Avenue Parade Dental Practice

About Avenue Parade Dental Practice

Avenue Parade Dental Practice is a long-standing, family-run dental practice in Accrington, Lancashire, with a history of caring for the local community that stretches back more than six decades. The practice was purchased by Gerry Lawson in 1961 and he ran it single-handedly until 1986, when his daughter Gillian joined him as a partner. Father and daughter worked side by side until Gerry's retirement in 2009, and in 2022 the practice was delighted to welcome a third-generation family member, Gillian's daughter Emily. That continuity of family ownership is central to the practice's ethos: dental expertise built up and passed down over three generations, with the same familiar faces looking after patients year after year.

The clinical team is led by Dr Gillian Lawson BDS (GDC No. 61181) and Dr Emily Winter BDS (GDC No. 296086), supported by an experienced and friendly wider team. Senior Dental Nurse Gail McNab has been with the practice for 20 years, leading the nursing team to ensure high standards of care and patient comfort during every procedure, and has completed a further qualification in dental radiography. Receptionist Susan Preston has been a familiar face and voice to patients since 2001, ready to help with appointments and queries, while dental nurse Helen Hunt works alongside the dentists to keep patients comfortable and well cared for throughout their treatment.

The practice offers care across the full spectrum of everyday dentistry. Comprehensive routine check-ups and professional cleaning help patients maintain optimal oral health and catch potential problems early, while emergency care is available for painful toothaches, broken teeth and urgent dental trauma, so patients can be seen when they need help most. Beyond routine care, the team provides a range of specialist and advanced treatments, including cosmetic dentistry, periodontal (gum) care and restorative procedures to repair and protect the smile.

Restorative treatment options reflect the breadth of care available. The practice provides amalgam and tooth-coloured composite fillings to repair decayed or damaged teeth, root fillings to save teeth affected by infection, and crowns to strengthen and protect teeth that need extra support. For patients missing one or more teeth, bridges offer a fixed solution to restore both function and appearance, while extractions are available where a tooth cannot be saved. Cosmetic treatments such as professional tooth whitening are also offered for patients who want to brighten and refresh their smile.

Avenue Parade Dental Practice is committed to keeping treatment affordable and transparent. The practice publishes a clear fee guide covering typical treatments, and operates a Dental Care Plan costing £15.25 per month that includes routine examinations, scale and polish appointments and X-rays, as well as offering members meaningful savings on a range of further treatments such as fillings, root fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions and tooth whitening. This plan helps patients spread the cost of their routine care while making more involved treatment more accessible.

What sets the practice apart is the combination of genuine clinical experience and a warm, personal approach. As a family practice that has served Accrington for over sixty years, the team understands the value of long-term relationships with patients and takes pride in making every visit as comfortable and reassuring as possible. Many patients and their families have been coming to the practice for years, a reflection of the trust built up across generations.

Patients looking for a caring, established dentist in Accrington can find Avenue Parade Dental Practice at 1-3 Avenue Parade, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6PN. To book an appointment or find out more about the Dental Care Plan, the practice can be contacted on 01254 231219 or by email at reception@apdp.co.uk.

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