Find and compare dentists in Belfast. Browse local County Antrim practices alongside online dental providers serving Belfast — 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
80% of item cost, capped at £384 per course
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 Belfast?
County / area
County Antrim
Population
350,000
Featured on this page
0
Dentists serving Belfast
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Enter your Belfast 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 Lisburn and Derry.
How much is a private dental check-up in Belfast?
Private check-ups in Belfast typically cost £47–£100. On the NHS in Northern Ireland you pay 80% of the item cost, and check-ups are free for many exempt groups.
Do NHS dental charges vary between Belfast dentists?
No — in Northern Ireland NHS treatment is charged at 80% of nationally set item fees, capped at £384 per course, so the NHS cost is the same at any Belfast practice. Only private treatment varies in price between practices.
Can I see an emergency dentist in Belfast?
Many Belfast 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 Belfast?
For some treatments, yes. Remote providers offer video consultations and at-home clear aligners delivered to Belfast 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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