Looking for a dentist in Chester? Compare local Cheshire practices with regulated online dental providers serving the area. Free comparison of treatments, private prices, and reviews.
Indicative private treatment prices — compare dentists on The Local Dentist
Treatment
Typical price
Private dental check-up
£45–£95
Professional teeth whitening
£250–£700
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 Chester?
County / area
Cheshire
Region
North West
Population
90,000
Featured on this page
5
Which dentists in Chester should I compare first?
We show up to 5 dental providers serving Chester: UK-wide online providers plus local Cheshire 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 Chester? (38)
Every local practice on The Local Dentist serving Chester, A–Z. Register facts only — we never invent reviews or prices. Confirm NHS new-patient status on nhs.uk before booking.
Active local practices within about 20 km of Chester, A–Z, each shown with its own town. Register facts only — confirm NHS new-patient status on nhs.uk before booking.
38 local dental practices are listed in Chester on The Local Dentist, plus 49 practices in surrounding towns within about 20 km. Including UK-wide online dental providers that serve Chester patients, you can compare 38 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 Chester?
The Local Dentist lists 38 dental practices and providers serving Chester. Enter your Chester 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 Liverpool and Warrington.
How much is a private dental check-up in Chester?
Private check-ups in Chester typically cost £45–£95. 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 Chester 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, 7 listings in Chester 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 Chester?
Many Chester 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.
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