Dentist in Bideford

Need a dentist in Bideford? Compare the dentists below and see who is open right now. Call the one you like, and say NHS or private when you book.

Here are 3 dentists in Bideford. 3 offer NHS care.

Queen Annes Dental Practice

4 Queen Annes, High Street, Bideford, EX39 2AS

01237 472159
  • NHS dentist

The Quay Dental Practice

Bank Chambers, Bideford, EX39 2HW

01237 473638
  • NHS dentist

Tower House Dental Surgery

26 The Strand, Bideford, EX39 2ND

01237 472596
  • NHS dentist

Dentist prices in Bideford

There are two kinds of dentist prices: NHS and private. NHS prices are set nationally, so they are the same at every dentist. Private prices are set by each dentist, so ask for a price list when you call.

In England you pay one of three NHS bands, whichever dentist you use, in Bideford or anywhere else.

Band 1£27.90Check-up, advice and X-rays
Band 2£76.60Adds fillings, extractions and root canal work
Band 3£332.10Adds crowns, dentures and bridges
Urgent care£27.90Emergency treatment, whatever is done

NHS care is free if you are under 18, pregnant, or had a baby in the last year. It is also free with certain benefits.

NHS figures from the NHS dental charges guide, checked August 2026.

How to find a dentist in Bideford

  1. Check who is open now, then call. The list above shows each dentist's hours and phone number.
  2. Want NHS care? Say NHS when you book. If they are full, ask to join the waiting list, and join more than one.
  3. Going private? Ask for a price list first. Every dentist sets their own prices.
  4. You can use any dentist, not just the nearest. There are no catchment areas.
  5. Want NHS care and everyone is full? Contact your local integrated care board (ICB). They manage NHS dental care in your area.
  6. In pain now? Call NHS 111, free, at any hour. They can arrange urgent dental care.

Read the NHS guide to finding a dentist.

Common questions about dentists in Bideford

Which dentists in Bideford are taking new patients?

It changes week to week, so no list stays right for long. Call the dentists above and ask. Private dentists usually have space sooner. For NHS care, ask to join the waiting list if they are full.

How much is a dental check-up?

An NHS check-up in England is £27.90. That is Band 1, and it is the same at every NHS dentist. A private check-up has no set price, so ask the dentist for their price list.

Can I get free NHS dental treatment?

Yes, many people can. In England it is free if you are under 18, pregnant, or had a baby in the last year. Certain benefits make it free too. Not sure if you qualify? See our guides to free dental treatment, dental care for over 60s and PIP and dental treatment.

How do I register with a dentist in Bideford?

There is no fixed sign-up, like there is with a GP. Call the dentist you want, say NHS or private, and they take your details at your first visit. You can register your child at the same time, and children's NHS care is free.

Do I have to use a dentist in Bideford?

No. There are no catchment areas for dentists. You can register with any dentist that has space, wherever you live.

Which dentists in Bideford offer NHS care?

Look for the NHS dentist label on the list above. You can also see NHS dentists in Bideford with NHS prices explained.

I need a dentist urgently. What should I do?

Call NHS 111, free, at any hour. They can arrange urgent dental care. You can also see emergency dentists in Bideford.

Dentists near Bideford