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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

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 Ipswich, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury 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.

If you need some extra help to deal with your dental anxiety, we can also offer dental sedation. With safe and proven techniques, patients receive sedative drugs which work rapidly to create a relaxed state that is maintained and monitored throughout treatment. Sedation patients often tell us they have little or no memory of their dental experience.

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 Hadleigh Dental Surgery. 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 Hadleigh Dental Surgery 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 these close together. This means you don’t have the time to fret and undo all the good work that has got you this far.

Dental sedation

If you still need some extra help to relax before sitting in the chair, we may suggest dental sedation. On administering sedation you will slowly begin to feel more relaxed and sleepy. Some patients describe this as a dream like state. Once your dentist is satisfied that you are adequately sedated, they will begin treatment.

After sedation treatment you may experience memory loss that may last several hours. This will mean that you probably won’t remember the dental work being carried out and of course means that you should not make any important decisions during this time. Most people feel a little sleepy for a few hours following sedation. With this in mind, you will be given detailed instructions on what you should and should not do for 24 hours afterwards. The vast majority of patients are fully recovered 24 hours after their sedation treatment.

Take the first step today…why not give us a call on 01473 823092 for a chat and to find out how we could help you.

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Hadleigh Dental Surgery. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

709 Reviews

5.0

22nd March 2025

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21st March 2025

Caring team & I feel well looked after & have every confidence in any treatments I may be advised to have .

20th March 2025

Excellent care, the dentist listen to my needs, he took his time and explained everything to me and was very thorough, kind and caring. The after care was excellent too.

20th March 2025

Everyone polite, happy, and confident professional, proficient and all exceptional.

20th March 2025

Very friendly, knowledgeable and professional, which made me feel at ease during my checkup

20th March 2025

Excellent service.

19th March 2025

I went for a check up at this appointment and I felt confident that the advice I was given was correct and very professional. One of the most important things as far as I was concerned that after my gums and mouth were examined professionally I felt very assured and confident that there was no cancer etc there.

18th March 2025

Efficient professional service. Very pleasant staff.

18th March 2025

Every member of staff i came into contact with was happy, helpful and courteous. I am always signing their praises to anyone who mentions they need a dentist.

17th March 2025

The dentist explained everything to me, was very pleasant, extraction was very quick.

17th March 2025

Professional and friendly staff at each visit. My concerns listened to and as a patient I was well looked after during my treatments.

15th March 2025

Friendly and excellent service

12th March 2025

I asked questions and was given detailed information

12th March 2025

Always helpful and they explain everything in full. As I’m not a fan of the dentist they are very reassuring and go at your pace.

6th March 2025

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6th March 2025

Dentist seemed very knowledgeable and explained my treatment thoroughly but simply which put me at ease. Quite possibly the nicest dentist I've ever seen!

5th March 2025

Rachel very thorough and helpful.

5th March 2025

The evident care and warmth of all of the stuff. I have total trust in all that they do. Thankyou.

5th March 2025

Very responsive reception team and really excellent dental care

5th March 2025

Always welcoming, friendly, professional and explain everything thoroughly. I have total trust in the clinicians and the quality of care is exceptional. Flawless and so grateful to be a patient here. Highly recommended.

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