Barking and Dagenham is an East London borough with a rapidly growing and changing population, now home to over 220,000 people. The borough stretches from Barking town centre, which has seen significant regeneration in recent years, to the more established residential areas of Dagenham and Becontree.
The borough is one of London’s most affordable areas to live, and this is reflected in its dental pricing, with private fees generally sitting well below the London average. For residents looking for good value dental care, Barking and Dagenham has a solid range of options.
Dental Care in Barking and Dagenham
Barking town centre has the strongest concentration of dental practices in the borough, with several options around the station and along East Street. Dagenham has a good spread of practices along Heathway and in the Becontree area, many of which have served the local community for years.
The borough has a growing South Asian and African community, and several practices offer multilingual services. Rush Green and Chadwell Heath, on the border with Redbridge and Havering, also provide additional options for residents in the eastern part of the borough.
NHS availability in Barking and Dagenham is generally good by London standards. Check our NHS dentist hub for the latest availability.
Key areas for dental practices in Barking and Dagenham include Barking, Dagenham, Becontree, Rush Green, and Chadwell Heath.
Typical Dental Costs in Barking and Dagenham
- Check-up: £40 to £55
- Hygienist clean: £45 to £70
- White filling: £65 to £125
- Dental crown: £320 to £550
- Teeth whitening: £220 to £400
- Dental implant (single): £1,600 to £2,600
Prices vary between practices. Contact the practice directly for an exact quote. For a full breakdown of London dental pricing, see our London dental cost guide.
Prices are approximate and may vary between practices. Contact the practice directly for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many dentists are there in Barking and Dagenham? Barking and Dagenham has over 30 registered dental practices, concentrated mainly around Barking town centre and along the Heathway in Dagenham.
Are there NHS dentists accepting new patients in Barking and Dagenham? The borough generally has good NHS availability compared to inner London. Check our NHS dentist London page for up-to-date information on which practices are currently accepting new NHS patients.
What should I do if I need an emergency dentist in Barking and Dagenham? If you have a dental emergency, visit our emergency dentist in Barking and Dagenham page for practices offering same-day urgent appointments. If it is outside normal hours, call NHS 111 for advice on emergency dental services in your area.
Barking and Dagenham is part of our East London region.
Dental practices in Barking & Dagenham:
- 1-5 Orchard Road
- Abbey Dental Practice
- Aspire Dental Care Dagenham
- Becontree Dental Studio
- Castle Dental Practice
- Chadwell Heath Orthodontic Practice
- Dagenham Dental
- Davids Dental Care
- Dental and Medical Clinic in Barking
- East Street Dental Practice
- Essex Family Dental Care
- Family Dental Practice Dagenham
- Inspire Dental Dagenham
- Orchard Dental Practice
- Paediatric and Special Care Community Dental Service Five Elms Health Centre
- Rose Lane Dental Surgery
- Thamesview Dental Surgery
- The Heathway Dental Surgery
- Toothgem Mobile Ltd
- Whalebone Lane Dental Clinic
- Woodlane Dental Practice