NHS dentists in Merton

  • 12 NHS-listed practices
  • 5 Reported accepting adults
  • 7 Reported accepting children

Availability changes week to week. The "accepting new patients" status below is the last value each practice reported to NHS England's Find a Dentist service, shown with the date it was reported. It is not a live booking guarantee, so always confirm by phone before travelling. We last refreshed Merton's NHS data on 7 September 2026.

How many people in Merton actually see an NHS dentist

34.9% of adults in Merton saw an NHS dentist in the last two years. That is about 1 in 3. Across London the figure is 36.9%, and across England 40.4%. Before the pandemic it was 39.4%. For children the figure is 47.3%.

21 of London's 32 comparable boroughs do better. 12.5% of NHS dental treatments here are emergency ones, against 9.6% in a typical part of England. That usually means people are finding it hard to get a normal appointment.

Source: NHSBSA Dental Statistics England 2025/26, published August 2026. See the figures for every London borough.

Merton practices reported accepting new adult NHS patients

7 practices are also reported accepting new child NHS patients. Confirm current availability when you call.

All 12 NHS-listed practices in Merton

Every practice below appears in the NHS dental directory for Merton. Those not currently shown as accepting new patients may still offer urgent NHS care or join a waiting list, so it's worth asking.

What NHS treatment costs

NHS charges are set nationally, so you pay the same in Merton as anywhere else in England. You pay one charge per course of treatment, however many appointments it takes.

BandChargeWhat it covers
Band 1£27.90Check-ups, diagnosis, X-rays, scale and polish
Band 2£76.60Fillings, extractions, root canal treatment
Band 3£332.10Crowns, dentures, bridges

Some people pay nothing at all, including under-18s, pregnant women and people on certain benefits. Our guide to NHS dental charges explains who qualifies, how to get help if you are on a low income, and how to claim money back if you have paid when you did not need to.

NHS status is sourced from NHS England's Find a Dentist service. Charges are the published DHSC figures. Confirm which band your treatment falls under with the practice.

NHS dentists in Merton: frequently asked questions

Are dentists in Merton accepting new NHS patients?

As last reported to NHS England, 5 of the 12 NHS practices in Merton were accepting new adult NHS patients and 7 were accepting children. Availability changes week to week, so always confirm by phone. Each practice above shows the date its status was last updated.

How do I register with an NHS dentist in Merton?

You can join any NHS practice that has space, and you don't have to live in the area. Call the practice and ask if they're taking new NHS patients; if they are, they'll register you at your first appointment. You don't need to prove your address or provide ID to get NHS dental care.

How much does an NHS dentist cost in 2026/27?

NHS dental treatment in England is charged in three bands: Band 1 (check-ups) is £27.90, Band 2 (fillings, extractions, root canals) is £76.60, and Band 3 (crowns, dentures, bridges) is £332.10. Under-18s, pregnant women and people on certain benefits are exempt.

What if no Merton practice is accepting new NHS patients?

Contact your local Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is responsible for NHS dental provision in your area; call NHS 111, which can help find urgent and routine NHS dental care; check nearby boroughs below; or check back here, as availability changes regularly.

NHS dentists in other London boroughs

See also all dentists in Merton (NHS and private) and the NHS dentists in London hub.