NHS Dentist in Stamford

An NHS dental checkup falls under Band 1, which costs £26.80. This single charge covers your full examination, any X-rays the dentist needs to take, a scale and polish if clinically required, and the development of your treatment plan. It represents excellent value, and the price is the same at every NHS dental practice in England. If no further treatment is needed, £26.80 is all you will pay.

Yes, we are actively accepting new NHS patient registrations at our Stamford practice. We understand how difficult it can be to find an NHS dentist, and we are committed to maintaining NHS availability for our local community. Simply call us on 01780 755005 to register, and our reception team will arrange your first appointment. We welcome individuals, couples, and families.

NHS treatment is divided into three bands. Band 1 (£26.80) covers examination, diagnosis, X-rays, scale and polish, and treatment planning. Band 2 (£73.50) includes everything in Band 1 plus fillings, extractions, and root canal treatment. Band 3 (£319.10) includes everything in Bands 1 and 2 plus crowns, dentures, bridges, and other laboratory-made items. You only pay for the highest band needed in a single course of treatment — charges are not added together.

Several groups qualify for free NHS dental care. These include children under 18 and young people under 19 in full-time education, women who are pregnant or who have had a baby in the previous 12 months (with a valid MatB1 or MATEX certificate), people receiving Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit, or Universal Credit (if meeting earnings criteria), and holders of a valid HC2 certificate. HC3 certificate holders may get partial help with costs.

NHS dentistry covers all clinically necessary treatments to maintain your oral health, using approved materials and techniques. Private dentistry offers additional options including cosmetic treatments such as teeth whitening and porcelain veneers, more time per appointment, a wider choice of premium materials like tooth-coloured composite fillings on back teeth, and treatments such as dental implants that are not available on the NHS. At St Mary's Dental, both NHS and private patients receive the same attentive, professional care from our Stamford team.

Absolutely. A mixed NHS and private approach is very common at our Stamford practice. For example, you might have your regular checkups and any necessary fillings on the NHS, but choose private tooth whitening or a cosmetic veneer to improve your smile. The key rule is that NHS and private treatment cannot be mixed within the same course of treatment for the same teeth. We will always clearly explain which treatments are available on the NHS and which would need to be provided privately, so you can make an informed choice.