Giving Back To Our Community
At Start Smiling, we believe dentistry is about more than appointments. Over the years, our team has supported charity projects, awareness campaigns and community initiatives that help improve oral health and support people beyond the practice.
This page shares some of the causes and campaigns our team has been proud to support.
Explore helpful dental advice, treatment guides and practice updates from the Start Smiling team. Our blogs are designed to help you understand your options, care for your smile and feel more informed before visiting the practice.
Dental Mavericks
Start Smiling has been proud to support Dental Mavericks, a UK-registered dental charity that provides dental care and oral health support for vulnerable communities, including projects in Morocco.
Members of our team have supported Dental Mavericks fundraising and volunteering activity, helping raise awareness of the charity’s work to reduce daily dental pain and improve access to oral health support.
To find out more about the charity or support their work, please visit the Dental Mavericks website.
Dental Mavericks is registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 1145872.
Mouth Cancer Action Month
As part of Mouth Cancer Action Month, Start Smiling has previously supported awareness activity in the practice, including offering mouth cancer screening and helping patients understand the importance of checking for changes in the mouth.
To help start conversations and make the campaign more memorable, the team created a Beatles-themed awareness day with practice decorations and photographs from the event.
Mouth Cancer Action Month takes place every November and encourages people to be mouth aware, understand possible signs and seek professional advice if they notice changes.
When To Seek Advice
Please book a dental appointment if you notice a mouth ulcer that does not heal, a lump, red or white patches, unexplained bleeding, persistent soreness, difficulty swallowing or any change in your mouth that concerns you.
If symptoms are urgent or you are unsure what to do, please contact a healthcare professional for advice.
What Our Patients Have To Say
My Dentist is Tony Aneiros, he has been my Dentist for many years. I have confidence in his skills as Dentist and he has always been very professional when caring for my teeth. He has a friendly manner and is mindful to keep the patient at ease and pain free. We recently moved and now live a long way from the surgery, but I have no intention of changing Dentist.
Jeff Emberson
Patient
Turned up late for my appointment due to train issues, I was already extremely nervous but the staff were very kind and considerate. Appointment itself was fine despite my rambling on in my nervousness. Very professional service. Thank you Start Smiling I would recommend you to anyone with similar 'phobias'
Steve Franks
Patient
Bradley the Hygienist is very considerate as I really don’t like the process but I know it’s necessary. I would recommend him if you are a nervous patient.
Gill Carter
Patient
Have been going to Start Smiling for as long as I can remember. I am an old person, but still wants a good smile. 😬. Natalie the hygienist is lovely. Receptionist are always polite and friendly. Tom my dentist is good. Never felt worried or anxious when I go.
Lynn Culley
Patient
Very satisfied with all treatment received so far. I shall be using Start-Smiling from now on for check ups, hygienist, etc. A very friendly and helpful team. Thank you
Anne-Marie Winch
Patient
Every member of staff is always extremely kind, thorough, and patient. Always thorough in explanations and ensure every client feels valued.
Denise Somers
Patient
I had some excellent treatment at Start smiling and can’t thank the team enough. The care and kindness shown by everyone really stood out and put me completely at ease. A fantastic dentist and a genuinely caring practice
Michael Seymour
Patient
I have been using start smiling for the last 4 years, I can highly recommend their services. I had 3 implants fitted, and also some cosmetic work done . I am very pleased with the results. Thank you to all the staff there.
John Robinson
Patient
Absolutely amazing, before coming here I had a terrible fear with dentist. From the day I went to start smily I have felt completely at ease! Can’t not recommend them enough! Thank you so much I can’t wait now for the final finish of my new teeth 🦷
Toni Featherstone
Patient
We’ve had such a great experience with Tony, the orthodontist treating my son. His teeth are coming along beautifully and we’re so pleased with the progress. Tracey on reception and the nurse are both absolutely lovely — always welcoming, kind, and they truly go above and beyond. The whole team makes every visit a positive experience. I would highly recommend.
Nicky Allen
Patient
Great practice, very friendly, high quality of dental care from Dr Tom Sealey and his colleagues. Just had a brace fitted and it was carried out very quickly with no discomfort. I have been going for 10 years or so. Thoroughly recommend.
A-A Ron
Patient
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