A Dentist for Handforth
Five minutes down Manchester Road, on the same road you already use. Our own parking directly outside, and we are accepting new patients and families.
Croft Dental is at 64 Manchester Road in Wilmslow, around two miles and five minutes from Handforth along the same road. The practice has been here since 1974 and provides general dental care, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign and implant treatment, with Dr Nikhil Oberai holding an MSc in Implant Dentistry from the University of Manchester. Both Handforth and Wilmslow share the SK9 postcode, and the practice treats a good number of patients and families from Handforth, Styal and Heald Green. A new patient examination is £85 including x-rays, currently £40, and the practice has its own parking directly outside.
So, how far is it really?
About five minutes, on a road you already drive down.
We are at 64 Manchester Road, which is the same road that runs between Wilmslow and Handforth, and we sit on the Handforth side of Wilmslow town centre. You reach us before you get into town.
Which makes this simpler than most of our location pages. We are not asking you to weigh up a journey. For Handforth residents we are essentially a local practice that happens to have a Wilmslow postcode, and both towns are SK9 anyway.
That means registering here for everything is entirely practical. Check ups, hygiene appointments, the children, the lot. Plenty of Handforth families do exactly that.
And if something more involved comes up, it does not need referring anywhere.
- Implant treatment:
Dr Nikhil holds a Master’s degree in Implant Dentistry from the University of Manchester, and carries out bone grafting, sinus lifts and zygomatic implants on site. Patients travel from across the North West for this, and you live five minutes away. - Complex root canal treatment:
Carried out 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:
Composite bonding, veneers and smile makeovers, led by Dr Natasja, who holds a Master’s in Prosthodontics. - Emergencies:
Being five minutes away matters more here than anywhere else on the site. If you wake up with toothache, you are not adding a drive to the problem. - Fifty years in the same building:
Continuity is worth considerably more in routine care than in anything else, because good decisions depend on somebody knowing your history.
Getting here from Handforth
- By car:
Head south west out of Handforth along Wilmslow Road, which becomes Manchester Road. We are on the left hand side before you reach the town centre, around five minutes. If you find yourself at the Wilmslow town centre roundabout, you have gone slightly too far. - By bus:
Several services run along Manchester Road between Handforth and Wilmslow, with stops within a couple of minutes of the practice. - On foot or by bike:
Genuinely walkable from parts of Handforth and an easy cycle. Around thirty five minutes on foot from Handforth Dean, considerably less from the closer end of the village. - By train:
Handforth to Wilmslow is a single stop taking a couple of minutes, with the practice around ten minutes on foot from Wilmslow station. - Parking:
We have our own parking directly outside the practice on Manchester Road. No time limits and no tickets.
- 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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Close by if something goes wrong
Worth a specific mention for Handforth, since proximity matters more in an emergency than anywhere else.
If you break a tooth, lose a filling or wake up with toothache, being five minutes away means we can usually get you seen without a significant journey while you are uncomfortable.
Call 01625 523 524. We will do everything we can to see you as soon as possible. Emergency appointments are £50 for assessment and pain relief, with any treatment quoted separately before we carry it out.
Existing patients are prioritised, though we help new patients in genuine discomfort wherever the diary allows.
If you have facial swelling that is spreading, difficulty breathing or difficulty swallowing, go to A&E or call 999 rather than waiting for a dental appointment.
The area we serve
We treat patients from Handforth, Styal, Heald Green, Cheadle Hulme, Woodford and across Wilmslow.
Handforth Dean, Meriton Road, Sagars Road and the Handforth Garden Village development are all within a short drive.
- Wilmslow
- Alderley Edge
- Cheadle
- Knutsford
- Prestbury
- Poynton
- Macclesfield
Not sure where to start? Give us a ring.
What we offer
General dentistry
Dental hygiene
Dental implants
Composite bonding
Porcelain veneers
Invisalign and teeth straightening
Teeth whitening
Root canal treatment
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.
For routine care, our practice plan spreads the cost of examinations and hygiene appointments across fixed monthly payments instead.
- 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 two miles from Handforth and roughly five minutes by car along the same road. The practice sits on the Handforth side of Wilmslow town centre. Handforth to Wilmslow by train is a single stop taking a couple of minutes, and several bus services run along Manchester Road between the two.
Yes. Croft Dental is accepting new patients including adults, children and families. No referral is required and permission from a previous dentist is not needed. A new patient examination is £85 including x-rays, currently available at £40, and families can be registered together with appointments arranged on the same day where possible.
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.
No. Croft Dental is a private practice and does not provide NHS treatment. A new patient examination is £85 including x-rays, currently available at £40, routine examinations are £55 and children's examinations are £30. A practice plan is available spreading the cost of routine care across monthly payments.
Croft Dental in Wilmslow provides emergency appointments at £50 covering assessment and pain relief, with any treatment quoted separately beforehand. The practice is around five minutes from Handforth. Existing patients are prioritised, though new patients in genuine discomfort are helped where the diary allows. Spreading facial swelling, difficulty breathing or difficulty swallowing require immediate medical attention rather than a dental appointment.
Yes. Croft Dental treats children alongside adults, with children's examinations at £30. Families can be registered together so appointments are arranged on the same day where possible. Bringing children early, before anything is wrong, makes a substantial difference to how they feel about dental visits later.