Yes, but Denplan is not a way to join The Dental Barns directly from the outset.

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New patients first need to complete our assessment and treatment-planning process so we properly understand their dental health, existing dentistry and long-term needs. For patients who would like to do this in one comprehensive first visit, the Signature Assessment ✦ combines Smile Design, a comprehensive new-patient examination and the clinically appropriate diagnostics required for your case.

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If treatment is identified, the clinically necessary stages required to bring your mouth to a healthy, stable and maintainable position need to be completed before we move you into long-term maintenance care.

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Denplan is therefore available for suitable patients who have completed their initial assessment, followed the agreed treatment plan needed for stability and are ready to enter ongoing care with us. It is not available as a standalone subscription for someone who has not yet been assessed by The Dental Barns.

A comprehensive smile makeover can be much more than placing cosmetic material on a few front teeth.

Some patients need alignment first to put the teeth into a healthier, more natural position. Others may need treatment to stabilise gums or restore damaged teeth before cosmetic work begins. A larger case may then involve whitening and numerous individually planned porcelain restorations.

Using current guide fees, top-tier clear aligner therapy is £6,395 and complex e.max® porcelain work can be £1,495 per tooth. Ten complex porcelain restorations plus top-tier alignment alone can therefore exceed £21,000, before any separate restorative or periodontal care.

The Signature Assessment ✦ gives you that complete picture early, so a major treatment decision is made with proper financial clarity.

We go through your itemised, costed treatment plan on the day of your assessment. You will understand the recommended treatment, the priorities, the proposed stages and the fees involved before deciding whether to proceed.

If health treatment needs to come before alignment, whitening or restorative work, those stages are explained together. Where a recommendation or cost depends on a further finding or assessment, we make that clear.

Your personalised written report follows afterwards, expanding on the reasoning and staging discussed during your visit. If the clinical picture later changes, we explain any revised recommendations and costs before additional treatment is agreed.

Yes. The Dental Barns offers finance options including up to 12 months interest-free (0%) finance, subject to eligibility.

The Signature Assessment ✦ is particularly useful if finance is part of your decision because you first receive the complete, itemised treatment plan. That means you can understand the total investment and treatment sequence before deciding whether to pay outright or explore an available finance option.

Finance availability and terms are confirmed separately and are subject to the lender's eligibility criteria.

The answer depends completely on what your examination shows and what you would like to achieve. The Signature Assessment ✦ is specifically designed to replace guesswork with a formal, fully itemised plan.

Current guide fees at The Dental Barns include Enlighten® Whitening from £795, composite bonding from £395–£595 per tooth, e.max® porcelain veneers from £995–£1,495 per tooth, and clear aligner treatment at £4,195, £5,295 or £6,395 according to complexity.

A relatively focused smile refinement may therefore involve a few thousand pounds, while a comprehensive multi-stage transformation involving alignment and numerous complex porcelain restorations can move beyond £20,000. The purpose of the Signature Assessment ✦ is for you to know your own complete figure before treatment starts rather than relying on a broad online estimate.

The Signature Assessment ✦ costs £450 in total. A £225 deposit secures your appointment and is deducted from that total, leaving a £225 balance.

The total comprises £225 for Smile Design and £225 for the comprehensive examination. It includes clinically appropriate diagnostics, your itemised treatment plan and costs discussed on the day, and a personalised written report afterwards.

The report expands on your findings, the reasoning behind the recommendations and the proposed stages of care. Any treatment is priced separately, and you can decide whether to proceed after considering your options.

Yes. The Dental Barns offers finance options, including up to 12 months interest-free finance, subject to eligibility.

We provide your full personalised treatment plan and costs first, so you know the total investment before deciding whether a finance option is right for you. You can also review our dental pricing and guide fees online.

Yes. You do not need to be planning cosmetic treatment to become a long-term patient at The Dental Barns.

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For new patients who want us to look after their dental health long term, the Signature Assessment ✦ is the appropriate first appointment. It gives us the time and diagnostic information needed to understand your teeth, gums, bite, existing dentistry, risks and long-term maintenance needs properly rather than simply carrying out a quick check-up.

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If your mouth is already healthy and stable, your plan may be very simple and focused mainly on prevention and ongoing maintenance. If we identify active disease, failing dentistry or another problem that needs attention, we will explain the treatment required to bring your mouth to a stable, maintainable position.

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Continued Care is offered once that initial assessment has been completed and any clinically necessary treatment needed for long-term stability has been addressed. This means our ongoing care is built around a mouth we understand properly and a plan that has been followed, rather than accepting new patients directly into routine recall appointments without first establishing their dental health.

Yes. the Signature Assessment ✦ gives Dr Keely time to assess your dental health, understand your concerns and discuss recommendations you may already have received. It combines Smile Design, a comprehensive examination and clinically appropriate diagnostics.

We discuss your itemised treatment plan and costs on the day. Afterwards, you receive a personalised written report explaining the findings, reasoning and proposed stages of care.

The total fee is £450, with a £225 deposit deducted from that total. This pays for your assessment, plan and report, whether or not you choose to have treatment with The Dental Barns. You are welcome to take time to consider the advice or share your report with another dentist, who may need to carry out their own assessment.

We explain the priorities and proposed sequence of care as part of your appointment. A plan might begin with treating gum disease or repairing a damaged tooth, then move into alignment, whitening or selected composite or porcelain work where appropriate.

Your itemised plan and costs are discussed with you on the day, so you can understand what comes first and how the stages fit together before deciding on treatment.

The personalised written report that follows expands on why each stage is recommended and how the proposed care relates to your dental health and goals.

If you would like to proceed after discussing your plan, our team can help arrange the appropriate treatment appointments. The comprehensive examination is already part of the Signature Assessment ✦ appointment, so you do not need to book that separately as a routine next step.

The timing depends on the clinical sequence, appointment availability and whether any further investigation or specialist assessment is needed. Keely will explain any such requirements.

You are equally welcome to take time to consider your plan and the detailed report that follows. Booking the Signature Assessment ✦ does not commit you to treatment.

The Signature Assessment ✦ is suited to people who want a thorough assessment, considered advice and a clear understanding of their options and costs.

You may want to restore worn or damaged teeth, understand concerns about existing dentistry, explore cosmetic changes or establish a plan for your dental health. You do not need to know which treatment is appropriate or have decided to begin treatment.

The Signature Assessment ✦ combines Smile Design and a comprehensive examination, so you can consider the cosmetic and restorative possibilities alongside the health and function of your mouth.

Join The Dental Barns VIP for private access to Signature Assessment ✦ appointments with Dr Keely.

We will send you a private link to the assessment appointments currently available. You can choose a suitable time without waiting for a Smile Design release.

On the day, we go through your itemised, costed treatment plan together. You leave understanding the findings discussed, what care is recommended, what takes priority, the proposed order of treatment and the fees involved.

For example, you will know if a tooth or gum problem needs attention before whitening, alignment or cosmetic restorations. Any recommendations that depend on further findings or assessment are explained.

Afterwards, you receive a personalised written report expanding on the clinical findings, the reasoning behind your recommendations and the proposed stages of care. We also share your diagnostic records with you, so you have a detailed reference when considering your options.

The Signature Assessment ✦ combines a 3D scan and detailed clinical photography with a comprehensive examination of your teeth, gums, soft tissues, bite and existing dentistry. We use Fujifilm GFX100 II photography to capture detailed records of your smile.

The assessment also uses near-infrared imaging and dental X-rays where clinically indicated. A panoramic X-ray, also called an OPG, is included when clinically appropriate for your assessment. The imaging is selected according to your needs.

AI-assisted review of scans and X-rays supports Dr Keely's clinical assessment. She interprets the findings, explains their significance and uses them to inform your recommendations. Your diagnostic records are shared with you alongside the planning process.

A Smile Design appointment gives you time to discuss your concerns and goals, capture and review your smile, and explore the treatment directions that may suit you. It considers appearance and function, but does not replace a comprehensive dental examination.

Formal treatment planning also needs an assessment of your dental health, including your teeth, gums, bite and existing dentistry, with the relevant diagnostic information. Those findings can affect what is appropriate, what needs attention first and the cost of care.

The Signature Assessment ✦ brings Smile Design and that comprehensive examination together. We discuss your itemised treatment plan and costs on the day, with a detailed written report following afterwards.

The Signature Assessment ✦ combines Smile Design and a comprehensive examination with Dr Keely Thorne. It is a paid assessment that brings your concerns, goals, dental health and function together, whether you are considering cosmetic changes, restorative care or the ongoing health of your mouth.

The appointment includes detailed records and clinically appropriate diagnostics. Before you leave, we go through an itemised, costed treatment plan, explaining the priorities and proposed sequence of care.

A personalised written report follows afterwards, expanding on the findings and reasoning discussed during your visit. You do not need to have chosen a treatment, and the assessment does not commit you to proceeding with one.

Smile makeover treatment at The Dental Barns is led by Dr Keely Thorne, Principal Dentist and Co-Founder of the practice.

Her approach focuses on natural, face-driven results and minimally invasive dentistry wherever possible. The same attention to detail runs from your initial planning through treatment and follow-up.

Yes. Predictability is an important part of our Smile Design approach.

Depending on the treatment, we use digital scanning, photography and smile design technology to help you understand the proposed result before treatment begins. For porcelain veneer cases, additional trial stages may also be used before the final result is completed.

We take a face-driven approach to Smile Design.

Your teeth are considered in the context of your lips, smile line, facial proportions, tooth display and the way your face moves when you speak and smile. That wider context influences decisions around alignment, tooth length, shape, proportion, shade and how much restorative treatment is appropriate.

The aim is not to create an isolated set of 'perfect teeth'. It is to create a smile that belongs naturally within your face.

Very often, yes.

If a tooth is rotated, crowded or sitting too far forward, trying to disguise its position with bonding or porcelain can create unnecessary thickness or require more reduction of natural tooth. Moving the tooth into a better position first can create the space and proportions needed for a much more conservative restoration.

That is why alignment is considered as part of the finished smile rather than as a completely separate treatment. Sometimes the most natural restorative result is achieved by doing less to the teeth after they have first been positioned properly.

That is completely compatible with our approach. A beautiful smile does not need to be extremely white, perfectly symmetrical or stripped of every natural detail.

We can discuss how bright you would like the smile to feel, how much character you want to retain and the shapes or features you particularly like about your existing teeth. Natural variation in translucency, texture, line angles and proportions can be deliberately preserved or recreated.

Your preferences are part of the design process, with Dr Keely guiding you on what will sit most naturally with your face and existing smile.

Natural is the starting point of our Smile Design philosophy.

The Signature Assessment ✦ does not begin by choosing a product or trying to make every tooth perfectly uniform. Dr Keely considers tooth position, proportions, lip movement, facial features, bite, translucency, texture and the character already present in your smile.

Where possible, we prefer to preserve and reposition your own teeth first, then use whitening, composite or porcelain only where those additions genuinely improve the result. The objective is a smile that looks healthy, balanced and unmistakably yours — not one that looks obviously treated.

There is no single treatment that always looks the most natural. Natural appearance comes from choosing the right treatment and designing it well.

Sometimes the most natural result is simply straightening the existing teeth with Invisalign® and whitening them. Small shape changes can often be achieved beautifully with composite bonding. Where porcelain is appropriate, genuine e.max® veneers can reproduce enamel translucency and texture extremely well.

Our preference is always to preserve as much of your own healthy smile as possible and enhance it rather than replace its character.

Absolutely. Your input is central to the Smile Design process.

You can show us smiles you like, discuss tooth shape, brightness, length and character, and tell us what you definitely do not want. We will then guide you on how those ideas are likely to work with your own facial features, lip line, bite and existing teeth.

Some styles that look beautiful on one person can feel unnatural on another, so we will always be honest about what we think will suit you best. The final design is collaborative — your preferences combined with our clinical and aesthetic guidance.

Yes — our signature style is natural.

We aim for smiles that look healthy, balanced and beautifully suited to the person rather than obviously 'done'. That philosophy sits at the heart of our Smile Design approach and treatments such as composite bonding and e.max® porcelain veneers.

We pay close attention to proportion, translucency, texture, tooth shape, lip movement and the relationship between the smile and the face. The goal is not to make everyone look the same. It is to create a result that feels like the best version of your own smile.

Yes. We welcome patients travelling from overseas for Smile Design and cosmetic dentistry.

The Dental Barns is conveniently positioned for Birmingham Airport (BHX) and our Lichfield location is well connected to the UK road network. For international guests, we can offer a concierge-style service to help coordinate arrival, appointment planning and local accommodation where needed.

For larger cases, we also plan the clinical stages carefully around travel so that appointments are grouped as efficiently as possible while still allowing the time and follow-up the treatment requires. Contact us to discuss an international treatment journey.

Very private. For patients who place a particularly high value on discretion, continuity and certainty, we can create a highly personalised package around their visit.

This can include exclusive access arrangements at the practice and within the Blackbrook Barns courtyard, carefully coordinated appointment times and contingency planning using backup equipment wherever possible. Our Blackbrook Barns location is naturally well suited to this because it is away from a busy high street.

It is particularly suited to people with demanding schedules, public-facing roles or limited flexibility who need peace of mind that every part of their visit has been thought through in advance.

These arrangements are bespoke, so please contact The Dental Barns to discuss them privately.

The Dental Barns was designed to feel very different from a conventional dental practice.

We combine a peaceful rural setting, longer appointment times, advanced digital technology and highly personalised care with a strong focus on natural cosmetic results. You can explore more about The Dental Barns and our philosophy, see what to expect on your first visit, or learn about our Blackbrook Barns setting.

Patients can relax with personalised entertainment during treatment, see their dental information clearly on large 4K displays and have time to understand each decision rather than feeling rushed through an appointment.

Yes. There is free private parking on site at Blackbrook Barns, close to the practice entrance.

Our location page includes more information about visiting The Dental Barns. For many patients, avoiding city-centre traffic and parking is part of what makes the experience feel more relaxed from the moment they arrive.

No. Patients in Lichfield can access advanced cosmetic dentistry much closer to home.

At The Dental Barns, we combine digital smile planning, 3D scanning, detailed photography, premium materials and long appointment times in a boutique setting at Blackbrook Barns.

Our aim is to offer the level of detail and experience people often associate with destination cosmetic clinics, without needing to travel into a major city.

1. A Sanctuary Away from the High Street

While most practices are tucked away in busy town centres, The Dental Barns is set within the tranquil beauty of Blackbrook Farm. Surrounded by open fields and historic farm buildings, our practice offers a peaceful, rural sanctuary that immediately lowers your heart rate. Forget the clinical, sterile atmosphere of the city; here, you can prepare for your Smile Design journey in a calm environment that feels more like a retreat than a dentist’s office.
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2. Total Privacy and Absolute Discretion

Luxury dentistry requires a level of focus and privacy that high-street clinics often struggle to provide. Our location is deliberately secluded, ensuring your visits remain entirely confidential. There is no "window shopping" or crowded waiting rooms; instead, you enjoy a private, bespoke experience from the moment you turn off the main road.
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3. Stress-Free Arrival with Ample Free Parking

The biggest hurdle of a city-centre appointment is the arrival. We have eliminated that stress entirely with ample, private on-site parking just steps from our door. Whether you are driving the 11-12 minutes from Sutton Coldfield or Tamworth, your commute is direct and your parking is guaranteed.

You can arrive with time to breathe, enjoy the view of the brook, and step into your appointment feeling refreshed and ready for your transformation.

Unlike a bustling high-street practice, our setting in a rural, rustic barn offers a peaceful retreat where the noise of the city fades away. Tucked away off the main road, our clinic provides a calm, stress-free environment with countryside views, ensuring your appointment feels like a relaxing escape rather than a clinical chore.

We are conveniently located just 9.6 miles from Sutton Coldfield town centre, typically a 14-minute drive or less. Our rural practice at WS14 0PS is easily accessible via a direct route down the A38 or London Road, making us a popular "destination dentist" for patients in Four Oaks, Little Aston, and Mere Green.