# Start-Smiling Source: https://thelocaldentist.co.uk/dentists/start-smiling-ingatestone/ Markdown: https://thelocaldentist.co.uk/dentists/start-smiling-ingatestone.md ## Who is Start-Smiling? Start-Smiling is a dental practice in Ingatestone (CQC location 1-1572178166). NHS new-patient status is not on our records. Private fees not yet published here. NHS dental charges are fixed nationally in England — Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10 at every NHS practice. Confirm details with the practice before you book. ## Is Start-Smiling a good choice? Start-Smiling is on the CQC register (location 1-1572178166), has no patient review score collected by this directory yet. ## What should I confirm before booking Start-Smiling? Private fees are not yet recorded here; check the practice website or request a written estimate. Confirm the clinician, treatment costs, opening hours and any new NHS patient place directly with the practice. You can check the clinician on the GDC register. ## Is Start-Smiling taking new NHS patients? We do not know whether Start-Smiling is taking new NHS patients — the register import does not say, and we never guess. Use nhs.uk find-a-dentist, then phone. NHS dental charges are fixed nationally in England — Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10 at every NHS practice. ## How much is a private check-up at Start-Smiling? Start-Smiling has not published a private check-up fee with us yet. NHS dental charges are fixed nationally in England — Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10 at every NHS practice. Ask the practice for its price list, and if you want NHS care confirm a place is actually open before you travel. ## Is Start-Smiling registered and regulated? Start-Smiling is listed with CQC location ID 1-1572178166. Check the live CQC register at cqc.org.uk and every clinician at gdc-uk.org before treatment — our snapshot can lag the official record. ## What treatments does Start-Smiling offer? Start-Smiling lists 9 treatment areas on this profile, including dental check ups, crowns and bridges, dental implants, dentures, emergency dentist plus 4 more areas. Confirm suitability, waiting times and whether the work is NHS or private before you book. ## How do I book Start-Smiling? Call 01277353456 to check a slot or use the official website linked on this page. There is no GP-style registration for UK dentistry — you can approach Start-Smiling in Ingatestone if it has capacity. Always confirm NHS vs private, the clinician’s GDC number, and the fee before you travel. ## Key facts - Type: local - Address: 5 Market Place, Ingatestone, CM4 0BY - Phone: 01277353456 - Official website: https://www.start-smiling.co.uk - CQC location: 1-1572178166 (verify at cqc.org.uk) - NHS dentistry: not confirmed on our records - New NHS patients: not on file — confirm on nhs.uk - Private prices: not yet published ## Questions ### Is Start-Smiling a registered dental provider? Start-Smiling is listed with CQC location ID 1-1572178166. Check the live CQC register at cqc.org.uk and every clinician at gdc-uk.org before treatment — our snapshot can lag the official record. ### Is Start-Smiling taking new NHS patients? We do not know whether Start-Smiling is taking new NHS patients — the register import does not say, and we never guess. Use nhs.uk find-a-dentist, then phone. NHS dental charges are fixed nationally in England — Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10 at every NHS practice. ### Does Start-Smiling accept NHS patients? NHS contract status for Start-Smiling is not on this listing. We never infer it from a missing field. Ask the practice, or check the NHS website dentist search. NHS dental charges are fixed nationally in England — Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10 at every NHS practice. ### How much is a private check-up at Start-Smiling? Start-Smiling has not published a private check-up fee with us yet. NHS dental charges are fixed nationally in England — Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10 at every NHS practice. Ask the practice for its price list, and if you want NHS care confirm a place is actually open before you travel. ### How much does private treatment at Start-Smiling cost? Start-Smiling has not published private treatment prices with us yet. NHS dental charges are fixed nationally in England — Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10 at every NHS practice. Contact the practice for a written price list — we never invent fees. ### Where is Start-Smiling and can I use it remotely? Start-Smiling is a dental practice in Ingatestone (5 Market Place, Ingatestone, CM4 0BY). There is no catchment area for UK dentistry — you can use it from another town if it has capacity. Confirm opening hours and parking or access needs before you travel. ### What treatments does Start-Smiling offer? Start-Smiling lists 9 treatment areas on this profile, including dental check ups, crowns and bridges, dental implants, dentures, emergency dentist plus 4 more areas. Confirm suitability, waiting times and whether the work is NHS or private before you book. ### Does Start-Smiling offer emergency appointments? Start-Smiling lists emergency dentistry on this profile. Phone before you travel — “emergency” on a directory is not a guaranteed same-day slot. If you have no dentist, NHS 111 can book urgent access. ### How do I book Start-Smiling? Call 01277353456 to check a slot or use the official website linked on this page. There is no GP-style registration for UK dentistry — you can approach Start-Smiling in Ingatestone if it has capacity. Always confirm NHS vs private, the clinician’s GDC number, and the fee before you travel. ### What do patients say about Start-Smiling? Not yet rated — we do not have verified patient reviews for Start-Smiling on file, and The Local Dentist never invents scores. ### Which details should I confirm with Start-Smiling before booking? Private fees are not yet recorded here; check the practice website or request a written estimate. Confirm the clinician, treatment costs, opening hours and any new NHS patient place directly with the practice. You can check the clinician on the GDC register. ## Provenance We have not treated patients at Start-Smiling. This page is a desk assessment from the CQC public register. CQC snapshot 2026-09-02. Scores cannot be bought. Confirm registration, prices and availability directly before you book. The Local Dentist never invents review scores or fees.