
5.0 | 9 verified patient reviews
Forget everything you know about the dentist.
That’s not us.
No weird white coats.
No old-school waiting room.
No fire-breathing dragon receptionists.
No “smells like the dentist”.
And absolutely NO lectures or telling you off. Promise.
Smile Stories are one of the leading aesthetic dental clinics on the South Coast. Our services include:
A little about us
We're normal people, just like you
Our clients tell us we’re a bit like that long-time friend who you could go months without speaking to, yet when you reconnect it feels like no time has passed.
You know… the one you’re comfortable in your own skin around and you definitely don’t need to dress up to visit! That’s everything we stand for.
Because we take dentistry seriously, but not ourselves.
Oh, and we totally understand how busy life is…
So we offer convenient evening and weekend appointments.
We're never old-fashioned or formal
Nobody is afraid to laugh or stop for a quick chat, because we really know you and your story. We’re pretty sure you’ll instantly feel like “one of us” and look forward to every visit.We love changing perceptions of dentistry for the better. So we never judge or blame you for the past.
Smile Stories is more like a relaxing bar or a comfortable cafe. It’s the sort of place where music is playing and you might just catch a team member singing or dancing.
You're always in control
Although we love the technicalities, we speak in English not jargon. And we promise to include you every step of the way.
Whether you’d like a natural Smile Refresh or a Hollywood Makeover, your Smile Story is your decision, and you’ll co-design it alongside us.
Once designed, we Test Drive.
Just like you wouldn’t trust a new car without trying it first, we do the same. We never put you under pressure to make instant decisions, so we’ll trial it and tweak it until it’s just right. We’ll wait for your green light before we go.
We love to get to know you
You'll never be rushed. DM, WhatsApp, request a call back. You choose.
I have been coming to see Zak for years now. In fact, I travel from Manchester because I trust the guys at Smile Stories so implicitly. It's not like a cringe type of place like the dentist used to be, it's modern and actually really good fun to catch up with them twice a year. Last year my tooth broke out of the blue. It was one we had a suspicion about from years before, but I thought I'd wait and see. It had to be removed - painlessly, as usual!!Then I saw Carmen for a dental implant and she's been fantastic with me. I'm quite anxious around new people but she was so calm and the team's recommendation of her meant I had no hesitation. Just had my new implant crown fitted this morning and I had to ask to confirm which one it was. It blended in with the others perfectly. So chuffed!!
I have just started my exciting Invisalign journey with Smile Stories! Gareth is my lovely dentist. From the very beginning, the whole team have been absolutely incredible, so friendly, welcoming, patient, and just genuinely happy & excited for me to begin my treatment. The communication between appointments is just great and I cannot thank them enough for everything they've done so far! I am so excited to see my results in the months to come. I would highly recommend Smile Stories.
Lovely clinic with friendly, approachable staff. They made me feel welcome and at ease from the moment I walked in.I had my first consultation with the dentist, Zak. He was warm and knowledgeable about dental implants. Although I've neglected my teeth and know I have a road ahead of me, I know I'm in the right place.Thank you all very much.
Really happy with my teeth straightening results with Invisalign! I felt reassured right from the beginning. Gareth and the team were great from start to finish and all the extra aftercare! Thank you so much, guys.
Thanks, Chris. Great to have you at the clinic.
Carmen and the girls have been fab!! Sadly lost a back molar tooth years ago where a dentist told me a root canal was not possible. After replacing some old worn-out silver fillers the back molar has been replaced and you would never have noticed it was missing in the first place. Does not feel alien at all. Thanks, team such a great bunch of professionals and no idea how you do such a top job whilst somehow making me laugh from start to finish!!
I had an appointment with Carmen, the implant lady. She was very professional, explained about the treatment, took some photos and X-rays. I now have my Smile story and can't wait to get my teeth looking good again. 30 years younger here I come!
Lovely little clinic next to Castlepoint. It doesn't really look or feel like a dentist at all. The staff are very welcoming and it's not that scary feel that I've had for the last 40 years! Can't thank everyone for making me feel at ease and I can't wait to start my smile makeover.
A professional and friendly clinic from first contact. The thought of dental implants was initially very daunting, but everything was well explained and I felt informed at every stage. I’ve had a couple of spaces filled and I am thrilled I can now talk without people noticing I missed teeth.
You've been a complete gem to treat, Tim! (And great banter for our Front of House Crew too) Glad you can eat and smile now!
I had Invisalign by Zak and Tash at the clinic. Everything was seamless, well organised and obviously I’m delighted with my teeth now. In fact, all of the staff are a delight and I actually love coming here. Thanks guys
Thanks Donna! We're delighted that you're delighted! x
Dr Gareth Edwards
Dentist
Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics
Dr Zak Kara
Dentist
Cosmetic Dentistry, Functional Aesthetic Dentistry
Dr Harry Dalton
Dentist
Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
Dr Carmen Rincon Soler
Dentist
Implantology, General Dentistry
Miss Harrie Baxter
Dental Hygienist
Periodontics, Dental Hygienist