AP Smilecare

AP Smilecare, private dental clinic in Blackburn

AP Smilecare is a private dental clinic located in Blackburn, in the county of Lancashire (United Kingdom). It presents itself as a general and cosmetic dentistry centre with more than twenty years of experience and a five-star rating on Trustpilot, according to the data shown on its own website. The clinic treats both adults and families and also offers emergency appointments.

General and family dentistry

The general dentistry service covers the usual oral health needs. Among the treatments detailed by the clinic are routine check-ups, dental hygiene, treatment of gum pain, tooth sensitivity, scale & polish, root canal treatment and tooth extractions. The clinic also has a specific family dentistry programme called AP Smilestars, aimed at the care of children and families.

Cosmetic dentistry and dental aesthetics

The cosmetic offering includes dental implants, dentures, composite veneers and crowns to transform the smile in a single session (Same Day Smiles), smile makeover and teeth whitening. The clinic notes that these treatments aim to improve the colour, shape or length of the teeth, as well as the appearance of gums and lips.

Orthodontics for adults and teenagers

In the area of orthodontics, AP Smilecare offers conventional braces, Invisalign, Incognito lingual orthodontics and tooth-coloured braces. The clinic describes Invisalign as one of the most recognised and safest orthodontic options for adults to correct misaligned or crowded teeth.

Facial aesthetics treatments

The clinic incorporates a skincare service with a clinical approach. According to its description, it does not rely solely on over-the-counter products, but tailors each treatment with medical-grade ingredients and products to correct skin problems, prevent ageing and re-contour the facial profile. Among the available treatments, anti-wrinkle injections and lip fillers are mentioned. The clinic also sells skincare products.

Plans, finance and access to care

AP Smilecare offers dental membership plans and finance options to make treatment more affordable. The clinic states that a consultation at the centre or from home is all it takes to access these plans. It also has an emergency appointment service and a callback request service.

Professional team

The website lists the registered dentists practising at the clinic, with their professional registration numbers: Josephine Prasad (BDS, P.G. Dip Cosm & Rest Dent; P.G. Dip Facial Aesthetics, 71863), Samer Salam (BDS, MFDS, GDC, RCS Edin, 72139), Kishore Shanbhag (BDS, MDS, FDS, GDC, RCS Edin, 79959), Philip Gale (64387), Saarah V. Kothia (GDC 310268), Usman Akbar (GDC 115488) and Mohammed Saad Ali (GDC 152117). Sara Mala-Myers and the practice manager, Michaela Shorrock, are also mentioned as the contact person for matters related to care or treatment.

Location and editorial activity

The clinic is located at 109A Preston New Rd, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6BJ. Its website includes a blog with articles on oral health, such as the advisability of returning to the dentist after years without going, the differences between NHS and private dental care, the usefulness of scale & polish, changes in the smile that warrant consulting an orthodontist, the difficulties in getting an NHS appointment and the care of teeth and gums with braces.

109A Preston New Rd, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6BJ, UK · Phone: 01254 297000 · Email: enquiries@apsmilecare.co.uk