How do I register with an NHS dentist in Manchester?

To register with an NHS dentist in Manchester, 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 Manchester?

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

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 Manchester - Find NHS Dental Practices

Dentists found

4.8/5

Average rating

£46

Average check-up price

£70

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7k+

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87 dentists

Pennyblack Dental

★★★★★ 5.0 (112 reviews)

1, Pennyblack Court, 21a Barton Rd, Worsley, Manchester M28 2PD, M28 2PD

Private NHS

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Dental Triage

★★★★★ 4.9 (349 reviews)

26 Urmston Ln, Stretford, Manchester M32 9BP, M32 9BP

Private NHS

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Riyo Dental

★★★★★ 4.9 (491 reviews)

26 Urmston Ln, Stretford, Manchester M32 9BP, M32 9BP

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£49

Hygienist

£85

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Gentle dentists
Pain-free treatment
Excellent communication
Friendly staff

491 reviews

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Chorlton Smile Centre

★★★★★ 4.9 (85 reviews)

Dental Surgery, 555 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 8AN, M21 8AN

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Partington Dental

★★★★★ 4.9 (217 reviews)

Central Rd, Partington, Manchester M31 4FL, M31 4FL

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Stonemount Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.9 (106 reviews)

Dental Surgery, 35 Victoria Ave, Manchester M9 6RA, M9 6RA

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£55

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Friendly staff
Gentle dentists
Good with nervous patients
Modern practice

106 reviews

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Manchester Emergency Dental Clinic

★★★★★ 4.9 (36 reviews)

337 Queens Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 0JL, M8 0JL

Private NHS

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Inglewood House Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.9 (504 reviews)

Inglewood House Dental Practice, 225 Bury New Rd, Whitefield, Manchester M45 8GW, M45 8GW

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£70

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Friendly staff
Gentle hygienist
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Modern equipment

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Droylsden Road Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.9 (369 reviews)

117 Droylsden Rd, Manchester M40 1NT, M40 1NT

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£75

Hygienist

£55

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Gentle dentist
Friendly staff
Puts nervous patients at ease
Clear explanations

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Clarity Dental Clinic

★★★★★ 4.9 (88 reviews)

7 Sandy Ln, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 8TL, M21 8TL

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Langley Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.8 (404 reviews)

215, Langley Dental Practice, 215A Wood St, Middleton, Manchester M24 5RU, M24 5RU

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£50

Hygienist

£50

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Gentle and reassuring staff
Pain-free procedures
Excellent communication
Great for nervous patients

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Kingsway Dental Care

★★★★★ 4.8 (15 reviews)

7 Lane End Rd, Burnage Ln, Manchester M19 1WA, M19 1WA

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Dr. T. Khan The Lodge Dental Surgery

★★★★★ 4.8 (25 reviews)

6 North Rd, Clayton, Manchester M11 4WE, M11 4WE

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£0

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Friendly staff
Great with nervous patients
Painless extractions
Efficient service

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Glen Maye Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.8 (766 reviews)

Sale Rd, Glenmaye, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0DF, M23 0DF

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£69

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Friendly staff
Professional dentists
Great for nervous patients
Excellent communication

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Moston Dental Surgery

★★★★★ 4.8 (169 reviews)

301 Moston Ln, Manchester M40 9NL, M40 9NL

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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Friendly staff
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Mayfield Dental Care

★★★★★ 4.8 (417 reviews)

3 Mayfield St, Atherton, Manchester M46 0BF, M46 0BF

Private NHS

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The Vallance Dental Centre

★★★★★ 4.8 (784 reviews)

Brunswick St, Manchester M13 9UJ, M13 9UJ

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The Lodge Dental

★★★★★ 4.8 (403 reviews)

6 North Rd, Clayton, Manchester M11 4WE, M11 4WE

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£0

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Friendly staff
Pain-free extractions
Quick appointments
Great with nervous patients

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Night and Day Emergency Dentist

★★★★★ 4.7 (1940 reviews)

9 Copson St, Withington, Manchester M20 3HE, M20 3HE

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£100

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Friendly staff
Same day appointments
Great with nervous patients
Clear communication

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151 Dental Ltd | New Patients Accepted | Aesthetics Clinic

★★★★★ 4.7 (126 reviews)

151 Ayres Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 9WR, M16 9WR

Private NHS

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£59

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Friendly staff
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Pennyblack Dental

★★★★★ 5.0 (112 reviews)

1, Pennyblack Court, 21a Barton Rd, Worsley, Manchester M28 2PD, M28 2PD

Opens tomorrow 9am

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Dental Triage

★★★★★ 4.9 (349 reviews)

26 Urmston Ln, Stretford, Manchester M32 9BP, M32 9BP

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Riyo Dental

★★★★★ 4.9 (491 reviews)

26 Urmston Ln, Stretford, Manchester M32 9BP, M32 9BP

Opens tomorrow 9am

£49 View Details

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Chorlton Smile Centre

★★★★★ 4.9 (85 reviews)

Dental Surgery, 555 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 8AN, M21 8AN

Opens tomorrow 9am

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Partington Dental

★★★★★ 4.9 (217 reviews)

Central Rd, Partington, Manchester M31 4FL, M31 4FL

Opens tomorrow 9am

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Stonemount Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.9 (106 reviews)

Dental Surgery, 35 Victoria Ave, Manchester M9 6RA, M9 6RA

Opens tomorrow 9am

£55 View Details

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Manchester Emergency Dental Clinic

★★★★★ 4.9 (36 reviews)

337 Queens Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 0JL, M8 0JL

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Inglewood House Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.9 (504 reviews)

Inglewood House Dental Practice, 225 Bury New Rd, Whitefield, Manchester M45 8GW, M45 8GW

Opens tomorrow 8:30am

£70 View Details

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Droylsden Road Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.9 (369 reviews)

117 Droylsden Rd, Manchester M40 1NT, M40 1NT

Opens tomorrow 9am

£75 View Details

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Clarity Dental Clinic

★★★★★ 4.9 (88 reviews)

7 Sandy Ln, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 8TL, M21 8TL

Opens tomorrow 9am

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Langley Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.8 (404 reviews)

215, Langley Dental Practice, 215A Wood St, Middleton, Manchester M24 5RU, M24 5RU

Opens tomorrow 9:20am

£50 View Details

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Kingsway Dental Care

★★★★★ 4.8 (15 reviews)

7 Lane End Rd, Burnage Ln, Manchester M19 1WA, M19 1WA

Opens tomorrow 9am

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Dr. T. Khan The Lodge Dental Surgery

★★★★★ 4.8 (25 reviews)

6 North Rd, Clayton, Manchester M11 4WE, M11 4WE

Opens tomorrow 9am

£0 View Details

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Glen Maye Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.8 (766 reviews)

Sale Rd, Glenmaye, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0DF, M23 0DF

Opens tomorrow 9am

£241 View Details

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Moston Dental Surgery

★★★★★ 4.8 (169 reviews)

301 Moston Ln, Manchester M40 9NL, M40 9NL

Opens tomorrow 9am

£40 View Details

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Mayfield Dental Care

★★★★★ 4.8 (417 reviews)

3 Mayfield St, Atherton, Manchester M46 0BF, M46 0BF

Opens tomorrow 8:45am

£28 View Details

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The Vallance Dental Centre

★★★★★ 4.8 (784 reviews)

Brunswick St, Manchester M13 9UJ, M13 9UJ

Opens tomorrow 8:30am

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The Lodge Dental

★★★★★ 4.8 (403 reviews)

6 North Rd, Clayton, Manchester M11 4WE, M11 4WE

Opens tomorrow 9am

£319 View Details

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Night and Day Emergency Dentist

★★★★★ 4.7 (1940 reviews)

9 Copson St, Withington, Manchester M20 3HE, M20 3HE

£50 View Details

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151 Dental Ltd | New Patients Accepted | Aesthetics Clinic

★★★★★ 4.7 (126 reviews)

151 Ayres Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 9WR, M16 9WR

£45 View Details

Dentists found

4.8/5

Average rating

£46

Average check-up price

£70

Average hygienist price

7k+

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87 dentists nearby

Pennyblack Dental

★★★★★ 5.0 (112 reviews)

1, Pennyblack Court, 21a Barton Rd, Worsley, Manchester M28 2PD, M28 2PD

Private NHS

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Dental Triage

★★★★★ 4.9 (349 reviews)

26 Urmston Ln, Stretford, Manchester M32 9BP, M32 9BP

Private NHS

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Riyo Dental

★★★★★ 4.9 (491 reviews)

26 Urmston Ln, Stretford, Manchester M32 9BP, M32 9BP

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£49

Hygienist

£85

Patients say

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Gentle dentists
Pain-free treatment
Excellent communication
Friendly staff

491 reviews

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Chorlton Smile Centre

★★★★★ 4.9 (85 reviews)

Dental Surgery, 555 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 8AN, M21 8AN

Private NHS

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Partington Dental

★★★★★ 4.9 (217 reviews)

Central Rd, Partington, Manchester M31 4FL, M31 4FL

Private NHS

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Stonemount Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.9 (106 reviews)

Dental Surgery, 35 Victoria Ave, Manchester M9 6RA, M9 6RA

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£55

Hygienist

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Patients say

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Friendly staff
Gentle dentists
Good with nervous patients
Modern practice

106 reviews

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Manchester Emergency Dental Clinic

★★★★★ 4.9 (36 reviews)

337 Queens Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 0JL, M8 0JL

Private NHS

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Inglewood House Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.9 (504 reviews)

Inglewood House Dental Practice, 225 Bury New Rd, Whitefield, Manchester M45 8GW, M45 8GW

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£70

Hygienist

—

Patients say

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Friendly staff
Gentle hygienist
Great with nervous patients
Modern equipment

504 reviews

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Droylsden Road Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.9 (369 reviews)

117 Droylsden Rd, Manchester M40 1NT, M40 1NT

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£75

Hygienist

£55

Patients say

Likes most

Gentle dentist
Friendly staff
Puts nervous patients at ease
Clear explanations

369 reviews

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Clarity Dental Clinic

★★★★★ 4.9 (88 reviews)

7 Sandy Ln, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 8TL, M21 8TL

Private NHS

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Langley Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.8 (404 reviews)

215, Langley Dental Practice, 215A Wood St, Middleton, Manchester M24 5RU, M24 5RU

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£50

Hygienist

£50

Patients say

Likes most

Gentle and reassuring staff
Pain-free procedures
Excellent communication
Great for nervous patients

404 reviews

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Kingsway Dental Care

★★★★★ 4.8 (15 reviews)

7 Lane End Rd, Burnage Ln, Manchester M19 1WA, M19 1WA

Private NHS

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Dr. T. Khan The Lodge Dental Surgery

★★★★★ 4.8 (25 reviews)

6 North Rd, Clayton, Manchester M11 4WE, M11 4WE

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£0

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Patients say

Likes most

Friendly staff
Great with nervous patients
Painless extractions
Efficient service

25 reviews

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Glen Maye Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.8 (766 reviews)

Sale Rd, Glenmaye, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0DF, M23 0DF

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£69

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Friendly staff
Professional dentists
Great for nervous patients
Excellent communication

766 reviews

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Moston Dental Surgery

★★★★★ 4.8 (169 reviews)

301 Moston Ln, Manchester M40 9NL, M40 9NL

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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Friendly staff
Gentle dentists
Modern clean practice
Great for nervous patients

169 reviews

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Mayfield Dental Care

★★★★★ 4.8 (417 reviews)

3 Mayfield St, Atherton, Manchester M46 0BF, M46 0BF

Private NHS

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Friendly staff
Great with nervous patients
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The Vallance Dental Centre

★★★★★ 4.8 (784 reviews)

Brunswick St, Manchester M13 9UJ, M13 9UJ

Private NHS

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The Lodge Dental

★★★★★ 4.8 (403 reviews)

6 North Rd, Clayton, Manchester M11 4WE, M11 4WE

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£0

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Likes most

Friendly staff
Pain-free extractions
Quick appointments
Great with nervous patients

403 reviews

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Night and Day Emergency Dentist

★★★★★ 4.7 (1940 reviews)

9 Copson St, Withington, Manchester M20 3HE, M20 3HE

Private NHS Invisalign Provider

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£100

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Friendly staff
Same day appointments
Great with nervous patients
Clear communication

1940 reviews

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151 Dental Ltd | New Patients Accepted | Aesthetics Clinic

★★★★★ 4.7 (126 reviews)

151 Ayres Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 9WR, M16 9WR

Private NHS

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£59

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Friendly staff
Gentle dentist
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NHS dental charges in Manchester

NHS dental treatment in England is charged at fixed rates across three bands. These prices apply to all NHS dental practices in Manchester 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 83 NHS dental practices in Manchester 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 Manchester

87 NHS dental practices

83 accepting adults

87 accepting children

83 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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