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.

We remove the guesswork through advanced digital visualization. Whether you are choosing clear aligners or a full makeover, we use digital tools to show you your projected results before we even begin.

For veneers, we offer a "Trial Smile" experience, allowing you to physically wear and test-drive your new look.

To keep this bespoke journey accessible, we offer 12 months interest-free credit for most treatments.

We believe that a luxury smile requires the world’s finest materials. For our porcelain transformations, we exclusively use IPS e.max® for its unrivaled strength and translucent beauty, while our composite work utilizes IPS Empress® Direct—a premium, non-hybrid material that offers a more natural, lifelike finish than standard composites.

To ensure the most radiant results, we utilize Enlighten® Evolution whitening, the only system in the world to guarantee a VITA shade B1. If your journey involves straightening, we offer both Invisalign® and Spark™ premium aligners to ensure your foundations are perfectly aligned.

Yes. We offer finance options including up to 12 months interest-free finance for eligible treatments, subject to status and lender criteria.

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You receive your personalised treatment plan and costs first, so you can understand the full investment before deciding whether to pay outright or explore an available finance option.

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For larger or staged treatment plans, this can make it easier to plan the financial side alongside the clinical sequence without feeling pressured to make a decision during the appointment.

The current fee for a standalone Smile Design appointment is £225, including 60 minutes with Dr Keely.

From time to time, we offer a limited number of complimentary Smile Design appointments as a benefit for our VIP members. Booking links are shared exclusively with our VIP Waitlist.

Each release sets out the appointment fee, any deposit and the applicable booking terms before you reserve your appointment.

For a comprehensive first appointment, Signature Assessment ✦ with Dr Keely combines Smile Design, a comprehensive examination and clinically appropriate diagnostics. See our dental fees for the full details.

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.

Absolutely. We specialize in a "face-driven" aesthetic, meaning we design your teeth to complement your skin tone, lip line, and facial proportions. By using premium IPS e.max® and IPS Empress® Direct, we can mimic the light-reflecting properties of natural enamel, avoiding the "artificial" white look often associated with standard dentistry.

Our goal is a smile that looks like yours, only perfected.

The timeline depends entirely on the techniques required to achieve your ideal result. For those seeking an immediate transformation, free-hand IPS Empress® composite bonding can often be completed in a single day, providing a stunning new look in just one visit. If your journey requires structural movement with Invisalign® or Spark™ aligners, the process typically takes around 12 months.

For a transformation involving IPS e.max® porcelain veneers, the process typically takes around 4 weeks from start to finish. This timeframe allows for the meticulous "Trial Smile" phase, where you will wear beautiful, high-end temporary veneers to test-drive your new look while our master ceramists hand-craft your final restorations. This ensures total predictability and a result you are completely in love with before the final fit.

Absolutely. We believe in total predictability. Whether you are opting for Invisalign®, Spark™ aligners, or porcelain work, we use digital tools to visualize your final result before any treatment starts.

For those choosing IPS e.max® veneers, we provide a "Trial Smile" experience where you can actually wear a temporary version of your new smile to test-drive the look, feel, and speech.

Your first step is the Signature Assessment ✦ with Dr Keely. It combines Smile Design, a comprehensive examination and clinically appropriate diagnostics in one 90-minute appointment.

We begin by understanding your goals and previous dental experiences. Detailed scanning and clinical photography help us explore your smile, while the examination establishes the clinical picture.

We discuss your itemised treatment plan and costs on the day. A personalised written report follows afterwards. Any treatment is priced separately, with no obligation to proceed.

If you would prefer to start with a conversation, a standalone Smile Design appointment gives you time to meet Dr Keely and the team, explore your options and decide on your next step.

We release a limited number of Smile Design appointments from time to time. Booking links are shared exclusively with our VIP Waitlist.

Your transformation is led by Dr Keely Thorne, our lead Smile Design dentist, who specialises in creating bespoke, natural-looking makeovers that sit in perfect harmony with the individual.

We utilise a "face-driven" design philosophy, which means we don't just look at your teeth in isolation; instead, we analyse your facial symmetry, lip dynamics, and even your personality to ensure the length, shape, and "incisal edge" of your new teeth look entirely harmonious.

By using premium IPS e.max® and IPS Empress®, Dr Thorne can choose from a vast palette of shades and translucencies to match your natural aesthetics perfectly, ensuring your results never look "artificial" but rather like a rejuvenated version of your natural self.

Yes, and we often recommend it as the first step. By using the Enlighten® Evolution system to reach a guaranteed B1 shade, we can then match your bonding or veneers to this new, brighter baseline.

This ensures a cohesive, radiant result across your entire smile. Because we are a specialist destination, we take the time to ensure every detail of your appearance is perfected before you leave our tranquil Lichfield practice.

Both options offer a stunning transformation, but the finish differs slightly:

• Composite Bonding: Hand-sculpted using IPS Empress®, this provides a beautiful, natural luster that is ideal for correcting minor chips or spacing in a single visit.
• Porcelain Veneers: Using IPS e.max®, these offer a superior, glass-like translucency and are highly resistant to staining, making them the gold standard for a permanent, "red carpet" finish.

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.