Nervous patients

Whatever your negative dental experiences, with our help you can leave your fears where they belong: in the past. With refined care and expertise, we’ve been helping patients throughout Thatcham manage their fear of the dentist for many years - we can do it for you too.

It’s important that you look after your oral health. Your lifestyle, psychological well-being and dental health depend on it. If you continue to avoid the dentist, this can lead to severe, perhaps irreversible, damage.

So, take the first step. Work with us. Tell us everything. In detail. We understand the panic. The sweaty palms. The rumbling tum. The unsteady legs. The tears. We also know how to ease these symptoms. As your confidence grows, they will disappear for good.

No pressure—you are in control

What does and doesn’t happen is up to you. You do not have to do anything out of your comfort zone.

Why not start with driving by Cedar Dental Care. You don’t have to do any more than this for starters. We have a beautiful practice with a calm, friendly, family vibe, which you will discover if you come in and say hello. Why not bring a friend or a family member?

We are happy to chat

This is your chance to tell us why the dentist gives you the heebie-jeebies—we will understand. Sit down and have a cuppa or two on the house.

Our staff are happy to discuss your concerns. We are trained, qualified and experienced in dental phobias. If this is enough, leave and have a think.

Meet the team—tour the premises

If you are ready for the next step, you can meet the Cedar Dental Care team. All of us. Putting faces to names can help to break down barriers. As does understanding our systems and processes, our treatments and technology.

You get to know us. We get to know you. Have a guided tour of the building. Ask as many questions as you like.

Choose your dentist

Getting to know you means we get to play matchmaker. Partnering you with the dentist we feel is the most sympathetic to your personality and individual requirements. But, if you have a preference, we are happy to oblige!

Your first dental health assessment

Comfy chair, feet up, music in the background. We are happy to tailor the tunes to your taste. Or you can bring your own music and headphones and zone out to your favourites while we check your dental health. It doesn’t take long and is painless. We can stop at any time if you need a break.

Your first dental treatment

This can be as simple and pain-free as polishing your teeth or a sealant filling. You won’t feel a thing and will walk tall when we’ve finished. And don’t forget the music!

If you need a course of treatments, we plan these close together. This means you don’t have the time to fret and undo all the good work that has got you this far. Take the first step today…why not give us a call on 01635 867979 for a chat and to find out how we could help you.

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Cedar Dental Care. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

2411 Reviews

5.0

19th August 2026

Always made to feel welcome and relaxed! Dental nurse extremely polite and helpful! Of all the dental practices I have attended Cedar is the very best! Patrick Bannister is professional and confident at all times! Thank you!

19th August 2026

Full explanation giving me confidence of way forward with treatment.

19th August 2026

Every thing was explained, every step of my treatment moving forward was explained. So very happy with my experience.

16th August 2026

The dentist explained everything that was happening and was caring and understanding

16th August 2026

Dr Dundas is an absolutely amazing dentist - I drive for over two hours to see her. She is amazing at explaining things, remembers everything from the last visit and is generally great. I’ve been coming to her since I was a child and am now 37! The best dentist in the UK for sure!

13th August 2026

Anish is very friendly and communicates well

13th August 2026

It’s been 35 years since I last visited a dentist, years of childhood trauma and experiences that left me petrified of dental treatment. Fast forward to the present and excruciating pain led me to seek services from Cedar. Your team have been exemplary from the first conversation on the phone when I was trying to explain the problem to my first consultation where Anish dealt with me firmly but very sympathetically, exactly what I needed and coached me through the whole process as I struggled to even sit on the chair. A few days later and Jacob was just as nice and kind despite the fact I was high as a kite on diazepam - something I am very grateful that they agreed to prescribe. I also wish to thank the nurses for their kindness and patience as well, that gentle rubbing on the back of my hand was very comforting.I don’t have a sudden urge to return to see a dentist again, but I know for a fact it when I do, I won’t leave it as long and I won’t hesitate to return to Cedar.

13th August 2026

Abby is gentle and kind, caring and non-judgemental. She and her technician explain everything clearly and carefully and always prioritise my ease. I have had more work done with her over the last couple of years than I have in the last 2 decades, and this is the measure of trust I have in them.

12th August 2026

Staff are great and dentist is excellent r but price is prohibitive

10th August 2026

My dentist is excellent as is his dental nurse we have a great relationship and I would go nowhere else, I moved 50 miles away but I still attend there. Says it all really doesn't it :)

9th August 2026

always very good

7th August 2026

I've used Cedar Dental Care for a number of years and have always been very pleased with the service received. I've always felt listened to and that my opinion matters, both are important to me.

7th August 2026

very welcoming reception. Patrick and his nurse are very polite and make you feel at ease. It is so nice and refreshing to be welcome and looked after. Thank you again

7th August 2026

Excellent

7th August 2026

I’m always treated with care and friendliness on my visits

7th August 2026

Everything went as planed and the complete service was caried out as well as expected,

6th August 2026

Roy is very good. He knows me well and helps when I'm anxious. The reception staff are very friendly.

6th August 2026

Managed to get an appointment for treatment on the same day as requested.

6th August 2026

Friendly staff and environment. Work always completed to high standard

6th August 2026

Friendly relaxed atmosphere

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