Find a dentist
Finding a dentist
Free NHS Dental Care
You can get free NHS dental care. If you are:
- a child under 18, or under 19 and in full‑time education
- pregnant
- a mother who has had a baby in the last 12 months
Registering with a dentist
It is helpful to register the whole family with an NHS dentist. Parents do not need to be registered for their child to join a dentist.
Good oral health matters for everyone, and children learn from seeing their parent or carer go to the dentist too.
If NHS spaces are limited
In some areas, NHS dentist spaces are limited. You may need to:
- join a waiting list
- call several dental practices to ask if they have space
You can search online for a NHS dentist near you
Additional helpful links:
- Find an emergency or urgent NHS dentist
Supporting information
- NHS: Taking care of children’s teeth gives simple, trusted advice on teething, brushing your baby’s teeth, fluoride, toothbrushing tips, and when to take your baby to the dentist.
- West Yorkshire Healthier Together: Oral health includes practical tips, videos, and guidance for parents and carers.
- Autism Tooth Care (support for neurodivergent children) offers sensory‑friendly brushing ideas and practical advice for autistic children or children who find toothbrushing difficult. It includes visual supports, routines, and step‑by‑step strategies.
