London City Smiles
Dental clinic in Pentonville, London
- Address
- 19-21 Islington High St, London N1 9LQ
- Phone
- 020 7837 2300
- Website
- londoncitysmiles.com
- Public rating
- 4.5+ stars in 1,000+ reviews (Google reviews, Sep 2026)
NHS and registration
- Registered with the Care Quality Commission since 7 August 2015. CQC page for this location (provider: London City Smiles Ltd). CQC care directory, 1 October 2026.
How it compares in London
| London City Smiles | London median | |
|---|---|---|
| One- and two-star share of written reviews | 6% 53 of 930 written reviews | 6% |
| Practice replies to one- and two-star reviews | 72% 38 of 53 | 47% |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes Listing hours | 45% of practices |
203 written reviews in the 12 months to 10 September 2026, 96% of them four or five stars.
What patients mention
How the visit felt
- Made to feel comfortable and relaxed
- Care that feels straightforward
- Invisalign, braces or retainer treatment
- Feeling safe and cared for
- Appointments without feeling rushed
The team and the practice
- Friendly, kind and professional staff
- Returning for care and choosing to stay
- Cleanliness and appearance of the practice
- How people give and change dental reviews
- Feeling in safe hands
Getting seen
- Easy appointment booking
Who comes here
- Attending for ten years or more
Why patients came
- An established relationship with the dentist
- Recommendations to people choosing a dentist
Counted across all 930 written reviews up to Sep 2026: each theme's wording was found in every review, and samples were read to measure how many matches are really about it, so counts are estimates. Themes are shown only when at least 90% of sampled matches were on topic. How we count
What unhappy patients say
18 one- and two-star written reviews since October 2023 describe a problem with this practice. The reasons they give most often:
- Work failed or had to be fixed
- Phones not answered or calls not returned
- Dentist was rude or dismissive
- Refused care or removed from the practice
- Disorganised practice
- Hard to get or keep an appointment
Every one- and two-star written review since October 2023 was read in full and sorted into fixed reasons, so counts compare across practices. A review can give more than one reason. How we read them
Opening hours
| Monday | 8am–6pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am–8pm |
| Thursday | 8am–6pm |
| Friday | 8am–2pm |
| Saturday | 9am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
From its business listing, Sep 2026. Bank holiday hours may differ.
Access and payment
Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet · Hearing loop · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pays by: Credit cards, Debit cards, Contactless and mobile pay
As set on its business listing, Sep 2026.
What the practice says
Private Dental Practice in Islington, London - Welcome to London City Smiles – London City Smiles is a professional London dental clinic, established in Angel, Islington for over 40 years. We have a special interest in dental implants and cosmetic treatments, including composite bonding, crowns, veneers, Invisalign, and tooth whitening systems. Our mission is to help our patients rebuild their confidence through smile transformation. We can do this with the use of advanced technology alongside a team of industry experts led by Dr. Meera Vekaria and Dr. Rakhee Vekaria, who between them have over two decades of experience spanning multiple dental field. Start Your Smile Journey with Us!
The practice's own description on its business listing.