NHS dentists in Tower Hamlets

  • 22 NHS-listed practices
  • 4 Reported accepting adults
  • 10 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 Tower Hamlets's NHS data on 29 June 2026.

Tower Hamlets practices reported accepting new adult NHS patients

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

All 22 NHS-listed practices in Tower Hamlets

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

NHS dental charges 2026/27

NHS dental treatment in England is charged in three bands, set by the Department of Health and Social Care. These are the charges effective from 1 April 2026:

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 patients pay nothing, including under-18s, pregnant women and people on certain benefits. See our NHS dental charges 2026 guide for the full detail, and how to find an NHS dentist accepting new patients for the step-by-step.

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 Tower Hamlets: frequently asked questions

Are dentists in Tower Hamlets accepting new NHS patients?

As last reported to NHS England, 4 of the 22 NHS practices in Tower Hamlets were accepting new adult NHS patients and 10 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 Tower Hamlets?

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 Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets (NHS and private) and the NHS dentists in London hub.