Dr Shaila Patel-Buxton | The Natural Dentist

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Dr Shaila Patel-Buxton, known as The Natural Dentist, provides dentistry in Central London with a focus on supporting nervous patients and those who experience dental anxiety. The practice also offers holistic dentistry aimed at treating patients overall health and wellbeing, alongside options for cosmetic dentistry to help transform smiles. A Dental Phobia Certified dentist, Shaila provides guidance on managing dental phobia and shares success stories from patients who previously avoided appointments. Patients highlighted the time taken to help them feel comfortable and informed throughout their visit, with dental anxiety management options discussed if treatment is required. Reviews mention an in-depth approach to looking at teeth and gums, clear explanations, and a calm experience that helps many people overcome fear. The listing also references check-ups every six months and seeing the hygienist, with patient feedback describing a “100% turn around” after overcoming anxiety. The practice operates within Bupa Dentalcare at Bupa Bank Dental Centre on Cornhill in London. It also describes an online consultation option during Covid-19 social distancing, and the new patient consultation for nervous, anxious and phobic patients includes a dental anxiety assessment, a dental check-up with two small X-rays, and dental anxiety management options if treatment is needed.