NHS Dentists in Catford: How to Find One and Get Urgent Dental Care
Dental practices listed for Catford and Bellingham by NHS South East London, how to look for an NHS appointment, and where to go for a dental emergency.
To find an NHS dentist in Catford, use the NHS dentist finder with your town or postcode, then ask practices directly whether they are taking new NHS patients, saying you want an NHS appointment. If you cannot find one, contact NHS South East London. For a dental emergency, call NHS 111 or use 111 online.
How do I find an NHS dentist in Catford?
The NHS says you can contact any NHS dentist and ask for an appointment if you have symptoms or need a routine check-up. The NHS dentist finder lets you search by town or postcode for dentists accepting new NHS patients. Some practices offer both NHS and private care, so you need to say specifically that you want an NHS appointment.
Registration works differently from a GP. The NHS guide says that at your first visit you may be asked to fill in a form to register with the practice, but this does not mean you will always be able to get NHS dental care there in future. If you cannot find an NHS dentist, the NHS says to contact your integrated care board, which for Lewisham is NHS South East London.
Which dental practices are listed for Catford?
NHS South East London's neighbourhood directory lists these practices with SE6 addresses:
- Denticare Group, 8 Penerley Road, SE6 2LQ
- Hillview Dental Centre, 299 Brownhill Road, SE6 1AG
- Maxident Clinic, 161 Bromley Road, SE6 2NZ
- Rushey Green Dental Practice, 87A Rushey Green, SE6 4AF
- Stanstead Central Centre, 335 Stanstead Road, SE6 4UE
- The Broadway Dental Practice, 23 Catford Broadway, SE6 4SN
It also lists practices on Baring Road, Marvels Lane and Jevington Way (SE12) and Bromley Road (BR1). The NHS's own page for Rushey Green Dental Practice describes it as an NHS dental practice at 87a Rushey Green, SE6 4AF, and points you to its appointments section to check whether it is accepting new NHS patients. We are not ranking or recommending any practice, and being on this list does not mean NHS appointments are currently available. Always ask directly.
How much does NHS dental care cost?
Most adults need to pay for NHS dental appointments, according to the NHS. Charges are set nationally and change from time to time, so check the NHS charges page rather than relying on a figure in a local guide.
What do I do in a dental emergency?
Call NHS 111 or use 111 online. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust's emergency services page says 111 can direct you to urgent specialist support for dental or mental health problems, to an urgent treatment centre or to an out-of-hours GP, depending on what you need. A&E is for serious, life-threatening injuries and illnesses such as loss of consciousness, serious blood loss, choking or severe chest pain.
Our urgent care and A&E guide for Catford covers the local options in more detail.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find an NHS dentist in Catford?
- The NHS dentist finder lets you search by town or postcode for dentists accepting new NHS patients. Some practices offer both NHS and private care, so say specifically that you want an NHS appointment.
- What if I cannot find an NHS dentist in Lewisham?
- The NHS says to contact your integrated care board, which for Lewisham is NHS South East London.
- Which dental practices are in Catford?
- NHS South East London's directory lists Denticare Group, Hillview Dental Centre, Maxident Clinic, Rushey Green Dental Practice, Stanstead Central Centre and The Broadway Dental Practice with SE6 addresses. Being on the list does not mean NHS appointments are available.
- Do I register with an NHS dentist like with a GP?
- Not in the same way. The NHS says you may be asked to fill in a form at your first visit, but this does not mean you will always be able to get NHS dental care there in future.
- How much does NHS dental care cost?
- Most adults need to pay for NHS dental appointments. Charges are set nationally and change from time to time, so check the NHS charges page for the current figures.
- What should I do in a dental emergency in Catford?
- Call NHS 111 or use 111 online. The trust says 111 can direct you to urgent specialist support for dental problems, an urgent treatment centre or an out-of-hours GP.
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