How do I register with an NHS dentist in Bristol?

To register with an NHS dentist in Bristol, contact the practice directly and ask if they are accepting new NHS patients. You do not need to register in the same way as with a GP - simply book an appointment and confirm you'd like NHS treatment. If you're struggling to find a practice, call NHS 111 or contact your local Integrated Care Board (ICB) for help finding availability.

What is the difference between NHS and private dental treatment?

NHS dental treatment covers clinically necessary care at fixed prices set by the government. Private treatment offers a wider range of options including cosmetic procedures and premium materials, but at higher costs set by each practice. Both NHS and private dentists are qualified to the same standard - the difference is in the range of treatments available and the materials used.

Can I get emergency NHS dental treatment in Bristol?

Yes, if you have a dental emergency such as severe pain, swelling, or trauma, you can contact an NHS dental practice in Bristol for urgent care. If your regular dentist can't see you, call NHS 111 for help finding an emergency dental service. Emergency treatment falls under Band 1 (£27.40) unless further treatment is needed.

What NHS dental treatments are available for children in Bristol?

Children under 18 (or under 19 and in full-time education) are entitled to free NHS dental treatment. This includes check-ups, fillings, extractions, and orthodontic treatment where clinically necessary.

NHS Dentists in Bristol - Find NHS Dental Practices

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Bank Cottage Dental

★★★★★ 5.0 (61 reviews)

14 Castle St, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 1HB, BS35 1HB

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Apple Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.8 (538 reviews)

97 High St, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RD, BS36 1RD

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mydentist, Gloucester Road North, Bristol

★★★★★ 4.7 (86 reviews)

114 Gloucester Rd N, Filton, Bristol BS34 7PF, BS34 7PF

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Halton House Dental Clinic

★★★★★ 4.6 (162 reviews)

Hallatrow Rd, Paulton, Bristol BS39 7LH, BS39 7LH

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mydentist, Filton Avenue, Horfield

★★★★☆ 4.3 (80 reviews)

371 Filton Ave, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0BD, BS7 0BD

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Cleeve Dental Surgery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (7 reviews)

9A Millier Rd, Cleeve, Bristol BS49 4NL, BS49 4NL

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mydentist, Highridge Road, Bishopsworth

★★★★☆ 4.1 (78 reviews)

25 Highridge Rd, Bishopsworth, Bristol BS13 8HJ, BS13 8HJ

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mydentist, Filton Road, Horfield

★★★★☆ 4.1 (167 reviews)

94-96 Filton Rd, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0PD, BS7 0PD

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mydentist, Wells Road, Bristol

★★★★☆ 4.0 (218 reviews)

325A Wells Rd, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2QB, BS4 2QB

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East Street Dental Centre

★★★★☆ 3.9 (101 reviews)

68-70 East St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4EY, BS3 4EY

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mydentist, Avonmouth Road, Avonmouth

★★★★☆ 3.7 (71 reviews)

3 Avonmouth Rd, Village walk, Avonmouth, Bristol BS11 9LP, BS11 9LP

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mydentist, High Street, Kingswood

★★★★☆ 3.5 (96 reviews)

61 High St, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 4AD, BS15 4AD

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mydentist, Old Market, Bristol

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (55 reviews)

36, Old Market News, 34 Old Market St, Bristol BS2 0EZ, BS2 0EZ

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Broadwalk Dental Surgery

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (14 reviews)

325A Wells Rd, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2QB, BS4 2QB

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Bank Cottage Dental

★★★★★ 5.0 (61 reviews)

14 Castle St, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 1HB, BS35 1HB

Opens Mon 9am

£95 View Details

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Apple Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.8 (538 reviews)

97 High St, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RD, BS36 1RD

Opens Mon 8:45am

£70 View Details

mydentist, Gloucester Road North, Bristol

★★★★★ 4.7 (86 reviews)

114 Gloucester Rd N, Filton, Bristol BS34 7PF, BS34 7PF

Opens Mon 8am

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Halton House Dental Clinic

★★★★★ 4.6 (162 reviews)

Hallatrow Rd, Paulton, Bristol BS39 7LH, BS39 7LH

Opens Mon 8am

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mydentist, Filton Avenue, Horfield

★★★★☆ 4.3 (80 reviews)

371 Filton Ave, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0BD, BS7 0BD

Opens Mon 8:30am

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Cleeve Dental Surgery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (7 reviews)

9A Millier Rd, Cleeve, Bristol BS49 4NL, BS49 4NL

Opens Mon 9am

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mydentist, Highridge Road, Bishopsworth

★★★★☆ 4.1 (78 reviews)

25 Highridge Rd, Bishopsworth, Bristol BS13 8HJ, BS13 8HJ

Opens Mon 8:30am

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mydentist, Filton Road, Horfield

★★★★☆ 4.1 (167 reviews)

94-96 Filton Rd, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0PD, BS7 0PD

Opens Mon 8:15am

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mydentist, Wells Road, Bristol

★★★★☆ 4.0 (218 reviews)

325A Wells Rd, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2QB, BS4 2QB

Opens Mon 8am

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East Street Dental Centre

★★★★☆ 3.9 (101 reviews)

68-70 East St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4EY, BS3 4EY

Opens Mon 8:30am

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mydentist, Avonmouth Road, Avonmouth

★★★★☆ 3.7 (71 reviews)

3 Avonmouth Rd, Village walk, Avonmouth, Bristol BS11 9LP, BS11 9LP

Opens Mon 8:30am

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mydentist, High Street, Kingswood

★★★★☆ 3.5 (96 reviews)

61 High St, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 4AD, BS15 4AD

Opens Mon 9am

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mydentist, Old Market, Bristol

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (55 reviews)

36, Old Market News, 34 Old Market St, Bristol BS2 0EZ, BS2 0EZ

Opens Mon 8:30am

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Broadwalk Dental Surgery

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (14 reviews)

325A Wells Rd, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2QB, BS4 2QB

Opens Mon 8am

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Bank Cottage Dental

★★★★★ 5.0 (61 reviews)

14 Castle St, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 1HB, BS35 1HB

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Apple Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.8 (538 reviews)

97 High St, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RD, BS36 1RD

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mydentist, Gloucester Road North, Bristol

★★★★★ 4.7 (86 reviews)

114 Gloucester Rd N, Filton, Bristol BS34 7PF, BS34 7PF

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Halton House Dental Clinic

★★★★★ 4.6 (162 reviews)

Hallatrow Rd, Paulton, Bristol BS39 7LH, BS39 7LH

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mydentist, Filton Avenue, Horfield

★★★★☆ 4.3 (80 reviews)

371 Filton Ave, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0BD, BS7 0BD

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Cleeve Dental Surgery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (7 reviews)

9A Millier Rd, Cleeve, Bristol BS49 4NL, BS49 4NL

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mydentist, Highridge Road, Bishopsworth

★★★★☆ 4.1 (78 reviews)

25 Highridge Rd, Bishopsworth, Bristol BS13 8HJ, BS13 8HJ

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mydentist, Filton Road, Horfield

★★★★☆ 4.1 (167 reviews)

94-96 Filton Rd, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0PD, BS7 0PD

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mydentist, Wells Road, Bristol

★★★★☆ 4.0 (218 reviews)

325A Wells Rd, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2QB, BS4 2QB

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East Street Dental Centre

★★★★☆ 3.9 (101 reviews)

68-70 East St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4EY, BS3 4EY

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mydentist, Avonmouth Road, Avonmouth

★★★★☆ 3.7 (71 reviews)

3 Avonmouth Rd, Village walk, Avonmouth, Bristol BS11 9LP, BS11 9LP

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mydentist, High Street, Kingswood

★★★★☆ 3.5 (96 reviews)

61 High St, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 4AD, BS15 4AD

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mydentist, Old Market, Bristol

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (55 reviews)

36, Old Market News, 34 Old Market St, Bristol BS2 0EZ, BS2 0EZ

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Broadwalk Dental Surgery

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (14 reviews)

325A Wells Rd, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2QB, BS4 2QB

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NHS dental charges in Bristol

NHS dental treatment in England is charged at fixed rates across three bands. These prices apply to all NHS dental practices in Bristol and across England.

Band	What's included	Cost
Band 1	Check-up, X-rays, scale & polish, urgent care	£27.40
Band 2	Fillings, extractions, root canal treatment	£75.30
Band 3	Crowns, bridges, dentures	£326.70
Urgent	Emergency examination & treatment	£27.40

Who qualifies for free NHS dental care?

You may be entitled to free NHS dental treatment if you fall into one of the following categories. Currently 12 NHS dental practices in Bristol are accepting patients entitled to free care.

Age-based

Under 18, or under 19 and in full-time education
Pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months (with a valid MatEx certificate)

Benefits-based

Income Support
Income-related Employment & Support Allowance
Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
Universal Credit (with no earnings or net earnings below the threshold)

Other exemptions

Being treated in an NHS hospital by a hospital dentist
NHS Low Income Scheme - full help (HC2 certificate)
War pensioners (for treatment related to the accepted disability)

If you're on a low income but don't qualify for full help, you may still get partial help through the NHS Low Income Scheme (HC3 certificate). Apply using form HC1, available from Jobcentre Plus or NHS hospitals.

NHS dental availability in Bristol

14 NHS dental practices

12 accepting adults

14 accepting children

12 accepting free care patients

NHS dental availability can change frequently. We recommend contacting the practice directly to confirm they are currently accepting new NHS patients before travelling.

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