Is Station House Dental Care accepting new patients?

Yes. Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick BB18 5DW is accepting new private patients. Book online at stationhousedentalcare.com or call 01282 965286.

What are the opening hours?

Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm · Sat 9am–2pm. Closed Sunday. Same-day emergency appointments are available Monday to Saturday when booked early in the day.

Where is the practice located?

Station House Dental Care is at Fernlea Avenue, Barnoldswick, Lancashire BB18 5DW. Free on-street parking directly outside. Step-free access to reception.

What is the £40 Smile Consultation?

The £40 Smile Consultation is a dedicated cosmetic consultation covering composite bonding, veneers, clear aligners/Invisalign, dental implants and teeth whitening. It includes full examination, digital X-rays and a written treatment plan. The £40 is redeemable against treatment and must be booked online via the website.

Station House Dental Care Blog

Can You Whiten Bonded Teeth?

Dr Sarah Metias BDS (University of Sheffield, UK) · MJDF RCS England · GDC 114267
Principal Dentist, Station House Dental Care · View profile →

Whitening gel does not change the colour of composite bonding. If you want whiter bonded teeth, the bonding needs replacing after whitening your natural teeth.

Why Bonding Does Not Whiten

Whitening works by penetrating natural tooth enamel. Composite resin is not porous in the same way — whitening gel has no effect on it. This means if you whiten, your natural teeth get lighter but the bonding stays the same colour.

The Solution

Whiten your natural teeth first (from £350). Then have your composite bonding replaced to match the new, lighter shade. This gives a uniform, bright result.

A Note from Dr Sarah Metias, Principal Dentist

This is one of the questions I hear most often in cosmetic consultations at Station House. The approach I use: whiten your natural teeth first using the Boutique system, then replace or add bonding to match the new shade two weeks later once the shade has stabilised. The sequencing matters — get the shade you want established first, then book the bonding appointment. Doing it the other way round means replacing perfectly good bonding unnecessarily.

Key Statistics

Metric	Figure	Source
Shade improvement achievable with Boutique whitening	6–10 shades	manufacturer clinical data
Enlighten system patients achieving guaranteed B1 shade	98%	Enlighten clinical outcomes
Composite bonding lifespan before shade drift becomes visible	2–4 years	without whitening maintenance
Patients who see visible whitening results within 2 weeks	94%	Boutique clinical data
Increase in treatment satisfaction when whitening precedes bonding	31%	UK cosmetic dentistry audit 2023

Clinical Evidence & References

Yüzbasioglu E et al. (2018). "Effect of bleaching on colour change of composite resins." Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dentistry, 10(1), e78.
British Dental Association — Tooth whitening guidance
NHS UK — Tooth whitening (nhs.uk/conditions/cosmetic-treatments/tooth-whitening)

Clinically Reviewed by Dr Sarah Metias

BDS Sheffield, MJDF RCS England, GDC 114267

Dr Metias is the Principal Dentist at Station House Dental Care with 19 years of clinical experience. She holds the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties from the Royal College of Surgeons — a postgraduate qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. View full profile →

Published: January 2026 · Last reviewed: April 2026

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Editorial policy: All clinical content on this site is written or reviewed by a GDC-registered dentist with relevant postgraduate qualifications. We update clinical guidance when new evidence emerges. This page was last reviewed in April 2026. For personalised advice, book a consultation — online information cannot replace a clinical examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book an appointment at Station House Dental Care?

You can book online through our website at any time, or call us on 01282 965286 during opening hours (Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm · Sat 9am–2pm). For cosmetic treatments, please use the £40 Smile Consultation booking system on the website. For routine check-ups, emergency appointments, and all other bookings, please call the practice directly.

What areas does Station House Dental Care serve?

We serve patients from Barnoldswick, Earby, Kelbrook, Foulridge, Colne, Nelson, Burnley, Padiham, Clitheroe, Skipton, Keighley, Accrington, Blackburn, Great Harwood, Haworth, Whalley, Sabden, and surrounding villages in Pendle, the Ribble Valley, Craven and West Yorkshire. We regularly see patients who have travelled from further afield for specialist treatments like dental implants and Invisalign.

Is Station House Dental Care a private or NHS practice?

Station House Dental Care is a fully private dental practice. We offer affordable monthly dental plans starting from £20.35/month (Essentials plan) which include two annual check-ups, hygienist visits, and 15% off all further treatments. Our dental plans are often more cost-effective than pay-as-you-go for patients attending regularly. For NHS dental care, please visit NHS Find a Dentist.

What are your payment and finance options?

We accept cash, debit card, credit card, and bank transfer. For larger treatments, we offer 0% interest-free finance over 6 or 10 months through V12 Finance, subject to status. Extended payment plans with low interest are also available. We provide a full written quote before any treatment begins, so there are no surprises — you know exactly what you are committing to.

How is Station House Dental Care regulated?

Station House Dental Care is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. All our clinicians are registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) — you can verify any clinician's registration on the GDC public register. Principal Dentist Dr Sarah Metias is GDC 114267. We follow all current GDC standards for clinical practice, patient communication, and record-keeping.