How do I register with an NHS dentist in Wigan?

To register with an NHS dentist in Wigan, 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 Wigan?

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

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 Wigan - Find NHS Dental Practices

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Dr Alexandra Atherton

★★★★★ 5.0 (8 reviews)

2 Cross St, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3AT, WN2 3AT

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Boutique Dental 23

★★★★★ 4.9 (96 reviews)

23 Bryn St, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 9AX, WN4 9AX

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Perfect Smile Dental - Wigan

★★★★★ 4.8 (376 reviews)

341 Ormskirk Rd, Pemberton, Wigan WN5 9DL, WN5 9DL

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Hindley Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.8 (43 reviews)

1-5 Ladies Ln, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2QA, WN2 2QA

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Gidlow Dental Surgery

★★★★★ 4.8 (26 reviews)

328 Gidlow Ln, Wigan WN6 7PJ, WN6 7PJ

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mydentist, Standishgate, Wigan

★★★★★ 4.8 (115 reviews)

100 Standishgate, Wigan WN1 1XP, WN1 1XP

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mydentist, Cross Street, Wigan

★★★★★ 4.6 (17 reviews)

2 Cross St, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3AT, WN2 3AT

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Standish Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 4.4 (24 reviews)

59 Church St, Standish, Wigan WN6 0JT, WN6 0JT

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mydentist, Red Rose, Wigan

★★★★☆ 4.4 (94 reviews)

50 New Market St, Wigan WN1 1SJ, WN1 1SJ

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Talking Teeth

★★★★☆ 4.4 (8 reviews)

6 Scot Ln., Aspull, Wigan WN2 1YX, WN2 1YX

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mydentist, Moor Road, Orrell

★★★★☆ 4.4 (41 reviews)

7 Moor Rd, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8ND, WN5 8ND

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mydentist, Atherton Road, Hindley

★★★★☆ 4.2 (50 reviews)

51 Atherton Rd, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3EA, WN2 3EA

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Platt Bridge Dental

★★★★☆ 4.2 (21 reviews)

152 Walthew Ln, Platt Bridge, Wigan WN2 5AW, WN2 5AW

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Market Street Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 4.0 (44 reviews)

28 Market St, Wigan WN1 1NR, WN1 1NR

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Bryn Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 3.8 (33 reviews)

B5207, Bryn, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 0DH, WN4 0DH

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Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & Salford

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (16 reviews)

56 Ince Green Ln, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN2 2AR, WN2 2AR

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Dr Alexandra Atherton

★★★★★ 5.0 (8 reviews)

2 Cross St, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3AT, WN2 3AT

Opens Mon 9am

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Boutique Dental 23

★★★★★ 4.9 (96 reviews)

23 Bryn St, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 9AX, WN4 9AX

Opens Mon 8am

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Perfect Smile Dental - Wigan

★★★★★ 4.8 (376 reviews)

341 Ormskirk Rd, Pemberton, Wigan WN5 9DL, WN5 9DL

Opens Mon 8:30am

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Hindley Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.8 (43 reviews)

1-5 Ladies Ln, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2QA, WN2 2QA

Opens Mon 9am

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Gidlow Dental Surgery

★★★★★ 4.8 (26 reviews)

328 Gidlow Ln, Wigan WN6 7PJ, WN6 7PJ

Opens Mon 9am

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mydentist, Standishgate, Wigan

★★★★★ 4.8 (115 reviews)

100 Standishgate, Wigan WN1 1XP, WN1 1XP

Opens Mon 8am

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mydentist, Cross Street, Wigan

★★★★★ 4.6 (17 reviews)

2 Cross St, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3AT, WN2 3AT

Opens Mon 9am

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Standish Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 4.4 (24 reviews)

59 Church St, Standish, Wigan WN6 0JT, WN6 0JT

Opens Mon 8:30am

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mydentist, Red Rose, Wigan

★★★★☆ 4.4 (94 reviews)

50 New Market St, Wigan WN1 1SJ, WN1 1SJ

Opens Mon 8am

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Talking Teeth

★★★★☆ 4.4 (8 reviews)

6 Scot Ln., Aspull, Wigan WN2 1YX, WN2 1YX

Opens Mon 9am

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mydentist, Moor Road, Orrell

★★★★☆ 4.4 (41 reviews)

7 Moor Rd, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8ND, WN5 8ND

Opens Mon 8:30am

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mydentist, Atherton Road, Hindley

★★★★☆ 4.2 (50 reviews)

51 Atherton Rd, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3EA, WN2 3EA

Opens Mon 8:30am

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Platt Bridge Dental

★★★★☆ 4.2 (21 reviews)

152 Walthew Ln, Platt Bridge, Wigan WN2 5AW, WN2 5AW

Opens Mon 9am

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Market Street Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 4.0 (44 reviews)

28 Market St, Wigan WN1 1NR, WN1 1NR

Opens Mon 8:30am

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Bryn Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 3.8 (33 reviews)

B5207, Bryn, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 0DH, WN4 0DH

Opens Mon 9am

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Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & Salford

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (16 reviews)

56 Ince Green Ln, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN2 2AR, WN2 2AR

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Dr Alexandra Atherton

★★★★★ 5.0 (8 reviews)

2 Cross St, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3AT, WN2 3AT

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Boutique Dental 23

★★★★★ 4.9 (96 reviews)

23 Bryn St, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 9AX, WN4 9AX

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Perfect Smile Dental - Wigan

★★★★★ 4.8 (376 reviews)

341 Ormskirk Rd, Pemberton, Wigan WN5 9DL, WN5 9DL

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Hindley Dental Practice

★★★★★ 4.8 (43 reviews)

1-5 Ladies Ln, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2QA, WN2 2QA

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Gidlow Dental Surgery

★★★★★ 4.8 (26 reviews)

328 Gidlow Ln, Wigan WN6 7PJ, WN6 7PJ

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mydentist, Standishgate, Wigan

★★★★★ 4.8 (115 reviews)

100 Standishgate, Wigan WN1 1XP, WN1 1XP

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mydentist, Cross Street, Wigan

★★★★★ 4.6 (17 reviews)

2 Cross St, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3AT, WN2 3AT

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Standish Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 4.4 (24 reviews)

59 Church St, Standish, Wigan WN6 0JT, WN6 0JT

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mydentist, Red Rose, Wigan

★★★★☆ 4.4 (94 reviews)

50 New Market St, Wigan WN1 1SJ, WN1 1SJ

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Talking Teeth

★★★★☆ 4.4 (8 reviews)

6 Scot Ln., Aspull, Wigan WN2 1YX, WN2 1YX

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mydentist, Moor Road, Orrell

★★★★☆ 4.4 (41 reviews)

7 Moor Rd, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8ND, WN5 8ND

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mydentist, Atherton Road, Hindley

★★★★☆ 4.2 (50 reviews)

51 Atherton Rd, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3EA, WN2 3EA

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Platt Bridge Dental

★★★★☆ 4.2 (21 reviews)

152 Walthew Ln, Platt Bridge, Wigan WN2 5AW, WN2 5AW

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Market Street Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 4.0 (44 reviews)

28 Market St, Wigan WN1 1NR, WN1 1NR

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Bryn Dental Practice

★★★★☆ 3.8 (33 reviews)

B5207, Bryn, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 0DH, WN4 0DH

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Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & Salford

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (16 reviews)

56 Ince Green Ln, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN2 2AR, WN2 2AR

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NHS dental charges in Wigan

NHS dental treatment in England is charged at fixed rates across three bands. These prices apply to all NHS dental practices in Wigan 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 15 NHS dental practices in Wigan 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 Wigan

16 NHS dental practices

15 accepting adults

16 accepting children

15 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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