AP Smilecare

★★★★★ 4.6 · 318 reviews Checking hours…

109 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BJ · Regulated by Care Quality Commission (CQC)

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AP Smilecare in Blackburn with Darwen offers general and family dentistry, routine check-ups, dental hygiene, emergency care, teeth whitening, dental implants, dentures, Invisalign clear braces, and tooth coloured ceramic braces. Patients consistently highlight attentive, thorough care and a welcoming atmosphere. Free off-road parking is available.

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Treatments & services 20

General DentistryFamily DentistryRoutine Dental Check-upsDental HygieneEmergency Dental CareTeeth WhiteningDental ImplantsDenturesInvisalign Clear BracesTooth Coloured (Ceramic) BracesIncognito Lingual BracesOrthodontic TreatmentsSmile MakeoverSame Day Smiles (Dental Componeers)Root Canal TreatmentFillingsExtractionsCrownsBridgesX-rays

Mentioned on the practice's own website · last checked May 2026. These are the treatments we could find. The practice may offer more.

Dentist Locator is not an emergency service. For urgent dental help, call 111. In a medical emergency, call 999.

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NHS availability

This practice provides NHS dental treatment and last treated NHS patients in June 2026.

Source: NHS Business Services Authority general dental contract records, June 2026 data, the most recent month published. NHS availability can change, so please contact the practice to confirm.
We checked this in September 2026.

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Patient information

Children & families welcomeNervous patients welcomeSedation availableNew private patients welcomeSpecialist care

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Patient reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 318 reviews
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Luci Walsh ★★★★★

I had an appointment with the hygienist today and I felt I had to leave a review. She made me feel so at ease and talked me through every aspect of the appointment. This can be said for all appointments I have had at this practice. The staff are wonderful! Thank you so much!

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angie c ★★★★★

Fantastic experience. Lovely helpful ladies on reception and the dentist Phil Gale was extremely patient and very thorough. Highly recommend. I’ve finally found a dentist that care about their patients

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Safah Sabir ★★★★★

Sabina, my hygienist, was fantastic—very professional, gentle, and thorough, making the whole experience comfortable and easy. Ellie, the nurse, was equally amazing, friendly, and attentive, always making sure I felt cared for throughout the visit. Together, they made my appointment smooth and pleasant. Highly recommend their great teamwork and care!

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Shaazmeen Jangda ★★★★★

I had my checkup at AP Smilecare today. Couldn’t recommend this practice more! The receptionists were very welcoming. Dr Usman was attentive and kind as always, and gave thorough advice. Farah, my nurse, was also lovely and friendly. Overall, such a pleasant experience!

The team

JPJosephine PrasadDentist
SSSamer SalamDentist

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Facilities & access

Free off road parking

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Technology

Invisalign

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Payment plans & membership

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Regulated by Care Quality Commission

CQC regulates Dr Josephine Sylvia Prasad Charnock to provide care at this location. Registered since 13/06/2012. Last inspection 02/Apr/2020.

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Source: CQC · last checked May 2026 · how we check listings