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5 Best 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 cracked filling doesn't wait for a convenient week, and neither does the anxiety of picking a new dentist in a city with hundreds of them. The five dentists in London on this page have collected 2,302 reviews between them, with ratings sitting in a tight 4.8 to 5.0 band, so the practical differences come down to location, NHS availability, and whether you need a general checkup or something like Invisalign.

Short answer: Dental Smiles London (Euston) leads with 882 Google reviews at a 4.8 average, the deepest track record on this list. Brighten Up Teeth Whitening near Trafalgar Square holds a near-perfect 4.9 from 522 reviews, and tooth dental care in Waterloo matches that 4.9 average on 380 reviews. Whitening at Brighten Up starts around £199 as a limited offer.
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London's Top Dentists, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Dental Smiles London | Euston Practice 4.8 ★ 882 General and cosmetic dentistry near Euston View ›
2 Brighten Up Teeth Whitening 4.9 ★ 522 Laser teeth whitening near Trafalgar Square View ›
3 tooth dental care 4.9 ★ 380 Full-service dentistry in Waterloo View ›
4 Covent Garden Dental Spa 5.0 ★ 277 Cosmetic dentistry and Invisalign near Covent Garden View ›
5 Pall Mall Dental London 4.8 ★ 241 Established general dentistry near Pall Mall View ›
5 Best Dentists in London (2026)

Our picks, one practice at a time

Dental Smiles London | Euston Practice logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Dental Smiles London | Euston Practice

4.8882 Google reviews

Dental Smiles London runs its Euston practice on Chalton Street, offering general checkups, Invisalign, fixed braces, crowns, implants, dentures, root canal, veneers, and emergency appointments, alongside NHS options. It's part of a small London group with a second site near Kings Cross, and the practice markets itself heavily around Invisalign and cosmetic bonding.

What people praise

  • Reception staff singled out repeatedly as hands-on and helpful
  • Patients describe dentists who explain each step and work at the patient's pace
  • Reviewers with dental anxiety say staff were mindful of it throughout
  • Invisalign results specifically praised by name-checked patients

Worth knowing

  • A large, marketing-forward practice, so expect promotional offers alongside clinical care
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume882 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Dental Smiles London tops our list on volume alone, 882 reviews at 4.8 is the deepest, most current track record here, even if a couple of other practices edge it slightly on average rating.

Website+442037575272 Directions

30-32 Chalton St, London NW1 1JB

Brighten Up Teeth Whitening logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Brighten Up Teeth Whitening

4.9522 Google reviews

Brighten Up Teeth Whitening operates from Duncannon Street near Trafalgar Square, specializing in single-visit laser whitening rather than general dentistry. Its own site claims GDC-registered staff and describes whitening sessions that run about 90 minutes, with a home kit included and a running Groupon-style discount bringing the advertised price to £199 from a listed £499.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly name specific staff, Elias, Jay, Dr Tolia, as professional and reassuring
  • Multiple patients describe visible results after a single visit
  • Praised for a calm, upscale clinic environment that eases first-time nerves
  • Consistently described as clearly explaining the process step by step

Worth knowing

  • A specialist whitening clinic, not a full-service dentist for checkups or fillings
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume522 · 92th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Brighten Up ranks second with a near-perfect 4.9 across 522 reviews, an excellent record for a single-treatment specialist rather than a general practice.

Website+442078685360 Directions

Golden Cross House, 8 Duncannon St, London WC2N 4JF

tooth dental care logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

tooth dental care

4.9380 Google reviews

tooth dental care runs two sites on Lower Marsh in Waterloo, a general practice at number 46 and a specialist centre at number 26 covering oral surgery, implants, periodontics, and endodontics. Its own site describes over 700 five-star Google reviews and says it's operated since 2014, offering checkups, hygiene, whitening, braces, and wisdom tooth extractions.

What people praise

  • Patients highlight named hygienists and dentists, including transparent pricing with no hidden costs mentioned by one reviewer
  • Described as clean, modern, and good value for London prices
  • One long-time patient says they still travel back into London for appointments after moving away
  • Praised for a comfortable, unhurried pace during hygiene visits

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review describes cavities missed over two hygiene visits, later caught elsewhere, worth a second opinion if something feels off
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume380 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: tooth dental care ranks third with a 4.9 average on 380 reviews, strong across both its general and specialist sites, though the one critical review is worth reading in full before booking a routine cleaning.

Website+442079282875 Directions

45-46 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7RG

Covent Garden Dental Spa logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Covent Garden Dental Spa

5.0277 Google reviews

Covent Garden Dental Spa, on Grape Street, focuses on cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, implants, and teeth whitening, styling its clinic explicitly as spa-like alongside conventional treatments like periodontics and orthodontics. It runs shorter weekday hours than the others on this list, closed Saturdays and Sundays.

What people praise

  • Multiple reviewers describe individual dentists by name with detailed praise for pain-free, carefully explained treatment
  • Invisalign patients describe the practice as accommodating when travel disrupted their treatment schedule, posting aligners abroad
  • Reception staff consistently called welcoming
  • The 'spa' framing shows up organically in patient reviews, not just marketing copy

Worth knowing

  • No weekend hours, a real constraint if you can only get away from work on a Saturday
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume277 · 69th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 average on 277 reviews puts the rating at the very top of this list, though the review count is the smallest of the five, so it's an excellent but less battle-tested option.

Website+442078369107 Directions

15 Grape St, London WC2H 8DR

Pall Mall Dental London logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Pall Mall Dental London

4.8241 Google reviews

Pall Mall Dental has run for 17 years from its Pall Mall address, offering cosmetic dentistry, general treatments, implants, Invisalign, clear braces, composite bonding, veneers, hygiene, and emergency care. Its site says it has treated more than 25,000 patients and was a 2024 dentistry awards finalist, with 0% interest payment plans advertised.

What people praise

  • Long-serving hygienists, especially one named Gabi, praised repeatedly across multiple years of reviews
  • Reviewers say the team never tries to upsell treatments patients don't need
  • Patients with dental fear describe finally feeling comfortable after years of avoidance
  • Convenient central London location cited by several reviewers who visit around work

Worth knowing

  • Shorter Friday hours and no weekend appointments listed
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume241 · 64th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Pall Mall Dental rounds out the list at a strong 4.8 average on 241 reviews, the smallest volume here but backed by 17 years in the same location and patients who've stuck around for years.

Website+442077667150 Directions

15 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5LU

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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 scored these dentists

We pulled each practice’s live Google rating and review count, then weighed the star average against how many patients have actually left a review. A practice with hundreds of reviews and a strong rating tells us more about consistency than one with a perfect score built on far fewer visits. We also factored in how recently people were still reviewing each practice. No dentist can pay us to change any of these numbers.

How much does a dentist visit cost in London? (2026)

Prices vary widely by treatment and whether you’re paying privately or through the NHS. Brighten Up currently advertises its laser whitening at a discounted rate; the other four practices don’t publish a full price list we could confidently cite for this page, so we’ve kept those general rather than guess.

JobTypical price
Laser teeth whitening (Brighten Up, limited offer)£199 (was £499)

Compiled July 2026 directly from Brighten Up Teeth Whitening’s own published pricing page.

Serving Euston, Waterloo, Covent Garden, and Pall Mall

These five practices spread across central London, from Euston and Kings Cross down to Waterloo, Covent Garden, and Pall Mall near St James’s. Most sit within a short walk of a major Underground station, so if you’re searching for a dentist near me in London, transport links shouldn’t be the deciding factor.

What to ask before you book a dentist

  • Is the treatment I need available on the NHS, or private only?
  • What’s included in the quoted price, and are there hidden add-on fees?
  • Do you offer a payment plan for larger treatments like implants or Invisalign?
  • How do you handle dental anxiety or nervous patients?
  • What’s your policy on emergency or same-week appointments?
  • Can I see before-and-after examples of similar cosmetic work?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

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

How did you choose these five?

We looked at dentists serving London with a meaningful number of Google reviews, then ranked them by a mix of review volume and rating.

How often is this updated?

We last checked these ratings and reviews in July 2026, and we revisit pages like this regularly so the numbers stay current.

Which of these takes NHS patients?

Dental Smiles London and tooth dental care both mention NHS options in their own site content. Confirm current NHS availability directly with the practice, as spots can be limited.

Is Brighten Up a full dental practice?

No. Brighten Up specializes in laser teeth whitening rather than general dentistry like checkups or fillings. For everyday dental care, one of the other four on this list is a better fit.

The bottom line

Dental Smiles London is the safest default for general dentistry, its 882 reviews give it the deepest track record on this list at a strong 4.8. If you specifically want whitening, Brighten Up’s single-visit laser treatment has the reviews to back its claims. Whoever you choose, ask for a full written quote before any cosmetic work begins.

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