Can't Get an
NHS Dentist in Blackpool?
NHS dental access on the Fylde Coast is genuinely difficult. Here's exactly what private care costs at Tower Dental — published prices, no surprises — so you can decide if it works for you.
The honest picture
Many practices across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast are not taking new NHS patients, and waiting lists where they exist can run long. If you're stuck, you have three realistic options: keep trying NHS lists, use NHS 111 for urgent problems, or look at what private care actually costs — which is often less than people assume.
Hygienist from £84
Final cost confirmed at your consultation. 0% finance available.
What Happens at Your Appointment
Private Dentistry Without the Mystery — Real Costs
What private actually costs here
Our full price list is published on this website — every treatment, every fee. The numbers people usually want first: new patient examination £79, hygienist appointment £84, composite filling from £168, extraction from £156, emergency assessment £79. No registration fee, no joining fee.
Spreading the cost
Two ways. Our Dental Plan is £19.60/month for adults (£9.99/month for children) and gives 15% off all pay-as-you-go fees — for many families it pays for itself with two check-ups and hygiene visits a year. For larger treatment, 0% finance is available over 6 or 10 months.
If you have an urgent problem right now
NHS 111 can direct you to urgent NHS dental care if you qualify, and that route remains free or at NHS charges for eligible patients. If you'd rather be seen quickly privately, our emergency assessment is £79 with same-day capacity Monday to Friday.
What you give up — and what you don't
Private care isn't subsidised, so you pay the listed fee. What you get in return is published pricing, appointment availability, longer appointment times, and a full choice of materials and treatments (including cosmetic options the NHS doesn't fund). Your care is still delivered by GDC-registered clinicians under CQC regulation — the same regulators that oversee NHS dentistry.
Keeping your place on NHS lists
Seeing us privately doesn't affect any NHS waiting list position elsewhere — you can use private care for now and move if an NHS place comes up. Plenty of our patients started exactly that way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are you taking new patients in Blackpool?
Yes — Tower Dental is accepting new private patients now. The new patient examination is £79 and you can book by phone on 01253 353759 or through this website.
Is private dental care expensive?
Our prices are published in full. A check-up is £79, hygiene £84, and the Dental Plan (£19.60/month adult, £9.99/month child) gives 15% off everything. Large treatments can be spread with 0% finance over 6 or 10 months.
How do I book an appointment at Tower Dental?
You can book in three ways: call 01253 353759 during opening hours, use the online booking form on any page of our website, or message us on WhatsApp. For cosmetic treatments (veneers, composite bonding, whitening, implants, Invisalign), we use a £40 Smile Consultation booking — this is payable online at booking and includes a full smile assessment, 3D digital preview and personalised treatment plan. For general dentistry, emergencies and hygienist visits, booking is free and we confirm your appointment by phone.
Where is Tower Dental located and where do I park?
Tower Dental is at 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY2 0TW. Free on-street parking is available directly outside the practice — there is no need to find a car park or pay for parking. The practice is easily reached from all Blackpool postcodes, from Cleveleys, Bispham, Fleetwood, Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton, Lytham St Annes and Kirkham and from the M55 motorway for patients travelling from Preston, Lancaster and further afield. Patients regularly travel to us from across the Fylde Coast and wider Lancashire.
Is Tower Dental a private or NHS practice?
Tower Dental is a private dental practice. We offer membership plans from £9.99 per month for children and from £19.60 per month for adults (includes two check-ups, hygienist visits, x-rays and a discount on treatments), plus pay-as-you-go pricing and 0% finance over 6 or 10 months on larger treatments. Our prices are transparent and published on the website. Every quote is confirmed in writing at your consultation before any work begins, with no pressure to proceed.
What are Tower Dental's opening hours and do you offer same-day emergency appointments?
We are open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm. We are closed on Sundays. Same-day emergency appointments are available Monday to Friday from 8:30am — please call 01253 353759 as early in the day as possible to secure a slot. Members of our Adult and Periodontal plans receive unlimited emergency appointments at no additional charge. Common emergencies we see include severe toothache, dental abscesses, broken or chipped teeth, lost fillings or crowns and dental trauma.
How is Tower Dental regulated and what are the dentists' qualifications?
Tower Dental is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and met all CQC regulations at its most recent inspection on 16 July 2024. All clinicians are registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) which sets and enforces professional standards across UK dentistry. Our team includes Dr Sarah Metias (Principal, GDC 114267, MJDF RCS England), Dr San Chatterjee (Implant Dentist, GDC 84643), Dr Alaaeldin Elraggal (Associate, GDC 300605, PhD Dental Biomaterials) and Dr Safa Rafiq (Associate, GDC 296810). You can verify any GDC registration on the GDC Register.
Further Reading from Trusted UK Sources
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302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY2 0TW · 01253 353759
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