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5 Best Children Dentists in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A child's first dental visit sets the tone for every one after it, and London parents searching for children dentists have plenty of options with real track records to check first. The practices on this page have logged 2,860 reviews between them, and every single one sits between 4.7 and 5.0, a spread of just 0.3 of a star. That tightness means the differentiator isn't quality, it's which practice actually specializes in anxious or very young patients.

Short answer: Dental Smiles London | Euston Practice leads by volume with 4.8 stars across 885 reviews and lists Paediatric Dentist among its specialties. For a practice built specifically around children, Happy Kids Dental Marylebone stands out with a jungle-themed clinic, a 4.8 rating across 730 reviews, and dedicated paediatric dentists. UK Smile rates a perfect 5.0, though with a smaller review base at 203.
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How London's Children's Dentists Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Dental Smiles London | Euston Practice 4.8 885 Overall / general family dentistry View ›
2 Happy Kids Dental Marylebone 4.8 730 Dedicated children's dentistry View ›
3 Malmin Dental 4.7 663 Orthodontics and emergency visits View ›
4 tooth dental care 4.9 379 Transparent pricing, family care View ›
5 UK Smile 5.0 203 Long-term family dentistry View ›
5 Best Children Dentists in London (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Dental Smiles London | Euston Practice logo
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Dental Smiles London | Euston Practice

4.8885 Google reviews

Dental Smiles London's Euston practice is a general and cosmetic dental clinic on Chalton Street that lists Paediatric Dentist among its specialties alongside emergency care, hygiene, and orthodontics. The practice runs multiple London locations and offers flexible scheduling, including evening hours on Wednesdays, and reviewers specifically mention staff experience handling nervous or anxious patients.

What people praise

  • Most-reviewed practice on this page at 885 reviews
  • Reviewers repeatedly mention staff handling dental anxiety well
  • Easy rescheduling when appointments are cancelled
  • Multiple London locations for convenience

Worth knowing

  • A handful of 1-star reviews exist alongside the large positive majority
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume885 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
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Our take: The largest review base here by a wide margin, and the anxiety-focused feedback suggests genuine skill with nervous patients, not just children. It ranks first on that combination of scale and consistency.

30-32 Chalton St, London NW1 1JB

Happy Kids Dental Marylebone logo
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Happy Kids Dental Marylebone

4.8730 Google reviews

Happy Kids Dental Marylebone is a dental clinic built specifically around treating children, with paediatric dentists and orthodontists on staff and a jungle-themed clinic that includes an arcade, a prize tower, and a giant-toothbrush teeth-cleaning station for kids. Reviewers describe dentists managing serious procedures, including crowns and Invisalign First for young patients, while keeping children calm throughout.

What people praise

  • Clinic environment specifically designed to reduce children's fear
  • Reviewers describe dentists successfully treating very young, anxious patients
  • Multiple named dentists praised for patience with kids
  • Invisalign First available for younger orthodontic cases

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the top general practice, though still substantial
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume730 · 90th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The only practice on this page purpose-built around children rather than treating them as one part of a general patient list. If a dedicated kids' environment matters most, this is the clearest fit.

74 Seymour Pl, London W1H 2EH

Malmin Dental logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Malmin Dental

4.7663 Google reviews

Malmin Dental is an orthodontist-led practice with multiple London locations, including High Holborn, offering general dentistry, emergency care, and cosmetic treatments alongside orthodontic work. Reviewers describe both routine appointments and same-day emergency visits, with named dentists handling root canals and fillings for a range of ages.

What people praise

  • Strong emergency-appointment track record per multiple reviewers
  • Named staff consistently praised for reassuring nervous patients
  • Root canal and filling work reported as pain-free afterward

Worth knowing

  • Reviews describe general and emergency dentistry more than child-specific treatment
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume663 · 83th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Reliable for emergencies and general care, though the reviews lean toward adult patients more than the two names above it. Still a solid option if a same-day appointment matters more than a kids-only environment.

79-80 High Holborn, London WC1V 6LS

tooth dental care logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

tooth dental care

4.9379 Google reviews

Tooth Dental Care operates two practices on Lower Marsh in Waterloo, offering general dentistry, hygiene, whitening, implants, and specialist oral surgery, and describes itself as built around transparent, upfront pricing with no hidden costs. Reviewers mention long-term family relationships with specific dentists spanning years, alongside hygienist appointments for both parents and children.

What people praise

  • 4.9 rating with reviewers citing years of loyalty to specific dentists
  • Practice markets itself on transparent, no-surprise pricing
  • Multiple language-speaking dentists mentioned in reviews
  • Reviewers describe long-term family patients across generations

Worth knowing

  • Owner responses on the practice's Google profile repeatedly promote its other branch's review count, which reads as self-promotional
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume379 · 77th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong, well-reviewed family practice with a pricing transparency angle that's rare among dental listings. Ranks fourth mainly on how narrowly this page's ratings cluster together, not because of any real weakness.

45-46 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7RG

UK Smile logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

UK Smile

5.0203 Google reviews

UK Smile is a dental practice near Buckingham Gate offering cosmetic dentistry, implants, and orthodontics, with reviewers describing relationships with specific dentists spanning over a decade. Several reviews describe parents bringing both themselves and family members to the same dentists across many years.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across every review
  • Reviewers describe multi-year, even multi-decade relationships with named dentists
  • Clean, modern clinic described consistently

Worth knowing

  • Smallest review count on this page, so the perfect score has less volume behind it
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume203 · 63th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on the page, and the reviews read as genuine long-term loyalty rather than one-off praise. It ranks last only because of review volume, not because anything here is weaker.

81 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6PE

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each practice. Volume measures how many patients actually left a review, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by how many reviews back it up, so a perfect score on a small review count scores lower than a high score built on hundreds. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No practice can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a children’s dental visit cost in London? (2026)

Costs for children’s dental care in London vary by whether the visit is NHS-funded or private, and by the specific treatment needed beyond a routine check-up. Several of these practices mention NHS options alongside private care, so it’s worth asking directly which applies to your child.

Serving all of London

These practices are spread across central London, from Euston and Marylebone to Holborn, Waterloo, and near Buckingham Gate, making most of them reachable from across Zone 1. If you’re searching for a children’s dentist near me anywhere in central London, all of them are realistic options within a short trip.

What to ask before you book a children’s dentist

  • Does the dentist have specific paediatric training or experience with young children?
  • How does the practice handle a child who is scared or refuses to cooperate?
  • Is the clinic environment designed with children in mind, or is it a general adult practice?
  • What sedation or comfort options are available for more invasive procedures?
  • Does the practice accept NHS patients, or is it private only?
  • How soon can you get an emergency appointment if my child is in pain?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A practice can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge plus top placement), but that never changes another practice’s score or position.

How did you choose these dentists?

We looked at every dental practice with a real presence on Google in London that treats children, then ranked by rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page was last verified in July 2026 and gets refreshed as ratings and review counts change.

At what age should a child see the dentist for the first time?

General dental guidance recommends a first visit once the first teeth appear or by their first birthday, though ask any of these practices directly for their specific approach.

What if my child has severe dental anxiety?

Several practices here, including Happy Kids Dental and Dental Smiles London, are specifically noted by reviewers for handling anxious young patients well, so mention this when booking.

The bottom line

Dental Smiles London’s Euston practice is the safest default given its review volume and paediatric listing, but if your child needs a dentist built entirely around kids, Happy Kids Dental Marylebone is worth the specific trip. Ask about NHS versus private pricing before you book, since it varies by practice.

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