Looking for an NHS dentist in Edgware? Your options

To find an NHS dentist in Edgware, use the NHS website’s Find a dentist service and call practices to ask whether they are taking new NHS adult patients. For urgent care, call NHS 111. Toothi London is a private practice and does not provide NHS treatment, but if you choose to go private, a check-up is £55 and new patients can book online. This page sets out your options clearly, so you can decide what is right for you.

You do not register with an NHS dentist in the same way as with a GP. You can approach any practice that provides NHS treatment and ask whether they have space for you. These steps usually help:

Many people tell us they’ve struggled to find a practice taking new NHS adult patients. If that has been your experience, keep trying and check back regularly, as availability changes.

If you have severe toothache, swelling or a dental injury and do not have a regular NHS dentist, call NHS 111 or use NHS 111 online. They can assess your symptoms and, where needed, direct you to an urgent NHS dental service. NHS urgent treatment is charged at £27.90 in England.

If you would prefer to be seen privately, Toothi has emergency appointments at £65, seven days a week. Call 020 3148 2444 as early as you can and we’ll find you the soonest appointment. See our emergency dentist page.

When to get urgent help: swelling spreading across the face or neck, swelling that affects breathing, swallowing or the eye, a high temperature with dental pain, or a facial injury need A&E or 999 straight away.

NHS dental treatment in England is charged in three bands. These are the official charges from 1 April 2026. Some people, such as children under 18, pregnant women and those receiving certain benefits, get NHS dental treatment free.

NHS dentistry provides the treatment clinically needed to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy. These prices are shown here so you can compare options; Toothi does not provide NHS treatment. Our guide to NHS vs private dentist costs goes into more detail.

If you decide to see a private dentist while you look for an NHS place, or instead of one, here is what to expect at Toothi:

• ✓  Published prices. Every price is on our fees page, and any treatment is priced in writing before it starts.
• ✓  New patients welcome. New patients can book online and choose a time that suits them.
• ✓  Open seven days. Monday to Wednesday and Friday 9am–6pm, Thursday 9am–12pm, Saturday 9am–5pm and Sunday 10am–5pm.
• ✓  Time to talk. Appointments allow time to explain what we find and your options.
• ✓  Local. We are at 1 Handel Parade, Whitchurch Lane, HA8 6LD, close to Edgware station on the Northern line.

Both NHS and private check-ups include an examination of your teeth, gums and mouth, and both look for signs of oral cancer. The main differences people notice are practical:

• ✓  How it is priced. NHS charges are set nationally in bands. Private prices are set by each practice and vary widely, so it is worth comparing.
• ✓  What is included. A Toothi check-up is £55. X-rays (£15 each) and hygiene appointments are priced separately, so you only pay for what you need.
• ✓  Choice and availability. Private practices set their own opening hours, and some open at weekends; many also provide treatments that are not available on the NHS, such as cosmetic work.

Read more about what happens at a Toothi check-up.

NHS dental treatment is free for children under 18, and many practices prioritise children. Use the same steps above to find a practice. If you choose to bring your child to Toothi, a private child examination is £30 for ages 5–15 and free for under-fives when a parent or guardian attends.