Dentist in Islington: Find and Compare Dental Practices

Islington is one of inner London’s most densely populated boroughs, stretching from the busy corridors of Angel and Upper Street down to Finsbury Park and across to Highbury. With a mix of young professionals, families, and long-established communities, the borough has a strong concentration of dental practices catering to a wide range of needs and budgets.

The area around Angel and Upper Street is particularly well served, with several practices offering both NHS and private treatment. Islington’s central location and excellent transport links make it easy to access dental care during a lunch break or on the way home, which is a real advantage for working residents.

Dental Care in Islington

Islington has a good density of dental practices relative to its size, though competition for NHS places can be intense given the borough’s large population. Many practices around Angel, Highbury, and Holloway Road offer a mix of NHS and private services, while some of the newer clinics along Upper Street focus exclusively on private and cosmetic work.

If you are looking for an NHS dentist in Islington accepting new patients, availability can be limited, particularly around the more central parts of the borough. It is worth checking our NHS dentist hub regularly, as places do open up when patients move out of the area.

Key areas for dental practices in Islington include Angel, Upper Street, Highbury, Holloway, Finsbury Park, Archway, and Clerkenwell. The borough is well connected by the Northern, Victoria, and Piccadilly lines, as well as numerous bus routes.

Typical Dental Costs in Islington

Private dental prices in Islington tend to sit at or slightly above the London average, reflecting its inner London location and the high proportion of private-focused practices. As a rough guide:

• Check-up: £55 to £80
• Hygienist clean: £60 to £100
• White filling: £95 to £170
• Dental crown: £400 to £700
• Teeth whitening: £295 to £550
• Dental implant (single): £2,200 to £3,500

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 Islington? Islington has over 50 registered dental practices. Despite being one of London’s smaller boroughs by area, its central location means there is a strong concentration of dental providers, particularly around Angel and Upper Street.

Are there NHS dentists accepting new patients in Islington? NHS places in Islington can be competitive due to high demand. Availability changes frequently, so check our NHS dentist London page for the most current information on which Islington practices are taking new NHS patients.

What should I do if I need an emergency dentist in Islington? If you have a dental emergency in Islington, visit our emergency dentist in Islington 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.

Why are dental prices higher in Islington than in outer London? Inner London boroughs like Islington tend to have higher overheads, including rent, staffing costs, and business rates. These costs are reflected in private dental fees. However, NHS treatment is charged at the same standard bands regardless of location, so NHS dental care costs the same in Islington as anywhere else in England.

Islington is part of our North London region. You can also compare teeth whitening in Islington, Invisalign in Islington, and dental implants in Islington.

NHS dental access in Islington is one of the boroughs with restricted NHS dental availability. See how every London borough compares in our London dental deserts 2026 guide.