Shildon Smile Care

★★★★☆ 4.3 (18 reviews)

23-27 Main Street,Shildon, DL4 1AL

Regulated by Care Quality Commission

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Treatments & services

Examinations / check-upsHygiene / hygienistFillingsEmergency dentistryChildren's dentistryFamily dentistryCosmetic dentistryTeeth whiteningVeneersComposite bondingCrowns & bridgesRestorative (inlays/onlays)DenturesOrthodontics / bracesClear aligners / InvisalignDental implantsRoot canal (endodontics)Periodontics (gums)Oral surgeryExtractionsSedationTMJ

Mentioned on the practice's own website · last checked 2026-05-22.

What this practice mentions

Emergency appointmentsWelcomes nervous patientsFamily-friendlyPrivate dentistryAccepts referrals

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Opening hours

  • Tuesday8.45 am – 5 pm
  • Wednesday8.45 am – 5 pm
  • Thursday8.45 am – 5 pm
  • Friday8.45 am – 5 pm

From the practice's website, last checked 2026-05-22. Hours can change — please call ahead for urgent visits.

The team

  • Dr Gareth Fay

From the practice's website · last checked 2026-05-22.

Facilities & access

ParkingGround floor

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Technology & systems mentioned

Trios3ShapeInvisalignInman Aligner

From the practice's website · last checked 2026-05-22.

Payment plans & membership

  • May offer payment plans via Tabeo

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About this practice

Established 2010.

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Patient reviews

★★★★☆ 4.3 from 18 reviews

Viv Williams ★★★★★

After falling literally flat on my face at the North Yorks 10K, I damaged my face and slightly moved two of precious front teeth. I luckily managed to get an appointment at my dentist today and was incredibly worried and nervous about the possibility of loosing my two front teeth. However, not only are the teeth firming up and after an xray to confirm there’s no damage to the root, I left the dentist today very relieved and happy. A huge thank you to Akshay, his assistant and the senior dentist who were incredibly thorough in checking out my teeth. They were amazing. I could have hugged the…

Andrew Gyseman ★☆☆☆☆

I made it plain to the receptionist when I booked the appointment that I had a painful abscess and the tooth need to be extracted. I was given an appointment six weeks away. When I attended the appointment the dentist asked a host of irrelevant questions and despite my request that he didn't prod the abscessed tooth, prodded it anyway. He then insisted I have five x-rays on all my teeth at £10.00 a time. I told him no. He said it was for his records; I said then HE should pay for them. He said without these x-rays he wouldn't treat me. I left with my abscessed tooth untreated and in great p…

ailsa robertson ★★★★★

You expect a visit to the dentist to be a bit nerve racking, especially if you're going for treatment. What you get from Shildon Smile Centre is the warmest of welcomes and I got a hug from one of the lovely staff members! Mr Pi is a top class dentist who is patient and understanding as well as being warm and friendly and very likely to have a chat. Top class service from a top class team. Thank you for making my visit such a pleasant experience.

Kath Gwynn ★★★★★

Always very nervous when attending a dentist but come out wondering why .... I see Mr Fay and he is lovely .... unfortunately he is leaving the surgery .... hope the new dentist is as nice as Mr Fay ... definately recommend

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Regulated by Care Quality Commission

CQC regulates Mr Gautham Moodbidri Pai to provide care at this location. Registered since 10/03/2021.

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Source: CQC · last checked 2026-05-21 · how we check listings