Dentistry at your pace, in Kendal
Longer appointments, careful anaesthetic, and time to talk things through. For patients who find the dentist difficult, and for those who just want to feel properly looked after.
Gentle dentistry here means slower appointments, a careful local anaesthetic technique, and clear communication at every step, so you always know what is happening and what comes next. For patients who need extra support, IV sedation is available at Crossbank, delivered by colleagues trained in sedation. The aim is simple: to help you feel as comfortable as possible, without pressure and without rushing.
What to know
- Longer appointments so nothing feels rushed.
- A slow, steady approach to numbing, designed to be as comfortable as possible.
- IV sedation available at Crossbank, delivered by colleagues trained in sedation.
- You stay in control throughout, with agreed signals to pause at any time.
We understand
Dental anxiety is common, and it is usually for a reason. Most of the nervous patients we see have had a difficult experience in the past and have been putting treatment off, sometimes for years. That is nothing to be embarrassed about. Our job is to listen first, go at your pace, and help you feel comfortable enough to take the next step, whatever that looks like for you.
What gentle dentistry means here
Longer appointments
We build in extra time so you are never rushed through the door.
A careful approach to local anaesthetic
Slow and steady, with time taken to make the area properly numb before anything begins.
Clear communication
We explain what we are planning, what you will feel, and what happens next, in plain English.
Agreed signals to stop
We settle on a hand signal before we start, so you can ask us to pause at any point.
Sedation available where suitable
For treatment that feels too much to face with careful technique alone, IV sedation can be arranged at Crossbank.
A calm practice in a calm place
Crossbank Dental Care sits on Captain French Lane in Kendal, a quiet setting on the edge of the Lake District.
Sedation
Intravenous (IV) sedation is available at Crossbank for patients who need more than careful technique and time alone. It is delivered by colleagues at the practice who are trained specifically in sedation, not by Dr Tristan Tinn himself. It is not right for every patient or every procedure, so we talk it through carefully first, including your medical history, what you are having done, and what sedation can and can't do. If it is suitable and you want to go ahead, we explain how to prepare on the day and what to arrange afterwards — you will need a responsible adult to take you home and stay with you for a while.
What this looks like in practice
Unhurried time
Longer appointments so there's room to talk, pause, and go at your pace.
IV sedation available
Delivered at Crossbank by colleagues trained in sedation when careful technique alone isn't enough.
You're in control
We agree a hand signal before we start so you can pause at any time.
No judgement
If you haven't been to a dentist in years, we start from where you are today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, absolutely. Plenty of patients book a first appointment just to meet, sit in the room, and talk through what they are worried about. No examination unless you want one, no pressure to book treatment.
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Phone
01539 720820Location
Crossbank Dental Care
10 Captain French Lane
Kendal, LA9 4HP