NHS & private dentist
Calm, caringdentistry inLittleborough
Your trusted local NHS and private dentist near Rochdale. We aim to inspire, educate and empower you to enjoy your dental care, in surgeries designed to help you relax.
- GDC-registered dentists
- Same-day pain appointments
- Nervous patients welcome
We look after patients from Littleborough, Smithy Bridge, Hollingworth Lake, Rochdale, Milnrow, Newhey, Shaw, Wardle, Todmorden, Walsden and Whitworth.
Treatments
Everything your smile needs, under one calm roof
From a gentle check-up to dental implants and Invisalign, every treatment is explained clearly, with honest prices before we begin.
- Urgent care
Emergency Dentist
Toothache, swelling or a broken tooth? Book a same-day pain resolution appointment online.From £95 - Everyday dentistry
Check-ups & General Dentistry
NHS and private check-ups that catch problems early and keep your own teeth healthy for life.From £45 - Everyday dentistry
Hygiene & Gum Health
Scale and polish, air polishing and gum treatment for fresher breath and healthier gums.From £45 - Repair & restore
White Fillings
Tooth-coloured fillings that repair decay, chips and wear and blend in with your smile.From £135 - Repair & restore
Root Canal Treatment
Save an infected or badly damaged tooth and stop the pain, without losing the tooth.From £375 - Urgent care
Tooth Extractions
Gentle, careful extractions when a tooth cannot be saved, with clear aftercare.From £160 - Repair & restore
Dental Crowns
Strong, natural-looking crowns in ceramic or gold to protect damaged teeth.From £650 - Replace missing teeth
Dental Bridges
A fixed, natural-looking way to fill a gap, quicker and less invasive than some options.From £650 - Replace missing teeth
Dentures
Comfortable acrylic, flexible and cobalt chrome dentures, made with time and care.From £675 - Replace missing teeth
Dental Implants
The closest thing to natural teeth: a secure, permanent way to replace one, several or all teeth.From £2,500 - Cosmetic
Teeth Straightening
Discreet adult braces and Invisalign clear aligners, with free whitening included.From £1,850 - Cosmetic
Teeth Whitening
Safe, dentist-led home whitening with custom trays, typically five to seven shades brighter.From £350 - Cosmetic
Dental Veneers
Thin porcelain veneers to transform discoloured, chipped or uneven teeth.From £650 - Cosmetic
Composite Bonding
Reshape, lengthen and repair teeth in a single visit, often without drilling.From £300 - Comfort & care
Nervous Patients
Anxious about the dentist? Our whole team is trained to help you feel calm and in control.From £65
Dental emergency
In pain? We’re here to help, today.
Book a same-day pain resolution appointment online. Our £95 fee includes the treatment to relieve your pain, and if a tooth needs to come out, the extra cost is clear before we start.
- Severe toothache
- Swelling or abscess
- Broken or knocked-out tooth
- Bleeding after an extraction
- Broken dentures, crowns or braces
Our standards
You are in safe hands here.
Our aspiration is to protect and maintain your natural teeth through high-quality dentistry, accurate and thorough diagnosis and highly skilled care, in a safe environment.
We only employ the best qualified and most experienced staff, and every member of the team keeps up to date with the latest advances in technology and dentistry. Other dentists in the area refer their difficult and specialist cases to us, and our patients travel locally, nationally and even from abroad to see us.
Above all, our practice has a calm and friendly atmosphere. We treat every patient as we would want ourselves and our own families to be treated.
Regulated & inspected
Our dentists are registered with the General Dental Council and we proudly meet its high standards. Dr Mushtaq is himself a GDC inspector.
Leaders in local dentistry
Dr Mushtaq chairs the Bury & Rochdale Local Dental Committee and examines for the Royal College of Surgeons, and our dentists mentor and supervise newly qualified dentists.
Gentle by nature
All of our staff are trained to make you feel calm and ease any nerves. We go at your pace.
Clear prices
Published private fees, written treatment plans and finance options, so there are no surprises.
Your visit
What to expect, step by gentle step
We know that not everybody looks forward to the dentist. So we keep things simple, unhurried and completely clear.
Book your visitStep 1: Book in a way that suits you
Choose a time online in a few taps, or call our friendly reception team. Mention anything that worries you; it helps us help you.
Step 2: A warm welcome
Our surgeries have soothing touches to help you relax. Bring someone along if you like, and listen to music during treatment.
Step 3: Talk first, treat second
Your dentist listens, examines and explains what they see in plain English. Nothing happens until you are comfortable with the plan.
Step 4: Clear costs, written down
You will always know the price before treatment begins, with finance available on larger private treatments.
Step 5: Care that continues
We are only a phone call away if you have questions afterwards, and we will remind you when your next check-up is due.
Calm corner
Nervous? Take a moment with us.
Lots of people feel anxious about the dentist. Before you book, try one slow breath with us. Press start and follow the circle: in as it grows, out as it settles.
- Tell us you are nervous when you book, and we will allow extra time
- Agree a stop signal and we will pause whenever you need
- No judgement, however long it has been
Ready when you are
Our team
Experienced dentists who take their time
Dr Khalid Mushtaq
Dental Surgeon · BDS (London 1998)
Rochdale born and bred. Chair of the Bury & Rochdale Local Dental Committee and an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons.
GDC 74685
Dr Yasser Khan
Dental Surgeon · BDS (London)
Part of the team since 2010, known for clear communication and a calm, relaxing approach.
GDC 193731
Dr Nazia Uddin
Dental Surgeon · BDS (Liverpool)
Our first associate dentist, an educational supervisor, with advanced restorative training.
GDC 85348
Areas we serve
Close to home, wherever you are in the valley
We are tucked into the Pennine foothills on Featherstall Road, a short trip from Rochdale, Todmorden and the villages in between.
Your local dentist in Littleborough
Littleborough Dental Practice sits on Featherstall Road in the heart of Littleborough, the Pennine town at the top of the Roch valley. We look after families from every corner of the town, including Smithy Bridge, Hollingworth Lake, Shore, Calderbrook, Summit, Durn, Rakewood, Featherstall, Ealees and Blue Pits, and welcome patients from right across the borough of Rochdale and over the hill into Calderdale.
Whether you need a routine NHS or private check-up, a same-day emergency appointment for toothache, or you are thinking about dental implants, Invisalign and teeth straightening or teeth whitening, our experienced team is here to help, and we are only a phone call away.
Good to know
Questions about visiting us
Are you an NHS dentist?
Yes. We provide NHS dental care as well as private treatment. NHS availability changes over time, so please call us on 01706 376523 to ask whether we can see you on the NHS.
Can I get an emergency appointment today?
Yes. You can book a same-day pain resolution appointment online at any time. The £95 fee includes treatment to relieve your pain. Book an emergency appointment.
Where are you?
We are at 115 Featherstall Road, Littleborough OL15 8JZ, under a mile from Littleborough railway station and about ten minutes from Rochdale town centre.
What are your opening hours?
Monday 8am to 6pm, and Tuesday to Friday 8am to 5pm. We are closed at weekends. Out of hours, call NHS 111 for urgent dental advice.
I am nervous about the dentist. Can you help?
Absolutely. All of our staff are trained to help you feel calm and to ease any nerves. Tell us when you book and we will allow extra time. How we care for nervous patients.
Do you offer finance?
Yes. Finance is available on private treatment such as implants and teeth straightening, subject to age and status, with a minimum spend. We are a credit broker, not a lender.
Find us
Prefer us to call you?
Leave your number and we will ring you back during opening hours. Or simply call us, we are only a phone call away.
- Call01706 376523
- Opening timesMon 8am–6pm · Tue–Fri 8am–5pmClosed weekends. Out of hours, call NHS 111.