was so rude to me, she said, no problem when I told her that Im gnna make a complaint about her being rude. How come she is even working as a receptionist? I havent done anything to her why is she so rude for no reason???
Meghan Lawrence
Nov 27, 2021
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Been with this dentist all my life and cant fault them! People need to have a bit more understanding when trying to contact them. While being in the building twice recently I watched/listened the reception staff being shouted and moaned at and they handled it with the upmost professionalism. They are just doing their job and have literally no control when your next appointment can be! My dentist and hygienist are amazing people and are more then happy to answer all my questions and give great service and advise! Keep doing what youre doing guys!
Charlotte Hunter
Oct 17, 2021
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Been going here for many years and its always been very friendly, felt nice and covid safe. Can fill in all paperwork online ahead of time, then you can also check in when you get there on the same link (they text you it with a reminder of your appointment). You then wait in the car or outside until you are called in - I waited in the car and got a call when they were running early. Good, friendly service when inside too. Had to come back the next day for the hygienist (who was lovely) and waited outside for a few minutes until I was called in. Very efficient service
