Welcome to The Dental Barns
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A private dental practice near Lichfield for people who value natural-looking results, unhurried appointments and a genuinely different dental experience.
Thinking about a natural smile makeover?
Whether you’re considering Invisalign®, composite bonding, porcelain veneers or whitening, every smile starts with a calm, pressure-free conversation.
We offer FREE Smile Consultations with Dr Keely Thorne, and limit the number of new cosmetic cases we take on so each plan can be properly considered. Join our VIP List for priority access when new consultation appointments are released.
Bespoke Private and Cosmetic Dentist in Lichfield | Near Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth and Birmingham
The only way to access exclusive appointments and bespoke care at The Dental Barns, including Smile Consultations.
Everything You Might Be Wondering
We believe in honesty and clarity. Here are a few of the questions we’re asked most often about our unique approach.
To protect the calm, unhurried experience our patients expect.
We only release a limited number of new consultations each month so every patient receives the time and attention they deserve.
Joining the VIP Waitlist ensures you’re first to know when new spaces become available.
We’re a fully booked private practice with a patient-first approach — never rushed, never overfilled.
Rather than overpromising availability, we open new appointments exclusively to our VIP members first.
It keeps the quality of care exactly where it should be.
It depends on when new spaces become available — this happens once all of our existing patients have been cared for.
Most VIP members are invited to book within just a few weeks, and you’ll receive priority notification via SMS as soon as consultation slots open.
There isn’t one.
Our complimentary consultation is designed to give you genuine, personalised advice — no pressure, no commitment.
We’re confident that the experience and level of care at The Dental Barns are unmatched, and most patients choose to continue their journey with us once they’ve seen the difference.
We believe in transparency, so you can explore your options comfortably before beginning your smile journey.
Meet Dr Keely Thorne
Dr. Keely Thorne is highly regarded for her expertise in natural smile makeovers, combining advanced restorative techniques with a gentle, reassuring approach.
She takes time to truly understand each patient’s goals, creating results that feel authentic and confidence-building.
Using the finest equipment, technology, and materials, Dr Thorne delivers precise, long-lasting outcomes that enhance, rather than change, her patients’ natural beauty.
Experience a Stunning Smile Transformation
Our passion at The Dental Barns lies in creating beautiful, natural-looking smile makeovers. We’ve become experts in achieving subtle, confident results using the latest techniques — including composite bonding, Invisalign®, and porcelain veneers.
Every Dental Barns Smile is delivered to the highest standards. From the technology we use to the techniques and materials we choose, we’re committed to giving you the very best at every stage of your journey.
Every smile is designed in-house by our cosmetic dentists, in close collaboration with you. This ensures your results feel personal, natural, and truly yours — a smile you’ll love and feel confident in.
Every visit takes place in our calming, luxury barn setting — designed to prioritise your well-being. With aromatherapy, entertainment during procedures, and a soothing environment throughout, we make sure your experience is as relaxing as it is transformative.
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Award-Winning Care
Our awards represent more than accolades — they reflect our pursuit of excellence at the highest level. Recognised among the UK’s leading practices, we are driven to continually perfect, elevate, and redefine the experience we offer, ensuring every patient at The Dental Barns receives truly exceptional, world-class care.
- Highly Commended 📜 - Practice Manager
- Commended 📜 - Website and Digital Campaign
- Finalist - Practice of The Year
- Winner 🏆 - Digital Practice
- Winner 🏆 - Practice Brand & Design
- Winner 🏆 - Practice Manager UK
- Highly Commended 📜 - Patient Care
- Highly Commended 📜 - New Practice
- Finalist - Treatment of Nervous Patients
- Finalist - Practice of The Year
- Winner 🏆 - Practice Manager UK
- Winner 🏆 - Practice Manager Midlands
- Finalist - Young Dentist
- Finalist - Practice of The Year
- Finalist - Patient Care
- Highly Commended 📜 - Treatment of Nervous Patients
- Highly Commended 📜 - Digital Practice
- Finalist - Young Dentist
- Finalist - Patient Care
- Finalist - New Practice
- Finalist - Practice Brand & Design
- Finalist - Practice Manager
- Finalist - Practice of The Year
- Finalist - Young Dentist
- Finalist - Young Dentist
A clear idea of cost
Every smile is different, but these guide prices will help you understand what treatment may involve before you book.
Transform your smile with porcelain veneers, carefully designed to provide a beautiful, natural-looking result. We collaborate with the best laboratories in the UK, using the best veneer technology today - IPS e.max® Porcelain Veneers. We craft veneers that are bespoke to you. Each set of veneers is created in collaboration with you, ensuring they fit perfectly with your desired look and facial features. The result? A flawless smile that enhances your confidence.
Each case is priced based on complexity, with the final cost determined by the end result. Our premium service at The Dental Barns covers everything you need for a seamless experience and optimal outcome, including:
We are committed to providing exceptional care and delivering a smile you’ll love. It all starts with a Smile consultation.
Achieve straight teeth with the latest clear aligner technology. Your smile is designed in-house by your dentist, in close collaboration with you, to ensure the best possible outcome. We use the right aligner for your case, offering options from leading technologies such as Invisalign® and Spark™. We carefully monitor your progress with weekly reviews, helping you stay on track and achieve the results you expect.
Each case is priced based on complexity, with the final cost determined by the end result. Our premium service at The Dental Barns covers everything you need for a seamless experience and optimal bright white outcome, including:
Our tiers are agreed up-front according to what we expect your case will need, using your dentist’s clinical judgement. Tier 1 suits straightforward cases; Tiers 2–3 cover added planning, refinements, or complex bites (e.g., crossbite, possible extractions). Once set, your tier is fixed and your fee covers everything required to reach the agreed result—if it proves more involved, that’s on us.
We are committed to providing exceptional care and delivering a smile you’ll love. It all starts with a Smile Consultation.
We're passionate about bright, white teeth and providing enjoyable experiences. That’s why we’ve chosen Enlighten® Whitening as our exclusive teeth brightening system. We guarantee a VITA B1 bleach shade, achieved gently over a series of weeks for the best, most comfortable results. The process begins with an in-practice desensitising treatment, followed by a gradual, three-week at-home whitening programme. This ensures a comfortable, effective experience, leaving you with your desired shade, all while protecting the health of your teeth.
A final review in practice ensures you’re happy with your outcome, and you’ll leave with a sustainable maintenance regime for long-term results. Our premium whitening service includes:
Keeping your Enlighten® smile bright should feel simple. Our Enlighten® Whitening Maintenance pack is designed for existing whitening patients who already have well-fitting trays and would like to refresh their result safely at home.
Your maintenance gel is supplied through The Dental Barns following a recent dental examination, ensuring your teeth and gums remain healthy and suitable for whitening. You can choose from the current Enlighten® EVO4 gel options — 10% Carbamide Peroxide, 16% Carbamide Peroxide or 6% Hydrogen Peroxide — with your dentist confirming the most appropriate option and wear regime for you.
Every syringe is kept refrigerated at The Dental Barns until collection and supplied with a cool pack to help maintain the cold chain on the journey home. We also include Enlighten® aftercare products to help minimise sensitivity and keep your smile looking fresh between top-ups.
A dental examination within the previous 6 months is required before whitening gel can be supplied.
*Gel strength and wear regime are prescribed according to clinical suitability.
Your journey begins with a comprehensive Smile Consultation. We take time to understand what you want, assess your dental health, and show you what’s possible. Using high-definition photos, 3D digital scans and dentist-led planning, we build a bespoke treatment plan that fits your goals, lifestyle and budget. You’ll leave with clear options, honest timelines and a pathway to your best smile.
We occasionally offer our exclusive Smile Consultations complimentary for VIPs and seasonal promotions.
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Enhance your smile with composite bonding (also known as composite veneer bonding), a bespoke, hand-crafted solution that restores and reshapes your teeth with artistry and precision. Using advanced materials, your dentist will carefully sculpt your teeth to improve their shape, size, and appearance, achieving a naturally beautiful look. Each treatment is custom-designed to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, ensuring a flawless result that enhances your smile. Fast, effective, and minimally invasive, composite bonding is the perfect way to address small imperfections with bespoke care.
Each case is priced based on complexity, with the final cost determined by the end result. Our premium service at The Dental Barns covers everything you need for a seamless experience and optimal outcome, including:
We are committed to providing exceptional care and delivering a smile you’ll love. It all starts with a Smile Consultation.
Precision refinements to the edges of your teeth. While this uses less material than a full veneer, edge bonding is an art form that requires advanced layering skills to make the join invisible. We focus on expert colour-matching to ensure the composite blends seamlessly with your natural enamel—a process that demands the same time and artistry as a full veneer.
We are committed to providing exceptional care and delivering a smile you’ll love. It all starts with a Smile Consultation.
Composite Buccal Bonding: Dentistry’s Best-Kept Anti-Ageing Secret
Over time, gums recede and enamel wears thin, revealing the yellow dentine underneath. This is often the subtle detail that makes a smile look "aged."
Our Anti-Ageing Bonding covers this exposed area, instantly restoring a brighter, healthier appearance. But the real magic is in the protection: the composite creates a durable barrier at the gum line. This means friction from eating and brushing wears away the material, not your tooth structure—stopping recession in its tracks while turning back the clock on your smile.
