Your care,
your journey
What happens when you contact us, what a first appointment involves, and what to do if the thought of the dentist makes you uneasy.
You are very welcome here
Whether you attend regularly or have not seen a dentist in years.
A great many people come to us after a long gap, often feeling apprehensive about what they will be told. It is more common than you might think, and it is never met with judgement. The examination is simply a starting point — an honest picture of where things stand, and a conversation about what, if anything, you would like to do about it.
What to expect
You get in touch
Call, email or send an enquiry. We will confirm availability and answer any questions.
First appointment
A full examination of teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues, with x-rays where justified.
We talk it through
What we found, what it means, and what your options are — in plain language.
A written plan
Treatment and costs set out in writing for you to consider.
Treatment & review
Carried out at your pace, with aftercare and a review.
What actually happens
Your first appointment is mostly listening and looking. We ask what has brought you in, what you have noticed, and whether anything is uncomfortable. We take a full medical history, because general health and dental health are connected.
Then we examine your teeth, gums, bite and the soft tissues of your mouth. X-rays are taken where they are clinically justified — not routinely.
Afterwards we sit and go through what we found. If treatment is needed you will get a written plan with costs. If nothing is needed, we will say so.
To bring with you: a list of any medicines you take, and details of your previous dentist if you have them.
If you are anxious about the dentist
Dental anxiety is common and nothing to apologise for. Tell us when you book, and again when you arrive — it genuinely changes how we approach the appointment.
We will explain what we are doing before we do it, agree a signal for you to stop at any point, and go at whatever pace you need. Sometimes a first appointment is nothing more than a conversation and a look, with no treatment at all.
PLACEHOLDER — if the practice offers specific anxiety support such as sedation or longer appointments, please confirm. Nothing has been claimed here that we could not verify.
Tell us in advance
Mention it when booking so we can plan the appointment properly.
Stop whenever
We agree a signal before we start, and we honour it.
No surprises
We explain each step before it happens.
No rush
Going slowly is entirely acceptable here.
Patient questions
Are you taking on new patients?
Please call the practice on 01428 723096 and our team will confirm current availability.
What does a first appointment cost?
A new patient examination is £82.00. X-rays, if clinically needed, are charged separately. The full price list is published on this website.
How do I prepare?
Bring a list of any medicines you take and, if you have them, details of your previous dentist. Otherwise, just come as you are.
Will I be told off for not attending?
No. We are interested in where things are now and what you would like to do next, not in what happened before.
Can I bring someone with me?
Yes. Many people find it easier with someone they trust in the room, and that is completely fine.
What if I need treatment I cannot afford right now?
Tell us. Treatment can often be prioritised and staged, dealing with what is urgent first. We would rather plan around your circumstances than have you avoid coming.
Book an Appointment
Tell us a little about what you need and we will call you back to arrange a time.
How to reach us
Driving to the practice
Liphook sits just off the A3, which bypasses the village — so the practice is straightforward to reach from both Guildford and Petersfield. Leave the A3 at the Liphook turning and follow signs into the village centre; Haslemere Road runs from The Square towards Haslemere.
To confirm: the exact approach you would like described from the north and from the south, and any local landmark to turn at.
For turn-by-turn directions from wherever you are, use the button below — it always reflects live traffic.
By train
Liphook station is on Station Road, Liphook, GU30 7DR, on the Portsmouth Direct Line and managed by South Western Railway.
- From London Waterloo — about an hour, via Woking.
- From Portsmouth & Southsea — about 45 minutes.
- Frequency — roughly one train an hour each way, with extra services at peak times.
To confirm: the walking time from the station to 6 Haslemere Road.
By bus
Liphook is served by Stagecoach South. The Square, in the village centre, is the main stop and the closest to Haslemere Road.
- 23 — Liphook Sainsbury's to Haslemere Town Hall (Monday to Saturday).
- 113 — Liphook Sainsbury's to Alton College.
- 123 — Alton College to Liphook, The Square.
- 250 — Liphook village circular.
Timetables change — please check with Stagecoach before travelling, and confirm the walking time from The Square.
Parking
Parking behind the practice is free. The car park is directly behind us on Haslemere Road — coming from the village, it is just before you reach Sainsbury's.
- Designated bays — free for up to 5 hours, which comfortably covers any appointment.
- Yellow bays — free with 24-hour parking, if you need to leave the car for longer.
There is no charge and no ticket machine, so you can come straight in.
If you are arriving by train instead, the station car park on Station Road has 74 pay-and-display spaces, currently around £5.10 for the day.
To confirm: whether any of the bays behind the practice are marked as blue badge spaces, so we can say so here.
Finding us in the village
We are at 6 Haslemere Road, a short distance from The Square — the centre of Liphook and the main bus stop. Liphook railway station is on Station Road, and Sainsbury's is a useful landmark on the village's northern side.
To confirm: walking times from The Square and the station, the nearest recognisable landmark to the door, and step-free access details.
The map below shows exactly where we are.
Liphook Smile Studio
6 Haslemere Rd, Liphook, GU30 7AL
Visit Liphook Smile Studio
6 Haslemere Rd, Liphook, GU30 7AL
Monday to Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Take the first step
Book an appointment, or call us and ask anything you would like to know first.