Dentists in Cosham

NHS and private dental care

Cosham has dental practices offering NHS and private treatment to residents of the district and the surrounding area. Finding an NHS dentist currently accepting new patients can be difficult in south-east Hampshire, and Cosham is no exception. The shortage of NHS dental provision is a problem across the south of England, and patients seeking an NHS dentist should check the NHS website regularly for practices with open lists in the PO6 area.

Dental practices in the area offer the standard range of treatments: routine check-ups, fillings, extractions, root canal treatment, crowns, bridges, dentures, hygienist appointments and cosmetic dentistry for private patients. Emergency appointments for acute dental pain are usually available, though there may be a wait. Private dental plans offer shorter waiting times and a broader range of cosmetic options.

Emergency dental treatment outside normal hours is available through the NHS 111 service, which can direct patients to the nearest available urgent dental care centre. This covers severe toothache, dental abscesses, broken teeth and injuries to the mouth.

The cost of NHS dental treatment in England is set nationally in three bands. Band 1 covers examination, X-rays and a scale and polish. Band 2 includes fillings, extractions and root canal work. Band 3 covers crowns, dentures and bridges. Children under 18, pregnant women, new mothers and those on qualifying benefits are entitled to free NHS dental treatment.

For a wider choice of dental practices, including specialist orthodontics, implants and cosmetic work, residents may look to practices in Portsmouth city centre, Southsea or Fareham. The University of Portsmouth Dental Academy on the city campus occasionally offers reduced-cost treatment provided by supervised dental students.