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Your Trusted Partner for Gentle Dental Care
The Gentle Dentist, established in the heart of Covent Garden, London, specialises in providing empathetic and high-quality dental care for all patients, particularly those with dental phobias or anxieties. Our team of experienced professionals, led by Dr Antonia Paolella, combines decades of expertise with a compassionate approach to create a relaxed and supportive environment. We utilise state-of-the-art equipment and advanced techniques, including conscious sedation, to ensure pain-free and stress-free treatments. Our services span cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, implants, and hygiene treatments, all tailored to individual patient needs. With a focus on transparency, we provide detailed treatment plans and fixed-fee consultations to build trust and clarity.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our patients' testimonials, highlighting our ability to transform dental experiences and deliver long-lasting results. We prioritise patient comfort, offering flexible appointment times, including early, late, and weekend slots by request. Our team's dedication to continuous professional development ensures we remain at the forefront of dental innovation while maintaining the highest standards of sterilisation and infection control. This combination of expertise, technology, and patient-centric care has earned us a reputation as a trusted dental practice in London.
Services
Cosmetic dentistry
Orthodontic treatment
Dental implants
Conscious sedation
Gum disease treatment
Root canal treatment
Teeth whitening
Facial aesthetics
Hygiene services
Emergency care
Highlights and features
- Specialised care for nervous and anxious patients with conscious sedation options
- Experienced team with over 40 years of combined dental expertise
- State-of-the-art equipment and advanced pain-free treatment techniques
- Transparent fixed-fee consultations and detailed treatment plans
- Proven track record of transforming dental experiences through empathetic care
What people say
Gentle hygienist
State-of-the-art equipment
First class job
Friendly staff
Confidence restored
Services
Conscious sedation
Conscious sedation offers a safe, anxiety-free dental experience through tailored relaxation techniques. Ideal for nervous patients, this method uses oral sedatives or intravenous drugs administered by qualified professionals to ensure comfort during procedures. Patients remain conscious but experience reduced awareness and memory of treatment, making complex or lengthy procedures feel effortless while maintaining safety and control.
Cosmetic dentistry
Our cosmetic dentistry services transform smiles through veneers, crowns, and teeth whitening. Using premium materials and precise colour-matching techniques, we address discolouration, chips, and misalignment to create natural-looking, durable results. Treatments are customised to individual facial aesthetics, ensuring harmonious, confidence-boosting outcomes that enhance both appearance and oral function.
Orthodontic treatment
Specialist orthodontic care corrects misaligned teeth and bite issues using braces and clear aligners. Led by consultant orthodontist David Young, our approach combines technical precision with patient comfort to improve dental health and aesthetics. Treatment plans address both functional and cosmetic concerns, delivering lasting results through modern, minimally invasive techniques.
Dental implants
Implant dentistry provides permanent solutions for missing teeth through titanium root replacements. Our same-day provisional crowns and definitive restorations offer immediate functionality and aesthetics, with long-term success rates exceeding 95%. The process includes comprehensive planning using 3D imaging to ensure optimal placement and integration with existing dentition.
Facial aesthetics
Facial aesthetics services combine Botox, dermal fillers, and PRP therapy to reduce wrinkles and enhance facial contours. Delivered by consultant surgeon Dr Rosa Santa Cruz, treatments use a minimalistic approach to refresh appearance while maintaining natural expressions. Personalised plans address ageing concerns through subtle, reversible interventions that complement dental treatments.
People
Dr Antonia Paolella
Principal Dentist
With over 40 years of experience, Dr Paolella specialises in gentle general dentistry, focusing on anxious patients. Her expertise in complex restorative work and commitment to patient comfort have established The Gentle Dentist's reputation for compassionate care.
David Young
Consultant Orthodontist
Qualified with honours from Guy's Hospital, David specialises in orthodontic treatments for adults and children. His expertise in complex bite correction combines technical precision with patient-centred care to achieve optimal dental alignment.
Sally Boshell
Dental Nurse
Sally's dental career began at Guy's Hospital, and she now serves as the practice's welcoming first point of contact. Her 25+ years of experience ensure patients receive empathetic support from initial consultation through treatment.
Dr Rosa Santa Cruz
Facial Aesthetics Consultant
This consultant surgeon brings specialist facial aesthetics training to non-surgical rejuvenation treatments. Her approach combines medical expertise with artistic sensibility to deliver subtle, natural-looking enhancements that complement dental transformations.
Christine Dorgan
Hygienist
Qualified in 2010, Christine specialises in preventive dental care and periodontal maintenance. Her focus on patient education and gentle hygiene treatments supports long-term oral health and complements restorative procedures.
Questions
What makes The Gentle Dentist different for nervous patients?
We specialise in conscious sedation techniques and empathetic care, with staff trained to support anxious patients through every stage of treatment.
What dental services are available under one roof?
We offer comprehensive care including cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, implants, facial aesthetics, and emergency treatments with specialist consultants.
How do you ensure pain-free dental procedures?
Modern anaesthesia techniques, including topical numbing and sedation options, combined with our team's gentle approach, ensure comfortable experiences.
Can I get same-day dental solutions?
Yes, we offer Same Day Teeth implants and emergency appointments for urgent cases, subject to initial assessment.
What payment options are available?
We provide detailed cost breakdowns with flexible payment arrangements, including staged payments for extensive treatments.
How do I book an appointment?
Contact us via phone or email for an initial consultation. We offer flexible hours, including early, late, and weekend appointments by request.
Reviews (6)
Jane Linton
Apr 03, 2021
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The Gentle Dentist team are amazing. Very good with nervous patients through their encouragement and consistency with the dental approach. Our mission was to save my teeth. Its a scary realisation to be faced with no teeth and no option for implants before the age of 50. Now, many many years since I walked through the GD door, Im happy to say I still have the majority of my teeth and last year, for the first time in over a decade, I was able to bite into an apple. If dentists are scary to you too or you just want to feel more confident with your smile then The Gentle Dentist is the place
Sarah Holt
Mar 03, 2021
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The Gentle Dentist is our family dentist and we cannot fault it. The atmosphere as you enter is incredibly friendly and relaxed thanks to the wonderful Sally. Toni is unbelievably professional and we all feel totally safe in her hands. My youngest child had a tooth removed and it was dealt with such sensitivity, any anxieties disappeared and since, loves visiting for her check-ups. Keep up the fantastic work all
George Cook
Feb 25, 2021
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Having avoided seeing a dentist for a decade due to past experiences and sheer terror, I had nearly written off getting my teeth fixed. This place was a revelation and experience here was incredibly positive. Everybody at the gentle dentist was so understanding of a fully grown adult behaving like a child as soon as I sat in the chair and they could not have made me feel more comfortable or at ease.
Having had a fair amount done, I am chuffed with the results of their work, and the use of a monthly payment plan made it affordable, even for a hospitality worker in the middle of a pandemic.
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Having had a fair amount done, I am chuffed with the results of their work, and the use of a monthly payment plan made it affordable, even for a hospitality worker in the middle of a pandemic.
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Natasha Aldridge
Feb 17, 2021
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I have been visiting The Gentle Dentist for some time for myself and my family and I cant thank them enough for the excellent service, care and attention to detail. My son in particular was very nervous after an awful experience elsewhere but Toni and the team treated him like a Prince. Weve all had various services and have been over the moon with everything. Special mention to Sally on the front desk who cant be more accommodating, shes fabulous. Toni, Chris, Karine and Sally, thank you all so much!
Michael Simply Mike Piggott
Feb 15, 2021
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Being sure of a warm and friendly welcome have been visiting Antonia in London over many years. Always attracting the best in staff and colleagues and using the finest equipment. Excellent professional care and attention covering fillings to crowns and implants. Dental work of 20 years remains as good as new. As an anxious patient the best place to be. Able to arrive at ease, to leave at ease and with confidence. A wonderful team.
Peter Parker
Feb 14, 2021
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I've been a patient of TGD for at least 5 years and have always had a positive experience. Nobody particularly likes visiting the dentist but Sally, Toni and the team make a tedious event a breeze. Would recommend.
