A Dentist for Knutsford
Twenty minutes east, on Manchester Road in Wilmslow. Our own parking directly outside, and patients who travel a good deal further than you do.
Croft Dental is at 64 Manchester Road in Wilmslow, around eight miles and twenty minutes from Knutsford by car. The practice has served this part of Cheshire since 1974 and provides implant treatment led by Dr Nikhil Oberai, who holds an MSc in Implant Dentistry from the University of Manchester and has a 99.5% success rate across hundreds of cases. Complete single implants start from £2,300 and full arch packages from £11,500. Cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, complex endodontics and general dental care are also provided. Implant and teeth straightening consultations are free of charge, and the practice has its own parking directly outside.
So, is it worth driving twenty minutes for a dentist?
Plenty of people think so, and they come from a good deal further than Knutsford.
We see patients from across Cheshire and South Manchester, and for implant work in particular they come from Merseyside, Lancashire and Staffordshire too. Zygomatic implants are offered by so few practices that people will drive a couple of hours for them.
Twenty minutes, in that company, is not really a journey at all.
And whether you want a routine check up or a full arch reconstruction, you are welcome here. Some patients register with us for everything and drive in twice a year quite happily. Others keep their own dentist locally and come to us for one specific thing. Both work, and neither needs explaining.
What we would say is that people travel for particular reasons rather than general ones, and these are the usual ones.
- Implant treatment:
The main reason patients travel to us from Knutsford. Dr Nikhil holds a Master’s degree in Implant Dentistry from the University of Manchester, which involved several years of postgraduate study devoted entirely to implantology. Many dentists placing implants have completed a short certificate course instead. Both are perfectly legal, and the depth of training differs considerably. - Complex surgical work in one place:
Bone grafting, sinus lifts and zygomatic implants are all carried out here rather than referred elsewhere, which means a case that would require two referrals from a general practice is handled in a single building. - Cases you have been told are not possible:
Patients arrive regularly having been told there is not enough bone for implants, or that a root treated tooth must come out. Both are frequently wrong, and both are frequently retreatable. - Complex root canal treatment:
Carried out here by a clinician with a Master’s degree in Endodontics, including retreatment of failed root canals. Many practices refer these out or recommend extraction instead. - Cosmetic work you want done properly:
Composite bonding, veneers and smile makeovers, led by Dr Natasja, who holds a Master’s in Prosthodontics. - Where several disciplines meet:
If your case involves implants, endodontics and restorative work together, having all three handled by postgraduate trained clinicians in one place saves considerably more time than the drive costs.
Getting here from Knutsford
- By car:
Take the A537 east towards Wilmslow, or the A5085 and Chelford Road depending on where in Knutsford you are starting. Continue into Wilmslow and join Manchester Road heading north east towards Handforth. We are on the right hand side, around twenty minutes in normal traffic. If you reach Handforth Dean, you have gone too far. - From the surrounding villages:
Mobberley and Chelford are both considerably closer to us than Knutsford itself, at around ten to fifteen minutes. - By train:
Knutsford to Wilmslow requires a change and is not a practical route. Driving is considerably easier. - Parking:
We have our own parking directly outside the practice on Manchester Road. No time limits, no tickets, and no hunting round the town centre after a twenty minute drive. - If you are having surgical treatment or sedation:
Please arrange for somebody to drive you home. You should not drive yourself afterwards.
- Real Patient Results
Thousands of Smiles Transformed
Explore real patient results demonstrating the life-changing impact of expert implant dentistry at Croft Dental. From single tooth restorations to comprehensive full-mouth rehabilitations, our tailored treatment plans restore both function and natural aesthetics.
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All photographs show patients treated at Croft Dental and are published with their consent. Results shown are individual results.
If you are travelling to us
- We will group appointments where we can:
Implant treatment runs across several appointments over months. Tell us you are travelling and we will arrange the schedule to reduce the number of journeys where it is clinically sensible. - Surgical appointments:
If you are having implant surgery or sedation, arrange for somebody to drive you home. Sedation is available from £350. - Timing:
The A537 and the Wilmslow approach are considerably busier at school run times. Mid morning and early afternoon appointments make the journey easier, and worth mentioning when you book. - Parking is sorted:
Our own spaces directly outside, so you are not adding fifteen minutes onto a twenty minute drive looking for somewhere to leave the car.
The area we serve
Patients travel to us from Knutsford, Mobberley, Chelford, Ollerton, Plumley, Toft, Tabley and Great Warford.
Mobberley and Chelford are both closer to us than Knutsford town centre, at around ten to fifteen minutes.
For implant work, particularly full arch and zygomatic cases, patients come from considerably further across the North West.
- Wilmslow
- Alderley Edge
- Handforth
- Prestbury
- Macclesfield
- Poynton
- Cheadle
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What we offer
Dental implants
Root canal treatment
Composite bonding
Porcelain veneers
Invisalign and teeth straightening
Teeth whitening
General dentistry
Emergency appointments
- Finance
Spread the cost of treatment with finance
We offer finance on larger treatment plans through Tabeo so the cost can be spread across monthly payments. Interest-free options are available with no arrangement fees or hidden charges.
Applications take a few minutes and you will know the outcome quickly. We will show you exactly what your treatment would cost per month at your consultation.
- REGISTRATION
We're Welcoming New Patients
We warmly welcome new patients to our practice. If it’s been a while since your last visit, if dental visits make you feel anxious, if you’ve recently moved to Wilmslow, or if you’re simply seeking a team that truly listens to your concerns, you’ll find a supportive and gentle environment here with us.
During your first appointment, we take the time to conduct a complete evaluation of your teeth, gums, and overall oral health. We will listen carefully to your goals, answer any questions, and collaboratively create a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.
"I cried at my first appointment. Over 22 weeks my teeth improved beyond recognition."
- FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Croft Dental is at 64 Manchester Road in Wilmslow, around three miles from Alderley Edge and roughly ten minutes by car via the A34. Alderley Edge to Wilmslow by train is a single stop taking around three minutes, with the practice a further ten minutes on foot from Wilmslow station.
Croft Dental in nearby Wilmslow provides implant treatment led by Dr Nikhil Oberai, who holds a Master's degree in Implant Dentistry from the University of Manchester and is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology. Treatment includes single implants from £2,300, full arch implants from £11,500, bone grafting and zygomatic implants, with CBCT 3D planning carried out on site. Implant consultations are free of charge.
No. Croft Dental is a private practice and does not provide NHS treatment. Fees are published in full, a new patient examination is £85 including x-rays, currently available at £40, and finance is available on larger treatment plans. Implant and teeth straightening consultations are free of charge.
Yes. There are no catchment area restrictions on registering with a private dental practice, and patients are free to register wherever they choose. No referral is required and permission from a previous dentist is not needed.
Yes. Croft Dental has its own parking directly outside the practice on Manchester Road, with no time limits and no need to use a town centre car park. Patients travelling for surgical treatment or sedation should arrange for somebody to drive them home, or consider the train, which is a single stop from Alderley Edge.
A new patient examination at Croft Dental is £85 including any x-rays taken at that appointment, currently available at £40. Routine examinations for existing patients are £55 and children's examinations are £30. Implant and teeth straightening consultations are free of charge.