How do I register with an NHS dentist in Ilford?

To register with an NHS dentist in Ilford, 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 Ilford?

Yes, if you have a dental emergency such as severe pain, swelling, or trauma, you can contact an NHS dental practice in Ilford 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 Ilford?

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 Ilford - Find NHS Dental Practices

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£72

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16 dentists

PerioClinic

★★★★★ 5.0 (58 reviews)

128 Woodford Ave, Gants Hill, Ilford IG2 6XA, IG2 6XA

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Word of Mouth Dental Care

★★★★★ 5.0 (32 reviews)

2 Fencepiece Rd, Ilford IG6 2JX, IG6 2JX

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£65

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Dental Health Centre Ilford Essex

★★★★★ 4.9 (379 reviews)

128 Woodford Ave, Ilford IG2 6XA, IG2 6XA

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£80

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Ilford Dental Centre

★★★★★ 4.8 (250 reviews)

131 Ley St, Ilford IG1 4BH, IG1 4BH

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Bluebell Dentistry & Aesthetics

★★★★★ 4.7 (305 reviews)

140 Tomswood Hill, Ilford IG6 2QP, IG6 2QP

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£70

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Dental Solutions

★★★★☆ 4.4 (601 reviews)

161 Ilford Ln, Ilford IG1 2RR, IG1 2RR

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£69

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Barkingside Dental Care

★★★★☆ 4.3 (133 reviews)

47a High St, Ilford IG6 2AD, IG6 2AD

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£70

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Gentle and calming staff
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Whitestar Dental Care

★★★★☆ 4.3 (620 reviews)

The Exchange Mall, Unit SU3/4, The Lower Level, Ilford IG1 1AR, IG1 1AR

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Dental Wizards

★★★★☆ 4.2 (132 reviews)

50 Cameron Rd, Seven Kings, Ilford IG3 8LF, IG3 8LF

Private NHS

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£75

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£64

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Clarence House Dental Health Centre

★★★★☆ 4.1 (9 reviews)

Clarence House, 58 Clarence Ave, Gants Hill, Ilford IG2 6JE, IG2 6JE

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Valentine Dental Health Centre

★★★★☆ 3.9 (43 reviews)

274 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford IG1 4UR, IG1 4UR

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Belmont Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 3.6 (48 reviews)

26 Belmont Rd, Ilford IG1 1YN, IG1 1YN

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Clements Road Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 3.5 (53 reviews)

152 Clements Rd, Ilford IG1 1BE, IG1 1BE

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The Gants Hill Dental Practice

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (30 reviews)

532 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford IG2 6RD, IG2 6RD

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Pearls Dental Centre

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (35 reviews)

732 High Rd, Ilford IG3 8SU, IG3 8SU

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Dental Practice Barkingside

★★☆☆☆ 1.8 (40 reviews)

6 Fremantle Rd, Ilford IG6 2AZ, IG6 2AZ

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PerioClinic

★★★★★ 5.0 (58 reviews)

128 Woodford Ave, Gants Hill, Ilford IG2 6XA, IG2 6XA

Opens tomorrow 8am

£150 View Details

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Word of Mouth Dental Care

★★★★★ 5.0 (32 reviews)

2 Fencepiece Rd, Ilford IG6 2JX, IG6 2JX

Opens Mon 9am

£65 View Details

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Dental Health Centre Ilford Essex

★★★★★ 4.9 (379 reviews)

128 Woodford Ave, Ilford IG2 6XA, IG2 6XA

Opens Mon 8am

£80 View Details

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Ilford Dental Centre

★★★★★ 4.8 (250 reviews)

131 Ley St, Ilford IG1 4BH, IG1 4BH

Opens Mon 8:30am

£50 View Details

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Bluebell Dentistry & Aesthetics

★★★★★ 4.7 (305 reviews)

140 Tomswood Hill, Ilford IG6 2QP, IG6 2QP

Opens tomorrow 9am

£327 View Details

Dental Solutions

★★★★☆ 4.4 (601 reviews)

161 Ilford Ln, Ilford IG1 2RR, IG1 2RR

Opens tomorrow 9am

£70 View Details

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Barkingside Dental Care

★★★★☆ 4.3 (133 reviews)

47a High St, Ilford IG6 2AD, IG6 2AD

Opens tomorrow 9am

£390 View Details

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Whitestar Dental Care

★★★★☆ 4.3 (620 reviews)

The Exchange Mall, Unit SU3/4, The Lower Level, Ilford IG1 1AR, IG1 1AR

Opens tomorrow 9am

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NHS Limited

Dental Wizards

★★★★☆ 4.2 (132 reviews)

50 Cameron Rd, Seven Kings, Ilford IG3 8LF, IG3 8LF

Opens Mon 9am

£75 View Details

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Clarence House Dental Health Centre

★★★★☆ 4.1 (9 reviews)

Clarence House, 58 Clarence Ave, Gants Hill, Ilford IG2 6JE, IG2 6JE

Opens tomorrow 9am

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Valentine Dental Health Centre

★★★★☆ 3.9 (43 reviews)

274 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford IG1 4UR, IG1 4UR

Opens Mon 9am

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Belmont Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 3.6 (48 reviews)

26 Belmont Rd, Ilford IG1 1YN, IG1 1YN

Opens tomorrow 9:30am

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Clements Road Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 3.5 (53 reviews)

152 Clements Rd, Ilford IG1 1BE, IG1 1BE

Opens Mon 9am

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The Gants Hill Dental Practice

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (30 reviews)

532 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford IG2 6RD, IG2 6RD

Opens Mon 8am

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Pearls Dental Centre

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (35 reviews)

732 High Rd, Ilford IG3 8SU, IG3 8SU

Opens tomorrow 9am

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Dental Practice Barkingside

★★☆☆☆ 1.8 (40 reviews)

6 Fremantle Rd, Ilford IG6 2AZ, IG6 2AZ

Opens Mon 9am

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4.0/5

Average rating

£72

Average check-up price

£64

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16 dentists nearby

PerioClinic

★★★★★ 5.0 (58 reviews)

128 Woodford Ave, Gants Hill, Ilford IG2 6XA, IG2 6XA

Private NHS

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Gentle and reassuring
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58 reviews

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Word of Mouth Dental Care

★★★★★ 5.0 (32 reviews)

2 Fencepiece Rd, Ilford IG6 2JX, IG6 2JX

Private NHS

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£65

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Friendly staff
Gentle hygienist
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Great for nervous patients

32 reviews

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Dental Health Centre Ilford Essex

★★★★★ 4.9 (379 reviews)

128 Woodford Ave, Ilford IG2 6XA, IG2 6XA

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£80

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Gentle dentists
Clear communication
Friendly team
Great for nervous patients

379 reviews

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Ilford Dental Centre

★★★★★ 4.8 (250 reviews)

131 Ley St, Ilford IG1 4BH, IG1 4BH

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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Friendly staff
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Bluebell Dentistry & Aesthetics

★★★★★ 4.7 (305 reviews)

140 Tomswood Hill, Ilford IG6 2QP, IG6 2QP

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£70

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Patients say

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Friendly staff
Gentle hygienist
Great for nervous patients
Modern clinic

305 reviews

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Dental Solutions

★★★★☆ 4.4 (601 reviews)

161 Ilford Ln, Ilford IG1 2RR, IG1 2RR

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£69

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Patients say

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Professional staff
Gentle dentists
Clear communication
Efficient appointments

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Refund issues
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601 reviews

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Barkingside Dental Care

★★★★☆ 4.3 (133 reviews)

47a High St, Ilford IG6 2AD, IG6 2AD

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£70

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Patients say

Likes most

Gentle and calming staff
Clear explanations
Modern equipment
Great for nervous patients

133 reviews

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Whitestar Dental Care

★★★★☆ 4.3 (620 reviews)

The Exchange Mall, Unit SU3/4, The Lower Level, Ilford IG1 1AR, IG1 1AR

Private NHS

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Dental Wizards

★★★★☆ 4.2 (132 reviews)

50 Cameron Rd, Seven Kings, Ilford IG3 8LF, IG3 8LF

Private NHS

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£75

Hygienist

£64

Patients say

Likes most

Friendly staff
Professional service
Good with anxious patients
Efficient appointments

Worth knowing

Limited appointment days
Difficult to get urgent appointments

132 reviews

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Clarence House Dental Health Centre

★★★★☆ 4.1 (9 reviews)

Clarence House, 58 Clarence Ave, Gants Hill, Ilford IG2 6JE, IG2 6JE

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Valentine Dental Health Centre

★★★★☆ 3.9 (43 reviews)

274 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford IG1 4UR, IG1 4UR

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Belmont Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 3.6 (48 reviews)

26 Belmont Rd, Ilford IG1 1YN, IG1 1YN

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Clements Road Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 3.5 (53 reviews)

152 Clements Rd, Ilford IG1 1BE, IG1 1BE

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The Gants Hill Dental Practice

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (30 reviews)

532 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford IG2 6RD, IG2 6RD

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Pearls Dental Centre

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (35 reviews)

732 High Rd, Ilford IG3 8SU, IG3 8SU

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Dental Practice Barkingside

★★☆☆☆ 1.8 (40 reviews)

6 Fremantle Rd, Ilford IG6 2AZ, IG6 2AZ

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NHS dental charges in Ilford

NHS dental treatment in England is charged at fixed rates across three bands. These prices apply to all NHS dental practices in Ilford 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 14 NHS dental practices in Ilford 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 Ilford

16 NHS dental practices

13 accepting adults

16 accepting children

14 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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Who qualifies for free NHS dental care?

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