Patient guides
Plain-English guides to NHS and private dental care, written for patients.
- Patient guide How to choose a dentist: 7 things to check NHS or private, reviews you can trust, prices, nervous patients and more: what to look for when choosing a dental practice.
- Patient guide Missing teeth: implants, bridges or dentures? The three main ways to replace missing teeth, how they compare, and what to ask your dentist.
- Patient guide Dental emergency? What to do, and when to go to A&E Toothache, a knocked-out tooth or swelling: who to contact, how quickly, and when a dental problem needs A&E.
- Patient guide NHS dental charges explained (England, 2026 to 2027) What NHS dental treatment costs in England from April 2026: the three charge bands, urgent treatment, and who gets it free.
- Patient guide How to find an NHS dentist taking new patients In England you don’t need to live in a practice’s area to see an NHS dentist. Here’s how to find one taking new patients, and what to do if you can’t.