Many patients come to 42 because their own dentist has suggested specialist or more complex treatment.

Being referred can sometimes feel uncertain, especially when you have been told that your treatment may be complicated or involve more than one area of dentistry.

Our role is to make the process clearer and calmer.

We take time to understand what has been recommended, carry out our own careful assessment and explain what we find before discussing the options with you.

Where your treatment involves more than one specialist, our clinicians can work together so that the different aspects of your care are considered as part of one overall plan.

We work closely with your referring dentist throughout your care, keeping them informed about our findings, recommendations and treatment. We believe good communication between clinicians helps ensure that everyone involved understands the plan and that your care remains joined up.

Once your specialist treatment is complete, we will normally return you to your own dentist for your ongoing routine care and maintenance, while remaining available if further specialist input is needed.

Our aim is to complement the care you already receive, rather than replace it.

Many people feel anxious about visiting the dentist. Some have had difficult experiences in the past, while others have gradually lost confidence over time. We understand both.

Helping nervous patients feel comfortable has been part of our work for many years. We know that trust is not created by rushing treatment, but by listening carefully, understanding your concerns and building confidence step by step.

Your first visit is an opportunity to meet your dentist, talk through what has been worrying you and understand what options are available. We explain everything clearly, agree a plan together and never move forward until you feel ready.

For some patients, rebuilding confidence takes time. Our aim is not only to make dental visits easier, but to help you regain control of your dental health and feel confident about looking after your teeth in the future.

Established in 2003, 42 has been a multidisciplinary dental practice from the outset, bringing together experienced clinicians across different areas of dentistry so that, where appropriate, treatment can be planned together rather than in isolation.

We believe good treatment begins with understanding the whole problem, not simply treating the part that first brings you through the door.

We take time to listen carefully, assess thoroughly and explain your options clearly, so that treatment can be planned thoughtfully and decisions can be understood and made together.

We don’t believe in rushing to treatment. We believe in taking the time to understand what matters to you, what your dental needs are and what approach is right for you.

Treatment decisions come after understanding, not before it.

Many of our patients have been with us for years. Some first came to us as children and now bring their own families.

Over time, this creates a different kind of care. Appointments do not start from scratch each time. They continue from what has been understood before, with an awareness of history, habits and priorities.

This continuity means decisions are not made in isolation. They are made with context.

It also means we often notice small changes early, when they are easier and simpler to manage.

Our aim is not simply to react to problems, but to support long-term stability and confidence in your oral health.

Thoughtful care.

Every member of our clinical team shares the same calm, gentle and humanistic approach to care.

Our clinicians bring extensive experience, specialist expertise and advanced postgraduate training across their respective fields.

This depth of knowledge allows us to provide care that is thoughtful, well considered and grounded in experience, while always keeping the individual patient at the centre of every decision.

Excellent dentistry is not only about technical skill. It requires careful judgement, attention to detail and an understanding of what matters most to each person.

We follow a consistent structure in appointments: conversation, examination and explanation. We take time to understand your priorities, explain our findings clearly and discuss the most appropriate options, so you can feel confident in the decisions you make about your care.

We believe the best outcomes come from combining clinical excellence with trust, communication and thoughtful planning.