Dentists in Brighton

Anyone looking for dentists in Brighton and Hove will find the Brighton side of the city is the busier one, with 40 practices on this page. They sit in central Brighton and around the Lanes, in Kemptown near the Marina, opposite Preston Park, up in Moulsecoomb and out on the eastern edge at Saltdean. A few work from the western fringe and name Hove, Portslade and Southwick as part of their patch.

Most practices here treat private patients, and a good number also take NHS patients. MK Dental and Implant Clinic in Kemptown sees private patients and offers NHS care too, and asks people to phone to check current NHS availability. Albion Dental Brighton, Preston Park Dental Clinic, St George's Dental Practice, Norfolk Square Dental Practice and Regency House Dental Practice also combine NHS and private care. The White House Dental Practice in Preston Park works the other way round: new NHS patients are not being accepted at present, while private patients and those on a membership package are welcome.

Implants, whitening, clear aligners and cosmetic work run through much of the local market. Duke Street Dental Centre, close to the Lanes, is a private centre rated 4.9 from 397 reviews, with scanning, crowns, bridges, dentures and sports mouthguards on the menu. Dental Health Spa in central Brighton is family-run, rated 4.9 from 339 reviews, and pairs dentistry with an oral hygiene and facial aesthetics clinic. Brighton Dental Clinic has five surgeries and visiting specialists in periodontics, orthodontics, endodontics and minor oral surgery, and holds 4.8 from 331 reviews.

Best dentists in Brighton

Dental Health Spa

4.9(339 reviews on Google)

14-15 Queens Rd, Brighton

  • Emergency appointments
  • Dental implants
  • Teeth whitening
01273 710831

Brighton Dental Clinic

4.8(331 reviews on Google)

1, St James's Mansions, Old Steine, Brighton

  • Private treatment
  • Membership plan
  • Emergency appointments
01273 570700

Marina Dental Care

4.6(43 reviews on Google)

Marina 43, Marina Square, The Waterfront, Brighton

  • Private treatment
  • Emergency appointments
  • Dental implants
01273 628899

NEYO Orthodontics

5.0(1 review on Google)

43, The Village, The Waterfront, Brighton

  • Private treatment
  • Dental implants
  • Teeth whitening
01444 523143

Dentist Brighton

1.0(1 review on Google)

94A North Rd, Brighton

Out of hours, there are two numbers worth keeping. The Brighton and Hove Emergency Dental Service is on 03000 242 548 and takes calls after 5.30pm on weekdays and from 9am at weekends. Check the times when you call. If you cannot find a practice taking NHS patients, the Sussex Dental Helpline on 0300 123 1663 (8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday) can book patients into available appointments.

Some practices are chosen for the setting rather than the treatment list. Saltdean Dental Health, rated 4.8 from 189 reviews, offers free on-site parking on the eastern edge of the city. Pebble Dental Practice sits inside the Sainsbury's store in Brighton, also with free parking, and holds 4.8 from 115 reviews. The Moulsecoomb branch of South Cliff Dental Group opens seven days a week with late evening appointments and takes NHS and private patients under one roof, rated 4.2 from 612 reviews.

Several of the practices belong to groups. Preston Park Dental Clinic is part of Colosseum Dental, and the Brighton and Hove branch of The Town House Dental Practice has a sister practice in Tunbridge Wells. Sussex Dental Group's West Hove centre serves Portslade, Hove, Brighton, Southwick and Mile Oak. Windmill Dental Practice is a family-run private dentist in Southwick, on the edge of Brighton and Hove. Hove has its own page with 23 more practices. Montpelier Dental Care, in central Brighton, offers NHS dentistry and publishes a maintenance plan and a care plan page with monthly options, and it holds 4.7 from 339 reviews, so patients who prefer a spread monthly cost have a choice near the middle of town.

Common questions about dentists in Brighton

Which Brighton dentists offer NHS care as well as private treatment?

MK Dental and Implant Clinic in Kemptown, Albion Dental Brighton and Preston Park Dental Clinic all combine NHS and private dentistry. The records are not always kept up to date, so phone the practice to confirm it is taking new NHS patients before you travel.

Who can I call for an emergency dentist in Brighton out of hours?

The Brighton and Hove Emergency Dental Service is on 03000 242 548 and takes calls after 5.30pm on weekdays and from 9am at weekends. Check the times when you call. Duke Street Dental Centre, Dental Health Spa and the Moulsecoomb branch of South Cliff Dental Group also offer emergency appointments in hours.

What if I cannot find a Brighton practice taking NHS patients?

The Sussex Dental Helpline on 0300 123 1663 is open 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, and can book patients into available appointments. You can also use a practice outside your own part of the city, since NHS treatment does not depend on where you live.

Which dentists are in Kemptown?

MK Dental and Implant Clinic works from Bristol Gardens near Brighton Marina, with ground floor surgeries and ground level wheelchair access. St George's Dental Practice is on St George's Road and treats both NHS and private patients, with hygienist appointments and monthly dental plans.

Is there a Brighton dentist with sedation for nervous patients?

Village Dental Centre, led by Dr Shane Roiser, offers sedation and sleep dentistry for anxious patients. Duke Street Dental Centre and Dental Health Spa also treat nervous patients, and the Moulsecoomb branch of South Cliff Dental Group offers sedation alongside its NHS and private care.

Where can I park near a Brighton dental practice?

Saltdean Dental Health offers free on-site parking on the eastern edge of the city. Pebble Dental Practice, inside the Sainsbury's store in Brighton, also has free parking. Both suit patients driving in from outside the centre.

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