Nervous patients

Whatever your negative dental experiences, with our help you can leave your fears where they belong: in the past. With refined care and expertise we’ve been helping patients throughout Swindon and Wiltshire manage their fear of the dentist for many years - we can do it for you too.

It’s important that you look after your oral health. Your lifestyle, psychological well-being and dental health depend on it. If you continue to avoid the dentist, this can lead to severe, perhaps irreversible, damage.

So, take the first step. Work with us. Tell us everything. In detail. We understand the panic. The sweaty palms. The rumbling tum. The unsteady legs. The tears. We also know how to ease these symptoms. As your confidence grows, they will disappear for good.

No pressure—you are in control

What does and doesn’t happen is up to you. You do not have to do anything out of your comfort zone.

Why not start with driving by Smiles Centre. You don’t have to do any more than this for starters. We have a beautiful practice with a calm, friendly, family vibe, which you will discover if you come in and say hello. Why not bring a friend or a family member?

We are happy to chat

This is your chance to tell us why the dentist gives you the heebie-jeebies—we will understand. Sit down and have a cuppa or two on the house.

Our staff are happy to discuss your concerns. We are trained, qualified and experienced in dental phobias. If this is enough, leave and have a think.

Meet the team—tour the premises

If you are ready for the next step, you can meet the Smiles Centre team. All of us. Putting faces to names can help to break down barriers. As does understanding our systems and processes, our treatments and technology.

You get to know us. We get to know you. Have a guided tour of the building. Ask as many questions as you like.

Choose your dentist

Getting to know you means we get to play matchmaker. Partnering you with the dentist we feel is the most sympathetic to your personality and individual requirements. But, if you have a preference, we are happy to oblige!

Your first dental health assessment

Comfy chair, feet up, music in the background. We are happy to tailor the tunes to your taste. Or you can bring your own music and headphones and zone out to your favourites while we check your dental health. It doesn’t take long and is painless. We can stop at any time if you need a break.

Your first dental treatment

This can be as simple and pain-free as polishing your teeth or a sealant filling. You won’t feel a thing and will walk tall when we’ve finished. And don’t forget the music!

If you need a course of treatments, we plan them close together. This means you don’t have the time to fret and undo all the good work that has got you this far. Take the first step today. Give us a call on 01793 722266 for a chat and to find out how we could help you.

Meet the team

Kate Hollands

Dentist

GDC NO. 229107

Dragi  Todorovic

Dragi Todorovic

Dentist

GDC NO. 82838

Bernadette Ssentoogo

Dentist

GDC NO. 278013

Christopher Richards

Dentist

GDC NO. 46499

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636 Reviews

5.0

22nd May 2026

From angel on reception to the ease that Kate explained the plan of action my expectations were met above and beyond with a smile from the team at smiles. 5☆

21st May 2026

Everyone was so helpfull, and Dragi completely put me at ease .and my further treatment was explained to me in details, which I found helpfull.

16th May 2026

Lovely staff

15th May 2026

feel very relaxed and have never felt any pain during treatment ,staff are nice and friendly.

14th May 2026

The staff are polite. Make you feel at home and welcome. The practice is clean and tidy made me feel at ease as I am very nervous about the dentist

14th May 2026

Highly satisfied with my dental work with Kate she is amazing and very patient with me.Kate is also very professional and always makes me feel at ease.

13th May 2026

The staff always have time to listen.

13th May 2026

I'm a very nervous patient due to bad experience with school dentist and he made me so at ease and comfortable absolutely wonderful man

9th May 2026

iI have always had a phobia relating to dentists(i.e. scared). The dentist who saw me took this on board and treated me with great respect and made the visit bearable. This was the same dentist who had previously spent an hour repairing my front tooth, again with great consideration for which I am very grateful.

8th May 2026

A warm & friendly welcome as soon as I entered the practice. Waiting time was minimal. Dental nurses are all friendly & polite. My dentist has a great chair side manor. They both always put me at ease. From being someone that dreaded just going into the dentist, this practice & Dental team have made my fear far more manageable.

8th May 2026

Staff are so friendly and informative. Made my daughter feel very comfortable despite her being quite shy. Reception staff were great when it came to booking the next appointments in.

1st May 2026

The staff are all friendly and very helpful. You never have to wait long and if they are behind they tell you when you arrive and how long it will be. The dentist always explains what she is doing next and I find that helps alot

29th April 2026

I am a nervous patient and all members of the clinical staff are amazing

25th April 2026

Afraid of dentist made me feel at ease and explain all of my options

17th April 2026

Everyone is so helpful and polite, you are made to feel at ease, with no need to worry about any treatment

11th April 2026

Micheal is a great dentist and he is very experienced and does everything in his power to help without need super expensive treatments. This gives us the opportunity to save up to get the best treatments done in the future.Micheal also listen to our concerns properly. The place is fairly clean and the waiting times very short.

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mike riley

Smiles is great to keep your teeth tip top condition.

2nd April 2026

Kate makes me feel so at ease as I’m a very nervous patient. She’s very funny, but I miss Chelsea.

1st April 2026

All the staff are so kind and friendly. The dentist was reassuring and gentle and the dental nurse was so supportive.

28th March 2026

Chris is a fantastic dentist So friendly and explained everything he was doing.

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