NHS Dentist Port Talbot

Need an NHS dentist in Port Talbot? Every dentist below offers NHS care at standard NHS prices. Whether they can take you on changes often. So call a few and ask. It helps to ask how long the wait is, and if they keep a list.

Here are 4 NHS dentists in Port Talbot.

Health Centre Cymmer, Port Talbot, SA13 3HR

Silver Ave, Port Talbot, SA12 7RX

68 Commercial Road, Taibach, Port Talbot, SA13 1LR

116 Talbot Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1LB

NHS dental charges

Wales sets its own NHS dental charges. They work in bands, like England, but the prices differ. Every NHS dentist in Wales charges the same for the same band.

Check the current prices with NHS 111 Wales.

How to get an NHS dentist in Port Talbot

  1. Call the dentists above. Ask if they can take you as an NHS patient. Say NHS when you book.
  2. If they are full, ask to join the waiting list. Join more than one.
  3. You can use any NHS dentist, not just the nearest. There are no catchment areas.
  4. Still stuck? Your local health board can help you find a dentist.
  5. In pain now? Call NHS 111, free, at any hour. They can arrange urgent dental care.

Read the NHS 111 Wales guide.

NHS dentist questions

Which NHS dentists in Port Talbot are taking new patients?

It changes week to week, so no list stays right for long. Call the dentists above and ask. Start with the confirmed ones. If they are full, join the waiting list.

How much is a dental check-up?

Wales sets its own NHS prices, so check NHS 111 Wales for the current check-up price.

How do I register with an NHS dentist in Port Talbot?

There is no fixed sign-up, like there is with a GP. Call and ask for NHS care. They take your details at your first visit. You can register your child at the same time, and children's NHS care is free.

How much does NHS dental treatment cost?

Wales has its own NHS price bands, the same at every NHS dentist in Wales. Check NHS 111 Wales for the current prices.

Can I get NHS dental care for free?

Yes, some people pay nothing, including under-18s and people on certain benefits. NHS 111 Wales lists who qualifies. Not sure if you qualify? See our guides to free dental treatment, dental care for over 60s and PIP and dental treatment.

What if no NHS dentist in Port Talbot can take me?

Try dentists further away. There are no catchment areas, so any NHS dentist can see you. Your local Healthwatch can also tell you who has space nearby.

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 Port Talbot.