Dentists in Bournemouth — compare treatments & prices
Find and compare dentists in Bournemouth. Browse local Dorset practices alongside online dental providers serving Bournemouth — NHS availability, private prices, and reviews side by side.
Indicative private treatment prices — compare dentists on The Local Dentist
Treatment
Typical price
Private dental check-up
£47–£100
Professional teeth whitening
£263–£735
NHS dental check-up
Band 1 £27.90 — same at every NHS practice
NHS dental charges are set nationally — Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10 in England (Wales charges a fixed fee per care package (from £25 recall exam to £140.44 crown, capped at £384 per course) instead of bands; Scotland and Northern Ireland charge 80% of the item cost up to £384 per course, with free NHS examinations in Scotland) — and never vary by practice. Only private treatment differs in price.
What should I know about dentistry in Bournemouth?
County / area
Dorset
Region
South West
Population
195,000
Featured on this page
5
Which dentists in Bournemouth should I compare first?
We show up to 5 dental providers serving Bournemouth: UK-wide online providers plus local Dorset practices.
Ratings and rankings are our editorial opinion, based on our published methodology — they are not dental advice and practices cannot pay to change a score. Where a practice has no reviews we show "Not yet rated" — we never invent scores. Listings labelled Featured or Referral partner are paid placements; payment affects visibility only, never ratings or match results. We may receive a fee when you send a private-treatment enquiry. Private treatment prices are indicative — always confirm directly with the practice.
Which dental practices are listed in Bournemouth? (50)
Every local practice on The Local Dentist serving Bournemouth, A–Z. Register facts only — we never invent reviews or prices. Confirm NHS new-patient status on nhs.uk before booking.
Dentists near Bournemouth — surrounding towns (92)
Active local practices within about 20 km of Bournemouth, A–Z, each shown with its own town. Register facts only — confirm NHS new-patient status on nhs.uk before booking.
What do patients ask about dentists in Bournemouth?
How many dentists are there in Bournemouth?
50 local dental practices are listed in Bournemouth on The Local Dentist, plus 92 practices in surrounding towns within about 20 km. Including UK-wide online dental providers that serve Bournemouth patients, you can compare 50 options in total. Every listing links to the relevant regulator — CQC for the practice and the GDC for its clinicians — so you can check registration before booking.
How do I find a dentist near me in Bournemouth?
The Local Dentist lists 50 dental practices and providers serving Bournemouth. Enter your Bournemouth postcode on The Local Dentist to see practices and online dental providers serving your area. Filter by what you need — NHS dentistry, check-ups and hygiene, emergency appointments, or cosmetic treatment — then compare treatments, private prices, and reviews side by side. For NHS availability, the NHS website (nhs.uk) dentist search shows which practices are taking new patients. You can also compare dentists in nearby Southampton and Poole.
How much is a private dental check-up in Bournemouth?
Private check-ups in Bournemouth typically cost £47–£100. On the NHS in England a check-up is a fixed Band 1 charge of £27.90 where a practice is taking NHS patients.
Do NHS dental charges vary between Bournemouth dentists?
No. NHS dental charges are fixed bands in England — £27.90, £76.60, or £332.10 per course of treatment at every NHS practice, and you only ever pay the highest band once per course. Only private treatment, such as whitening, implants, or aligners, varies in price between practices. On The Local Dentist, 17 listings in Bournemouth show recent NHS delivery activity reported to the NHSBSA — a useful signal, but not proof a practice is accepting new NHS patients today, so confirm directly.
Can I see an emergency dentist in Bournemouth?
Many Bournemouth practices keep same-day emergency slots, and private emergency appointments typically cost £50–£150 plus treatment. If you don't have a regular dentist, call NHS 111 for urgent dental access. For severe swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or facial trauma, go to A&E or call 999.
Can I use an online dental provider instead of visiting a practice in Bournemouth?
For some treatments, yes. Remote providers offer video consultations and at-home clear aligners delivered to Bournemouth addresses — but examinations, X-rays, fillings, and emergencies always need an in-person visit, and every provider's clinicians must be on the GDC register (check at gdc-uk.org). Aligner treatment should start with an in-person dental check.
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