New patients.

A warm welcome to Hacton Dental Care. Whether you're new to the area, ready to switch dentist or just looking for a fresh start, your first appointment is a relaxed, no-pressure consultation that gives you a full picture of what your teeth need (often less than you fear).

Book your first appointment What to expect
A warm welcome for new patients at Hacton Dental Care in Hornchurch
★★★★★
"First visit in five years. Genuinely calm and zero judgement - I'm now a regular."
Lauren K.
Why patients choose Hacton

A different kind of welcome.

Long-established and locally owned

We've been the family dentist for Hornchurch and the surrounding area for over twenty years. Same trusted team, same warm welcome.

Honest, conservative dentistry

We don't recommend treatment you don't need. If a tooth can be watched for six months rather than treated immediately, we'll say so.

Same dentist every visit

You see the same dentist at every routine appointment, so you get continuity of care, comparison year on year and someone who actually knows your history.

We genuinely look after nervous patients

A significant proportion of our patients started out with severe dental anxiety. Our team has years of experience meeting patients exactly where they are.

Transparent written estimates

Every treatment recommendation comes with a written estimate so you can decide in your own time, not in the chair.

0 percent finance and a membership plan

Spread the cost of routine care or larger treatments. Membership members receive 10 percent off treatment.

A relaxed first appointment at Hacton Dental Care

What's included in your first appointment.

Your new patient consultation is £50 and takes around 30 minutes. You leave with a complete picture of your oral health and a written plan for any work we recommend. Nothing is booked or committed to in the chair.

  • Full medical history review
  • Clinical examination of every tooth and existing restoration
  • Gum health assessment with measurements where needed
  • Oral cancer and soft-tissue screening
  • Bite and jaw joint assessment
  • 2 small intraoral x-rays
  • Photographs of any concerns for comparison
  • Written record of findings and recommended treatment with costs

For nervous and anxious patients.

If anxiety has kept you away from the dentist for a long time, please tell us when you book. We can plan your first appointment as a no-clinical conversation - you sit down, meet the dentist, talk through your concerns and decide what (if anything) to do at the next visit. There's no pressure to do anything you're not ready for.

How we look after nervous patients

Bringing children?

Children are seen from age 1 onwards, with first visits deliberately low-pressure - meeting our team, having a count of teeth and going home with a sticker. Children's examinations from £10.

Children's dentistry
Calm chair-side moment for a nervous new patient at Hacton Dental Care
How to register

Four small steps.

01

Book online or call

Book your first appointment online or call us on 01708 447 603.

02

Complete medical history

Complete the medical history form we send you ahead of the appointment (or fill it in on arrival).

03

Bring old records

Bring any old x-rays, dental records or treatment notes from previous practices if you have them.

04

Arrive 5 minutes early

Arrive 5 minutes early for your first visit so we can complete the registration paperwork.

What you need to know before your first visit.

We're at the heart of Hornchurch, with free on-site parking on Hacton Lane. Ten minute drive from Upminster, Romford, Elm Park and Rainham.

Reception is open 9am to 5pm with appointments available outside those hours by request. We are a fully private practice - all treatment is privately funded with finance and membership options available.

Ready to join Hacton Dental Care?

Let's take the first step towards your healthiest, most confident smile. Join our Hornchurch, Essex dental practice today.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the first appointment?

A new patient consultation is £50 and includes 2 small intraoral x-rays, a full clinical examination, gum check and oral cancer screening.

Do you take new NHS patients?

Hacton Dental Care is a fully private practice, so all treatment is privately funded with 0 percent finance and a membership plan available.

How long is the first appointment?

Your new patient consultation typically takes 30 minutes, with longer slots available if you have specific concerns or wish to bring a family member.

What if I'm anxious about coming to the dentist?

Please tell us when you book - we can plan your first visit as a no-clinical conversation so you can meet the team and decide on next steps without any pressure.

Can I bring my children to my appointment?

Yes, and we're happy to see your children at the same visit if it makes life easier - children's examinations from £10.

Do I need to bring anything to my first appointment?

Just your medical history (we'll send a form to complete in advance) and any old x-rays or records from previous dentists if you have them.

Will I have any treatment at my first appointment?

Usually not - your first visit is an examination and consultation, with any recommended treatment booked in for follow-up appointments after you've reviewed the written estimate.

Do you offer a new dentist near me?

Hacton Dental Care is in Hornchurch and a ten minute drive from Upminster, Romford, Elm Park and Rainham, with free on-site parking.

Find us.

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1 Hacton Lane
Hornchurch
Essex, RM12 6PH

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Opening times

Monday9.00am – 6.00pm Tuesday9.00am – 5.00pm Wednesday9.00am – 5.00pm Thursday8.00am – 5.00pm Friday9.00am – 5.00pm SaturdayBy appointment SundayClosed

Closed daily 1.00pm – 2.00pm for lunch.

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Looking for an NHS dentist? Our sister practice Church View Dental is 1.1 miles away and currently accepting NHS patients.
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