Dentists in Manchester — compare treatments & prices
Find a dentist in Manchester — compare CQC- and GDC-registered dental practices and UK-wide online dental providers. Filter by NHS availability, private prices for check-ups and whitening, and patient reviews.
Indicative private treatment prices — compare dentists on The Local Dentist
Treatment
Typical price
Private dental check-up
£52–£109
Professional teeth whitening
£288–£805
NHS dental check-up
Band 1 £27.40 — same at every NHS practice
NHS dental band charges are set nationally — Band 1 £27.40, Band 2 £75.30, Band 3 £326.70 in England (£20/£60/£260 in Wales; 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. Private treatment prices in Manchester tend to sit slightly above the UK average.
About Manchester
County / area
Greater Manchester
Region
North West
Population
550,000
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Top dentists in Manchester
We show up to 5 dental providers serving Manchester: UK-wide online providers plus local Greater Manchester practices.
Ratings and rankings are our editorial opinion, based on our publishedmethodology — 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 orReferral 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.
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Local practices verified against CQC / NHS register data — longest established first. These practices haven't published private prices or collected reviews with us yet.
Enter your Manchester 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.
How much is a private dental check-up in Manchester?▼
Private check-ups in Manchester typically cost £52–£109. On the NHS in England a check-up is a fixed Band 1 charge of £27.40 where a practice is taking NHS patients.
Do NHS dental charges vary between Manchester dentists?▼
No. NHS dental charges are fixed bands in England — £27.40, £75.30, or £326.70 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.
Can I see an emergency dentist in Manchester?▼
Many Manchester 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 Manchester?▼
For some treatments, yes. Remote providers offer video consultations and at-home clear aligners delivered to Manchester 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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