Find and compare dentists in Cardiff. Browse local Cardiff practices alongside online dental providers serving Cardiff — 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
Recall exam £25 — 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 Cardiff?
County / area
Cardiff
Population
370,000
Featured on this page
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Dentists serving Cardiff
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Enter your Cardiff 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 Newport and Swansea.
How much is a private dental check-up in Cardiff?
Private check-ups in Cardiff typically cost £47–£100. On the NHS in Wales a check-up is a fixed recall-exam charge of £25 where a practice is taking NHS patients.
Do NHS dental charges vary between Cardiff dentists?
No. NHS dental charges in Wales are a fixed fee per care package — from £25 recall exam upwards, capped at £384 per course — at every NHS practice. Only private treatment, such as whitening, implants, or aligners, varies in price between practices.
Can I see an emergency dentist in Cardiff?
Many Cardiff 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 Cardiff?
For some treatments, yes. Remote providers offer video consultations and at-home clear aligners delivered to Cardiff 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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