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NHS Dentist in Bristol
Looking for an NHS dentist in Bristol accepting new patients? NHS places are in short supply, so the fastest approach is to check several practices at once. The list above shows Bristol dentists and whether they offer NHS care — and you can enquire with more than one to improve your chances of a place.
Many Bristol residents find it hard to secure an NHS place, particularly across busy areas like the city centre, Clifton, Bedminster, Redland and Fishponds. Our directory makes it easy to see which practices offer NHS care, which take private patients, and which do both.
NHS dental charges in Bristol
NHS charges in England are set nationally in three bands. Band 1 (£26.80) covers examinations, diagnosis and preventive care. Band 2 (£73.50) covers fillings, root canals and extractions. Band 3 (£319.10) covers crowns, dentures and bridges. Children, under-19s in full-time education, pregnant women and people on qualifying benefits are exempt.
How to find an NHS dentist with availability in Bristol
Contact several practices from the list above, as availability changes frequently. If you cannot find a place and your problem is urgent, call NHS 111, which can book an emergency NHS appointment even if you are not registered with a dentist.
NHS or private — which is right for you?
NHS care covers everything clinically necessary to keep your mouth healthy at fixed prices. Private dentistry in Bristol typically offers shorter waits, longer appointments and cosmetic options such as implants, veneers and Invisalign that the NHS does not fund. Many Bristol practices are mixed, so you can combine NHS routine care with private treatment when you choose.
Looking for something else in Bristol? You can also find an emergency dentist in Bristol, private dentists and dental implants, or browse all dentists in Bristol to compare NHS and private options across the city.