Private Dentist VS NHS Dentist

Choosing the right dentist can make all the difference with your treatment – and could even affect what treatments are available. Here at 19 Wimpole Street, your friendly London dental practice, our expert dentists work hard to provide the care you need for a healthy, happy smile.

As well as being private dentists, we’re also NHS dentists, which means we can offer our patients the best of both worlds here in London. If you’re looking to find out more before joining our books, then read on to find out the differences between them and which could work best for you.

NHS dentist

First up, let’s look at NHS dentists. This is your everyday dental care (what we might call ‘routine dentistry’, or dental hygiene), plus anything else that keeps your mouth, teeth and gums in top condition. So, extractions, fillings and other treatments would fall in this category.

NHS dentists are subsidised by the NHS, which means that while you’ll need to pay for your care, the NHS also covers some of the cost. It can be a great affordable option and, since treatments are put into bands (or categories), there won’t be surprises on your bill.

Private Dentist

This type of dentist can cover all your basic dental needs, as well as a range of cosmetic and restorative treatments. This might include things such as dental implants, teeth whitening and orthodontics (such as Invisalign). There’s a wide range of treatments on offer and as well as ones that maintain the health of your smile, there are plenty to enhance its appearance, too – and boost your confidence along the way.

While some patients consider private dentists to be more expensive than NHS dentists, they can be much more experienced – you’ll often find specialists in different areas of care, such as implantologists, who focus on dental implants. And, treatments are priced competitively – not to mention that you’re paying for that experience and expertise, as well as the treatment itself, for peace of mind and a job well done.

Evaluation

Finally, private dentists can often see you much more quickly than NHS dentists can, as there is often more demand for NHS services, leading to long waiting lists (especially with the impact of COVID-19).

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Whether it’s an NHS dentist or a private dentist, we can help here in on 19 Wimpole Street. Our dental practice is based near the prestigious Harley Street medical district, and our expert dentists work hard to create a healthy, happy smile – every time.