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NHS Dental Practices across Birmingham and the Black Country 

Access quality and affordable care with our NHS dental services. We are proud to offer NHS treatment to ensure that dental care is accessible and affordable to all. We offer the full range of NHS treatments for patients of all ages.

NHS dental treatment is available at all Bhandal Dental practices to ensure that all those in need can access the treatment they need to protect and care for their teeth.

NHS treatment includes routine check-ups for adults and children as well as any treatment needed for dental problems such as decay or gum disease. NHS treatment is available for a range of necessary dental treatments, including orthodontic care for children if needed. The provision of NHS dental care makes sure essential treatment is always accessible. While NHS treatment does carry a cost, those most in need should qualify for an exemption, including:

  • Patients under the age of 18
  • Expectant mothers and nursing mothers
  • Those in receipt of certain benefits

Why do we offer NHS treatment?

The aim of all NHS dental treatment is to protect your natural teeth and your dentist will work to identify any potential problems before they become an issue. Regular NHS dental check-ups are an important part of this and most patients should expect to make these routine visits, which will include a scale and polish if needed, every six to 12 months.

NHS dental treatment supports preventative treatment as well as repair. Your dentist may suggest additional preventative treatment, such as applying fluoride varnish or carrying out a scale and polish. Repair work may mean that a patient needs a tooth extracted or a crown or bridge fitted as part of their NHS dental care.

When treatment is needed to protect the teeth from further damage, NHS dental costs will only need to be paid once. The amount that you need to pay for NHS treatment will depend on the level of care needed to keep your teeth healthy. Once a cost has been set by the dental practice, this will remain the same even if repeat visits to the dentist are required to complete the course of treatment.

If you need to see a dentist out of hours

Call NHS 111 to find an out-of-hours dental service near you

This is the best dental practice I’ve ever been with. Brilliant dentists, nurses and receptionists. Very caring with nervous patients. So glad I registered here, absolutely fantastic and HIGHLY recommended!

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NHS Pricing bands

Transparent pricing for NHS treatments

Patient charges correct as of April 2023

Treatment Band One

  • An examination and diagnosis (e.g. x-rays)
  • Advice on how to prevent future problems
  • A scale and polish, if required

If you need to see a dentist immediately, an urgent NHS appointment costs £23.80.

£26.80

Treatment Band Two

  • Everything in band one, plus...
  • Any further treatment such as fillings or root canal work
  • Extractions, if your dentist needs to take out one or more teeth

£73.50

Treatment Band Three

  • Everything in bands one and two, plus...
  • Crowns, dentures or bridges
  • This includes more complex procedures.

You only pay once for the highest treatment band, even if multiple treatments are required.

£319.10

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Frequently asked questions

How can we help?

Yes, we are currently accepting new patients in many of our dental practices. Due to the backlog from the Covid-19 pandemic, there may be a wait to arrange your initial consultation, but we are working to shorten the waiting times.

You can access a wide range of preventative and restorative treatments on the NHS. This includes routine examinations, scale and polish, fillings, root canal, extractions, crowns, dentures and bridges.

From a patient care perspective, there is no difference. You will be treated with the same level of excellent care whether you are an NHS or private patient. Treatments available on the NHS may be more limited than private care, and there are no cosmetic treatments available.

The waiting list for children's orthodontics has always been long, but the Covid-19 pandemic has increased waiting times as many children had to delay the start of their treatment. If you are concerned that your child could "age out" of the free orthodontics threshold, private treatment is available in many of our dental practices.

Do you still have questions?

We are proud to offer NHS treatment to ensure that dental care is accessible and affordable to all. 

Contact our main practice

0121 561 3526

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Patient stories

Hear from our happy patients

  • The extraction was done very fast.

    Felicia Egberha

    Felicia Egberha

    Dec 16,2024

  • Absolutely fantastic. Can’t thank Simran and Demi enough for giving me my smile and confidence back. Highly recommend. Really going to miss these guys so much. X

    Sharon Smith

    Sharon Smith

    Dec 12,2024

  • As I am a very nervous patient from bad experience at a different dental practice. Bhandals in Blackheath are by far the best dental. They are very understanding if you are nervous or have had previous bad experience here at Blackheath Bhandal they put you at ease and make you very comfortable and put the control in your hands and at your own pace and they have a very high duty of care to there patients. They helped and put me at ease and made me feel comfortable and relaxed. 10/10 best dental practice. Amazing staff I will happily return back to Bhandal Blackheath.

    demon.dragongaz

    demon.dragongaz

    Dec 10,2024

  • Always nice and friendly, and look after me cuz I'm a scardey cat!!

    Sooz Boulton

    Sooz Boulton

    Dec 8,2024

  • I went today and i was seen by dr sukhmani and liz , I was very very nervous but they were brilliant, I didn't feel the needle and put me at ease, thank you

    Jayne Mellor

    Jayne Mellor

    Dec 4,2024

  • Dr Simran Bhandal and her dental nurse Demi have spent the last year or so transforming my smile using the Invisalign treatment plan. I have received the best care and treatment and now I have the most amazing smile. The detailed care and attention I have received has been professional and attentive, I have felt at ease and confident throughout knowing the results would be as desired. High standards deserve high praise. So a big thank you to Simran, Demi and the lovely reception staff at the Bhandal practice in Blackheath.

    Jo Ashcroft

    Jo Ashcroft

    Nov 26,2024

  • My son had invisalines fitted by Dr Pavan who has been great from start to finish and now my son is all done after 12 months and his teeth are perfect. Thank you

    Stuart Kettle

    Stuart Kettle

    Nov 22,2024

  • Dr Dovsa was excellent, removed my large front canine, very quickly and I didn't feel thing, also carried out a clean, she was so friendly and put me at ease and I cannot praise her enough or Zuzanna her nurse. Thank You so much Mrs Howen

    Martin Howen

    Martin Howen

    Nov 17,2024

  • Excellent service. Got me a same day appointment to save me having any more time off work, which was really appreciated. Very friendly staff, including Dr Darsa and her little assistant. She came running after me to say I had forgotten my shopping list. Bless her. Thank you to all the team

    Darren Walsh

    Darren Walsh

    Nov 14,2024

  • Went to this dentist today after moving and needed a new dentist. Saw Dr Pavan and Kerenza, they were great, very friendly and professional and put me at ease. Will definitely be booking with them again x

    helen catlady

    helen catlady

    Nov 4,2024

  • I am so pleased I came across this dentist on the nhs find a dentist app to be honest what drew me to this practice was the parking situation but that has become insignificant with the treatment I have received from this practice, from my initial consultation to the two treatments I needed I have experienced fabulous treatment. The staff are friendly, the 3 dentists I saw explained everything that was needed and didn’t make me feel pressured into making a decision. I am not sure how they do it they are so efficient that I haven’t had to wait more than a minute or so past my appointment time to be seen my tooth extraction was booked for 8am and I was walking out of the surgery with 1 less tooth at 8.10am but didn’t feel rushed at all. I will highly recommend this dentist surgery to people I know or who need an nhs one.

    Tracy Donaghy

    Tracy Donaghy

    Nov 1,2024

  • Both my partner and I have both had dental treatment carried out recently by doctor Bulgit Bhandal, we would love to thank him for the very professional treatment he showed to us both, thank you so much.

    Brian Woodhall

    Brian Woodhall

    Oct 2,2024

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